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Milwaukee Film Buys Downer Theatre Building, Launches Renovation Campaign

Milwaukee Film Buys Downer Theatre Building, Launches Renovation Campaign

Nonprofit aims to give new life to city's oldest operating theater.

Op Ed: Wisconsin’s Utility Energy Crisis
Op Ed

Wisconsin’s Utility Energy Crisis

Poorly regulated public monopolies have created overstretched, unevenly maintained power grid.

Sponsored: The Alba Consort Returns to Milwaukee!
Sponsored

The Alba Consort Returns to Milwaukee!

Music of the Medieval and Renaissance periods performed with Mediterranean influence and bold North African rhythms on a wide range of instruments including vihuela, oud, Renaissance harp, and a variety of percussion.

Residents Explore Development Ideas for Lisbon Avenue

Residents Explore Development Ideas for Lisbon Avenue

Community members, developers, architects plan for Washington Park neighborhood.

3 More Wisconsin County Sheriffs Agree to Work With ICE

3 More Wisconsin County Sheriffs Agree to Work With ICE

Decisions by Dunn, Green Lake and Walworth means 19 of 72 counties have signed on.

Theater: Rep Makes ‘Piano Lesson’ Sing
Theater

Rep Makes ‘Piano Lesson’ Sing

August Wilson's rhythmic dialogue and juicy characters brought to life in strong staging.

New Report Finds North Side Schools Failing Black Students

New Report Finds North Side Schools Failing Black Students

Students underperforming their peers in every state, City Forward Collective finds.

Now Serving: Curry Cat Debuts in Harbor District
Now Serving

Curry Cat Debuts in Harbor District

Plus: Three new cafes, flashy new downtown restaurant and a popular comedy club returns.

The Week’s Greatest Hits

The Week’s Greatest Hits

Most popular articles and press releases in the past week

Weekly News Quiz: March 1, 2026
Weekly News Quiz

March 1, 2026

See how well you followed what happened in Milwaukee over the past week.

Sponsored: The Alba Consort Returns to Milwaukee!
Sponsored

The Alba Consort Returns to Milwaukee!

Music of the Medieval and Renaissance periods performed with Mediterranean influence and bold North African rhythms on a wide range of instruments including vihuela, oud, Renaissance harp, and a variety of percussion.

Members Only: A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
Members Only

This content is only for members A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins

A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.