Downtown Dining Week Features 33 Restaurants
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Who Pays Wisconsin’s Taxes?
Which income groups pay the most in state and local taxes? And how Wisconsin compares to other states.
by Bruce Thompson
ICE Detains Wisconsin Green Card Holder With 2014 Cannabis Conviction
Arrests of green card holders have surged under President Trump.
by Paul Kiefer
The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
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A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.
May 23rd, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
City Weighing 3 Options for Key Bronzeville Site
Influential committee will make its recommendation in two weeks.
May 23rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Supervisors Demand Transparency in Healthcare Contract Fiasco
Crowley administration shrugs off responsibility, supervisor threatens open records request.
May 23rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
SDC Board Members Clash Over Rules After Failed Emergency Meeting
'We don’t get a notice, nor do items we request get placed on the agenda,' says board member.
May 23rd, 2026 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Eating Mexican in Port Washington
It's a charming city to visit. And Tello’s Grille & Cafe is the perfect place for lunch.
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DoorDash Topped Wisconsin Lobbying Spending In 2025
Company spent millions trying to keep its drivers from being classified as employees.
May 22nd, 2026 by Peter Cameron, The Badger Project
Domes Project Raises $8 Million in Donations
Project also secures $2 million from state, and inches toward essential tax credits.
May 22nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Volunteers Build Hundreds of Gardens For Milwaukee Residents
Annual blitz aims to increase healthy food access by providing raised beds on a sliding price scale.
May 22nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Behind Closed Doors, WCD Board Considers Future Of CEO Marty Brooks
Shift to litigation-focused meeting notice signals possible legal fight over Brooks’ contract and role.
May 22nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Asks Trump For Disaster Declaration After April Storms Batter Wisconsin
Governor cites more than $27 million in storm and flood damage across 19 counties and Oneida Nation.
May 22nd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Pepperpot Targets Locust Street Expansion
Jamaican restaurant plans new carryout spot in Riverwest.
May 22nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Judge Block Trump Admin’s Attempt to Get Wisconsin Voter Data
Department of Justice is attempting to obtain confidential voter data in several states.
May 22nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Why Wisconsin’s Top Children’s Hospitals Still Won’t Resume Trans Youth Care
A federal judge blocked funding threats, but hospital leaders say legal uncertainty and new rules keep services on hold.
May 22nd, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Labor Market Cools While Staying Stronger Than Nation
Unemployment holds at 3.5% and labor force participation beats U.S. despite job losses over the year.
May 22nd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
FBI Wants to Interview Milwaukee Police Officers Related to 2020 Election
Investigation tied to absentee ballot counting.
May 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Milwaukee’s Highgrove Crackdown Is Slow Moving
Several issues, including the addition of high-profile lenders, have complicated things. Tomblin fights back.
May 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Kites Will Fly High Above Lakefront
Plus: Milwaukee Asian Restaurant Week
May 21st, 2026 by Michael Holloway
Wisconsin Researchers Probe AI Data Centers’ Thirst For Water
UWM’s Center for Water Policy maps hidden water and energy costs as hyperscale projects spread.
May 21st, 2026 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
EPA PFAS Rollback Puts Wisconsin Drinking Water Limits In Legal Crosshairs
Experts say state rules could be more vulnerable to lawsuits as federal standards weaken.
May 21st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Airport Receives $8 Million for International Terminal Project
Federal grant boosts support for $92.5 million terminal project.
May 21st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
New Cafe Operator For Walker’s Point Building
Maria's Cafe is planned to replace Green Baked Goods.
May 21st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Korean Restaurant Would Fill Former Applebee’s
Barbecue-focused restaurant plans to join 3rd Street Market Hall.
May 21st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
See The ‘Cream of the Cream City’ in Historic Preservation
Awards ceremony honors five projects.
May 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
