Republicans Struggle to Save Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund
GOP legislators ‘have strong feelings both for and against’ land acquisition program.
Read the full story by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner...
Food Waste Now 20% of Wisconsin Trash, New DNR Study Shows
More than 900,000 tons of edible food and scraps went to landfills in 2024.
by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
National Bakery and Central Standard Partner for Pączki Day
Brandy old fashioned version of Polish filled doughnuts will be available Feb. 17.
by Sophie Bolich
Wisconsin Bill Would Put Guardrails On Teen Use Of Humanlike AI Chatbots
Measure would ban certain suggestions to minors, but industry warns rules are too broad and intrusive.
Feb 5th, 2026 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
Business Groups Sue to Block Citizen Ordinance Limiting TIF Districts
Angered by data center deal, Port Washington voters support 'direct legislation.'
Feb 5th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Who Screwed Up the County Health Care Contract?
Lots of blame on the county employee who was fired. But there's more to the story.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Fire-Police Commissioner Leaves Milwaukee for West Bend
'I'm very disappointed,' Mayor Johnson says. 'I'll be investigating this.'
Feb 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Dugan’s Attorneys Argue ICE Had No Right to Make Courthouse Arrest
Here's what ex-Judge Hannah Dugan's attorneys are arguing to overturn her conviction.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislators Withhold Funding to DPI Over Resort Spending
DPI denies it was travel junket, says funding cutoff may force job layoffs.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Man Cited 393 Times in Epstein Files
Versatile businessman Peter Mahler helped Jeffrey Epstein find 'assistants.'
Feb 4th, 2026 by Michael Horne
How Gale Klappa Got Rich
21 years of huge pay financed by We Energies ratepayers. Has any state CEO pocketed more?
Feb 4th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Finally a Deal on 2 Walker’s Point Apartment Developments
New Land's 85-unit and 62-unit complexes to get city subsidy after 3-way fight settled.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City Copies County Budgeting Rule
Under proposal departments must warn Common Council of upcoming deficit.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in January
New arrivals include a vinyl lounge, Lao restaurant and city's first rotary sushi spot.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Wisconsin’s State Legislative Races Heating Up
Democrats have more cash in Senate races, Republicans far more in Assembly contests.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Ron Johnson Opposes Trump’s Call to ‘Nationalize’ Elections
But GOP senator backs new limits on absentee voting, proof of citizenship.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Conveyor Belt Sushi Arrives Downtown
Kenosha-based Sooshibay has expanded to Milwaukee.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Property Owner Losing Historic Preservation Battle
Scott Lurie can't convince the city his East Side properties aren't historic.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Democratic Challenger Rebecca Cooke Outraises US Rep. Derrick Van Orden
But Republicans awash in money in 1st and 7th congressional districts.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Historic-Property Entrepreneur Wins Trimborn Farm Contract
Deal will save 19th century farm and buildings, cut costs for county.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
The Return of WisconsinEye
Wisconsin's version of C-SPAN resumes coverage at state Capitol after legislators okay funding.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Babe’s Ice Cream in Bay View Reopening
New owner Michael Ludwig praises old owners, will keep ice cream shop as is.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
City Reveals $30 Million Plan For 35th Street Purchase
Proposed redevelopment plan gets plenty of questions from alders.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
UW System President Embraces AI
Jay Rothman says artificial intelligence is transforming the state’s public universities.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Democrats Announce Bill to Legalize Marijuana
The plan is not expected to pass the Republican-controlled Legislature.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Will County Financial Screwup Affect Governor’s Race?
Opponents now attacking David Crowley for his handling of the situation.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Measles Confirmed in UW-Madison Student
Health officials warn of 5 locations where the public was exposed last week.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Finds Young Users For Abandoned Motorcycles
Youth program will use abandoned dirt bikes, motorcycles for training.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
