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How Milwaukee Decides If Lake Michigan Is Safe For Swimming
From dawn beach samples to digital PCR, Milwaukee Health Department is working to keep swimmers safe.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
A Century-Old School, A Trash Can And A Five-Alarm Inferno
Plus: MPS faces sprinkler problem that could cost $280 million to fix.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Questions for Wisconsin’s Next Governor
From a $2.36 billion surplus to child care, here are issues the nominees must answer for voters.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Steven Walters
As Supplier Backs Out, Milwaukee Scrambles To Maintain Fluoride In Water
No bids for a new contract left the utility cutting fluoride doses while hunting the open market for shipments.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democrats For Governor Split Over Future Of Wisconsin School Vouchers, Funding
Some candidates would phase out vouchers, others say ending them now is unrealistic for families and schools.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Officials Seek New Ways To Crack Down On Illegal Fireworks
Rising complaints, few citations and suburban sales fuel a renewed City Hall debate over enforcement.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Details Revealed for Downtown Property Redevelopment
Medical Examiner building would be demolished under proposal.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Lawsuit Filed Over Wisconsin’s Trans Birth Certificate Law
ACLU challenges state rule that some judges interpret as requiring invasive surgeries to change legal sex marker.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bank of America Finds Movers Flocking To Milwaukee, Not Miami
New report shows Midwest metros gaining residents as several Sun Belt and coastal hubs lose them.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
A Milwaukee Tradition Turns 40!
Food, music, and wildlife come together for the 40th year of A La Carte at the Zoo, August 20–23. Sample local flavors, catch national headliners, and explore the Zoo during one of Milwaukee’s favorite summer traditions.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Milwaukee County Zoo
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 10th, 2026 by Milwaukee Downtown, BID 21
A Milwaukee Tradition Turns 40!
Food, music, and wildlife come together for the 40th year of A La Carte at the Zoo, August 20–23. Sample local flavors, catch national headliners, and explore the Zoo during one of Milwaukee’s favorite summer traditions.
Aug 9th, 2026 by Milwaukee County Zoo
