New Canada Tariffs Put Wisconsin’s Trade Surplus At Risk, Groups Say
With $8.5 billion in exports to Canada, Wisconsin groups fear higher costs and lost manufacturing jobs ahead.
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MKE CountyTaxpayers Fund Crowley Campaign Security, For Now
Crowley campaign waiting to reimburse county for campaign security until the end of the campaign.
by Graham Kilmer
The Foods That Fuel The Riverwest 24
Plus: A new Northwest Side grocery store, Ger'mama retires and The Soup Market says goodbye.
by Sophie Bolich
Wildfire Smoke Chokes Tourism Up North, Alters Routine At Milwaukee County Zoo
Apostle Islands tours, zoo animals and staff all adapt when hazardous haze settles over Wisconsin.
Jul 26th, 2026 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
Jul 26th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.
Jul 25th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
July 25, 2026
See how well you followed what happened in Milwaukee over the past week.
Jul 25th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
How Wisconsin Governor Hopefuls Say They’d Handle Police Shootings
From Hong to Tiffany, candidates use the Madison killing of Corey Ruiz to outline plans on oversight and public safety.
Jul 25th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Absentee Rules Face Court Test Ahead Of Fall Elections
With mail delays looming, League of Women Voters and allies ask a judge to open a path for at-risk absentee voters to the polls.
Jul 25th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Ruiz Family Demands Charges, Body Cameras After Madison Police Killing
Relatives of Corey Ruiz speak at the Capitol as protests and neighborhood fallout grow.
Jul 25th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Did the USDOT Just Prioritize Speed Over Safety?
All the city news you can use.
Jul 25th, 2026 by Jeff Wood
County Pushes Federal Funding For Oak Creek Affordable Housing
New subdivision part of larger strategy by County Executive David Crowley.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Why Wisconsin’s Clean Energy Market Is Booming Without New Tax Breaks
Cheaper renewables, data centers and leftover federal funds are reshaping the state’s power mix.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Joe Tarr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lounge and Restaurant Proposed at Northside Shopping Center
Proposed Teutonia Avenue venue seeks city approval for brunch, live music and a 30-plus crowd.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
New Bar Proposed at Former Sam’s Tap Site
Kelly's Tap would revive the neighborhood tavern that quietly shuttered last fall.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Former Cowboys Quarterback Tony Romo Arrested in Milwaukee County For Drunk Driving
Corona promoter, Burlington native arrested Thursday.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
St. Mary’s Nurses Win Union Certification After SSM Health Challenge Fails
NLRB overrules hospital system’s objections, but leaves charge nurse status unresolved for now.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Will Pursue Data Center Moratorium
Ald. Dimitrijevic leading council push for moratorium until regulations can be adopted.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Seeds of Health Will Shutter High School, Expand Another
Move means MPS is losing another partner school.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Soul Food Restaurant Planned For Near South Side
Trap Kitchen would open in W. Becher St. building, filling a space formerly used as a destination for illegal, after-hours parties.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Democrats Sue Wisconsin Elections Commission Over Absentee Ballot Rules
New WEC guidance limits ballot 'spoiling' as thousands of early votes are already in.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Committee Squashes Courthouse Referendum
Voters will not decide the fate of the county's $897 million courthouse project in November, maybe ever.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Friends, Family and Neighbors Mourn Madison Man Killed by Police
Makeshift memorial for 38-year-old Corey Ruiz grows at Willy Street intersection.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
From Demolition Threat To National Model For Black Modernism
Grant will help Salvation Army preserve Central City Plaza, once slated to be razed.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Baldwin, Evers Press USPS On Mail Delays Before 2026 Elections
Wisconsin leaders warn slow mail could leave absentee ballots uncounted.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
New Strip Club Proposed For Former Cheetah Club Space
Licenses Committee supports allowing a club to relocate to vacant space.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Officials Identify Man Killed By Madison Police As Corey Ruiz
Chaotic press conference interrupted by protesters as questions mount over fatal shooting.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr and Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Get Ready For An Epic Milwaukee Weekend
The People's Holiday, brew fest, an air show and more.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Michael Holloway
