The Week’s Greatest Hits

1. Bars and Restaurants Announce Closures, Shortened Hours Due To Cold

Several closures planned as wind chills are anticipated to reach -40.

Jan 22nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich

2. Hiawatha Extension To Pewaukee, Madison Has Planned Service Start

Amtrak pursuing station locations between Milwaukee and Madison.

Jan 23rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene

3. City Suspends Northwest Side Bar

Committee divided over shooting near bar; New Entertainers must close for 15 days.

Jan 21st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich

4. Is Sam’s Tap in Bay View Closed For Good?

Nearly century old building, long a tavern, went dark last fall.

Jan 20th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich

5. Milwaukee Nabs 4 James Beard Nominations

Chefs and restaurants in Bay View, Walker’s Point, scored semifinalist slots.

Jan 21st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich

6. Beans & Barley Items Headed to Auction

February sale will follow the restaurant’s Jan. 31 closure.

Jan 23rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich

7. City Suspends Pink Agave

Bay View business accused of skirting health inspections.

Jan 20th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich

8. Trump’s Support Slips in Wisconsin After First Year Back in Office

Marquette poll finds steady erosion in approval as economic concerns and immigration clashes take a toll.

Jan 23rd, 2026 by Joe Tarr

9. Murphy’s Law: 10 Takeaways From Governor’s Race Donations

How much money was raised, and from who, tells us a lot about the candidates.

Jan 20th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy

10. Back in the News: Tiffany’s Donation from College Republicans Looks Smelly

How Republicans did an end-run around two different prohibitions.

Jan 21st, 2026 by Bruce Murphy

1. In Unanimous Resolution, Libertarian Party of Wisconsin Calls for the Abolition of ICE

Jan 23rd, 2026 by Libertarian Party of Wisconsin

2. Bayside Man Charged with Cyberstalking and Transmitting Interstate Threats

Jan 18th, 2026 by U.S. Department of Justice

3. Governor Evers Approves Next Segment of I-94 East-West Construction in Milwaukee County

Jan 21st, 2026 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation

4. MSA Welcomes Sarah McDonald as Principal Landscape Architect and Urban Planner

Jan 14th, 2026 by MSA Professional Services, Inc.

5. Franklin Woman Pleads Guilty to Aiding in the Preparation of False Tax Returns

Jan 18th, 2026 by U.S. Department of Justice

6. The Bartolotta Restaurants Announces Three Executive Chef Promotions

Chefs Brent Davis, Luis Rios Ramos, and Brian Potter elevated to leadership roles highlighting ongoing emphasis on internal mentorship and career pathing within The Bartolotta Restaurants

Jan 14th, 2026 by The Bartolotta Restaurants

7. Rep. Fitzgerald Introduces the Middle Class Home Tax Elimination Act

Jan 16th, 2026 by U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald

8. Common Council Acts to Protect Taxpayers Following Historic Property Tax Increases Driven by MPS Referendum

Jan 22nd, 2026 by Ald. Peter Burgelis

9. Five Districts, One Message: Wisconsin Families and Schools Need Relief Now

Jan 23rd, 2026 by Milwaukee Public Schools

10. Pius XI Catholic High School Announces Next President

Tom Mlada to succeed President Jack Herbert

Jan 23rd, 2026 by Pius XI Catholic High School