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Philanthropist Donates 500 Bikes to Milwaukee Youths
Eric 'Shake' James saw something missing in Milwaukee’s underserved communities.
by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
World’s Largest Fencing Tournament Comes to Milwaukee
USA Fencing National Championship feature 6,000 fencers, 90 different events.
by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
Riley’s Offers Up Sandwiches, Space for Fido
Dog-friendly business has a clear niche in Third Ward.
Jul 5th, 2025 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
July 5, 2025
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Jul 5th, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
When Transparency Is Disregarded
St. Francis school official and Chippewa County judge try to keep out the media.
Jul 4th, 2025 by Bill Lueders
Due To Deficit, MCTS Considering Hiring Freeze
But that could make it more difficult to deliver scheduled service of buses.
Jul 4th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
How Milwaukee Brewers Decide When to Close Stadium’s Roof
It's an 'art and a science.' Distinctive movable roof closed for 35% of games.
Jul 4th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Budget Provides Funding For Milwaukee Highway Patrol
New dollars could allow county to switch funding to courthouse project.
Jul 4th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin’s Largest Railroad Announces $110 Million Investment
Canadian National unveils annual capital plan.
Jul 4th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Neighbor Restarts Debate About Controversial Bay View Historic District
New district comes as new home being built on S. Superior St.
Jul 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
UCC’s Memory Clinic Enters Partnership With UW System Focused On Latino Care
Latinos are 1.5 times more likely to get dementia than white Americans.
Jul 3rd, 2025 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Drone Shows Will Light Up The Sky
Plus: it’s the final weekend of Summerfest
Jul 3rd, 2025 by Michael Holloway
Gov. Ever Signs Bills That Aim To Restart Nuclear Power in Wisconsin
State will move forward finding the best location for a nuclear fusion power plant.
Jul 3rd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Meteorologists Say Cuts To National Weather Service Already Degrading Quality of Forecasts
Fewer weather balloon launches means less accurate forecast data, which could be hazardous during storm season.
Jul 3rd, 2025 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers, GOP Lawmakers Beat Congress, Trump To Punch On Hospital Funding
Wisconsin could see additional $1.2 billion in federal Medicaid matching funds because of state budget passage.
Jul 3rd, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Public EV Charging Plan Faces Trump Opposition, Council Concerns
'I'd cut this program if I was the federal government,' said one alderman.
Jul 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Fruition MKE Hosting Anniversary Shindig
Night market, DJ and 'surprise foodie guests' on deck for Concordia 27 anchor.
Jul 3rd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
New Business Proposed For Allure MKE Space
Mosaic International Bistro + Social would replace Jefferson St. nightclub.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Facing Transit Deficit, Supervisors Target Free Riders
Big problem with cheaters. MCTS data suggests one in four riders evade payment.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Ballet Will Sideline Its Orchestra
There will be no orchestra in next production of 'The Nutcracker'. Why?
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Domes Plan Requires $30 Million From County
Upside: it will gain lots of private matching money. Downside: the county is broke.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Proposed Food Truck Park Wins Key Approval
After a year in limbo, Pali Park is progressing. It's a big change for Water Street.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
A Bonobo Is Born
Endangered bonobo born at Milwaukee County Zoo, the first such birth since 2016.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Proposes Subsidy For Downtown Office Tower Conversion
King Drive development would also be aided by city subsidy.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Bipartisan Budget Deal Gets Mixed Reviews From Wisconsin Legislators
A 'step in the right direction' or a 'little sad' and 'unacceptable'?
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Waukesha School District Considers Closing Schools
District cites enrollment decline. Parents say likely plans target Hispanic families.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Medical Experts Cite Rise in Fireworks Injuries, Urge Safety on July 4th
Firework-related injuries up by 52% last year, trend felt in Wisconsin.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
