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Neighbors Oppose Affordable Housing Development
And advisory council delays review of 236-unit development.
by Jeramey Jannene
Crowley Seeks to Replace McGovern Senior Center
Administration pushes to close senior center in McGovern Park, find new location.
by Graham Kilmer
GOP Legislators Approve Reduced Funding for DPI
Not happy that Department of Public Instruction spent $369,000 on meeting at resort.
Mar 4th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Opposes We Energies Data Center Plan
Ald. Dimitrijevic says proposal could leave ratepayers on the hook for new power plants.
Mar 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Juice Bar Planned For South Side
Just Pressed would transform insurance office in Forest Home Hills neighborhood.
Mar 4th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Democrats Pitch BadgerCare ‘Public Option’ to Expand Health Coverage
Giving Wisconsin 'an affordable option,' not 'sky-high premiums... massive deductibles.'
Mar 4th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Could Expand School Cell Phone Ban
GOP wants to toughen law passed in October with 'bell-to-bell' ban on phones.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Six Centuries of Secular Song
ALBA Consort draws on western and eastern traditions in Early Music Now concert.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Michael Barndt
License For Controversial Corner Store Will Return to Committee
Tittu Rehmat Food avoids 90-day suspension for now.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
WI National Guard Members Supporting U.S. Strikes On Iran
Gov. Evers say he is 'praying for the health, safety, and safe return' of troops.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gov. Evers Orders Special Session on Banning Partisan Gerrymandering
Backs constitutional amendment to ban it. Some legislators in both parties opposed.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Did Milwaukee Just Make Itself A Sanctuary City?
City Attorney warns of Trump Adm. reaction as council passes 'ICE Out' proposal.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Mother-Daughter Chefs Showcase Burmese Heritage
NyoNyo Lin and her mother NiNi use distinctive ingredients difficult to source locally.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Rep Hosts National Gathering of Theater Leaders, Critics
Three-day conference will introduce many to Rep's redesigned theater complex.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Dominique Paul Noth
Tribes, Gambling Companies Disagree on Online Sports Betting
Tribes support legalizing it, big companies oppose it, WI Assembly voted for it.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Public Museum Raises $212 Million for New Home
MPM closes in on fundraising goal for new museum.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Elections Commission Recommends Charging 13 Who Tried to Recall Vos
Recall petitions listed people who hadn't signed and false addresses, WEC says.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Trouble at the Milwaukee Symphony
Orchestra running deficits, seeking huge increase in endowment.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in February
Including two Pakistani restaurants, a coffee shop and all-you-can-eat sushi spot.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Board Seeks Transparency For Contracts After Health Care Fiasco
Majority backs Sup. Bielinski's push for public updates on all county contracts.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Legislators Aim to Add More Lawyers, Judges Statewide
Shortage of judges, prosecutors, public defenders has helped create court backlog.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Pink Umbrella Theater Co. Moving to Mitchell Street
Theater company for people with disabilities opening permanent space.
Mar 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Mayor Names New Department of Administration Director
Familiar face being given key city job.
Mar 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee To Install Malcolm X Marker At Site Of Former Home
Plaque will overlook I-43 on-ramp that replaced civil rights leader’s childhood home.
Mar 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Legally Embattled Chain Quietly Closes Two Milwaukee Restaurants
Including one that spawned a Milwaukee-based burger empire.
Mar 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Gov. Evers Signs New PFAS, Lead Regulations
But Republican legislators still fighting such agency rules despite court rulings.
Mar 2nd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Discourse Workers Have Unionized
74% of those at Discourse's two Milwaukee cafes vote yes, and management quickly agrees.
Mar 2nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
