Free Newsletter
Contractor allegedly skipped out on jobs, pocketed thousands
A local contractor is facing three felony charges for allegedly thousands of dollars from clients in South Milwaukee and not doing the work.
Urban planner’s lawsuit dismissed by Milwaukee County Judge
The urban planner didn't fit prerequisites for a writ of mandamus for Wauwatosa to hear his appeal, the judge said.
Milwaukee County judge grants deadline extension for Southridge Mall as foreclosure looms
The Greendale mall has had a judgement for foreclosure since late 2021.
Motion tabled: West Milwaukee parts supplier in limbo after landlord loses property to foreclosure
Through his warehouse’s back window, Mike Medek can see West Milwaukee’s nearly complete Walmart, one more store in the flood of retail rising around his industrial shop.
I-94 work sparks lawsuit
A Milwaukee resident is claiming more than $50,000 in damage to his home as a result of nearby construction on Interstate 94.
Appeals judge overturns deep tunnel ruling
A Wisconsin appeals court Tuesday overturned a Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge’s order requiring the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District place concrete lining in a section of Milwaukee’s deep tunnel. The […]
Lawsuits pile up against Castlerock
By Marie Rohde Two subcontractors have filed lawsuits demanding more than $1 million from Milwaukee general contractor Castlerock Commercial Construction Inc. Thomas Fahl, a lawyer representing Lemberg Electric Co. Inc., […]
Contractors lose again in local preference fight
By Caley Clinton Two sewer contractors lost appeals Wednesday to overturn a project award based on Milwaukee‘s local preference law. American Sewer Services Inc., Rubicon, and United Sewer & Water […]
Local preference opponents lose court challenge
By Caley Clinton Sewer contractors opposing Milwaukee‘s local-bidder preference lost Monday in a challenge of the law. Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge William Pocan ruled the city of Milwaukee does […]
Judge upholds local bid preference (UPDATE)
By Sean Ryan Milwaukee‘s local bidder preference Monday withstood legal challenges filed by sewer contractors that lost projects because of the law. Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge William Pocan ruled […]
Lagina Plumbing headquarters faces foreclosure lawsuit
By Sean Ryan PyraMax Bank FSB is seeking to foreclose on Lagina Plumbing Inc.’s headquarters in Milwaukee to collect $283,600 in debt on a loan, according to court documents. Jim […]
Sick leave lawsuit referred to Supreme Court
By Sean Ryan A state court of appeals will ask the Wisconsin Supreme Court to consider the case over Milwaukee‘s sick leave law. Instead of ruling Thursday in the lawsuit […]
Today’s News
- Wisconsin lawmaker accepts award for helping pass DACA bill
- Plans for $107M Wauwatosa library gain momentum
- Trump signs additional tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum and lumber
- Wisconsin Pre-Bid Meetings – Week of July 27, 2026
- Feds commit $5B to AI-powered research for construction
- Worker files NLRB complaint against Wisconsin painters union
- Lawsuit challenges Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program
- Sheboygan TID proposal targets public incentives of $5M or more
- TOP BIDDERS: The biggest recent winning bids from around Wisconsin | July 21
- State warns of workers’ compensation scam targeting victims
- Washington County housing initiative brings back young homeowners
- South Milwaukee apartment project canceled after financing shortfall
Project Profiles
- First prefabricated bridge in US installed in Eau Claire County
- Illinois developer worked with Wisconsin contractor to build 258-unit Wauwatosa apartment complex
- VJS Construction raises the roof for Bruce Guadalupe Community School expansion project
- Microgrid pilot project will store energy for village affected by outages
- Dane County sees uptick in highway work zone crashes, on track to exceed last year
- The Hop streetcar will debut newest service route in fall with limited service
- FPC Live slims venue proposal to 1 downtown building
- Children’s Hospital urgent care center in Milwaukee gets first round of city approval
- With Sonag Construction shut down, feds move to block indicted owner from collecting leftover assets
- Four contractors selected to build border wall prototypes
- UW-Milwaukee’s Greenstreet shaping minds (and the city)
- Turning the Corner(s) (PHOTO SLIDESHOW)