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Can School Buses and Waymo Robotaxis Share School Zones?
All the city news you can use.
by Jeff Wood
Smiter Challenges Sup. Martin in District 7
Four-term incumbent faces challenge by second-time political candidate. And the issues?
by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Forest Service Office To Close In National Reorganization
Headquarters moves to Salt Lake City, with Wisconsin workers told to move or change jobs, a union leader says.
Apr 3rd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
What Closing Four Milwaukee TIF Districts Really Means For Your Tax Bill
The end of Hilton, Midtown, Grand Avenue and Granville Station districts brings savings and a lesson in property taxes.
Apr 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City On A Hill’s Fall Highlights Growing Pressure On Philanthropy
Foundations say they are trying to help nonprofits build resilience as federal funding shrinks and needs grow.
Apr 3rd, 2026 by PrincessSafiya Byers and Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Evers Revives Commutations, Pressures GOP On Broader Prison Reforms
With prisons overcrowded, the governor urges lawmakers to act while he restarts reviews on his own.
Apr 3rd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Korean Restaurant Opens Downtown
Bulgogi, japchae, tteokbokki and more now available in fast-casual format at Soban.
Apr 3rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Diesel Price Spike Threatens To Lift Wisconsin Grocery Bills
Rising fuel costs for truckers and milk haulers could feed a new round of inflation for consumers statewide.
Apr 3rd, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Under Fire From Regents, UW President Vows Not To Quit
Jay Rothman says he was presented with three exit options but no detailed reasons for his ouster.
Apr 3rd, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Lazar, Taylor Draw Sharp Lines In Only Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate
Abortion, recusal rules and the limits of “values” on the bench dominate Milwaukee TV showdown.
Apr 3rd, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
Two Wingstop Restaurants Plan April Openings
The chain will have six Milwaukee restaurants when new locations open.
Apr 3rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
How Could Milwaukee Finance A Convention Headquarters Hotel?
And has the Wisconsin Center District had a plan all along?
Apr 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Head of County Mental Health Agency Abruptly Resigns
County officials asked Mike Lappen to resign.
Apr 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Data Centers Make Wisconsin The Wild West Of Energy, Advocates Say
Town hall participants decry case‑by‑case approvals and lack of a statewide plan for costs, water and climate impacts.
Apr 2nd, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Pete’s Pops Announces Reopening Date
Seasonal popsicle stands have a reopening date, new flavor.
Apr 2nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Easter Weekend Offers Plenty of Options
Do you have the ability to eat 12 donut holes while running a race?
Apr 2nd, 2026 by Michael Holloway
Wisconsin AG ‘Confident’ U.S. Supreme Court Will Uphold Birthright Citizenship
Wisconsin joined other states in challenging Trump executive order.
Apr 2nd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
ICE Arrests Milwaukee Islamic Society Leader
Attorneys allege Salah Sarsour targeted over pro-Palestinian speech, DHS cites teenage arrest. Community rallies in his support.
Apr 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
What The Supreme Court’s Conversion Therapy Ruling Means For Wisconsin
An 8-1 free speech decision raises new questions for state and local bans, but offers a path to rewrite them too.
Apr 2nd, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Third Ward Cafe Cleared to Reopen After Truck Crash
Grace Coffee closed temporarily last Friday after someone drove a truck into cafe.
Apr 2nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
How to Make an Open Records Requests
It's not hard to do, and there are several organizations that will help you.
Apr 2nd, 2026 by Christa Westerberg
County Preparing Final Phase of Costly Lakefront Parking Lot
Project scheduled for 2027 completion.
Apr 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit Over Trump EPA Mercury Rollback
State, local governments and advocates say looser coal rules endanger public health and waterways.
Apr 2nd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Subsidies Proposed For Two Affordable Housing Developments
Proposals include former hospital, land owned by sausage company.
Apr 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
We Energies, WPS Ask For 2027, 2028 Electric Rate Increases
Regulators will weigh utility plans that could add $18 to $22 a month to typical residential power bills by 2028.
Apr 2nd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Calls Trump’s Order Restricting Mail-In Voting ‘Bulls––t’
Governor says the order is illegal. 'We'll see President Trump in court.'
Apr 1st, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Officials Disregard Trump’s Climate Policy
Policymakers reaffirm commitment to carbon-neutrality regardless of federal changes.
Apr 1st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
