The Week’s Greatest Hits

1. Murphy’s Law: Journal Sentinel Has Lost 87% of Its Readers

How is this possible? New annual report tells the tale.

Oct 6th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy

2. New Developer Will Salvage Long-Delayed Masonic Center Project

It’s been vacant for nine years. ‘This building has sat unfinished long enough.’

Oct 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene

3. Historic Walker’s Point Building Sold To Tavern Owner

151-year-old building personifies Milwaukee’s Cream City brick era and architectural heritage.

Oct 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene

4. The Transformation of Cass Street Playground

The first improvements came in 1998. New city plan is even more ambitious.

Oct 6th, 2026 by Michael Horne

5. Future Of 119-Year-Old Maynard Steel Hangs On Last-Minute Rescue Bid

Receiver files layoff notice but says talks continue with buyers who could retain most workers.

Oct 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene

6. Final Approach Lands a New Owner

Aviation-themed restaurant is purchased by a longtime industry veteran.

Oct 7th, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman

7. Globally-Inspired Halal Restaurant Quietly Closed

Punjabi restaurant north of the airport is dark, locked and no longer taking orders.

Oct 6th, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman

8. Milwaukee Unveils Plan For New Plaza By City Hall

New plaza would replace little-used segment of Market Street.

Oct 8th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene

9. Bar Exam: The Vig Is a Really Big Show

A restaurant and bar ‘with a soul.’ And very nice happy hour prices.

Oct 6th, 2026 by Michael Horne

10. Murphy’s Law: Tiffany Pushes Tax Break That Mostly Helps Wealthy

The truth about the Manufacturing and Agriculture Tax Credit.

Oct 8th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy

1. Pocan, Schakowsky Lead 71 Members Calling for Continued Allowance of Prescription Drug Imports

Oct 1st, 2026 by U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan

2. I-94 East-West Hits Major Milestone With Upcoming Traffic Shift

Oct 7th, 2026 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation

3. MCTS Forward Initiative, Expanded Amtrak Service and Regional Rail Service on Agenda for Public Transportation, Utilities, and Waterways Review Board

Oct 7th, 2026 by Ald. Bob Bauman

4. Packers Announce Roster Moves

Oct 8th, 2026 by Green Bay Packers

5. Brewers Announce Details for National League Championship Series Ticket Sales

2026 NLCS On Sale to Wisconsin Residents on Monday, October 5; On Sale to the General Public on Tuesday, October 6

Oct 2nd, 2026 by Milwaukee Brewers

6. Tiffany Campaign Releases New Ad Highlighting David Crowley’s “Accomplice” Agenda for Illegal Immigrants

Oct 5th, 2026 by Tom Tiffany

7. No Show Alfonso: Congressional Nominee Skips Out on First Joint Appearance With His Opponent, Fred Clark

Broke Commitment to Appear at Ashland Forum Focusing on Rural Healthcare

Oct 5th, 2026 by Fred Clark

8. David Crowley Announces Plan to Protect Reproductive Freedom in Wisconsin’s Constitution

Crowley’s plan would put a constitutional amendment before Wisconsin voters that explicitly protects reproductive freedom

Oct 6th, 2026 by David Crowley

9. MKE Airport Celebrates 100 Years of Flight!

Milwaukee’s hometown Airport marks a century of connecting travelers to the world

Oct 5th, 2026 by Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport

10. Milwaukee County Parks Unveils Updated Trails Network Plan to Guide Future Trail Connections

Oct 2nd, 2026 by Milwaukee County Parks