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How Gale Klappa Got Rich
21 years of huge pay financed by We Energies ratepayers. Has any state CEO pocketed more?
Feb 4th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Finally a Deal on 2 Walker’s Point Apartment Developments
New Land's 85-unit and 62-unit complexes to get city subsidy after 3-way fight settled.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City Copies County Budgeting Rule
Under proposal departments must warn Common Council of upcoming deficit.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in January
New arrivals include a vinyl lounge, Lao restaurant and city's first rotary sushi spot.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Wisconsin’s State Legislative Races Heating Up
Democrats have more cash in Senate races, Republicans far more in Assembly contests.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Ron Johnson Opposes Trump’s Call to ‘Nationalize’ Elections
But GOP senator backs new limits on absentee voting, proof of citizenship.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
SWING STATE is the Wisconsin Premiere of a Local Story
Next Act Theatre’s latest play is part mystery, part drama set in small-town Wisconsin.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Next Act Theatre
Conveyor Belt Sushi Arrives Downtown
Kenosha-based Sooshibay has expanded to Milwaukee.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Property Owner Losing Historic Preservation Battle
Scott Lurie can't convince the city his East Side properties aren't historic.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Free Beer to celebrate the release of Lakefront’s Tropical Rabbit
It’s going to be February soon, so it’s time to hop to it and get tropical! Lakefront Brewery’s new Tropical Rabbit is bursting with citrusy, tropical fruit flavors in this 6.8% unfiltered IPA made with eclipse, galaxy, and vic secret hops. In celebration of its release, on Thursday, February 5th at 5PM, we’re giving away a free half barrel of it at the Beer Hall, while supplies last!
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Lakefront Brewery
Democratic Challenger Rebecca Cooke Outraises US Rep. Derrick Van Orden
But Republicans awash in money in 1st and 7th congressional districts.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Historic-Property Entrepreneur Wins Trimborn Farm Contract
Deal will save 19th century farm and buildings, cut costs for county.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
