Milwaukee Education Leaders Frustrated With DPI Over Reading Program Funds
‘We got rolled, gaslighted,’ Howard Fuller says of Department of Public Instruction.
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Embattled Landlord David Tomblin Makes Surprise City Hall Appearance
Tomblin, the head of Highgrove Holdings, is being sued by the city.
by Jeramey Jannene
The Star Bar May Soon Shine On East Side
New Land's latest project, an astrology-themed lounge, not quite ready to twinkle.
by Sophie Bolich
City Will Demolish Riverwest Problem Buildings
Decision comes after years of complaints and mounting debts.
Jun 8th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Two Bay View Cafes Plan Grand Opening Events
Jasher's Organic Tea House and Brew-Jas hosting June celebrations.
Jun 8th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
MMSD Commission Approves Audit of Sewerage District Contractor
It promises independent committee without conflicts of interest will manage audit.
Jun 8th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Childcare Providers Are About to Lose a Safety Net
At stake is a system that cares for 430,000 children in Wisconsin.
Jun 8th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Fiserv CEO Michael Lyons Gets $70 Million Salary
Average pay of top 100 CEOs in 2025 was $39 million, up 36% over 2024. Lyons ranked 23rd.
Jun 8th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
New Elections Chief Wary of Disruptive Court Orders
Court cases changing how Wisconsin's fall elections handled could come too late, he warns.
Jun 8th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Get Free Tickets to Laughing Liberally Milwaukee
Get 2 tickets worth $16 to comedy show hosted by Matthew Filipowicz while supplies last.
Jun 8th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
AI-Powered Cameras Now Watch for Wildfires in Wisconsin
Xcel Energy has 8 cameras each monitoring 70 miles of land across northeast Wisconsin.
Jun 8th, 2026 by Courtney Everett, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democratic State Convention Could Narrow Field for Wisconsin Governor
Delegates will be looking for which of 7 candidates 'stand out' in their speeches.
Jun 8th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
Marty Brooks Fired For Cause By Convention Center Board
'Serious misappropriation of funds' says board member.
Jun 8th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Private Property Signs Bar Walking Along Lake in Ozaukee County
Property owner who helped put up signs north of nature reserve complains of abuse.
Jun 8th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Chillwaukee Plans Summer of Third Ward Pop-Ups
Plus: Two food festivals and a fresh look for Piggly Wiggly.
Jun 7th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Craft Restaurant Is ‘Old Milwaukee Cleaned’
Historic ambience and tasty food at elegant dining room in The Trade hotel.
Jun 7th, 2026 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Parks Plans Improvements to Veterans Park Lagoon
Among the goals: Improving the water quality and visitors' experience.
Jun 7th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
Jun 7th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
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Jun 6th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.
Jun 6th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
A Democrat Will Again Oppose Rep. Ryan Clancy
Challenger Bridget Maniaci promises more focus on local issues, not global conflicts
Jun 6th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Trump Attacks ‘Dumocrats’ in Speech in Chippewa Falls, WI
'You take out the B, a lot of people don’t know, dumb has a b.'
Jun 6th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
UW Regents Elect New President and Hike Tuition
Kyle Weatherly is new board president. Tuition hike the fourth in four years.
Jun 6th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Seeks Federal Grant To Start Madison Train Service
Hiawatha West would connect Milwaukee, Madison, Chicago, cost at least $215 million.
Jun 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Tires Harm Human Health, Study Finds
All the city news you can use.
Jun 6th, 2026 by Jeff Wood
Third Ward Could Get New Chicken Chain
Korean restaurant Char'd is no more, but owners tease a new business in recent announcement.
Jun 5th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Comptroller’s Audit Finds Little Financial Oversight of Bus System
Muddled governance, lack of financial oversight for MCTS goes back many years.
Jun 5th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Buoyed By Data Center Growth, Milwaukee Company Adding New Plant
Manufacturer of backup power systems plans second plant that will add 50 jobs.
Jun 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
