Feature
Wisconsin Retirees See Social Security Boost in 2027
But will inflation leave them with less in real dollars?
Oct 17th, 2026 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.
Oct 17th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Zoo’s New Parking System Is a Success
Project was pricey, but result is safer, faster, more pleasant system for visitors.
Oct 17th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Democrats Outraise GOP Incumbents in Two Key Wisconsin House Districts
Reps Van Orden and Steil face stiff opposition from Cooke and Berman in 3rd and 1st districts.
Oct 17th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republican Incumbent Tony Wied Faces Challenger in 8th Congressional District
Democratic Army veteran Rick Crosson ties Wied to Trump and stock trading.
Oct 17th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
October 17, 2026
See how well you followed what happened in Milwaukee over the past week.
Oct 17th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Early Music Now Opens Its 40th Season in Style
Relic Ensemble opens Early Music Now’s 40th anniversary season with instrumental music from The Blood of the Rose, the first opera ever produced in the New World. This 12-piece chamber group is on its first North American tour, bringing Baroque music from 18th-century Peru to Milwaukee on Saturday, October 24th at 5:00 pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
Oct 17th, 2026 by Early Music Now
New Buffalo Wild Wings for Northwest Side
But don’t expect to eat at the restaurant.
Oct 16th, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
State Data Center NDAs Far More Extensive Than Public Knew
WEDC signed at least five secrecy pacts on billion-dollar AI projects, some nearly two years before residents were told.
Oct 16th, 2026 by Tom Kertscher
Does Wisconsin Really Need New Gas Plants?
We Energies saddling ratepayers with decades of fossil-fuel infrastructure.
Oct 16th, 2026 by John Imes
Early Music Now Opens Its 40th Season in Style
Relic Ensemble opens Early Music Now’s 40th anniversary season with instrumental music from The Blood of the Rose, the first opera ever produced in the New World. This 12-piece chamber group is on its first North American tour, bringing Baroque music from 18th-century Peru to Milwaukee on Saturday, October 24th at 5:00 pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
Oct 16th, 2026 by Early Music Now
Elections Commission Says Federal Agents Should Not Be at Polling Places
Commission adopts guidance for local clerks: call lawyers if federal agents show up on election day.
Oct 16th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
