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The Pettit Center Is Going Green
The ice center is adding 1,200 rooftop solar panels, enough to power the building during the summer.
Jan 2nd, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Year’s Most Popular Urban Milwaukee Stories
Our most popular stories of 2025, regardless of category, may surprise you.
Jan 2nd, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
A Year of Living Dangerously for SDC
Can the Social Development Commission survive all its travails?
Jan 2nd, 2026 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The Unseen History Behind McKinley Marina’s Seawall Construction
Work on the flushing channel revives the story of a tunnel, a giant pump and Milwaukee’s fight against the “river nuisance.”
Jan 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Proposal Would Add Explainers To Wisconsin Referendums
The bill's author believes the current process leads to confused voters.
Jan 2nd, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Protect Transparency, Save WisconsinEye
For 18 year it has provided free, unedited coverage of Legislature.
Jan 1st, 2026 by Jon Henkes
Milwaukee Paid $10 Million in Policing Settlements in 2025
And tacked on even more for a run-away garbage truck and other issues.
Jan 1st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
The Year’s Most Popular Politics Stories
In a politically charged year, which stories were most popular with readers?
Jan 1st, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
New Year, New Activities
Start with the polar plunge, end with a non-alcoholic festival.
Jan 1st, 2026 by Michael Holloway
Non-Alcoholic Beverage Festival Returns
Fifth annual N/A Day coming to The Cooperage Jan. 3.
Dec 31st, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Bus Rides Free For New Years Eve
All buses free from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. A handful will run until 4 a.m.
Dec 31st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Third Ward Restaurant Sets Closing Date
Bavette La Boucherie to host final service in mid-January.
Dec 31st, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
