February 8, 2026
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Wisconsin Tribes Worried About ICE Tactics in Minnesota
Ho-Chunk president says federal agents have stopped, detained Native Americans.
Feb 7th, 2026 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
A Rebellion Against Valentine’s Day
Quasimodo Physical Theatre makes a salad at Present Music concert.
Feb 7th, 2026 by Michael Barndt
Epstein Was Invited To NYC Fundraiser Featuring Scott Walker
DOJ files show convicted sex offender invited to luncheon set up by New York GOP chair.
Feb 7th, 2026 by Michael Horne
Wisconsin US Sen. Tammy Baldwin Opposes GOP Bill to Restrict Voting
Democrat said she's 'highly suspicious' of laws making it harder to vote
Feb 7th, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
After Lawsuit Revelations, Housing Authority Expands Executive Search
Both of the prior candidates sued their most recent employer. Local candidate back in mix.
Feb 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Board Passes Ordinance Focused on Keeping ICE Out of Parks
Ordinance restricting "law enforcement staging" intended to keep ICE out of parks.
Feb 6th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Fixture Pizza is Closed Indefinitely
Company connected to pizzeria has more than $100,000 in unpaid taxes, owner incarcerated.
Feb 6th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Police Union Blames City Attorney For ‘Repeated Failures’
City Attorney Goyke takes issue with criticism, union's 'political game.'
Feb 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
New Investor Will Try To Save Atkinson Avenue Building
And, maybe, open an ice cream shop.
Feb 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Administration Unveils Largest Child Labor Case in State History
Governor’s office highlights sweeping DWD findings against Burger King operator Cave Enterprises.
Feb 6th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Homeless Veterans Bill Advances, But Not For All Of Wisconsin
New state funding would bolster Milwaukee-area housing programs while leaving northern and western veterans without added beds or services.
Feb 6th, 2026 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
‘Lipstick on a Pig,’ Board Passes Health Contract After Process Failure
Supervisors say they had little choice but to approve a flawed health insurance agreement.
Feb 6th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
PFAS Levels in Great Lakes Fish Are Dropping
The declining levels were driven by an industry phase-out of legacy chemicals
Feb 6th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Loses Second Developer For Site Near Marquette
But a new student housing complex could be developed nearby.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Rockwell Confirms It Will Build ‘Factory of the Future’ in New Berlin
Company promises more details during formal approval process.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
One of Milwaukee’s Oldest Houses Could Be Moved
Plus: Walker's Point factory coming down.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Mitten Fest Will Amp Up Milwaukee
Plus: A host of other fun options before The Big Game.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Michael Holloway
Republicans Struggle to Save Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund
GOP legislators 'have strong feelings both for and against' land acquisition program.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Food Waste Now 20% of Wisconsin Trash, New DNR Study Shows
More than 900,000 tons of edible food and scraps went to landfills in 2024.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
National Bakery and Central Standard Partner for Pączki Day
Brandy old fashioned version of Polish filled doughnuts will be available Feb. 17.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Wisconsin Bill Would Put Guardrails On Teen Use Of Humanlike AI Chatbots
Measure would ban certain suggestions to minors, but industry warns rules are too broad and intrusive.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Business Groups Sue to Block Citizen Ordinance Limiting TIF Districts
Angered by data center deal, Port Washington voters support 'direct legislation.'
Feb 5th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Who Screwed Up the County Health Care Contract?
Lots of blame on the county employee who was fired. But there's more to the story.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Fire-Police Commissioner Leaves Milwaukee for West Bend
'I'm very disappointed,' Mayor Johnson says. 'I'll be investigating this.'
Feb 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Dugan’s Attorneys Argue ICE Had No Right to Make Courthouse Arrest
Here's what ex-Judge Hannah Dugan's attorneys are arguing to overturn her conviction.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
