Grand Openings: New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in December
Grand Openings

New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in December

Details on six new food and beverage joints that joined the scene in late 2025.

The Pettit Center Is Going Green

The Pettit Center Is Going Green

The ice center is adding 1,200 rooftop solar panels, enough to power the building during the summer.

Top 10 of 2025: The Year’s Most Popular Urban Milwaukee Stories
Top 10 of 2025

The Year’s Most Popular Urban Milwaukee Stories

Our most popular stories of 2025, regardless of category, may surprise you.

A Year of Living Dangerously for SDC

A Year of Living Dangerously for SDC

Can the Social Development Commission survive all its travails?

The Week’s Greatest Hits

The Week’s Greatest Hits

Most popular articles and press releases in the past week

The Unseen History Behind McKinley Marina’s Seawall Construction

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Work on the flushing channel revives the story of a tunnel, a giant pump and Milwaukee’s fight against the “river nuisance.”

Proposal Would Add Explainers To Wisconsin Referendums

Proposal Would Add Explainers To Wisconsin Referendums

The bill's author believes the current process leads to confused voters.

Your Right to Know: Protect Transparency, Save WisconsinEye
Your Right to Know

Protect Transparency, Save WisconsinEye

For 18 year it has provided free, unedited coverage of Legislature.

Milwaukee Paid $10 Million in Policing Settlements in 2025

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And tacked on even more for a run-away garbage truck and other issues.

Top 10 of 2025: The Year’s Most Popular Politics Stories
Top 10 of 2025

The Year’s Most Popular Politics Stories

In a politically charged year, which stories were most popular with readers?

Entertainment: New Year, New Activities
Entertainment

New Year, New Activities

Start with the polar plunge, end with a non-alcoholic festival.

Non-Alcoholic Beverage Festival Returns

Non-Alcoholic Beverage Festival Returns

Fifth annual N/A Day coming to The Cooperage Jan. 3.

Transportation: Bus Rides Free For New Years Eve
Transportation

Bus Rides Free For New Years Eve

All buses free from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. A handful will run until 4 a.m.

Third Ward Restaurant Sets Closing Date

Third Ward Restaurant Sets Closing Date

Bavette La Boucherie to host final service in mid-January.

Mandela Barnes Is Democratic Front-Runner In Governor’s Race
117 New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in Milwaukee in 2025

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The variety, passion and fun on display make the city more exciting.

Top 10 of 2025: The Year’s Most Popular Food & Drink Stories
Top 10 of 2025

The Year’s Most Popular Food & Drink Stories

In a city that likes to eat, drink and be merry, these were the top stories.

Transportation: Milwaukee Travelers Benefit From Competition at O’Hare
Transportation

Milwaukee Travelers Benefit From Competition at O’Hare

New daily flights from American Airlines to O'Hare serve globe trotters.

Murphy’s Law: Should Wisconsin’s Republican Congressmen Be ‘Terrified’?
Murphy’s Law

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Even gerrymandered districts could be at risk in 2026 election.

Judge Maxine White Retiring in April

Judge Maxine White Retiring in April

Evers will appoint replacement for WI Court of Appeals District 1 Chief Judge.

The Bear Facts; Complaints About Them Rising

The Bear Facts; Complaints About Them Rising

847 complaints this year. All those birdshot pellets making things worse?

More Wisconsin Teachers Have Only Emergency Licenses

More Wisconsin Teachers Have Only Emergency Licenses

Up 20% since 2022. Schools face key staffing shortages, WPF report finds.

Zoo Adding Brick Oven Pizza Restaurant

Zoo Adding Brick Oven Pizza Restaurant

The Crust and Copper to open in 2026 just north of harbor seal aquarium.

Top 10 of 2025: The Year’s Most Popular Real Estate Stories
Top 10 of 2025

The Year’s Most Popular Real Estate Stories

As the city's landscape changed in 2025, which stories resonated with readers?

Brewers Weigh In On Parking Lot Development Proposal

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Final study estimates possible tax revenue -- if Brewers agree to it.