Why the Common Council’s Amended Budget is Good Policy for Milwaukee
Council’s budget amendments are a statement of Milwaukee’s values.
Read the full story by Alds. Marina Dimitrijevic and Russell W. Stamper, II...
Literary Nonprofit To Take Over The Bindery
Bay View printing and community hub finds well-known new occupant.
by Jeramey Jannene
A Potpourri of Holiday Events Will Fill The Weekend
Deer District becomes Cheer District, New Wave Fest, MAM after Dark and the Domes holiday show.
by Michael Holloway
Assembly Passes GOP Bill That Encourages School District Mergers
Other bills focus on school discipline, teacher licensing.
Nov 20th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Developers Still Pursuing Car-Lite Apartments
Complex was first proposed in 2022.
Nov 20th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
What’s The Future For This 138-Year-Old Church?
Demo permit request triggers preservation nomination.
Nov 20th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Flagship Curry Hut Closed, New Restaurant Planned
New southwest side restaurant aims to be 'crispy.'
Nov 20th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
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Nov 20th, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
Present Music Offers New Choral Works
Traditional Thanksgiving concert features acclaimed choral group The Crossing.
Nov 20th, 2025 by Michael Barndt
9 Winning Issues For Democrats
Trump and Republicans seek 80/20 issues to run on. Should Wisconsin Democrats do the same?
Nov 20th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Lawsuit Contesting Wedding Barn Regulations Tossed
Barn owners claimed a new law requiring licenses to serve alcohol unconstitutionally targeted them.
Nov 20th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
It’s a Mistake For MPS To Expel Carmen Northwest
School board could terminate charter agreement Thursday evening.
Nov 20th, 2025 by Quinton Andrew Klabon
Oconomowoc Mom Sues School District For Not Buying Books From Christian Publisher
Karen Sharkey says she chose Lighthouse Learning Academy based on parental autonomy.
Nov 20th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Assembly Advances GOP Election Bills, But No Monday Processing
One proposal would eliminate 'central count' locations, which clerks use to be more transparent and efficient.
Nov 20th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
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Nov 20th, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
City Reveals New Plan For ‘Landmark’ Downtown Site
After dropping developer, city hoping to find replacement 'in six months.'
Nov 19th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Cafe Proposed For Westlawn Gardens
Coffee on Spring would provide additional amenity for residents.
Nov 19th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Marcus Center Problem Has Been 40 Years in the Making
City being asked to fund repairs to structure it doesn't own.
Nov 19th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Online Sports Betting in Wisconsin Hits Roadblock in Legislature
Conservative groups, talk radio opposed it, leaving bill's future in question
Nov 19th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Would You Like to Donate to County Government?
County working on plan to create public donation portal.
Nov 19th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
State Heating Assistance Program Offers Funding Despite Federal Delays
Urging applications by low-income households for help paying their energy bills.
Nov 19th, 2025 by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lakefront Introduces THC Drinks
Milwaukee brewer entering market as new state and federal regulations loom.
Nov 19th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Senate Passes Bills to Eliminate 400-Year Veto, Redefine Abortion
And a bipartisan bill that bars health care for undocumented immigrants.
Nov 19th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Communities Get $282 Million for Drinking Water Projects
State's Safe Drinking Water Loan Program helps 74 communities, led by Oak Creek.
Nov 19th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Construction, Labor Leaders Say Data Centers Will Grow Jobs
Better than the shopping mall craze of the 1970s and 80s?
Nov 19th, 2025 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Miffed Mayor Issues 7 Budget Vetoes
Johnson unhappy with council amendments, calling one 'pointless and heartless.'
Nov 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Top City Official Resigns
Preston Cole rose to the unofficial title of 'deputy mayor,' then walked away.
Nov 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Report on Wisconsin Prisons Warns of Overcrowding, High Staff Turnover
Raises alarms about solitary confinement of people with mental illness.
Nov 18th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
