October 10, 2026
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Bird of Hope For Peace Unveiled at City Hall
New rotunda installation by internationally known Slovenian artist offers lacy beauty.
by Lauren Hafeman
A Bucket List of String Quartets
Philomusica Quartet performs three must-hear works by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven.
by Michael Barndt
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Campaigns for Crowley in Wisconsin
Chair of the National Governors Association stumps state for Democrat.
Oct 10th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Walnut Way Secures $1.1 Million to Fund Community Solar Project
'Power is an asset, and that’s what we’re looking to own here.'
Oct 10th, 2026 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.
Oct 10th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
New Bar Promises A Mystic Makeover For Former Angelo’s Piano Lounge
An upscale tarot-themed bar plans to take over legendary Lower East Side bar.
Oct 10th, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
Crowley Halts Tablet Messaging In County-Run Prison
Jail tablets have become a controversial issue in the governor's race.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Halloween House Brings Hogwarts to Bay View
Elaborate Harry Potter display includes interactive features, a Hogwarts Express train car and a hidden tribute to Dolly Parton.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Democrats Sue Trump Over Alleged Tax-Funded Campaign Ads
Federal suit says millions in Homeland Security money were diverted to partisan TV spots before midterms.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Republicans Move To Repeal Data Center Tax Break They Once Championed
New bill would scrap a lucrative incentive for data centers that GOP lawmakers pushed into prior budget.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee’s Financial Strains Growing, Warns Policy Forum
Annual budget analysis says city has made progress, but rising costs and reliance on reserves threaten long-term stability.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Grants Help Schools Meet New Financial Literacy Graduation Rule
Nearly $300,000 will support districts as Wisconsin requires a personal finance class to graduate.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Environmental Groups Sue Trump Administration, USDA Over Rural Solar Funding Cutoff
Lawsuit says rule changes to Bush-era program made most solar projects ineligible and stuck farmers with big bills.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee’s First Yemeni-Owned Cafe Planned for Downtown
Instead of joining a chain, owners plan a standalone cafe reflecting family history and culture.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
Four Candidates Line Up For Three Milwaukee County Judgeships
Incumbent Jack Dávila draws a challenger as two longtime judges retire ahead of 2027 vote.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Kaul Says DOJ Needs More Staff To Speed Public Records Responses
Attorney general cites budget cuts and renewed funding request; rival Eric Toney skips transparency survey.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Jonathan Anderson
Measles Outbreak Tests Vaccine Attitudes In Rural Southwest Wisconsin
As cases climb, parents, doctors and parents weigh risks, rights and misinformation.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Big Business Behind a Decade of China Lights
Annual event has become a key revenue source for county's parks system.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Epic Turns To AI To Patch Security Flaws In Health Records System
Verona-based Epic used an Anthropic model to uncover risks that could let hackers slip in undetected.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
A Weekend of Laughs
Comedy Festival, Comic Con and a series of fall festivals.
Oct 8th, 2026 by Michael Holloway
Board Approves New Transmission Line, Despite Data Center Fears
Supervisors concerned that northwest side transmission line is trojan horse for data center development.
Oct 8th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Grocery Store Planned for Former Family Dollar
Second former Family Dollar store to find new use in as many months.
Oct 8th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Obama Endorses David Crowley In Governor’s Race
Former president backs Milwaukee County executive less than a month before Election Day.
Oct 8th, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio
For Wisconsin Families, Affordability Trumps All In Governor’s Race
With tariffs, war and high energy costs in the background, candidates spar over state-level relief plans.
Oct 8th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Unveils Plan For New Plaza By City Hall
New plaza would replace little-used segment of Market Street.
Oct 8th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Tiffany Pushes Tax Break That Mostly Helps Wealthy
The truth about the Manufacturing and Agriculture Tax Credit.
Oct 8th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
