Op Ed: Social Security Needs Protection
Op Ed

Social Security Needs Protection

Republicans seek to cut or end it. Our bill would protect and expand it.

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.

What Are Those Pulsing Insect Clouds Over Wisconsin’s Lakes?

What Are Those Pulsing Insect Clouds Over Wisconsin’s Lakes?

It's been a bountiful year for midges. What are they up to?

Urban Reads: Seattle’s New Subway?
Urban Reads

Seattle’s New Subway?

All the city news you can use.

Members Only: Free Tickets to Present Music
Members Only

Free Tickets to Present Music

Members can get 2 free tickets worth $76 to 'Baroque Pop! with Julia Holter,' while supplies last.

MKE County: Sup. Eckblad Pushes County Affordable Housing Directory
MKE County

Sup. Eckblad Pushes County Affordable Housing Directory

County would partner with startup CityWise on novel affordable rental listing.

Wisconsin Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Hmong Resettlement

Wisconsin Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Hmong Resettlement

Traveling exhibit at the Wisconsin Historical Society offers portrait of how Hmong people created community after fleeing war.

EPA Awards Wisconsin $12 Million For Brownfield Cleanup

EPA Awards Wisconsin $12 Million For Brownfield Cleanup

Milwaukee's Redevelopment Authority among winners.

‘Man on the Moon’ Aims To Fulfill All Of Your Event Planning, Hosting Needs

‘Man on the Moon’ Aims To Fulfill All Of Your Event Planning, Hosting Needs

The new company offers full-service event coordination, its own venue.

See Milwaukee’s 2025 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners

See Milwaukee’s 2025 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners

From pavement turned to art to 44-story buildings, awards recognize the best of Milwaukee design.

City of Milwaukee’s Population Grew in 2024

This content is only for membersCity of Milwaukee’s Population Grew in 2024

For the first time since 2014, but underlying data tells a more complicated story.

Largest Office Building in Westown Could Be Partially Converted To Apartments

Largest Office Building in Westown Could Be Partially Converted To Apartments

310W could become one of downtown's largest apartment buildings.

Flood Prompts Extended Closure of EsterEv

Flood Prompts Extended Closure of EsterEv

May 3 incident destroyed dining room at Bay View restaurant.

Transportation: How to Get to Summerfest 2025 Using Public Transit
Transportation

How to Get to Summerfest 2025 Using Public Transit

Go by bus or by train or by bike.

Drive-Thru Coffee Chain Sets Sights on 27th Street

Drive-Thru Coffee Chain Sets Sights on 27th Street

7 Brew Coffee is planning its first Milwaukee location.

New Report Details How Imports Fuel Wisconsin Factories, Hospitals

New Report Details How Imports Fuel Wisconsin Factories, Hospitals

Wisconsin Policy Forum analyzes $40 billion of state imports.

Wisconsin Senate Votes To Make Sharing ‘Deepfake’ Nude Images A Felony

Wisconsin Senate Votes To Make Sharing ‘Deepfake’ Nude Images A Felony

Bill author says legislation needed to protect residents as AI capabilities advance.

City Subsidy Will Fund Affordable Apartment Renovation

City Subsidy Will Fund Affordable Apartment Renovation

But concerns about sprinklers and a recent fire elsewhere arise.

MKE Listing: Inviting Brewers Hill Townhouse
MKE Listing

Inviting Brewers Hill Townhouse

Features a spacious layout, with a finished basement and thoughtful updates throughout.

Temple Goddess Plans Standalone Restaurant

Temple Goddess Plans Standalone Restaurant

Plant-based concept, formerly at Crossroads Collective, is moving to Farwell Avenue.

Police Descend on City Hall Complex After Reports of Shots Fired

Police Descend on City Hall Complex After Reports of Shots Fired

Issue appears to have been an outburst of a terminated employee.

Entertainment: Bay View Bar Celebrating Its 20th Anniversary
Entertainment

Bay View Bar Celebrating Its 20th Anniversary

Plus: New Wisconsin Card Show event to debut at Baird Center.

Twice-Vetoed Bill to Let Nurses Practice Independently Overcomes Divisions

Twice-Vetoed Bill to Let Nurses Practice Independently Overcomes Divisions

Compromise between Republicans and Governor signals measure likely to pass.

Los Villa Closed, New Restaurant Planned

This content is only for membersLos Villa Closed, New Restaurant Planned

Madison-based food truck Taqueria El Arriero is set to open in Silver City.

Wisconsin GOP Lawmakers Praise Trump’s Order Limiting Funding For ‘Gain-of-Function’ Research

Wisconsin GOP Lawmakers Praise Trump’s Order Limiting Funding For ‘Gain-of-Function’ Research

The order's impact on pathogenic research at universities like UW-Madison is not yet known.