Marty Brooks Makes Scorched Earth Case Against Convention Center Board
Brooks says Wisconsin Center District owes him more than $900,000.
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Former Eau Claire Council President Emily Berge’s Insurgent Campaign for Congress
Hoping to face incumbent Rep. Derrick Van Orden. But can she win Democratic primary?
by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Betting Companies Push WI Elections Commission to Allow Ballot Betting
Commission warns such wagers could be a felony. Polymarket and Kalshi cry foul.
by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Board Resolution Promotes Election Trust
'People should know that elections are transparent and open.' Majority of board backs resolution.
Jul 22nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Gov. Evers Calls on Trump to Stop Extending Life of Coal Plants
Warns that federal order keeping aging plants online could cost Wisconsin ratepayers $117 million.
Jul 22nd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
$100,000 Grant Will Support Kitchen at MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary
Project would expand nonprofit's efforts to address food insecurity in 53206 area.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Diane Hendricks Gave $25 Million to MAGA Inc.
Wisconsin billionaire's biggest political donation ever went to PAC supporting Trump.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Annie Pulley, The Badger Project
Democrats Push WI Elections Commission to Allow Absentee Ballot Revotes
Two Democratic governor candidates on ballot dropping out may mean many wasted votes, they fear.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Meet Milwaukee’s New DEI Director
Mary Reed leads new city department with a not-so-memorable name.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
ICE Is Asking To Be Sued. Will Milwaukee Oblige?
City Attorney Evan Goyke should sue ICE if its agents refuse to remove masks in Milwaukee.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Michael Pointer Mace, Wisconsin Examiner
10 New Projects For Walker’s Point, Menomonee Valley
New infrastructure funded with tax revenue from new corporate HQs, apartment buildings.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
New Ramen Restaurant for W. Wells St.
Tesshin Ramen plans to open in late 2026, replacing Tangled Noodles.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Student Loan Defaults Surge in Wisconsin, U.S. After Federal Reprieve Ends
Over 1 in 7 state borrowers now in default, big increase since Trump ended SAVE repayment plan.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Natalie Yahr and Brittany Carloni
County Seeks Operator for Red Arrow Park Building
Following Biggby Coffee closure, county wants long-term tenant for downtown facility.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
MPS May Send More Students on County Buses
One-fifth of students now get to school on MCTS buses. Officials weigh more use of that option.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Alex Klaus, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Mining Project in National Forest in Wisconsin Could Get Fast-Tracked Federal Permit
Trump administration could okay GreenLight Metals but project would still face state regulatory process.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democratic Candidates For Governor Discuss Each Other
At a forum in Madison, Barnes, Hong and Roys are asked what they've learned from each other.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Absentee Voters Could Pick Candidates Who Drop Out of Races
Tens of thousands in Wisconsin have already voted in August primary. Can they vote again?
Jul 21st, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Beloved Bartender ‘Ger’mama’ Is Retiring
The cheery mama figure at Coffeetails will end her five-decade industry career this week.
Jul 20th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
New Grocery Store Proposed at Former Aldi
Shuttered Northwest Side store could become full service grocery.
Jul 20th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Midtown Walmart Redevelopment Wins Approval After Contentious Fight
Dropping disputed computing facility clears way for 200 apartments and new Capitol Library.
Jul 20th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Was Rodriguez Campaign the Worst in State History?
Experts from both parties weigh in. And where does this leave Democrats?
Jul 20th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Four Congressional Primary Races to Watch in Wisconsin
Two pit Democrats against each other, two are Republican contests in Aug. 11 election.
Jul 20th, 2026 by Audrey Lopez-Stane and Zoey Elwood
Francesca Hong’s Policy on Data Centers Is Unique
Only governor candidate to propose 1-year moratorium. What would it mean for Wisconsin?
Jul 20th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tom Tiffany Sells Himself as Folksy Everyman in Race for Governor
Republican downplays his very partisan voting record and ties to President Trump.
Jul 20th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Oracle’s Credit Rating Cut Amid Data Center Legal Battle with WI Regulators
BBB- rating just about junk status. Trying to build $15B data center in Port Washington.
Jul 20th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wikler Concedes Democratic Party’s Image Problems
The 'blob' of the Democratic Party organization is the problem, and solution, he says.
Jul 20th, 2026 by Steven Walters
A Tiramisu Takeover at Local Boba Shops
Plus: A new East Side cafe, 80 state fair foods and the return of Easy Tyger.
Jul 19th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
