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Downtown Wedding Venue Becoming Office Space
Bucking national trend, major local arts institution moving staff into event space.
Feb 21st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
WI Assembly Passes Deals on PFAS, SNAP Funding
The bills must pass the WI Senate before they could head to Gov. Evers' desk.
Feb 21st, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Walker’s Point Developments Include Special ‘Safety Valve’ Clause
City revises TIF policy to get deal done with New Land.
Feb 20th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
New Operator Will Reopen Wantable Cafe
The business, closed since December, slated to return this spring.
Feb 20th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Democrat Faces Primary Challenger
Challenger will take on three-term Democrat who has fallen out of favor with colleagues.
Feb 20th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
At UWM Lecture, Angela Davis Weighs in on Campus DEI Debate
Civil rights icon also discussed collective care, modern justice movements and prison abolition.
Feb 20th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Is Demolishing High Life Theatre A Good Idea? Even Consultant Won’t Say
More questions than answers as 'highest and best use committee' starts its work.
Feb 20th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Parks Starting Demolition of Pools, Buildings This Year
Parks will bulldoze assets it can't afford to maintain.
Feb 20th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Political Parties Join Legal Battle Over Wisconsin Voter Data
Trump administration attempting to get access to Wisconsin's voter information.
Feb 20th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Lawmakers Move To Ban Data Center Gag Orders On Local Officials
Bill would prohibit nondisclosure agreements on data center projects while preserving trade secret protections, sponsors say.
Feb 20th, 2026 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
Another Black History Month, Another Capitol Fight In Wisconsin
A resolution naming eight late Black Wisconsinites is the latest flashpoint in a yearslong partisan dispute.
Feb 20th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
‘400-Year Veto’ Fight Heads To Wisconsin Voters In November
Assembly also passes sports betting bill and a wake boat bill with unusual rider.
Feb 20th, 2026 by Rich Kremer and Anya Van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
