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Details Revealed On Milwaukee’s Impending Record-Breaking Cruise Season
It will be a year of debuts and records. Plus: a federal grant will defray dock costs.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Jeramey JanneneSenate Republicans Push Trans Bills Despite Likely Vetoes
Measures would ban transition surgeries for minors, restrict transgender athletes and reshape who controls state agency rules.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Voters Back Legal Weed, Lawmakers Still Say No
Despite public support and booming hemp shops, GOP divisions keep marijuana bills stalled.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioHome Bakers Say ‘Cookie Bill’ Still Undercuts Small Businesses
Producers warn proposed caps and inspections would keep Wisconsin behind neighboring states.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioIndo-Chinese Restaurant Opens in Bay View
Chettinadu House replaces Sabor Tropical on Kinnickinnic Avenue.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Sophie BolichArt Museum Director’s Salary Rose to $589,000
An average raise of $60,000 per year even as museum's performance declined.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Port Traffic Up 3% in 2025, 78% International Growth
Change comes even as salt shipments fell significantly.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Jeramey JanneneCounty Holding Public Meeting on 30th Street Rail-Trail
County studying a trail project in 30th Street Corridor.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Two Milwaukee Affordable Housing Proposals Denied Funding, A Third Goes A Different Route
But several other projects continue to move forward.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Cafe Will Join Some of Milwaukee’s Buzz-Worthy Restaurants
Room Service and Todd I Believe I Can Fry to gain new neighbor.
Feb 11th, 2026 by Jeramey JannenePresent Music’s Avant Garden of Love
Algorithms meet amore in a twisted Valentine’s cabaret blending music, theatre, and film. Join us for an unforgettable experience featuring postmodern balladeer Corey Dargel, Quasimondo Physical Theatre, and conductor Georgia Mills.
Feb 11th, 2026 by Present MusicCouncil Announces ‘ICE Out Milwaukee’ Plan
Seeking to use 'every single city resource' to oppose possible ICE surge in Milwaukee.
Feb 11th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich























