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325 Political Candidates Offer Their Favorite Wisconsin Fun Fact

325 Political Candidates Offer Their Favorite Wisconsin Fun Fact

Including the sundae, hamburger, Dungeons & Dragons and an underground railroad ship.

About 60% of Wisconsin School Districts Face Decline in State Aid

About 60% of Wisconsin School Districts Face Decline in State Aid

92 districts will see a 15% cut in 2026-27 school year. Property taxes will make up shortfall.

On Anniversary of Big Beautiful Bill, Democrats Attack

On Anniversary of Big Beautiful Bill, Democrats Attack

Impact in Wisconsin of Trump's signature bill could be issue in midterms and governor's race.

Now Serving: Southside Vendor Brings Tejuino to Milwaukee
Now Serving

Southside Vendor Brings Tejuino to Milwaukee

Plus: Recent openings and closings mean more tea, less tacos for our town.

Your Right to Know:  Any Person Can Request Open Records
Your Right to Know

Any Person Can Request Open Records

It's not just for lawyers or journalists. And requesting records isn't that hard to do.

Francesca Hong Bets Wisconsin Will Embrace Democratic Socialism

Francesca Hong Bets Wisconsin Will Embrace Democratic Socialism

'If it is radical to have free child care and public grocery stores, let’s be radical.'

The Week’s Greatest Hits

The Week’s Greatest Hits

Most popular articles and press releases in the past week

Members Only: A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
Members Only

This content is only for members A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins

A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.

State Officials Celebrate Extended Medicaid Coverage After Pregnancy

State Officials Celebrate Extended Medicaid Coverage After Pregnancy

Wisconsin becomes 49th state to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage.

Grand Openings: New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in June
Grand Openings

This content is only for members New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in June

Nearly a dozen new arrivals to Milwaukee's dining scene.

Ohio Investor Buys Milwaukee Airport Hotel

Ohio Investor Buys Milwaukee Airport Hotel

Sale of 3-story, 144-room Hilton Garden Inn separates ownership from nearby Home2 Suites.

Weekly News Quiz: July 4, 2026
Weekly News Quiz

July 4, 2026

See how well you followed what happened in Milwaukee over the past week.