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Milwaukee Pays Nearly $1 Million For 2022 Police Shooting
Common Council backs payout for violent handling of mental health call.
Mar 17th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
WI Democrats Float $1.3 Billion Plan for Schools Amid Tax Cut Talks
Proposal hikes funding for special education and general school aid.
Mar 17th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
After Years of Delay, WI Legislature Passes Bills Addressing PFAS
With Senate approval, 'important' bills to spend $133 million go to Gov. Evers to sign.
Mar 17th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sen. Van Wanggaard Won’t Seek Reelection
Racine County Republican's retirement creates key battleground Senate seat in 2026.
Mar 17th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Embroiled in Legal Battle, Downtown Steakhouse Will Close
High-end restaurant faces lawsuit for allegedly breaching lease.
Mar 17th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Shop Local
Looking for Milwaukee gifts? Shop Urban Milwaukee: The Store online or in-person at 755 N. Milwaukee St.
Mar 17th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee: The Store
City Reaches Labor Agreement With Lesser-Known Police Union
New 3-year agreement includes first-of-its-kind residency bonus.
Mar 17th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Communities Face Scrutiny Over Data Center Secrecy
Town of Beloit is fifth Wisconsin community to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
Mar 17th, 2026 by Tom Kertscher
70 School Districts Have Referendums on April Ballots
Three districts in Wisconsin talk about why they need financial help.
Mar 17th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
New Plan For Northwest Side Tavern
The Divined Pub and Lounge would serve cocktails, martinis and finger food.
Mar 17th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Fire Chief in Line For Huge Pay Increase Due to ‘Mistake’
Council decision led to 'enormous' raise for police chief, could benefit fire chief.
Mar 17th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Present Music’s Rituals, Spells, and Charms
Shake off the winter chill with Rituals, Spells, and Charms—a high-voltage night where Present Music (David Bloom conducting) pairs Vijay Iyer’s Radhe Radhe: Rites of Holi with immersive Holi festival film, plus Nicole Lizée’s Hitchcock Études, Jlin Patton’s Little Black Book, and Judd Greenstein’s Jitter Pocket. March 20 & 21, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at Jan Serr Studio, Milwaukee.
Mar 16th, 2026 by Present Music
