The Vyskocil family will pay $25,000 in penalties and court costs after settling an environmental lawsuit filed by the state, according to a news release.
It would cost Milwaukee an entire year’s demolition budget to tear down the former St. Mary’s convent on West Center Street, but vandalism and the fear of squatters setting fires this winter have pushed city officials to scour their coffers and schedule demolition for December.
Gov. Scott Walker has approved projects representing a more than $10.5-million investment in three Wisconsin airports, according to Wisconsin Department of Transportation news releases.
Cracked and crumbling panels and failing sealant joints on two Milwaukee County buildings’ facades are more than a year overdue for repair, and construction contracts aren’t expected to be sought until next spring.
Green Bay-based Immel Construction will build the first Wal-Mart store expected to be certified through the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program, according to a news release from Immel.
Milwaukee County supervisors voted Wednesday to override a veto by the county executive and create an incentive designed to bring an end to negotiations between the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center and Milwaukee Art Museum.