Man’s Battle to Stay Out of Prison Raises Questions About Probation System

Man’s Battle to Stay Out of Prison Raises Questions About Probation System

8,100 people in Wisconsin on probation or parole were sent back to prison in 2025.

PSC Requires Alliant Energy to Disclose Data Center Rates

PSC Requires Alliant Energy to Disclose Data Center Rates

Application's redactions block 'basic functions of open government,' says PSC official.

Milwaukee Film Buys Downer Theatre Building, Launches Renovation Campaign

Milwaukee Film Buys Downer Theatre Building, Launches Renovation Campaign

Nonprofit aims to give new life to city's oldest operating theater.

Op Ed: Wisconsin’s Utility Energy Crisis
Op Ed

Wisconsin’s Utility Energy Crisis

Poorly regulated public monopolies have created overstretched, unevenly maintained power grid.

Residents Explore Development Ideas for Lisbon Avenue

Residents Explore Development Ideas for Lisbon Avenue

Community members, developers, architects plan for Washington Park neighborhood.

3 More Wisconsin County Sheriffs Agree to Work With ICE

3 More Wisconsin County Sheriffs Agree to Work With ICE

Decisions by Dunn, Green Lake and Walworth means 19 of 72 counties have signed on.

Theater: Rep Makes ‘Piano Lesson’ Sing
Theater

Rep Makes ‘Piano Lesson’ Sing

August Wilson's rhythmic dialogue and juicy characters brought to life in strong staging.

New Report Finds North Side Schools Failing Black Students

New Report Finds North Side Schools Failing Black Students

Students underperforming their peers in every state, City Forward Collective finds.

Now Serving: Curry Cat Debuts in Harbor District
Now Serving

Curry Cat Debuts in Harbor District

Plus: Three new cafes, flashy new downtown restaurant and a popular comedy club returns.

The Week’s Greatest Hits

The Week’s Greatest Hits

Most popular articles and press releases in the past week

Weekly News Quiz: March 1, 2026
Weekly News Quiz

March 1, 2026

See how well you followed what happened in Milwaukee over the past week.

Members Only: A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
Members Only

This content is only for members A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins

A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.

10 Wisconsin Companies Sue Trump for Tariff Refunds

10 Wisconsin Companies Sue Trump for Tariff Refunds

Kohl’s, Milwaukee Tool, others claim 'financial harm' from 'illegal power grab.'

Transportation: MCTS Will Redesign Bus Network
Transportation

MCTS Will Redesign Bus Network

Facing continuing budget deficits, transit system plans another redesign of service network.

Urban Reads: Should Amtrak be Broken Up?
Urban Reads

Should Amtrak be Broken Up?

All the city news you can use.

National Avenue Bank Building Finds New Life As Corporate HQ

National Avenue Bank Building Finds New Life As Corporate HQ

After BMO closed the branch, a Milwaukee roofing firm is moving in.

Wisconsin’s Tax Burden Plunged Most In Nation, At A Cost

Wisconsin’s Tax Burden Plunged Most In Nation, At A Cost

Wisconsin Policy Forum links historic tax decline to weaker K-12 funding and other local services.

After GOP Snub Of Black History Month, Black Lawmakers Answer With Policy

After GOP Snub Of Black History Month, Black Lawmakers Answer With Policy

Caucus pairs a new agenda on housing, education and justice with pushback on symbolic floor fights in Madison.

Evers Appoints New Replacement for Judge Jeffrey Wagner

Evers Appoints New Replacement for Judge Jeffrey Wagner

Prior appointee was moved after Dugan's resignation.

After Pandemic Backlogs, Wisconsin’s Unemployment System Now Faces A Federal Roadblock

After Pandemic Backlogs, Wisconsin’s Unemployment System Now Faces A Federal Roadblock

Evers says Trump’s move to cancel $29 million in grants could derail long-planned system upgrades.

Harley-Davidson Prepares To Reactivate Its Corporate Headquarters

This content is only for membersHarley-Davidson Prepares To Reactivate Its Corporate Headquarters

New CEO makes the case for why in-person work matters.

MKE County: Sheriff Ball Changes Course on Facial Recognition
MKE County

Sheriff Ball Changes Course on Facial Recognition

Sheriff will not acquire facial recognition technology, 'at this time.'

Manufacturer Plans Facility on 27th Street

This content is only for membersManufacturer Plans Facility on 27th Street

Big idea, with connection to high-end retailers, would launch in small building.

JD Vance Stumps for Derrick Van Orden, Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin Visit

JD Vance Stumps for Derrick Van Orden, Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin Visit

The vice president touted economic prosperity under President Trump.

Fast Food Restaurant Proposed For High-Turnover Building

This content is only for membersFast Food Restaurant Proposed For High-Turnover Building

New business proposed for one-time 'Sandwich God' space.