Donation Lets Madison Put Body Cameras On Cops Two Years Early
Mayor now backs department-wide cameras by 2027, after fatal shooting of Corey Ruiz and rising pressure.
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Democrats See Opening In Long-Red Seat Over Data Center Tax Breaks
Rally in River Falls spotlights anger over a $1.6 billion exemption and its GOP author, Shannon Zimmerman.
by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
September 27, 2026
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Sep 27th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
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A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.
Sep 26th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Milwaukee Chef Featured in New Season of Hell’s Kitchen
Il Ponte and Lupi & Iris chef has had rapid climb through the ranks.
Sep 26th, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
Frankly Music Explores The Soul of a Nation In Season 23 Kickoff
A narrated portrait of Thomas Jefferson meets Copland’s Appalachian Spring in Monday’s east side concert.
Sep 26th, 2026 by Martha Brown
Food Relief Program for Older Adults Hits Major Milestone
Hunger Task Force and DoorDash mark a milestone in fighting senior food insecurity.
Sep 25th, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
Just Art’s Saloon is Coming Down
New owners of legendary dive bar file to raze structure.
Sep 25th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Enbridge Puts $15 Million Price Tag On Massive Line 5 Gas Leak
Federal filing details emergency response, property damage and cleanup costs in Iron County spill.
Sep 25th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
New ‘Building Bronzeville’ Exhibition Connects Black Art, Power And Everyday Life
Exhibition reveals how Black artists in Milwaukee organized, published and created during the Black Arts Movement.
Sep 25th, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
MPS Walks A Tightrope On School Discipline and Civil Rights
District efforts to cut suspensions for Black and Brown students now face a Title VI investigation by the Trump administration.
Sep 25th, 2026 by Terry Falk
Another Inmate Charged With Witness Intimidation Using Jail Tablet
After becoming issue in governor's race, tablets again involved in witness intimidation.
Sep 25th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Underly Calls For School Funding Overhaul, Conservatives Say Money Not The Issue
State of Education speech sparks clash over whether Wisconsin schools need more cash or more reform.
Sep 25th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Cafe and Cocktail Concept Planned for Bronzeville
'People are trying to build up the Bronzeville neighborhood and I want to be a part of that,' says owner.
Sep 25th, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
Tom Tiffany Campaign Blocks Journal Sentinel Reporter From Event
Move against veteran reporter in Milwaukee follows Trump ban on national outlets at White House.
Sep 25th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Peggy Williams-Smith Given CEO Post at Wisconsin Center District
Visit CEO will lead WCD on interim basis, for now. Omar Shaikh elected board chair.
Sep 25th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Francesca Hong Hits The Road To Boost David Crowley And Democrats
After a razor-thin primary loss, Hong launches a statewide tour to rally her base for November.
Sep 25th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
12 Wisconsin Prisoners Make Their Case For Commutation
New advisory board tasked by Governor with reviewing inmates for potential release.
Sep 25th, 2026 by Andrew Kennard and Frank Zufall, Wisconsin Examiner
Rising Borrowing Costs Squeeze Wisconsin Cities, But Tax Hit Stays Modest
Brookfield’s $40 million police station plan shows how a volatile bond market reshapes local budgets.
Sep 24th, 2026 by Joe Tarr, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Shutters 59 Apartments Tied To Indicted Landlord Sam Stair
DNS cites tampered electrical systems, failed fire safety and life-threatening risks at two Near West Side buildings.
Sep 24th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Harbor Fest Invites You To Celebrate Milwaukee’s Waterways
Plus: Bay View Gallery Night and Doors Open Milwaukee.
Sep 24th, 2026 by Michael Holloway
Supervisors Cut Tens of Millions From Courthouse Project Budget
Removing a glassy entrance dramatically reduces cost of billion dollar project.
Sep 24th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Walker’s Point Restaurant Closes
Cute Robot Japanese Kitchen bids abrupt farewell.
Sep 24th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
$23 Million Federal Grant Brings New College Support To 20 MPS Schools
GEAR UP will follow current fourth through seventh graders into their first year after graduation.
Sep 24th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Immigration Crackdowns Deepen Wisconsin’s Caregiver Crisis
Refugee and TPS cuts under Trump have halted overseas hiring and forced some long-term care beds to close.
Sep 24th, 2026 by Astrid Code
New GOP-Aligned Group Drops Millions Against Crowley, Democrats
First Amendment LLC has already spent $9.3 million attacking David Crowley in the governor’s race alone, records show.
Sep 24th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
