The Bear Facts; Complaints About Them Rising
847 complaints this year. All those birdshot pellets making things worse?
Read the full story by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio...
More Wisconsin Teachers Have Only Emergency Licenses
Up 20% since 2022. Schools face key staffing shortages, WPF report finds.
by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Zoo Adding Brick Oven Pizza Restaurant
The Crust and Copper to open in 2026 just north of harbor seal aquarium.
by Graham Kilmer
The Year’s Most Popular Real Estate Stories
As the city's landscape changed in 2025, which stories resonated with readers?
Dec 30th, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
Brewers Weigh In On Parking Lot Development Proposal
Final study estimates possible tax revenue -- if Brewers agree to it.
Dec 30th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
The Year’s Most Popular Arts & Entertainment Stories
Many were insider stories about key institutions in Milwaukee.
Dec 29th, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
GOP Candidates for Governor Talk Trump, Money, Issues
Tiffany and Schoemann disagree on Trump's impact on August primary.
Dec 29th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bowling Alley Reopens Under New Ownership
Still Bob-E after all these years.
Dec 29th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Restaurant Petitions For Traffic Calming
Temple Goddess seeks more safety after string of Farwell Ave. incidents.
Dec 29th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Former WI Lawmakers Back Curb on Congressional Stock Trading
2 Republicans and 2 Democrats support Restore Trust in Congress Act.
Dec 29th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bus Fares Go Up Thursday
Base fares and payment caps going up in 2026 amid MCTS budget crisis.
Dec 29th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin’s Most Forgiving Governor
No one in state history has given more pardons than Tony Evers.
Dec 29th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
The Bad Piggy Plans Brick-and-Mortar Restaurant
Food truck to open permanent location in Tippecanoe neighborhood.
Dec 29th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
State Audit Finds $896 Million WisDOT Error
Department of Transportation overvalued infrastructure assets.
Dec 29th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Top 10 Stories of The Year
In an amazingly newsworthy year, what were top state issues?
Dec 29th, 2025 by Steven Walters
‘Sinners’ Looks Likely to Win Oscar Nominations
Its visually powerful blend of different movie genres is hard to forget.
Dec 28th, 2025 by Dominique Paul Noth
Trump Administration Has Abandoned Local Governments
It's an earthquake, with a devastating impact on so many in Milwaukee.
Dec 28th, 2025 by Sup. Jack Eckblad
The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
Dec 28th, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
December 27, 2025
See how well you followed what happened in Milwaukee over the past week.
Dec 27th, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.
Dec 27th, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
Latest ‘Knives Out’ Film a Return to Form
Whodunit comedy with big cast has serious overtones, some Trump-inspired.
Dec 27th, 2025 by Dominique Paul Noth
Former Foster Child Becomes WI Youth Advisory Council Leader
'Where you come from doesn’t define where you will go.'
Dec 27th, 2025 by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Immigration Crackdown Straining System, Causing Delays
Delayed background check leaves Wisconsin mother stuck in detention center.
Dec 27th, 2025 by Paul Kiefer, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee’s Zoo Is Free This Weekend
Plus: A chance to visit The Domes after dark.
Dec 26th, 2025 by Michael Holloway
Amilinda Offering Special New Year’s Eve Menu
Special menu inspired by recent staff trip to Portugal.
Dec 26th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Developers Plan 1,100 Affordable Apartments in Milwaukee
South side, north side, from high rise to single family, developers have lots of ideas. What will state fund?
Dec 26th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
EPA Rule Change Would Strip Federal Protection From Most Wisconsin Wetlands
Change would leave only 13% of state's wetlands protected.
Dec 26th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
After 24 Years Without a Commutation, Will Evers Act?
Organizers say the outgoing governor has a rare chance to use unilateral clemency powers.
Dec 26th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
