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Wisconsin Public School Funding Falls Further Behind National Average

Wisconsin Public School Funding Falls Further Behind National Average

New report finds big decline since 2002, state now 10% behind national average.

Transportation: Transit Union Rejects MCTS Contract Proposal
Transportation

Transit Union Rejects MCTS Contract Proposal

MCTS offers one-year contract. Two sides differ on security, overtime provisions.

Weekly News Quiz: July 19, 2025
Weekly News Quiz

July 19, 2025

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

Friday Photos: New Library Opening Coming in September
Friday Photos

This content is only for members New Library Opening Coming in September

Complicated project has been dogged by delays since its 2016 proposal, but the opening is near.

MKE County: New South Shore Park Playground Opens
MKE County

New South Shore Park Playground Opens

Parks rebuilds one of the biggest, most popular playgrounds in the system.

How Milwaukee Inspects Festival Food Vendors

How Milwaukee Inspects Festival Food Vendors

Health inspectors offer behind-the-scenes look at process during Bastille Days.

City Hall: See Milwaukee’s New Pothole Filling Machine
City Hall

See Milwaukee’s New Pothole Filling Machine

New equipment requires less labor and provides longer-lasting fill.

‘Good Trouble Lives On’ Anti-Trump Protests Take Place In Wisconsin

‘Good Trouble Lives On’ Anti-Trump Protests Take Place In Wisconsin

Wisconsinites join nationwide protests on 5th anniversary of Georgia congressman John Lewis' death.

Van Orden, Challenger In Virtual Tie on Fundraising

Van Orden, Challenger In Virtual Tie on Fundraising

In state's other most competitive House district, Bryan Steil has substantially outraised Democratic challenger Randy Bryce.

Transportation: What Happened To The Airport’s Moving Walkways?
Transportation

What Happened To The Airport’s Moving Walkways?

Finnish manufacturer says the mechanical walkway is finished, with a shockingly high replacement cost.

Election Commission Working To Prevent Repeat of Madison Ballot Counting Failure

Election Commission Working To Prevent Repeat of Madison Ballot Counting Failure

Nearly 200 Madison absentee ballots went uncounted in November.

How Wisconsin Businesses Are Navigating Tariffs

How Wisconsin Businesses Are Navigating Tariffs

Changing tariffs and shifting trade negotiation deadlines have created challenges for Wisconsin companies importing and exporting goods.