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.
Read the full story 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.
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.
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
Vos Backs Off Demand to Repeal Evers’ 400-Year Veto
Move could advance Republican negotiations with governor on property tax relief.
Feb 11th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Demand for Cottage Cheese Rises, Wisconsin Coop Responds
Associated Milk Producers Inc. switching from cheddar to higher protein cottage cheese.
Feb 11th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Alliant Energy Proposes Special Electric Rates for Meta’s Data Center
But document hides details, including amount of energy needed and termination costs.
Feb 11th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
A New Chapter For The Simple Soyman
Former Beans & Barley co-owner taking over longstanding tofu company.
Feb 11th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
17 Former DOJ Attorneys Slam Wisconsin Voter Data Grab
Ex-U.S. Attorneys experienced in voter rights cases accuse DOJ of 'fishing expedition.'
Feb 11th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
MPS Faces $46 Million Budget Deficit
Superintendent Cassellius proposes a list of mid-year cuts.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
After Surprise Loss, Mayor Names New Violence Prevention Czar
Cavalier Johnson goes back to one of the original candidates for the job.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
UW-Madison Saw 17% Cut to Federal Research Funds Under Trump
Outgoing Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin said federal research cut by $27 million in 2025.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Hikes State Funding for Demonstration Charter School
Encouraging innovative education or taking funding from public schools?
Feb 10th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Inside the Police Report on Marty Brooks’ Alleged Pinch of José Pérez
Newly obtained report reveals recorded call, witness statements and why prosecutors closed the sexual assault case without charges.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Facing Pushback, MPD Halts Use of Facial Recognition Technology
If not, Fire & Police Commission, Common Council are poised to step in.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers, Crowley Criticize Trump Admin Over Disaster Relief
Disaster relief request after 1000-year August storm is denied, again.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
