The Next Bar Pours Into East Side Nightlife
New tavern replaces Upper East Bar at the corner of North and Oakland avenues.
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TransportationMCTS Hires Outsider As New Leader
Beleaguered transit system just saw its third director in three years depart.
by Graham Kilmer
Council Adopts Growing MKE Plan
Now known as 'Housing Element,' plan aims to fight off gentrification, create 'missing middle' housing.
by Jeramey Jannene
Grocery Store Opens in Former Walgreens
Southside building now home to Supermercado La Hacienda.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
After Lengthy Debate, Council Legalizes Carriage Homes
Did Milwaukee just eliminate single-family zoning?
Jul 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Summerfest Attendance 8% Higher Than Last Year
But was still below numbers for pre-pandemic two-week format.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Illegal Fireworks Linked to Rising Number of Milwaukee Fires
Seven fireworks-related fires on July 4th, mostly on north side of city.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Trouble at Milwaukee Art Museum?
Amid financial problems, staff layoffs, board leadership questioned.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Republicans Push Bill to Withhold Pay for Suspended Judges
A pointed response to arrest and suspension of Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Joins States Suing Trump For Withholding Education Funds
24 states challenge withdrawal of $6.8 billion just before school year to begin.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
What’s Next in Legal Fight Over Abortion in Wisconsin?
More issues remain after WI Supreme Court struck down 19th century ban.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Feds Announce Vague Road Safety Program
The goal is to remove distractions on the road, without providing any funding.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Community Land Trust Celebrates New ‘Forever Affordable’ Homes
'Pay it forward model' makes renovated homes affordable for multiple owners.
Jul 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Stokes Political Dispute
As haze clears over Wisconsin, two of its federal lawmakers cast blame on Canada.
Jul 14th, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
Airport Prepping For International Terminal Construction
Milwaukee Mitchell lines up contractor for demolition as it works on financing.
Jul 14th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Popular Dinner Experience Returning to Third Ward
How popular? The 2024 event sold out in 10 minutes.
Jul 14th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Wisconsin Has Lost $2.6 Billion From Not Expanding Medicaid
And under new federal rules Wisconsin will still lose out compared to other states.
Jul 14th, 2025 by Margaret Shreiner
Milwaukee Ballet Brings Back Orchestra
Anonymous donor provides funding for orchestra to play for 'The Nutcracker.'
Jul 14th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Environmental Groups, Community Advocates Push for PFAS Deal
Funding approved but stalled by clash between Gov. Evers and GOP legislators.
Jul 14th, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
After Federal Changes, Wisconsin Plans Again for Broadband Expansion
New Trump-era rules for $1 billion in funding for Wisconsin under Biden program.
Jul 14th, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
Another East Side Restaurant Closes
The Original was both upscale and off the beaten path. Now, it's closed.
Jul 14th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
New Hotel Planned for Third Ward
Two past collaborators appear poised to team up on project.
Jul 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
A Tale of Two Cities
Radically different budget bills passed in Madison and Washington.
Jul 14th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Trump to Close Agency That Investigated State’s Refinery Explosion
Plans to close Chemical Safety Board, which investigated explosion in Superior.
Jul 14th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
A Tale of Two Museums
Villa Terrace doing well. Charles Allis continues to falter.
Jul 13th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
New Trump Rule Bans Undocumented Immigrant Families From Head Start
Wisconsin Head Start director says change will have 'chilling effect' on program.
Jul 13th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rooftop Bar Unveils New Menu
Plus: New Sherman Phoenix vendor, East Side restaurant closes and Carbon Steak shakes things up.
Jul 13th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Who Will Lead MCTS?
Have recent resignations affected the search for a new CEO?
Jul 13th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
