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Milwaukee Makes First Move on Scooter Crackdown After Sidewalk Crash
Alders debate new speed limits, fines and the city’s contract with Lime as scooter use surges 26%.
Jul 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Taco Restaurant Announces Closure
Vagabond to host final service later this month after nearly 12 years in business.
Jul 2nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Leads State In July Warming As Heat Dome Bakes Wisconsin
New report shows Milwaukee’s July temperatures up 2.9 degrees since 1970 amid rising health risks.
Jul 2nd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Courthouse Project Cost Explodes
New cost estimate nearly double prior figure.
Jul 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
$34,000 Records Bill At Center Of Lawsuit Against DPI
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty challenges DPI’s cost estimate for license data review.
Jul 2nd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
‘Fancy’ Bar Planned For Washington Heights
Fancy's is proposed to replace Biersal Tavern on Vliet, aiming to revive the space as a casual neighborhood hangout.
Jul 2nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Hong’s Livestream Push Nets $92,000 And Sparks Antisemitism Backlash
Democratic frontrunner faces criticism for appearing with left-wing streamers Hasan Piker and Mike From PA.
Jul 2nd, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Prosecutors Suggest ‘Serious Sentence,’ Prison for Hannah Dugan
Prosecutors point to sentencing guidelines suggesting more than a year in prison.
Jul 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
New Courthouse Expected to Hike Property Taxes
$490 million project could nearly double county's debt, defer more maintenance across county.
Jul 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Two Waukesha County Communities Want Milwaukee’s Water
They would join city of Waukesha in tapping Lake Michigan, but only after high-stakes vote.
Jul 1st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Fine Arts Quartet Expands Its Forces
Guest pianists and bassist help perform works by Brahms and Mozart. Two concerts are free.
Jul 1st, 2026 by Martha Brown
Trump Says $22.6 Million in Disaster Aid Coming to Wisconsin
President says he told U.S. Rep Tom Tiffany about it. Gov Evers seems skeptical.
Jul 1st, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
