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Rising Borrowing Costs Squeeze Wisconsin Cities, But Tax Hit Stays Modest
Brookfield’s $40 million police station plan shows how a volatile bond market reshapes local budgets.
Sep 24th, 2026 by Joe Tarr, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Shutters 59 Apartments Tied To Indicted Landlord Sam Stair
DNS cites tampered electrical systems, failed fire safety and life-threatening risks at two Near West Side buildings.
Sep 24th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Wanted for Proper Disposal
Drop off your old and unused household hazardous waste at our Wauwatosa Drop-Off Center, 11100 W. Walnut Rd. (Enter off Watertown Plank Rd. on 113th St.), mobile collection location Sept. 26 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. MKE County Residents Only
Sep 24th, 2026 by Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
Harbor Fest Invites You To Celebrate Milwaukee’s Waterways
Plus: Bay View Gallery Night and Doors Open Milwaukee.
Sep 24th, 2026 by Michael Holloway
Supervisors Cut Tens of Millions From Courthouse Project Budget
Removing a glassy entrance dramatically reduces cost of billion dollar project.
Sep 24th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Walker’s Point Restaurant Closes
Cute Robot Japanese Kitchen bids abrupt farewell.
Sep 24th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
$23 Million Federal Grant Brings New College Support To 20 MPS Schools
GEAR UP will follow current fourth through seventh graders into their first year after graduation.
Sep 24th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Immigration Crackdowns Deepen Wisconsin’s Caregiver Crisis
Refugee and TPS cuts under Trump have halted overseas hiring and forced some long-term care beds to close.
Sep 24th, 2026 by Astrid Code
New GOP-Aligned Group Drops Millions Against Crowley, Democrats
First Amendment LLC has already spent $9.3 million attacking David Crowley in the governor’s race alone, records show.
Sep 24th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Wisconsin Land Trusts Are Adapting After Knowles-Nelson’s Demise
Door County shows difficulty of operating without state program.
Sep 24th, 2026 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Vegan Bakery Opening Downtown Location
After a summer back in its “speakeasy” kitchen, Hooch MKE will again brick-and-mortar storefront.
Sep 24th, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
