Courthouse Project Cost Explodes
New cost estimate nearly double prior figure.
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$34,000 Records Bill At Center Of Lawsuit Against DPI
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty challenges DPI’s cost estimate for license data review.
by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
‘Fancy’ Bar Planned For Washington Heights
Fancy's is proposed to replace Biersal Tavern on Vliet, aiming to revive the space as a casual neighborhood hangout.
by Sophie Bolich
Hong’s Livestream Push Nets $92,000 And Sparks Antisemitism Backlash
Democratic frontrunner faces criticism for appearing with left-wing streamers Hasan Piker and Mike From PA.
Jul 2nd, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Prosecutors Suggest ‘Serious Sentence,’ Prison for Hannah Dugan
Prosecutors point to sentencing guidelines suggesting more than a year in prison.
Jul 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
New Courthouse Expected to Hike Property Taxes
$490 million project could nearly double county's debt, defer more maintenance across county.
Jul 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Two Waukesha County Communities Want Milwaukee’s Water
They would join city of Waukesha in tapping Lake Michigan, but only after high-stakes vote.
Jul 1st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Fine Arts Quartet Expands Its Forces
Guest pianists and bassist help perform works by Brahms and Mozart. Two concerts are free.
Jul 1st, 2026 by Martha Brown
Trump Says $22.6 Million in Disaster Aid Coming to Wisconsin
President says he told U.S. Rep Tom Tiffany about it. Gov Evers seems skeptical.
Jul 1st, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Will Wisconsin’s Gerrymandered Congressional Map Be Overturned?
Wisconsin Supreme Court moving slowly toward a decision.
Jul 1st, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
Wisconsin Will Get 2 Million Eggs in Multi-State Settlement
Wisconsin DOJ and 16 other state attorneys general sued egg producers for price hikes.
Jul 1st, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Late-Night Coffeehouse Planned for Harbor View Neighborhood
VNLA cafe plans to serve specialty lattes, pastries and mini pancakes in former My Yo My.
Jul 1st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Wisconsin to Cut FoodShare, Medicaid for Thousands of Refugees
New rules required by Trump administration target 7,200 legally present immigrants in state.
Jul 1st, 2026 by Paul Kiefer
Leading Commercial Real Estate Group Gets New Name
Rebranding a statewide player in industrial, office, retail and mixed-use development.
Jul 1st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Immigration Advocates Release New Details of Brutal ICE Arrests
Witnesses describe agents using violent tactics to detain immigrants without a criminal record.
Jul 1st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Laborers Union Creates Support Program for Troubled Members
Help for addiction, substance abuse or mental health issues; just the third such program in U.S.
Jul 1st, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Special Housing Project Breaks Ground
With new six-story complex, NeuVue aims to put young adults on solid ground.
Jul 1st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
US Supreme Court Ruling on Campaign Finance Mirrors Wisconsin System
2015 Wisconsin law passed by Republicans allows unlimited contributions to political parties.
Jul 1st, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Mosaics Mark the Spot for River Cleanup Updates
Telling the story of project to restore hundreds of acres of publicly accessible land.
Jul 1st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Remembering Dominique Noth
Longtime journalist, theater and film critic passes away at age 84.
Jul 1st, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Joel Brennan Will Be Ready on Day One To Be Governor
'He's the hardest worker I know,' says Tom Barrett, 'and running for all the right reasons.'
Jun 30th, 2026 by Tom Barrett
National Democratic Group Will Target 9 Wisconsin Legislative Seats
DLCC will help Democratic candidates with fundraising, research, polling and more.
Jun 30th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Lincoln Avenue School Heavily Damaged By Five-Alarm Fire
Southside elementary school could be a total loss.
Jun 30th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
ICE Ramps Up Arrests in Milwaukee
Sending shock waves through immigrant neighborhoods. Biggest effort in city under Trump?
Jun 30th, 2026 by Paul Kiefer
Packers Sponsor Milwaukee Airport Make-A-Wish Flights
Green Bay Packers make multi-year donation to flights for Make-A-Wish children.
Jun 30th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Jordanian Cafe, Snack Shop Opens on Layton Avenue
140 craft drink options, chocolate, pickles, nuts and more at new family-friendly business.
Jun 30th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Oconto Falls Suit Says School Officials Indifferent to Sexual Abuse for Decades
'I’ve never seen facts like this, ever,' said attorney who filed the case.
Jun 30th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Will Benefit from $13 Million in Federal Brownfields Grants
Smaller communities hope cleaning up contaminated land will allow for redevelopment.
Jun 30th, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio
