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Midtown Walmart Redevelopment Drops ‘Data Center’ Plan
Controversial computing facility nixed as city faces deadline for 200 affordable apartments.
Jul 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
How Inconsistent Standards Disenfranchised Some Voters in Mequon
City followed policy that Wisconsin Elections Commission said was illegal.
Jul 6th, 2026 by Alexander Shur
325 Political Candidates Offer Their Favorite Wisconsin Fun Fact
Including the sundae, hamburger, Dungeons & Dragons and an underground railroad ship.
Jul 6th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni, Zoey Elwood and Audrey Lopez-Stane
About 60% of Wisconsin School Districts Face Decline in State Aid
92 districts will see a 15% cut in 2026-27 school year. Property taxes will make up shortfall.
Jul 6th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
On Anniversary of Big Beautiful Bill, Democrats Attack
Impact in Wisconsin of Trump's signature bill could be issue in midterms and governor's race.
Jul 5th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Southside Vendor Brings Tejuino to Milwaukee
Plus: Recent openings and closings mean more tea, less tacos for our town.
Jul 5th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Any Person Can Request Open Records
It's not just for lawyers or journalists. And requesting records isn't that hard to do.
Jul 5th, 2026 by Alex Saloutos
Francesca Hong Bets Wisconsin Will Embrace Democratic Socialism
'If it is radical to have free child care and public grocery stores, let’s be radical.'
Jul 5th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
Jul 5th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.
Jul 4th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
State Officials Celebrate Extended Medicaid Coverage After Pregnancy
Wisconsin becomes 49th state to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage.
Jul 4th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in June
Nearly a dozen new arrivals to Milwaukee's dining scene.
Jul 4th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
