County Software Error Creates $4.6 Million Budget Hole
Crowley administration leaves supervisors in the dark about major fiscal problem, again.
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Zamarripa Has Unfinished Business at City Hall, Big Plans for State Office
Plus: Two potential successors have already emerged for her aldermanic seat.
by Jeramey Jannene
Legislative Democrats Outline Agenda For First Wisconsin Trifecta In 16 Years
Neubauer and Hesselbein eye school funding, abortion access and more with new legislative power.
by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
He Will Be Wisconsin’s First Black Governor. That Is Not His Focus.
Crowley discusses the real milestones he wants in first public appearance after election.
Nov 5th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Public Safety Referendums Mostly Fail At Wisconsin Ballot Box
Measures to boost police, fire and EMS staffing are rejected in multiple communities amid levy limits and rising costs.
Nov 5th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tommy Thompson Declares Wisconsin A Blue State After Democratic Sweep
Former GOP governor joins Jim Doyle in assessing a blue wave and advising Gov.-elect Crowley.
Nov 5th, 2026 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Board Chair Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell Will Run for County Executive
Nicholson-Bovell becomes acting county executive once Crowley resigns, will run for office in special election.
Nov 5th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Puts Affordability First As Governor-Elect
In first appearance since election night, emphasizing 'working families and their quality of life.'
Nov 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Democratic US Reps Gwen Moore, Mark Pocan Cruised to Victory
Moore will serve for her 12th term, Pocan for his eighth term.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Tony Wied Wins Reelection in 8th Congressional District
Republican easily wins second term to Green Bay-area district.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
In 6th Congressional District, Grothman Reelected in 5-Way Contest
Veteran Republican faced Democrat, Green Party member and two independents.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
How A Pasta Dish Turned Into $2,000 Boost For Milwaukee Fire Families
Glorioso’s and Fire Department partner again to support Ignite the Spirit-Milwaukee nonprofit.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
Heirloom MKE Plans Upscale Dinner By Top Chef to Help the Hungry
Five-course Bay View event elevates modest ingredients while aiding a local food nonprofit.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
In One Meeting, Council Rejects, Then Approves Homeland Security Grant. Why?
An unusual closed session; Trump administration makes routine public safety grants a tricky issue.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
21 Election Winners and Losers
Beyond the ballots, here are the insiders, groups and trends that also won or lost.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
9 Things You Might Not Know About Gov.-Elect David Crowley
Wisconsin’s next governor has a very Milwaukee back story, complete with a football career.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Michael Alfonso Wins Northern Wisconsin District, Will Be Youngest House Rep
Republican is son-in-law to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who once held same seat.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Democrats Exuberant, Ride Historic Blue Wave Into Power
Democrats celebrate Crowley win and first trifecta in state government in nearly two decades.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Voters Return Fitzgerald to Congress
U.S. Rep easily wins reelection to fourth term in the House.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Trevor Jung Flips Key State Senate Seat for Democrats
Racine Democrat defeats Jim Croft to replace longtime Republican Sen. Van Wanggaard.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Democrat Mitchell Berman Defeats US Rep. Bryan Steil, Flips Wisconsin House Seat
GOP incumbent loses. Berman will be the first Democrat to serve 1st District in 3 decades.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democrat Rebecca Cooke Defeats GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden in Key House Race
Southwestern Wisconsin district was among the most closely watched in nation.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Yee Leng Xiong Defeats Incumbent John Lieber in Race for State Treasurer
Xiong, a Democrat, is the first Hmong American in the nation to be elected to statewide office.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Ben Brist Defeats Longtime Milwaukee Politician Bob Donovan
Democrats win pivotal race in southwest Milwaukee County, helping to flip Assembly.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Robyn Vining Flips Senate Seat in Milwaukee Suburbs
Her victory helps Democrats win control of state Senate for first time since 2010
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Zamarripa Wins Secretary of State Race
Zamarripa becomes Wisconsin's first Latina elected to statewide office. A special election will be needed to replace her on the Common Council.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Bukiewicz Picks Up Critical Assembly Seat for Democrats
Oak Creek Mayor Dan Bukiewicz flips Republican district on south side of Milwaukee County.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Josh Kaul Wins Third Term as Wisconsin Attorney General
Democrat Josh fends off another challenge from Republican Eric Toney.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr and Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
