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Supervisors Authorize $851 Million Courthouse Project
County Board gives approval for massive project tearing down and rebuilding the county Safety Building.
Oct 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
New Bar and Lounge Planned for Former Fuel Space in Walker’s Point
Herb-forward cocktails, zero-proof botanical drinks and a living plant wall planned for new business.
Oct 2nd, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
Large Crowd Attends Rain-Soaked Groundbreaking for Stella’s Playground
A mother’s pledge after her daughter’s brain tumor sparks Milwaukee’s first fully inclusive play space.
Oct 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Bay View Church Drops Housing Development Plan
But congregation still must grapple with having a larger-than-needed, aging facility.
Oct 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
At Great Lakes Ports, Steel Is Slowing Even As Trump Hails A Comeback
Ports report double-digit drops in steel shipments while the White House touts new plants and tougher import tariffs.
Oct 2nd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Among 25 States Suing Over EPA Emissions Rule Repeal
Coalition asks federal appeals court to review Trump administration rollback on power plant pollution limits.
Oct 2nd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Literacy Plan Shows Early Gains On State Reading Exams
District ELA proficiency ticks up, with 23 schools improving at least five points on Forward Exam.
Oct 2nd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
It’s Time For Oktoberfest
But watch out for those marathon runners.
Oct 1st, 2026 by Michael Holloway
After Library Director Nomination Pulled, Darnell Says Milwaukee ‘Made A Mistake’
Rejected library director pick attacks city, degree rule and Urban Milwaukee’s coverage.
Oct 1st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Three Billionaires Fuel Massive Cash Edge For Tom Tiffany
Uihleins and Hendricks help GOP nominee outraise David Crowley by more than 2-to-1 in governor’s race.
Oct 1st, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Cooke Campaign Demands Van Orden Stop Using AI Deepfake Attack Ads
Cease-and-desist letter alleges the Republican is defaming his Democratic challenger with fake videos.
Oct 1st, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Grants Bolster Renovation of Pabst Mansion, Soldiers Home Complex
Two Milwaukee landmarks receiving historically sensitive restorations.
Oct 1st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
