Committee Squashes Courthouse Referendum
Voters will not decide the fate of the county’s $897 million courthouse project in November, maybe ever.
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Friends, Family and Neighbors Mourn Madison Man Killed by Police
Makeshift memorial for 38-year-old Corey Ruiz grows at Willy Street intersection.
by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
From Demolition Threat To National Model For Black Modernism
Grant will help Salvation Army preserve Central City Plaza, once slated to be razed.
by Jeramey Jannene
Baldwin, Evers Press USPS On Mail Delays Before 2026 Elections
Wisconsin leaders warn slow mail could leave absentee ballots uncounted.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
New Strip Club Proposed For Former Cheetah Club Space
Licenses Committee supports allowing a club to relocate to vacant space.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Officials Identify Man Killed By Madison Police As Corey Ruiz
Chaotic press conference interrupted by protesters as questions mount over fatal shooting.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr and Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Get Ready For An Epic Milwaukee Weekend
The People's Holiday, brew fest, an air show and more.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Michael Holloway
Wisconsin DNR Crews Help Battle Northern Minnesota Wildfires
About two dozen Wisconsin firefighters are cutting fire lines and chasing hotspots near Chub Lake and the Boundary Waters.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Rationale for Rebuilding Milwaukee County’s Public Safety Building
County Supervisor Shawn Rolland argues Milwaukee can't afford to wait.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Sup. Shawn Rolland
Federal Government Sues Milwaukee Over ICE Mask Ban
Attempt to get all law enforcement officers to wear identification, remove masks headed to court.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Parks Foundation Launches Corporate Sponsorship Program
Not-quite-naming-rights offering attempts to improve conditions at Milwaukee parks.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Sports Card Shop Coming To Deer District
Growth of the hobby leads to store setting up shop near Fiserv Forum.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Could Make It Easier To Identify Homes Listed on Airbnb
City grappling with limits of state regulations, attempting to improve transparency.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Polonia Could Get New Corner Tavern
Committee unanimously backs replacement for Nick's Anvil Inn.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Democratic Treasurer Hopefuls Pitch Rural Turnout And Tougher Watchdog Role
Helmenstine and Xiong say they can energize small-town voters and challenge GOP incumbent John Leiber.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
How A Wheel Tax Increase Could Stave Off Transit Cuts
A 25% cut to MCTS is on the table, Milwaukee County has an option to avoid it.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
After 81 Days In ICE Detention, Salah Sarsour Fights To Stay In Milwaukee
Immigration judge in Chicago hears conflicting stories of torture, terrorism and due process in high-profile case.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Man Shot And Killed By Madison Police After Knife Incident, Protests Follow
Officer injured, four officers placed on leave as state investigators review shooting on near east side.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr and Emily Rizzo, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Homes of General William ‘Billy’ Mitchell
Vice-president JD Vance is living in the same toney town near one of them.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Michael Horne
The Economics of the Minimum Wage
Wisconsin's minimum wage is far below neighboring states. Should it join the crowd?
Jul 22nd, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
WI Lawyer Regulation Office May Suspend Law License of Ex-Judge Dugan
A jury found Hannah Dugan guilty of impeding immigration enforcement.
Jul 22nd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Committee Deadlocks on Victor’s Replacement
Fractious committee meeting leaves fate of sports bar and eatery Ava's on Van Buren up to full council.
Jul 22nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Walker’s Point Top-Floor Studio Condo
Features 12' ceilings, timber beams, hardwood floors, and a spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances
Jul 22nd, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
10 Takeaways From Marty Brooks’ Explosive Claims Against Convention Center
Former WCD leader dishes dirt on the board and the whistleblower and explains those $2,000 shoes.
Jul 22nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
David Crowley Revealed To Have Secret Twitter Account With Crude Messages
His campaign denies he authored worst messages. 'I would never say those things,' Crowley said.
Jul 22nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor’s I-794 Stance Betrays His Grow Milwaukee Goal
The mayor who wanted to grow Milwaukee's population to 1 million has suddenly turned timid. Why?
Jul 22nd, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Marquette Poll Shows Hong Leading, Barnes Second
But results not so meaningful as Rodriguez was still in race and Crowley out when survey done.
Jul 22nd, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin GOP Has Raised Millions More Than For Last Midterm Election in 2022
Most of it from Diane Hendricks and the Uihleins. State Democratic Party far behind 4 years ago.
Jul 22nd, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
