Will Congress’ Big Housing Bill Really Help Wisconsin’s Shortage?
State needs up to 140,000 new homes by 2030, but analysts see only incremental gains from the bill.
Read the full story by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio...
MKE CountyBoard Confirms Crowley’s Budget Director
Crowley's pick, a former MPS official, faced opposition from unusual mix of supervisors.
by Graham Kilmer
Passenger Rail Advocates Gather in Milwaukee
High Speed Rail Alliance hosts event at Oriental Theatre.
by Jeramey Jannene
DPW Says Its Still Combating ‘Unprecedented’ Pothole Season
Crews are working overtime to clear 18,000 repair requests after "volatile" weather.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Judge Says Courts Becoming ‘Easiest Way’ Into Mental Health System
A Milwaukee County judge urges more community care and state hospital beds instead of jail waits.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Low SNAP Error Rate Helps Wisconsin Dodge New Federal Penalties
Staying under a 6% error threshold means the state avoids sharing FoodShare costs with Washington, for now.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Join Our Dead Bird Brewing Beer Bash
Urban Milwaukee members can join us for fun beer tour and lots of chatter.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Crowley Announces Public Safety Initiative
State grant funding violence intervention and coordination among local organizations.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Card Shows, Bike Races and More
Plus: Don't forget the second weekend of Summerfest.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Michael Holloway
Proposal Would Dramatically Cut Down Scooter Speed, Boost Sidewalk Fines By 1,000%
Proposal comes after scooter operator hit, injured individual on sidewalk.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Former Wisconsin Governor Announces Endorsement
Former Gov. Schreiber says Sara Rodriguez’s life story shows she can win statewide in November.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Martin Schreiber
A $20 Minimum Wage? Researchers Say It Would Help
New report also calls for eliminating Wisconsin's tipped minimum wage.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Wisconsin Plans To Protect Ballots Amid New Trump-Era Pressures
From possible ballot seizures to mail delays, elections officials say planning and lawsuits are ready to go in minutes, not hours.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
More Than 130 Sites Offer Summer Meals For Youth
Milwaukee Summer Meals Collaborative provides free breakfast, lunch and dinner to kids countywide.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Oracle Sues Wisconsin Regulators Over Data Center Financing Rules
Tech giant says PSC’s strict financial requirements could push its $15 billion Port Washington project elsewhere.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Condo Tower Would Provide Millions For City Services
Development team, city officials express optimism about project.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
How Partisan Are Wisconsin’s Members of Congress?
Two different rankings show who is most and least bipartisan.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
New All-American Cruise Ship Calls on Milwaukee For First Time
American Cruise Lines hopes new vessel's regulatory advantage yields competitive edge.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
One in Five Milwaukee Child Care Centers Expect to Close if Federal Aid Cut
1,400 childcare centers in county depend on federal stabilization funding.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Alex Klaus, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
County Seeks ‘Missing Middle’ Housing for South Side Land
Hoping for affordable townhomes to be developed on vacant land at S. 6th Street.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
‘Power to the People’ Over We Energies? Issue Comes to City Hall
First public hearing on proposed city takeover points to 'enormously complicated' process.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Join Our Dead Bird Brewing Beer Bash
Urban Milwaukee members can join us for fun beer tour and lots of chatter.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Xcel Energy Proposal to PSC Pays Full Cost of Data Center Projects
State Public Service Commission has moved to tougher stance on data centers.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Axed by Trump Administration, Now Named AmeriCorps Member of the Year
Fire prevention work at Lake Superior reserve has changed Wisconsin native Callie Grones.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bay View’s Chettinadu House Closes
Five months after opening, promising Indo-Chinese restaurant faces eviction.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
What Does Hughes Quitting Tell Us About Governor’s Race?
A top tier of liberal candidates emerging. Will there be more Democratic dropouts?
Jun 24th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Democratic Governor Candidates Address Criminal Justice, Inequality
WISDOM forum provides chance for in-depth answers by candidates.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Microsoft Finishes Constructing Mount Pleasant Data Center, Plans More
Construction of second data center starts. Village board approved up to 15 centers.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
