Avian Flu Found in Lake Michigan Duck
State wildlife officials identified the virus in a merganser recently collected in Milwaukee County.
Read the full story by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio...GOP Lawmakers Propose School Water Filters to Address PFAS, Lead
Schools would also need to develop sampling and testing process.
by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioPrometheus Performs Pulitzer Winning Composer
Along with a work by Schubert. He's pretty good, too.
by Martha Brown
Police Department Closing Unlicensed Driver Loophole
Repeat offenders without a license were being issued less severe municipal ticket.
Feb 14th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneHow Wisconsin’s Investigations Into Police Shootings Protect Officers
Milwaukee Area Investigative Team gives them privileges other suspects don't get.
Feb 14th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner‘Top Chef’ Contestants Will Return To Milwaukee To Cook at Two Restaurants
DanDan, EsterEv will host chefs from February through November.
Feb 14th, 2025 by Sophie BolichWisconsin Supreme Court Considering Whether Man With Expunged Domestic Violence Conviction Can Buy Guns
DOJ says federal law prevents individual with 1994 conviction from buying a handgun.
Feb 14th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioHabitat Restoration Planned in Kletzsch Park
Project will support habitats for forest and wetland dwelling birds and amphibians.
Feb 14th, 2025 by Graham KilmerNew MPS Superintendent Left Prior Job During Period It Faced Similar Criticism
Brenda Cassellius named Milwaukee superintendent as district faces numerous challenges.
Feb 14th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioCommission Looking To Honor Milwaukee’s Best Preservation Projects
Plus: DCD wants nominees for Mayor's Design Awards. See 2024 winners.
Feb 14th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneBipartisan Support for Medicaid Postpartum Expansion in Senate Health Committee
Bill would allow those that qualify to receive longer care.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Baylor SpearsMPS Audit Finds ‘Culture of Fear and Reluctance to Change’
But "prime opportunity" to overcome to get things right. Governor proposes $8 million in support.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneSuperintendent Candidate Jeff Wright Says He’ll Improve Communication With Public, Legislature
Wright is one of three candidates running in Feb. 18 primary.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerTrump Tariffs Could Raise Craft Beer Prices
Aluminum tariff would punish breweries that rely on distribution.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Sophie BolichGOP Lawmakers Push For More Nuclear Power in Wisconsin
Discussion comes as new Microsoft data center expected to use more power than every house in Dane County.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioDisney on Ice Skates Into Milwaukee
Plus: All Messed Up will rock Riverwest.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Michael HollowayIllinois Delays Project to Keep Invasive Carp Out of Great Lakes
Gov. JB Pritzker says Trump administration can't be trusted to deliver promised funding.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Housing Authority CFO Draws Praise, Reveals Agency Lost $1.7 Million in 2024
"Serious cash shortages" remain while Brad Leak tries to right the ship.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneDespite Act 10, Union Argues UW Health Nurses Can Collectively Bargain
Supreme Court oral arguments come as larger case about Act 10 is pending.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Art Museum Director’s Salary Skyrockets
Compensation of more than half million per year is nearly equal with amount of county financial support, drawing supervisors' attention.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Graham KilmerCajun Restaurant Planned For Harambee
A new spot for beignets and etouffee is coming to the former Twisters Inn.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Sophie BolichOutside Monitor Proposed To Resolve Class-Action Tenant Lawsuit Against Housing Authority
College Court tenants announced high-profile lawsuit over property conditions last summer.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneProtasiewicz Says She Won’t Recuse From Act 10 Case
The Wisconsin Supreme Court also denied a request for an expedited appeal.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioAcai Chain Eyes Bay View
Oakberry is planning its first Milwaukee location at KinetiK, in Bay View.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
124-Year-Old Bay View Tavern Becoming Cocktail Lounge
Santino's owners plan to revamp building into a destination for Italian-inspired drinks.
Feb 12th, 2025 by Sophie BolichAirport Plans New Facility For Private Air Travel
New hangar complex in northeast corner of Mitchell Airport could increase business travel.
Feb 12th, 2025 by Graham KilmerU.S. Bank Shuttering West Side Branch
It's the second Milwaukee area branch bank to close this year.
Feb 12th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneRepublican Bill Moves Lawsuits Out of Dane County
A 'Court Fairness' proposal or an 'attempt to gerrymander the courts'?
Feb 12th, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner