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After Settlement, Attorney Believes Issue Remains With City’s Inspector General
Plus: First Tearman Spencer may get to trial this year.
Feb 19th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Assembly GOP Reverses Course on Health Care Bills
After years of resistance, Republicans back plan to expand Medicaid access and lower barriers for breast cancer screenings.
Feb 19th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bipartisan Deal Would Fund WisconsinEye After Shutdown
Senate passes bill including nearly $600,000 and seeks competitive bids for future broadcast rights.
Feb 19th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Farewell Francesca’s in Third Ward, As National Retailer Dies
No closing date set, but bright-yellow sign indicates it is imminent.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
MCTS Announces Spring Service Cuts
Second phase of 2026 budget cuts in bus service will be implemented March 8.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Jazz-Focused Cafe Closing
Sam's Place Jazz Cafe is closing. And Sam will be gone fishing.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
National Retailer Closing Third Ward Store
Upscale chain RH is leaving Wisconsin for a second time.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
The 80-Member Master Singers Have Much to Sing
Tuneful works in English, German, Spanish, Hindi, Icelandic, and Arabic.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Martha Brown
Farm Bankruptcies Rise in Wisconsin
Up 46% nationally in 2025; Wisconsin one of leaders in bankruptcy filings.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Empanada Vendor Opens at Public Market
Brady Street's La Masa has expanded with a new vendor stand at the market.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
County Paying $890,950 to Consultant in Health Care Scandal
Yet the consultant blew off board meeting discussing the contract screwup.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
The Massive Revenue of Wisconsin’s Hospitals
14 times higher than 30 years ago. How much goes to charity care?
Feb 18th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
