Flood Damage Toll Rises Ahead of FEMA Assessment

Flood Damage Toll Rises Ahead of FEMA Assessment

More than 1,500 homes in Milwaukee County destroyed or suffered major damage.

Murphy’s Law: Highest Paid WI CEO Got $23.8 Million in 2024
Murphy’s Law

This content is only for members Highest Paid WI CEO Got $23.8 Million in 2024

New report's stunning numbers. Which 11 WI CEOs got more than $10 million?

Bipartisan Group of State Politicians Criticize Trump Election Proposal

Bipartisan Group of State Politicians Criticize Trump Election Proposal

Opposing his push to end mail-in votes and eliminate voting machines.

Southside Dining Week Returns Next Month

Southside Dining Week Returns Next Month

Dining event, now in its fifth year, celebrates diversity of southside restaurants.

Mining Project in North Woods Worries Opponents

Mining Project in North Woods Worries Opponents

Explorative effort the first in nearly 30 years. Faces tribal lawsuit, other opposition.

Council Members Pitch Trump to Declare FEMA Emergency

Council Members Pitch Trump to Declare FEMA Emergency

Dimitrijevic and Chambers lead letter urging FEMA help after 1000-year rainstorm.

Exterior Facade Goes Up On New Museum

Exterior Facade Goes Up On New Museum

Plus: More items being removed from display at Milwaukee Public Museum.

MKE County: Housing Division Worked To Locate Homeless After Floods
MKE County

Housing Division Worked To Locate Homeless After Floods

At least 30 homeless individuals were displaced from campsites by storms.

Aurora Demolishing Office Building

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Permit request indicates health care provider wants space for different use.

State Still Has Deep Backload of Criminal Cases

State Still Has Deep Backload of Criminal Cases

Despite increased funding still a shortage of prosecutors and public defenders.

Bay View’s Asian Buffet Has Closed

Bay View’s Asian Buffet Has Closed

Restaurant formerly known as Hong Kong Seafood Buffet went dark this summer.

City Hall: Mayor Skips Finalists, Picks Outsider For Key Violence Prevention Role
City Hall

Mayor Skips Finalists, Picks Outsider For Key Violence Prevention Role

Johnson taps Adam Procell, who turned his life around after homicide conviction.

Wisconsin Bartender Week Is On Tap

Wisconsin Bartender Week Is On Tap

Starting Monday is state's first-ever bartending week, with a bar swap, tastings and special releases.

Democratic Field Grows in 1st Congressional District Election

Democratic Field Grows in 1st Congressional District Election

Community activist Gage Stills will oppose Rep. Steil and 'Big Beautiful Bill.'

State Budget Included $15 Million in Earmarks for Robin Vos’ District

State Budget Included $15 Million in Earmarks for Robin Vos’ District

Gov. Evers didn’t veto funds sought by Assembly speaker as part of budget deal.

The State of Politics: A Big Year for Purged Voters
The State of Politics

A Big Year for Purged Voters

WI Elections Commission purges most voters in 6 years. Why that matters.

Republican DA Eric Toney Will Head Investigation Of Ballot Box Removal

Republican DA Eric Toney Will Head Investigation Of Ballot Box Removal

Wausau mayor removed drop box. Toney previously argued the boxes were illegal.

Baldwin Urges Ascension Wisconsin Not To Outsource ICU Doctors

Baldwin Urges Ascension Wisconsin Not To Outsource ICU Doctors

Fears of reduced care if doctors provided by controversial Tennessee company.

Urban Reads: Dark Cars Contribute to the Urban Heat Island Effect
Urban Reads

Dark Cars Contribute to the Urban Heat Island Effect

All the city news you can use.

13,000 Properties in SE Wisconsin Suffered Flood Damage

13,000 Properties in SE Wisconsin Suffered Flood Damage

Many not covered by home insurance, waiting on FEMA declaration.

Now Serving: Wisconsin Breweries Create Packers-Themed Beer
Now Serving

Wisconsin Breweries Create Packers-Themed Beer

Plus: Burger deals, flood damage and a Deer District shakeup.

The Week’s Greatest Hits

The Week’s Greatest Hits

Most popular articles and press releases in the past week

Members Only: A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
Members Only

This content is only for members A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins

A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.

Weekly News Quiz: August 16, 2025
Weekly News Quiz

August 16, 2025

See how well you followed what happened in Milwaukee over the past week.

Brewers Beer Vendor Will Run for Wisconsin Governor

Brewers Beer Vendor Will Run for Wisconsin Governor

Ryan Strnad will run as Democrat, pushing support for unions, working class.