Supervisors Want Audit After Health Care Fiasco
In wake of the contracting scandal, elected officials seek answers.
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After Leak of Pinch Details, Employee in DA’s Office Resigns
Resignation in latest wrinkle in high-profile case.
by Jeramey Jannene
Cargill Closing Last Milwaukee Meatpacking Plant
Closure of 'protein processing plant' marks the end of an overlooked era in Milwaukee's history.
by Jeramey Jannene
Five Milwaukee Higher Education Leaders Team Up on AI
Universities and colleges partnering with Northwestern Mutual on data science initiative.
Feb 13th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Assembly Backs Race-Neutral Aid And Campus Speech Suits, Eyes Trans Care
GOP bills target DEI, free speech, trans issues. Democrats object.
Feb 13th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP 7th District Candidate Tied to $44 Million Ponzi Scheme Settlement
Paul Wassgren was a defendant in a class action over an alleged $170 million real estate investment fraud.
Feb 13th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Carmen Moving School To King Drive
Move is final piece of breakup with Milwaukee Public Schools.
Feb 13th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Mexican Restaurant Proposed For Key East Side Corner
Restaurant industry veteran plans new sit-down restaurant in former Triple Taproom.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
ICE Hearing Boils Over as Ron Johnson Accuses Minnesota AG of Endangering Protesters
Johnson links Keith Ellison to the fatal shooting of two people by ICE agents; Ellison calls the performance theatrical.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers, Advocates Warn SNAP Changes Could ‘Cripple’ Future State Budgets
Governor backs a $69 million request for FoodShare administration, says 'Big Beautiful Bill' could cost more than $200 million.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Renew Your Vows at Lakefront This Weekend
Or swap koozies at Club Garibaldi.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Michael Holloway
Details Revealed On Milwaukee’s Impending Record-Breaking Cruise Season
It will be a year of debuts and records. Plus: a federal grant will defray dock costs.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Senate Republicans Push Trans Bills Despite Likely Vetoes
Measures would ban transition surgeries for minors, restrict transgender athletes and reshape who controls state agency rules.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Voters Back Legal Weed, Lawmakers Still Say No
Despite public support and booming hemp shops, GOP divisions keep marijuana bills stalled.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Home Bakers Say ‘Cookie Bill’ Still Undercuts Small Businesses
Producers warn proposed caps and inspections would keep Wisconsin behind neighboring states.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Indo-Chinese Restaurant Opens in Bay View
Chettinadu House replaces Sabor Tropical on Kinnickinnic Avenue.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Art Museum Director’s Salary Rose to $589,000
An average raise of $60,000 per year even as museum's performance declined.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Port Traffic Up 3% in 2025, 78% International Growth
Change comes even as salt shipments fell significantly.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
County Holding Public Meeting on 30th Street Rail-Trail
County studying a trail project in 30th Street Corridor.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Two Milwaukee Affordable Housing Proposals Denied Funding, A Third Goes A Different Route
But several other projects continue to move forward.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Cafe Will Join Some of Milwaukee’s Buzz-Worthy Restaurants
Room Service and Todd I Believe I Can Fry to gain new neighbor.
Feb 11th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Announces ‘ICE Out Milwaukee’ Plan
Seeking to use 'every single city resource' to oppose possible ICE surge in Milwaukee.
Feb 11th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Mitchell Air Traffic Dropped 7% in 2025
Airport sees first drop in traffic since COVID-19 pandemic. Why?
Feb 11th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
What the 2025 Elections Data Tells Us
Does stunning change in voters' preferences foretell fall election results?
Feb 11th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
Prometheus Trio Performs Music By Milwaukee Native Daron Hagen
One of top American composers of last 40 years, was trained at Wisconsin Conservatory.
Feb 11th, 2026 by Michael Barndt
Bill Limits Rent Hikes in Wisconsin Mobile Home Parks
Democrats seek to preserve one of 'last remaining sources of truly affordable housing.'
Feb 11th, 2026 by Addie Costello
Mayor Sidesteps Another Controversial Historic Designation
Property owner objected to designating East Side properties.
Feb 11th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin PSC Public Hearing on Data Centers Draws Public Outcry
Critics say all ratepayers will be charged for 25% of data centers' infrastructure costs.
Feb 11th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
