Wisconsin Bank Shuttering 33% of Its Branches
First Federal Bank of Wisconsin shrinking its retail footprint.
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Republicans Target Kaul Over Bloomberg-Backed Environmental Lawyers
GOP lawmakers question outside funding for environmental fellows as Kaul calls the probe political theater.
by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Cafe With Healthy Options Proposed For Center Street
Proposal calls for renovating vacant, city-owned building.
by Sophie Bolich
After Brutal RSV Seasons, Wisconsin Hospitals See Relief
New vaccines and infant antibodies are coinciding with a sharp drop in serious RSV cases statewide.
Feb 26th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Parents’ Group Backs MPS Lead Testing, Pushes for Next Steps
Lead Safe Schools MKE calls for ongoing maintenance and review of additional exposure sources.
Feb 26th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Wauwatosa and West Allis Merge Fire Departments
Milwaukee Metro Fire Rescue will service both suburbs.
Feb 26th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Tows Hundreds With Unpaid Parking Citations
New habitual violators rule is pushing scofflaws to pay up.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Cop Used Flock Cameras to Track Romantic Partner
Officer charged with misconduct for tracking his girlfriend and her former lover.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Convention Center Partner Says Hotel Study Findings Were Fixed
CEO accuses Wisconsin Center District of steering $145,000 study toward one outcome.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Hong, Barnes Lead Democratic Primary for Governor In New Poll
Marquette poll shows most voters undecided, with Taylor leading Lazar for high court.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Laughing Tap Returns in March
After nine-month hiatus, comedy club reopens in Downtown with week-long celebration.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Rep. Ortiz-Velez Charged With Disorderly Conduct
Milwaukee Assembly member charged with 'personal attacks' against a colleague.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
See Inside Landmark Credit Union Live Concert Venue
$70 million, 4,500-capacity, downtown venue hosts first event Wednesday evening.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Edison Development Faces Tax Delinquency, More Liens
Mass timber tower project stalled, faces $14 million in liens, other issues.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Knickerbocker Hotel Unveils Plans For Bakery and Cafe
La Posada would revive long-vacant space with coffee, pastries and New Mexican food.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
No Milwaukee Judge Will Accept Tearman Spencer Criminal Case
Two different criminal cases against Spencer will be heard in different county.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
How Wisconsin Has Declined
It’s done worse than 42 states in growth of average household income. Why?
Feb 25th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Our Lady of Guadalupe Comes to Milwaukee
Iconic Catholic statue on world tour will be displayed at Basilica of St. Josaphat.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Mackenzie Krumme, Wisconsin Public Radio
Who Will Run the Next Election in Small-Town Wisconsin?
Aging clerks are hard to replace; and the state’s election system depends on them.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Alexander Shur
Republican Lawmakers Want Death Penalty for Child Sex Crimes
Wisconsin abolished the death penalty in 1853.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Youth Help Transform Vacant 53206 Lot into Community Garden
Children working with We Got This Milwaukee did 7,000 hours of service in 2025.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Downtown Parking Building’s Collapse Leads to Oversight Plan
Council proposal requires regular structural inspections of parking structures.
Feb 24th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City Receives $400,000 Grant For Lead Screening
Monthly clinics focus on early intervention following MPS lead crisis.
Feb 24th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Parents, Educators Sue Wisconsin Lawmakers Over School Funding
Suit argues inadequate funding denies children constitutional right to basic education.
Feb 24th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democrats, Unions Push $20 Minimum Wage Bill
800,000 Wisconsin workers earn less than $20 an hour, below a 'living wage.'
Feb 24th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Lies in Path of Nuclear Fallout, UW Research Shows
Threat of nuclear arms race reignites after US-Russia Arms Reduction treaty expires.
Feb 24th, 2026 by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hilton Garden Inn Changes Hands in Lieu of Foreclosure
184-room, suburban-style hotel acquired by Illinois-based lender.
Feb 24th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee May Reduce Cost of Sprinkler Installation, Will It Matter?
City still seeking ways to save lives, improve safety of older apartment buildings.
Feb 24th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
