How Gale Klappa Got Rich
21 years of huge pay financed by We Energies ratepayers. Has any state CEO pocketed more?
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Finally a Deal on 2 Walker’s Point Apartment Developments
New Land's 85-unit and 62-unit complexes to get city subsidy after 3-way fight settled.
by Jeramey Jannene
City Copies County Budgeting Rule
Under proposal departments must warn Common Council of upcoming deficit.
by Jeramey Jannene
New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in January
7 new arrivals include a vinyl lounge, Lao restaurant and city's first rotary sushi spot.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Wisconsin’s State Legislative Races Heating Up
Democrats have more cash in Senate races, Republicans far more in Assembly contests.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Ron Johnson Opposes Trump’s Call to ‘Nationalize’ Elections
But GOP senator backs new limits on absentee voting, proof of citizenship.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Conveyor Belt Sushi Arrives Downtown
Kenosha-based Sooshibay has expanded to Milwaukee.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Property Owner Losing Historic Preservation Battle
Scott Lurie can't convince the city his East Side properties aren't historic.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Democratic Challenger Rebecca Cooke Outraises US Rep. Derrick Van Orden
But Republicans awash in money in 1st and 7th congressional districts.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Historic-Property Entrepreneur Wins Trimborn Farm Contract
Deal will save 19th century farm and buildings, cut costs for county.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
The Return of WisconsinEye
Wisconsin's version of C-SPAN resumes coverage at state Capitol after legislators okay funding.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Babe’s Ice Cream in Bay View Reopening
New owner Michael Ludwig praises old owners, will keep ice cream shop as is.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
City Reveals $30 Million Plan For 35th Street Purchase
Proposed redevelopment plan gets plenty of questions from alders.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
UW System President Embraces AI
Jay Rothman says artificial intelligence is transforming the state’s public universities.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Democrats Announce Bill to Legalize Marijuana
The plan is not expected to pass the Republican-controlled Legislature.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Will County Financial Screwup Affect Governor’s Race?
Opponents now attacking David Crowley for his handling of the situation.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Measles Confirmed in UW-Madison Student
Health officials warn of 5 locations where the public was exposed last week.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Finds Young Users For Abandoned Motorcycles
Youth program will use abandoned dirt bikes, motorcycles for training.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
The Deep Groove Hums of History
1875 building, oldest on Brady St., lovingly restored as cafe, bar and listening lounge.
Feb 2nd, 2026 by Michael Horne
Wisconsin Lawyers Can’t Get Records Needed to Defend Immigrants
Lawsuit asks court to enforce Freedom of Information Act for Homeland Security Dept.
Feb 2nd, 2026 by Elisabeth Lambert
Last Call For Historic Building Once Owned by Uihelin Family
Prominent architect designed 1889 Romanesque Revival building.
Feb 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Supervisors Tentatively Approve Suspicious Health Contract
Crowley administration pushes approval though not sure of financial details and employee who oversaw contract was fired.
Feb 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Madison Election Suit Could Affect 1,900 Election Clerks
Are absentee ballots a right? Can voters sue for monetary damages if there's a mistake?
Feb 2nd, 2026 by Steven Walters
Plans Move Forward On New Nuclear Power Plant
Kewaunee County would have 'first new nuclear project to come to Wisconsin in decades.'
Feb 2nd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Gets Failing Grades in Tobacco Control
American Lung Association says Wisconsin behind others, still has legal sale age of 18.
Feb 2nd, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
WI Supreme Court Candidates Disagree on Immigration Disputes
Can state courts get involved in disputes over federal ICE actions? Taylor and Lazar disagree.
Feb 2nd, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Crowley Fires Contract Director Over Insurance Debacle
Director was in charge of the lapsed county health care contract that has roiled the courthouse.
Feb 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
