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Former Southside Club Could Reopen as Sports Bar
Seasoned entrepreneur Marcela Lechuga promises safer run for troubled tavern space.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Council Could Use Its New Police Oversight Authority For First Time
But police union is objecting to proposal to address killings involving officers.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Shorewood Siblings Launch Ube-Focused Bakery
A yam native to Philippines is used in Ube MKE's pop-up business of purple-hued sweets.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Board Membership Dispute Erupts at Social Development Commission
Anti-poverty agency beset by escalating pattern of disagreements among the board.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Company Trades Brookfield for Milwaukee’s Innovation District
National contract furniture dealer Henricksen moves to trendy Walker’s Point building.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Are So Many Republican Legislators Quitting?
The data suggests many still have safe seats. Unless there's a Democratic blowout.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
Opponents Fight ‘Largest Transmission Line Ever Constructed’ in Wisconsin
200-foot towers would stretch across Driftless region, helping power data centers.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Democratic Leader Lays Out Policy Plans If Party Wins Trifecta
Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein points to school funding, property taxes and more.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Three Accused False Electors Plead Not Guilty in Dane County Court
Jim Troupis and Kenneth Chesebro were national leaders in scheme to overturn 2020 election.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin’s Lead Pipe Count Is Falling. But The Search Isn’t Over.
56% of Whitefish Bay's pipes made of lead. Statewide 180,000 pipes still not analyzed.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Hongyu Liu
Hours Extended for MPS Youth Twilight Centers This Summer
City, county and health care systems partner with MPS to fund safe and fun sites.
Jun 16th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Escape Room Chain Plans Milwaukee Area Expansion
Escapology would launch escape rooms in the Historic Third Ward and Brookfield.
Jun 16th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
