The Week’s Greatest Hits

1. Bay View Brewery Closes Taproom

Supermoon says it’s not farewell, but it is a dramatic change.

Aug 17th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene

2. New Business Poised To Replace Omega Restaurant

Greek diner’s days appear to be numbered, with demolition planned.

Aug 14th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene

3. Murphy’s Law: How Republicans Helped Elect Crowley

They spent millions to help Hong win Democratic primary for governor, then began attacking her.

Aug 17th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy

4. Uppa Yard Opens Water Street Location

Second location for popular Jamaican restaurant is now open.

Aug 20th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer

5. Transportation: Amtrak Updating Locomotives, Buying New Equipment For Hiawatha

Two federal grants will rehab equipment, purchase more trains.

Aug 19th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer

6. Asian Food Festival Coming to Veterans Park

More than 70 vendors selected for Minnesota-based festival, scheduled for Aug. 22-23.

Jul 30th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich

7. Back in the News: Ron Johnson’s War On Vaccines

He’s run 5 senate committee hearings in the last year spreading crackpot theories and disinformation.

Aug 18th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy

8. New Poll Shows Tight Crowley–Tiffany Race For Governor

Crowley leads by four points, but margin of error suggests another nail-biter statewide contest ahead.

Aug 16th, 2026 by Rich Kremer

9. City Hall: Even With Reserves And Sales Tax, Milwaukee Still Bleeds Red Ink

New forecast from Comptroller Bill Christianson offers alarming view of city’s long-term fiscal future.

Aug 19th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene

10. Committee Recommends New Operator for Sewerage District

Current operator, French company Veolia, is competing with Dallas-based Jacobs for the contract.

Aug 18th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer

1. NEWaukee Launches AFTERLIGHT, a New One-Night Event Transforming the Milwaukee Riverwalk into an After-Dark Experience

Free inaugural event on August 21 celebrates Milwaukee’s creative community through light, art, music, film, and interactive installations.

Aug 17th, 2026 by Newaukee

2. 5 MPS Schools Ranked Among Nation’s Best High Schools

U.S. News & World Report annual ranking honors Reagan College Prep, Golda Meir as among 25 best in Wisconsin

Aug 18th, 2026 by Milwaukee Public Schools

3. Digital Bridge Marks Earth Month With Workplace E-Waste Drives Across Wisconsin

Apr 21st, 2026 by Digital Bridge of Milwaukee

4. Milwaukee Police Investigate Two Separate Fatal Shootings; Suspects in Custody

These two incidents are not related

Aug 17th, 2026 by Milwaukee Police Department

5. David Crowley Leads Congressman Tom Tiffany in New Poll

Aug 16th, 2026 by David Crowley

6. MKE Airport Announces Centennial Giveaway Contest

Aug 19th, 2026 by Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport

7. David Crowley Slams MAGA Extremist Tom Tiffany for Voting in Congress to Stop AI Regulation and Fast Tracking the Building of Data Centers

Aug 15th, 2026 by David Crowley

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

Aug 19th, 2026 by A Better Wisconsin Together

9. Kohler Foundation Welcomes Eva Stokes and Ashley Carrasquillo

Aug 18th, 2026 by Kohler Foundation, Inc

10. Milwaukee Night Market is back on August 19 for International Flavor Night

Experience an eclectic assortment of vendors and performances that represent different cultures, styles and flavors

Aug 18th, 2026 by Westown Association