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Should Apostle Islands Be a National Park?
Tom Tiffany has pushed federal bill. Some local and tribal officials say infrastructure is lacking.
Aug 20th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioAbandoned Motorcycles Get Second Life With Youth Program
Nonprofit trains Milwaukee youth to repair and ride city-impounded motorcycles.
Aug 20th, 2026 by Graham KilmerEat Your Way Across Milwaukee’s South Side
Southside Dining Week returning this fall with more specials, more participants.
Aug 20th, 2026 by Jeramey JannenePrediction Market Firm Sues Kaul to Prevent Enforcing Wisconsin Gambling Law
Novig lawsuit claims state's gambling regulations are preempted by federal law.
Aug 20th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioDPI Hopes Federal Grant Will Help Address Shortage of Special Education Teachers
Half of Wisconsin’s special education teachers quit after 8 years. $10.5 million grant could help.
Aug 20th, 2026 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public RadioLessons From Milwaukee’s Flooding
One year ago the city was deluged with a 1000-year flood. Local officials need to learn from this.
Aug 20th, 2026 by Cheron CopelandJuneau Park Will Finally Get Its Sword
The Spirit of Service monument, created in 1920s, lost its sword in 1940s. A replacement is being fabricated.
Aug 20th, 2026 by Michael HorneDowntown Employee Appreciation Week Aug 17 – 21
Downtown Employee Appreciation Week is back to reward downtown Milwaukee’s dedicated workforce with a week of incentives. The fun-filled week features daily giveaways, office challenge games, employee discounts and much, much more. So, round up your co-workers for Downtown Employee Appreciation Week!
Aug 20th, 2026 by Milwaukee Downtown, BID 21Join Us at Our Amorphic Beer Bash
Urban Milwaukee members can join us for fun beer tour and lots of chatter.
Aug 19th, 2026 by Urban MilwaukeeLearning Our Lesson From COVID-19
Rather than blaming Fauci, Rand Paul and Ron Johnson should consider the impact of vaccine resistance.
Aug 19th, 2026 by Bruce ThompsonFake Polls, Real Polls Muddled Wisconsin Governor’s Race
None of them were very accurate. Yet more pollsters keep popping up.
Aug 19th, 2026 by Bruce MurphyAmtrak Updating Locomotives, Buying New Equipment For Hiawatha
Two federal grants will rehab equipment, purchase more trains.
Aug 19th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer























