The Week’s Greatest Hits

1. ‘We Screwed Up,’ Mayor Rescinds Nomination of New Library Director

Jean Darnell will not serve as new leader of Milwaukee Public Library.

Sep 29th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene

2. New Plaza Connects Riverwalk, City, Embodies Its Namesake Gary Grunau

Gary P. Grunau Plaza was developed through a complicated and collaborative process, honors civic booster.

Sep 28th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene

3. Zenith Condo Tower Wins First City Approval

Plan Commission backs 25-story project despite neighbors’ concerns over sun and parking.

Sep 30th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene

4. Milwaukee Hosting International G20 Trade Meeting

Labor unions and free-trade critics respond to global trade leaders visit to Milwaukee.

Sep 28th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer

5. After Library Director Nomination Pulled, Darnell Says Milwaukee ‘Made A Mistake’

Rejected library director pick attacks city, degree rule and Urban Milwaukee’s coverage.

Oct 1st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene

6. East Side Starbucks Closes, Again

Chain closes Lower East Side shop as part of 250-store downsizing.

Sep 29th, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman

7. Summerfest Grounds Add Haunted Mini Golf

Halloween mini golf and a growing Oktoberfest celebration are latest signs of festival grounds getting more use.

Oct 1st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene

8. Camino to Make Short Move in Walker’s Point

Bar and restaurant will take over former fire station.

Sep 28th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene

9. Commission Endorses Milwaukee Data Center Moratorium After Fiery Hearing

After two hours of testimony, commission unanimously backs a one-year halt on new facilities citywide.

Sep 30th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene

10. Honey Butter Cafe Set to Make Bay View Debut

Brunch spot looks forward to its first expansion.

Oct 2nd, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman

1. Packers Announce Roster Moves

Sep 29th, 2026 by Green Bay Packers

2. Wauwatosa Village Announces Milwaukee County’s First “Social District” With Drinks Allowed in Public Spaces

“Sip Thursdays” will serve as trial-run of concept that has boosted foot traffic and commerce in other downtowns statewide

Sep 28th, 2026 by Village of Wauwatosa Business Improvement District

3. Borealis Trains Reach Half-Million Customer Milestone

Sep 28th, 2026 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation

4. David Crowley to Hobnob With Hollywood Elites and Failed Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris

Sep 27th, 2026 by Tom Tiffany

5. Wisconsin’s Richest Person Maxes Out to Maga Billionaire Trained Jim Croft

Aug 19th, 2026 by A Better Wisconsin Together

6. Milwaukee Rep Welcomes National Arts Leaders to the 2026–27 Milwaukee Rep University Program

Sep 30th, 2026 by Milwaukee Repertory Theater

7. Mequon Doctor Sentenced to Federal Prison for Unlawful Prescribing

Oct 2nd, 2026 by U.S. Department of Justice

8. Baldwin Secures Return of Mental Health Help on 988 for LGBTQ Kids

Return comes 14 months after the Trump Administration shuttered the service

Sep 30th, 2026 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin

9. Milwaukee Police Investigate Separate Overnight Shootings; One Fatal, One Non-Fatal

Sep 27th, 2026 by Milwaukee Police Department

10. David Crowley Slams MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany for Trying to Sell Wisconsin’s Governor’s Office to Highest Bidder

Oct 1st, 2026 by David Crowley