WI Supreme Court Accepts Case Challenging Sheriffs Who Assist ICE
Court’s liberal majority agrees to hear suit from immigrant rights group.
Read the full story by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio...
Gov. Evers Appoints New Head of Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.
John W. Miller was a congressional staffer and venture capital founder.
by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Restaurant For Silver City
La Chinampa will expand its footprint—and menu—in the former Shalom space.
by Sophie Bolich
Latest Effort to Adopt New Milwaukee Flag Going Nowhere
Bureaucracy and confusion create a slow-moving comedy of errors.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Public Museum Would Be Demolished For Major Development
County consultants envision project with up to 555 housing units on museum site.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
New Council Members Oppose Taking Tax Returns To Pay Private Ambulances
But opposition could cost the city 'ginormously' more money, warns a veteran.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Environmental Groups File Legal Action Against DNR on West Bend CAFO
Concentrated animal feeding operation has operated for years without a permit.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
State Literacy Report Says 36% of Youngest Students ‘At Risk’
36% of 4K through third grade Wisconsin students below 25th percentile for reading.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Beans & Barley is Closing
Longtime restaurant, deli and retail shop to close in early 2026, citing sale of its building.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Two Wisconsin Counties Using AI to Handle Non-Emergency Calls
La Crosse County system has handled 40,000 calls so far. Waukesha gearing up.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Prometheus Trio Goes Bohemian
Performing works by Dvořák and Martinů, both born in Bohemia, along with a Schubert piece.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Martha Brown
Trump Administration Threatens Wisconsin Food Aid
USDA will withhold SNAP funding unless states turn over sensitive applicant data.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
McGovern Closed, More Senior Centers Next?
County needs millions more annually just for maintenance of the 5 centers.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MPS Offering Alternative Transportation for Homeless Students
District leasing 20 minivans. MPS has about 5,000 homeless students.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Amorphic Beer is Turning Four
Riverwest brewery hosting Dec. 6 celebration with live music, special beer releases and food trucks.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
ICE Moving Its Milwaukee Facility
From Downtown to Northwest Side. With maybe a second office still to come.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Justice Ziegler Misquotes US Supreme Court Decision
Conservative falsely claims state courts can’t review congressional maps.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
‘Open’ Records Often Missing Names
Black bars and redactions often leave the names of businesses and people a secret.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Bennet Goldstein
A Different Bookstore For Walker’s Point
Tabletop Bookshelf, specializing in indie role-playing games, plans brick-and-mortar location.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Senate Bill Promotes Soybean-Based Firefighting Foam to Replace PFAS
20 fire departments in state have made switch. Research shows PFAS can cause cancer.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin High Schools Seek to Offer More College Classes
But it often means teachers must go back to school for graduate degree.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Miranda Dunlap and Natalie Yahr
Test Results Show High PFAS Levels in Wisconsin’s Landfill Runoff
UW-Madison researchers analyzed 4 potential sources of PFAS pollution in groundwater.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Board Seeks Repeal of Restrictions in Sales Tax Deal
State legislation has many restraints on Milwaukee County's operations and spending.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
We Energies, 2 Other Utilities Will Buy 4 Renewable Energy Projects
450 megawatt solar and wind projects should come online by 2027 and 2028.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
After Deadly May Fire, Milwaukee Adds New Safety Requirements
More inspections, more data and changes that will impact landlords, tenants.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Mandela Barnes Will Run for Governor
Former Lt. Governor becomes front-runner in Democratic primary for governor.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Supervisors Back Data Center Rules
County committee unanimously supports state legislation to regulate data centers.
Dec 1st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
New Restaurant For Harbor District
Pizza joint would join two existing restaurants at River One.
Dec 1st, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
