The Week’s Greatest Hits

1. Two Waukesha County Communities Want Milwaukee’s Water

They would join city of Waukesha in tapping Lake Michigan, but only after high-stakes vote.

Jul 1st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene

2. Back in the News: Gloves Are Off in Democratic Primary for Governor

Democrats attack each other. And did one of them leak story to Journal Sentinel?

Jun 29th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy

3. MKE County: New Courthouse Expected to Hike Property Taxes

$490 million project could nearly double county’s debt, defer more maintenance across county.

Jul 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer

4. Remembering Dominique Noth

Longtime journalist, theater and film critic passes away at age 84.

Jul 1st, 2026 by Bruce Murphy

5. Downtown Taco Restaurant Announces Closure

Vagabond to host final service later this month after nearly 12 years in business.

Jul 2nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich

6. 6-Hour Showdown Over Midtown Walmart Ends In No Decision

Fierce debate over computing facility threatens 200-unit affordable housing deal and new library.

Jun 29th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene

7. City Banning Late-Night Parking On Brady Street

Big change for popular night life strip is a response to violent incidents, loitering.

Jun 29th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene

8. Downtown Hotel Sells For Less Than Half Its Assessed Value

Cambria Hotel changes hands again as pandemic-era debt pressures reshape Milwaukee’s hotel market.

Jul 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene

9. Milwaukee Makes First Move on Scooter Crackdown After Sidewalk Crash

Alders debate new speed limits, fines and the city’s contract with Lime as scooter use surges 26%.

Jul 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene

10. Op Ed: Joel Brennan Will Be Ready on Day One To Be Governor

‘He’s the hardest worker I know,’ says Tom Barrett, ‘and running for all the right reasons.’

Jun 30th, 2026 by Tom Barrett

1. Milwaukee County to Light Up the Night With Spectacular July 3rd Drone Show!

Jul 2nd, 2026 by Milwaukee County Parks

2. July 3rd Drone Show, Know Before You Go

Jun 24th, 2026 by Milwaukee County Parks

3. Milwaukee’s Summerfest Announces Highly Anticipated 2024 Lineup

ILLENIUM to Headline on June 27 at American Family Insurance Amphitheater

Mar 21st, 2024 by Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.

4. President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Wisconsin

Jul 2nd, 2026 by FEMA

5. County Executive David Crowley Announces Plan for First 30 Days as Governor

Mar 26th, 2026 by David Crowley

6. Guest House of Milwaukee Announces the Hiring of Cody Andrews as Vice President of Community Housing Programs

Jun 29th, 2026 by Guest House of Milwaukee

7. Milwaukee Bucks Sign Bogoljub Marković to a Multi-Year Contract

Jul 1st, 2026 by Milwaukee Bucks

8. Wisconsin Department of Justice and Coalition Win Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness

Court Decision Prevents Trump Administration’s Illegal Conditions from Jeopardizing Funding for Continuum of Care Programs

Jun 30th, 2026 by Wisconsin Department of Justice

9. Lieutenant Governor Candidate David Varnam Responds to Will Martin Donations

Mar 16th, 2026 by David Varnam

10. Nomad World Pub Announces Full World Cup Viewing Experience & Brady Street Final Block Party

Jun 3rd, 2026 by Wild Planet Hospitality Group