The Week’s Greatest Hits

1. Downtown Restaurant Quietly Closes

Owner says multi-vendor model became challenging to sustain, already has new venture lined up.

Sep 22nd, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman

2. Council Suspends License of Third Ward Event Venue

After hours activity at issue.

Sep 22nd, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman

3. Walker’s Point Restaurant Closes

Cute Robot Japanese Kitchen bids abrupt farewell.

Sep 24th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene

4. Mayor Picks AI-Focused Educator To Lead Milwaukee Public Library

Jean Darnell, a former school librarian and AI policy consultant, picked to lead $33 million department.

Sep 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene

5. Mayor’s Budget Proposal Includes Record Amount For Local Streets

Will the council and public demand even more?

Sep 20th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene

6. City Budget Boosts Police, Fire and Violence Prevention, But At A Price

Mayor’s budget proposal relies on heavy reserve withdrawals, big parking cost increases and small tax and fee increases.

Sep 22nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene

7. Five Must-See Buildings In Doors Open Milwaukee

Annual event offers a dizzying array of 180 options.

Sep 17th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene

8. UW System Moves Toward Permanent End To SAT, ACT Requirement

Regents panel backs test-optional admissions as research questions value of exam scores.

Sep 20th, 2026 by Elissa Eaton

9. Just Art’s Saloon is Coming Down

New owners of legendary dive bar file to raze structure.

Sep 25th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene

10. Op Ed: No Need To Pretend; Trump Is On The Ballot

One candidate embodies his policies, another his personality.

Sep 20th, 2026 by Bill Christofferson

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

Aug 19th, 2026 by A Better Wisconsin Together

2. Rachel Maddow Comes to the Riverside Theater

Thursday * November 12 * 7:00 pm doors * 8:00 pm show

Sep 21st, 2026 by Pabst Theater Group

3. Charlie Berens Comes to the Riverside Theater

Saturday * May 15 * 6:00 pm doors * 7:00 pm show

Sep 22nd, 2026 by Pabst Theater Group

4. CBRE Arranges $60 Million Sale of 374-Unit Milwaukee Multifamily Portfolio

Sep 22nd, 2026 by CBRE

5. Supervisor Logsdon Expresses Condolences Following Death at Whitnall Park

Sep 24th, 2026 by Sup. Patti Logsdon

6. Congressman Tiffany to Kick Off His Taxpayer Funded Vacation With Extremist Book Banning Group

Sep 21st, 2026 by A Better Wisconsin Together

7. Brewers Host Fan Appreciation Night, Presented by Toyota, on Saturday September 26

Annual Fan Celebration to Feature New 2026 Toyota RAV4 as Grand Prize

Sep 2nd, 2026 by Milwaukee Brewers

8. Kayland Hagwood to Co-Anchor WISN 12 News at 4:00 p.m. and WISN 12 News at 5:00 p.m. on Weekdays

The experienced journalist joins Milwaukee’s number on newcasts

Sep 22nd, 2026 by WISN 12

9. Two-Faced Congressman Tom Tiffany Suddenly Wants Peace in Iran…After Five Votes to Keep the War Going and Gas Prices Climbing

Sep 22nd, 2026 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin

10. Tom Tiffany Praises Billionaire-Backed PAC That Tried to Cover Up Hit-And-Run

Tiffany: “The money is, money is crazy. Restoration PAC, who is on our side, they are putting millions of dollars in this race.”

Sep 21st, 2026 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin