Democrat Rebecca Cooke Defeats GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden in Key House Race
Southwestern Wisconsin district was among the most closely watched in nation.
Read the full story by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio...
Yee Leng Xiong Defeats Incumbent John Lieber in Race for State Treasurer
Xiong, a Democrat, is the first Hmong American in the nation to be elected to statewide office.
by Bruce Murphy
Ben Brist Defeats Longtime Milwaukee Politician Bob Donovan
Democrats win pivotal race in southwest Milwaukee County, helping to flip Assembly.
by Graham Kilmer
Robyn Vining Flips Senate Seat in Milwaukee Suburbs
Her victory helps Democrats win control of state Senate for first time since 2010
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Zamarripa Wins Secretary of State Race
Zamarripa becomes Wisconsin's first Latina elected to statewide office. A special election will be needed to replace her on the Common Council.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Bukiewicz Picks Up Critical Assembly Seat for Democrats
Oak Creek Mayor Dan Bukiewicz flips Republican district on south side of Milwaukee County.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Josh Kaul Wins Third Term as Wisconsin Attorney General
Democrat Josh fends off another challenge from Republican Eric Toney.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr and Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
David Crowley Trumps Tom Tiffany, Wins Gubernatorial Race
Democrats send Milwaukee leader to Madison as next governor, give Democrats control of Legislature.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Loses $450,000 in Fraud Scheme, Announces CFO Change
District has recovered more than half of money. Status of chief financial officer Aycha Sawa is unclear.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Public Officials Use of Signal App Erodes Trust
Communications can be completely innocent — or a way to evade public records.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Robert Chappell
Federal DOJ Sending Election Observers to Wisconsin
State election officials say it's not unusual, DOJ operating as in past elections.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess and Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
See Construction Progress on MSOE’s New Engineering Center
Also home of university's new AI center, it will be the central academic building on campus.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
How Milwaukee’s Absentee Ballots Could Flip the Election
City reports having 59,000 absentee ballots. Here's how they could appear to swing election.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Sherman Perk Cafe Sold
After 25 years, founders pass friendly neighborhood coffee shop to a new owner.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
Will Journal Sentinel Concede Errors?
Attorney demands retractions for controversial story about Mandela Barnes. A prelude to suit for damages?
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
UW System Enrollment Down Slightly This Fall
Decline in international students a key factor. But total enrollment up at UWM.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Former Mentors, Colleagues of Crowley Reflect on His Milwaukee Roots
Remembering the formative years of the Democratic candidate for governor.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Crowley Closes Governor Bid With Union Hall Rally In Milwaukee
The Democrat frames race against Tiffany as fight with billionaires over affordability.
Nov 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley and Tiffany Make Their Final Pitches in Race for Governor
Polls show Crowley ahead, but Tiffany says it's about turnout. 'We are in striking distance.'
Nov 2nd, 2026 by Rich Kremer and Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
2026 Election Has Parallels with 1982
Both were World Series years with a similar roster of election contests.
Nov 2nd, 2026 by Steven Walters
Green Party Secretary of State Candidate Says Republican Impersonated Him
Complaint filed by Pete Karas says Jay Schroeder sent fake text messages to voters.
Nov 2nd, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Did Amazon Violate Wisconsin Voter Law?
Charges that it won't allow Kenosha plant workers to take time off to vote, as required by law.
Nov 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Tom Tiffany Has Disqualified Himself for Governor
His attempts to overturn and undermine elections has disqualified him, say business leaders.
Nov 2nd, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Cute Robot’s Successor Planned In Walker’s Point
Just weeks after its closure comes a plan for American comfort food restaurant and tavern.
Nov 2nd, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
November 2, 2026
See how well you followed what happened in Milwaukee over the past week.
Nov 2nd, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Report Finds More Care Is Going Unpaid at Wisconsin Hospitals
As health care costs rise, both charity care and bad debt has increased for hospitals.
Nov 2nd, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Crowley and Tiffany Have Very Different Views on Guns and Gun Violence
Tiffany has voted against any gun control proposals, backed expanded concealed carry.
Nov 2nd, 2026 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Want Fewer Traffic Deaths? Start by Reducing How Much We Drive
All the city news you can use.
Nov 1st, 2026 by Jeff Wood
