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Sweet Smoke BBQ Announces Plans to Close
'No secret how hard life is in the restaurant business right now,' say the owners.
Aug 31st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
5 Things to Watch For in Milwaukee Public Schools This Year
Fewer teacher vacancies, more investment in central city schools, another funding referendum?
Aug 31st, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Enbridge Temporarily Halts Work on Line 5 After Large Gas Leak
Wisconsin DNR urged Canadian firm to halt work after leaking 1.3 million gallons of gas.
Aug 31st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
It’s Been a Hot Summer for News
An insider's take on Canadian tariffs and Wisconsin, Elon Musk and elections.
Aug 31st, 2026 by Steven Walters
Downtown Seafood Restaurant Shutters
Latest closing is part of dramatic change for Water Street entertainment district.
Aug 31st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Flock Lobbyists Flocking to State Capitols
As cities resist cameras, Flock Safety spent $2 million lobbying, including $102,000 in Wisconsin.
Aug 30th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Prisons Hit Record Population
Overcrowding strains staff and inmates, increases danger, forces cuts in programs.
Aug 30th, 2026 by Natalie Yahr
Federal Grant Will Upgrade Bike-Pedestrian Crossings and Bridges
$3 million will be used to replace two major bridges, improve 9 street crossings for bicycle trails.
Aug 30th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Tax Collections 2% Higher Than Expected
Could hike budget surplus to $3 billion, will be issue in governor's race.
Aug 30th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
Aug 30th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
August 30, 2026
See how well you followed what happened in Milwaukee over the past week.
Aug 30th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
