Wisconsin Breweries Create Packers-Themed Beer
Plus: Burger deals, flood damage and a Deer District shakeup.
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The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
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Members OnlyA Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.
by Urban Milwaukee
August 16, 2025
See how well you followed what happened in Milwaukee over the past week.
Aug 16th, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
Brewers Beer Vendor Will Run for Wisconsin Governor
Ryan Strnad will run as Democrat, pushing support for unions, working class.
Aug 16th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Baldwin Calls for Federal Disaster Relief for Wisconsin
After tour with mayor and county exec, she cites widespread damage.
Aug 16th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Didn’t Report Deficit to County Board For Two Months
Crowley administration denies it was informed. Transit system now plans cuts.
Aug 16th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Report Finds Decades-Long Spike in Storm Damage in Wisconsin
Extreme rains since late 1990s increase need for flood insurance.
Aug 16th, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
Baby Blue Nears Final Form
Northwestern Mutual's $500 million, 'new' building is now glass clad.
Aug 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Three Walker’s Point Businesses Celebrating Anniversaries
Station 1846 is turning one, while neighbors celebrate larger milestones.
Aug 15th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Legendary Dive Bar Owner Dies
Art Guenther ran his namesake tavern for 45 years.
Aug 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Facing Extended Flood Closure, Cafe Hollander Reassigns 70 Employees
Wauwatosa restaurant could close for six weeks or longer, but staff will continue working at group's other locations.
Aug 15th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Housing Authority HR Manager Terminated, Audit Finds Culture of Nepotism
Issues continue to pile up related to past leadership of agency.
Aug 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Prison Officials Deny Violating Rights of Green Bay Inmate Killed By Cellmate
Lawsuit alleges state should have intervened because of cellmate's conduct.
Aug 15th, 2025 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Bypasses GOP-Led Committee To Implement Pay Raises For State Workers
Evers administration says Supreme Court ruling means he can skip final approval for already funded action.
Aug 15th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
School Report Cards Being Updated, But Major Changes Need Legislative Approval
DPI says updates are a necessary step to ensure the system remains fair.
Aug 15th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
DNR Has Seen 500 Positions Cut Since 2003, Says It Is Causing Delays
Loss of 20 vacant positions is latest in a long-term trend, leaders say.
Aug 15th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Juneil Cabreza
Bad English chef talks adobo, paprika and why "more people should be using green onions."
Aug 15th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
George Webb’s Curious History
Restaurant is much older, and Brewers promotion's origin different, than previously described.
Aug 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Flights To Airline Hub Will Open Up Many Connections From MKE
Southwest's presence in Milwaukee is smaller than it once was, but new flights to nearby state offers improved connectivity.
Aug 14th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Asking For Citizens To Help With Push For Federal Flood Aid
It reports more than $20 million in damage to its own property.
Aug 14th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin’s State Budget Surplus Is Shrinking
Spending and tax cuts have consumed most of surplus, Policy Forum warns.
Aug 14th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Center Street Daze Will Rock Riverwest
Plus: Irish Fest dances into lakefront festival grounds.
Aug 14th, 2025 by Michael Holloway
George Webb Announces Burger Giveaway Date, Plus Two More Deals
Free burgers next week, but you can score cheap baseball-themed beer Thursday.
Aug 14th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Texas, California Gerrymandering Battle Will Make It Harder For Independent Reforms
Fair Maps Coalition members hope to establish politically independent process in Wisconsin.
Aug 14th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Ascension Wisconsin’s ICU Doctor Outsourcing Plan Concerns Nurses
Outsourcing doctors reflects a post-pandemic crisis in health care staffing, but private equity is associated with higher costs to patients.
Aug 14th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Offers Guidance For Bars, Restaurants Cleaning Up From Storm
O'Lydia's showcased by Mayor, Health Department as 'best of the worst-case scenario.'
Aug 14th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Bucks Monetizing Staircases at Fiserv Forum
New revenue source found in space under premium ticket holders' feet.
Aug 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
