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Meet Milwaukee’s New DEI Director
Mary Reed leads new city department with a not-so-memorable name.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
ICE Is Asking To Be Sued. Will Milwaukee Oblige?
City Attorney Evan Goyke should sue ICE if its agents refuse to remove masks in Milwaukee.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Michael Pointer Mace, Wisconsin Examiner
10 New Projects For Walker’s Point, Menomonee Valley
New infrastructure funded with tax revenue from new corporate HQs, apartment buildings.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
New Ramen Restaurant for W. Wells St.
Tesshin Ramen plans to open in late 2026, replacing Tangled Noodles.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Student Loan Defaults Surge in Wisconsin, U.S. After Federal Reprieve Ends
Over 1 in 7 state borrowers now in default, big increase since Trump ended SAVE repayment plan.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Natalie Yahr and Brittany Carloni
County Seeks Operator for Red Arrow Park Building
Following Biggby Coffee closure, county wants long-term tenant for downtown facility.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
MPS May Send More Students on County Buses
One-fifth of students now get to school on MCTS buses. Officials weigh more use of that option.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Alex Klaus, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Mining Project in National Forest in Wisconsin Could Get Fast-Tracked Federal Permit
Trump administration could okay GreenLight Metals but project would still face state regulatory process.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democratic Candidates For Governor Discuss Each Other
At a forum in Madison, Barnes, Hong and Roys are asked what they've learned from each other.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Absentee Voters Could Pick Candidates Who Drop Out of Races
Tens of thousands in Wisconsin have already voted in August primary. Can they vote again?
Jul 21st, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Beloved Bartender ‘Ger’mama’ Is Retiring
The cheery mama figure at Coffeetails will end her five-decade industry career this week.
Jul 20th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
New Grocery Store Proposed at Former Aldi
Shuttered Northwest Side store could become full service grocery.
Jul 20th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
