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Republicans Move To Repeal Data Center Tax Break They Once Championed
New bill would scrap a lucrative incentive for data centers that GOP lawmakers pushed into prior budget.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee’s Financial Strains Growing, Warns Policy Forum
Annual budget analysis says city has made progress, but rising costs and reliance on reserves threaten long-term stability.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Grants Help Schools Meet New Financial Literacy Graduation Rule
Nearly $300,000 will support districts as Wisconsin requires a personal finance class to graduate.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Environmental Groups Sue Trump Administration, USDA Over Rural Solar Funding Cutoff
Lawsuit says rule changes to Bush-era program made most solar projects ineligible and stuck farmers with big bills.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee’s First Yemeni-Owned Cafe Planned for Downtown
Instead of joining a chain, owners plan a standalone cafe reflecting family history and culture.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
Four Candidates Line Up For Three Milwaukee County Judgeships
Incumbent Jack Dávila draws a challenger as two longtime judges retire ahead of 2027 vote.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Kaul Says DOJ Needs More Staff To Speed Public Records Responses
Attorney general cites budget cuts and renewed funding request; rival Eric Toney skips transparency survey.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Jonathan Anderson
Measles Outbreak Tests Vaccine Attitudes In Rural Southwest Wisconsin
As cases climb, parents, doctors and parents weigh risks, rights and misinformation.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Big Business Behind a Decade of China Lights
Annual event has become a key revenue source for county's parks system.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Epic Turns To AI To Patch Security Flaws In Health Records System
Verona-based Epic used an Anthropic model to uncover risks that could let hackers slip in undetected.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
Amorphic Beer Three Minute Thesis All-Stars 2026 Oct 14
Amorphic Beer takes over the main hall at the Oriental Theatre on October 14th to showcase the best 12 presenters of the year in our taproom Three Minute Thesis event. Come learn stuff and laugh at the same time (some of it might not even be true). Eight Amorphic beers on draft in the theatre, doors open at 6. Tickets are $10 in advance and include a free amorphic beer! ASL Interpretation provided.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Amorphic Beer
Two Weekends. A Whole Lotta Boo.
Costumes? Check. Candy? Check. Animals? Definitely. Boo at the Zoo returns Oct. 16–17 + 23–24, now with daytime Saturdays for even more family-friendly Halloween fun.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Milwaukee County Zoo
