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Downtown Employee Appreciation Week Aug 17 – 21
Downtown Employee Appreciation Week is back to reward downtown Milwaukee’s dedicated workforce with a week of incentives. The fun-filled week features daily giveaways, office challenge games, employee discounts and much, much more. So, round up your co-workers for Downtown Employee Appreciation Week!
Aug 8th, 2026 by Milwaukee Downtown, BID 21
Lessons from Wisconsin’s 2018 Democratic Gubernatorial Primary
Tony Evers won, but the detailed results could providence guidance for the 2026 race.
Aug 8th, 2026 by John D. Johnson
More MPS Students Are Graduating, Going to College
It's good news, but the reasons for it are complicated.
Aug 8th, 2026 by Terry Falk
Under Fire Over Duplicate Ballots, Green Bay Clerk Resigns
Jeffreys leaves post as Elections Commission finds probable cause of state law violations.
Aug 8th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Shop Local
Looking for Milwaukee gifts? Shop Urban Milwaukee: The Store online or in-person at 755 N. Milwaukee St.
Aug 8th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee: The Store
Milwaukee Artist Donates 2,000 Works To Kohler Arts Center
Major gift will anchor a three-decade career in Sheboygan.
Aug 8th, 2026 by Elissa Eaton, Wisconsin Public Radio
Work Starts on Southside Townhomes
VIA CDC scales up its efforts to create owner-occupied, affordable housing.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Regulators Force Do-Over For $1.7 Billion Data Center Power Line Plan
PSC revokes ATC’s application for Port Washington project, calling it a moving target.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kehr’s Equipment Headed to Auction
Kitchen gear, from mixers to melters, is up for bid.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Head Start Rule Changes Branded ‘Dangerous’ By Wisconsin Providers
Proposed federal overhaul would relax staff-to-child ratios and erase detailed health standards nationwide.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Wins Grant To Extend Key Bike Trail
Project would further tie together Milwaukee County's south suburbs, city.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
After City Rejects It, State Authority Endorses Affordable Housing Conversion
California organizations pull an end-run around city opposition.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
