Vacant Northside Building Could Become Community Cafe
BLK Coffee part of a larger effort to create business hub.
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Former Department Store Being Converted To Apartments
Long underused upper floors would see new life.
by Jeramey Jannene
Assembly Backs MAHA-Inspired School Food, English-Only Bills
GOP advances ban on certain additives, move to make English Wisconsin’s official language, despite Dem objections.
by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Wants Public Input On How To Fund The Arts
County seeks Goldilocks solution for its formula-funding woes.
Jan 16th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Analysis Adds $1 Billion To State Budget Surplus
The numbers come as both parties are putting the finishing touches on their 2026 campaign agendas.
Jan 16th, 2026 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
No-Tax-on-Tips Plan Clears Assembly, Heads to Wisconsin Senate
Republicans and some Democrats support exempting up to $25,000 in tips from state income tax.
Jan 16th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Secret Cocktail Lounge Expanding
Speakeasy in Black Cat Alley can now accommodate larger reservations, private events.
Jan 16th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Every Other Day, A Reckless Driver’s Car Is Now Getting Towed
A state law change lets police seize more vehicles, part of a broader push to curb reckless driving.
Jan 15th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
East Side Poké Restaurant Closing
FreshFin announces second Milwaukee restaurant closure, reveals last day of service.
Jan 15th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Art, Bulls and Goblins
Winter Gallery Night, PBR Unleash the Beast, the Goblin King Masquerade and more.
Jan 15th, 2026 by Michael Holloway
Feds Sue St. Paul Fish Company Over Alleged Illegal Tip Pooling
Labor Department says Milwaukee Public Market restaurant let managers share in tips.
Jan 15th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Wants To Clean Up Contaminated Bay View Factory
But will it get the money to do so?
Jan 15th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
‘Cardboard Piano’ Is Can’t-Miss Show
Strong RTW production captures humanity in story of Angola political turmoil.
Jan 15th, 2026 by Dominique Paul Noth
Only Half Of Wisconsin High Schoolers Feel A Sense Of Belonging
New state report links falling connection at school to worsening youth mental health.
Jan 15th, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Puts State Dollars Into Local Food For The First Time
Feeding Wisconsin calls $10 million program a critical investment as donations fall and more residents seek help.
Jan 15th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Police Urge Caution Following ‘Surge’ in Dating-App Robberies
Police say suspects have been using Grindr to commit robberies, decline to provide data.
Jan 15th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
A Stealth Campaign for Supreme Court?
Republican campaign seems deliberately quiet. So why elevate abortion issue?
Jan 15th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Judicial Panel Denies Release For Immigrant Jailed Since June
Jaciel Cirrus Rojas was arrested and is still in Dodge County Jail.
Jan 15th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Infusing AI Into 911 Emergency Calls
City hopes artificial intelligence will ramp up speed, quality of responses.
Jan 14th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Connection Delays Proposed Riverwest Sports Bar
One of the owners is police department employee. Will city allow it?
Jan 14th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Assembly Passes Constitutional Amendments
One would outlaw DIE programs in Wisconsin.
Jan 14th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Police Send Out the Drones
120 flights in first week of use, usually beating squad cars on 911 calls.
Jan 14th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
How Has Trump Done on the Economy?
Both for Wisconsin and U.S., the data looks much different than he claims.
Jan 14th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
Republicans Trade Blame With Evers for Rising Property Taxes
Governor must 'admit he made a mistake,' says Vos. Nope, says Evers.
Jan 14th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
‘Wicked: for Good’ Isn’t Really
And Ariana Grande's not so grand. Follow-up film has ho-hum story with lovely visuals.
Jan 14th, 2026 by Dominique Paul Noth
96 Landlords Will Accept County Housing Vouchers
Program helps people leave street homelessness for stable housing.
Jan 14th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
New Mexican Restaurant Has 5,000 Square Feet
Guelaguetza Restaurante Y Barra is now open on National Avenue.
Jan 14th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Microsoft President Supports Law to Regulate WI Data Centers
Brad Smith releases Community-First AI Infrastructure proposal.
Jan 14th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
