Housing Division Worked To Locate Homeless After Floods
At least 30 homeless individuals were displaced from campsites by storms.
Read the full story by Graham Kilmer...
Aurora Demolishing Office Building
Permit request indicates health care provider wants space for different use.
by Jeramey Jannene
State Still Has Deep Backload of Criminal Cases
Despite increased funding still a shortage of prosecutors and public defenders.
by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bay View’s Asian Buffet Has Closed
Restaurant formerly known as Hong Kong Seafood Buffet went dark this summer.
Aug 18th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Mayor Skips Finalists, Picks Outsider For Key Violence Prevention Role
Johnson taps Adam Procell, who turned his life around after homicide conviction.
Aug 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Bartender Week Is On Tap
Starting Monday is state's first-ever bartending week, with a bar swap, tastings and special releases.
Aug 18th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Democratic Field Grows in 1st Congressional District Election
Community activist Gage Stills will oppose Rep. Steil and 'Big Beautiful Bill.'
Aug 18th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
State Budget Included $15 Million in Earmarks for Robin Vos’ District
Gov. Evers didn’t veto funds sought by Assembly speaker as part of budget deal.
Aug 18th, 2025 by Noe Goldhaber
A Big Year for Purged Voters
WI Elections Commission purges most voters in 6 years. Why that matters.
Aug 18th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Republican DA Eric Toney Will Head Investigation Of Ballot Box Removal
Wausau mayor removed drop box. Toney previously argued the boxes were illegal.
Aug 18th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Baldwin Urges Ascension Wisconsin Not To Outsource ICU Doctors
Fears of reduced care if doctors provided by controversial Tennessee company.
Aug 18th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Dark Cars Contribute to the Urban Heat Island Effect
All the city news you can use.
Aug 17th, 2025 by Jeff Wood
13,000 Properties in SE Wisconsin Suffered Flood Damage
Many not covered by home insurance, waiting on FEMA declaration.
Aug 17th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Breweries Create Packers-Themed Beer
Plus: Burger deals, flood damage and a Deer District shakeup.
Aug 17th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
Aug 17th, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.
Aug 16th, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
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Brewers Beer Vendor Will Run for Wisconsin Governor
Ryan Strnad will run as Democrat, pushing support for unions, working class.
Aug 16th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Baldwin Calls for Federal Disaster Relief for Wisconsin
After tour with mayor and county exec, she cites widespread damage.
Aug 16th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Didn’t Report Deficit to County Board For Two Months
Crowley administration denies it was informed. Transit system now plans cuts.
Aug 16th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Report Finds Decades-Long Spike in Storm Damage in Wisconsin
Extreme rains since late 1990s increase need for flood insurance.
Aug 16th, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
Baby Blue Nears Final Form
Northwestern Mutual's $500 million, 'new' building is now glass clad.
Aug 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Three Walker’s Point Businesses Celebrating Anniversaries
Station 1846 is turning one, while neighbors celebrate larger milestones.
Aug 15th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Legendary Dive Bar Owner Dies
Art Guenther ran his namesake tavern for 45 years.
Aug 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Facing Extended Flood Closure, Cafe Hollander Reassigns 70 Employees
Wauwatosa restaurant could close for six weeks or longer, but staff will continue working at group's other locations.
Aug 15th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Housing Authority HR Manager Terminated, Audit Finds Culture of Nepotism
Issues continue to pile up related to past leadership of agency.
Aug 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Prison Officials Deny Violating Rights of Green Bay Inmate Killed By Cellmate
Lawsuit alleges state should have intervened because of cellmate's conduct.
Aug 15th, 2025 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Bypasses GOP-Led Committee To Implement Pay Raises For State Workers
Evers administration says Supreme Court ruling means he can skip final approval for already funded action.
Aug 15th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
