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August 22, 2026
See how well you followed what happened in Milwaukee over the past week.
Aug 22nd, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.
Aug 22nd, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Sup. Wasserman Proposes Pension Reform
Supervisor wants to fix much smaller, but older, pension benefit that isn't quite working.
Aug 22nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Low Vaccination Rates Driving Measles Outbreak in Wisconsin
All but one of 48 cases was someone unvaccinated, all in just three counties.
Aug 22nd, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
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Aug 22nd, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee: The Store
17 People in Wisconsin, 23 in Minnesota Sickened in E. Coli, Salmonella Outbreak
Alfalfa sprouts sold under Everything Sprouts and Calco brands contaminated with both bacteria.
Aug 21st, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Ortiz-Velez Challenges Luna’s Residency in Assembly District 8
State Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez files complaint alleging fraud by primary opponent who defeated her.
Aug 21st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Film Wisconsin Office Awarded $1 Million in Tax Credits to 6 Productions
'UECK, a documentary about Bob Uecker, among those funded by new state office.
Aug 21st, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
We Energies Deal Would Buy Power From Point Beach Nuclear Plant Into 2050s
State PSC must approve it. Consumer advocacy group questions whether costs too high.
Aug 21st, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Grant Will Help Modernize MCTS Buses
County using funds for new buses and to optimize local traffic lights for buses.
Aug 21st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Blue-Green Algae on the Rise in Wisconsin’s Lakes
State regulators cite more reports of algae and associated illnesses.
Aug 21st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
First Foreclosure, Now Bankruptcy For Highgrove’s Rental Empire
More than 260 Milwaukee properties are tied to a growing web of court and bankruptcy actions.
Aug 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
