Politics
The Joyous Protests of the Lafayette Hill Gang
A group of Milwaukee senior citizens protest every other Saturday.
Apr 8th, 2026 by Vickie Shufton
Federal Litigators Help Area Attorneys With Deportation Cases
60 federal litigators help WI attorneys defend clients detained, facing deportation.
Apr 8th, 2026 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
UW Board of Regents Fires President Jay Rothman
Rothman refused to step down, demanded reasons. Legislator calls it a 'hatchet job.'
Apr 8th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Dem Lawmakers Call on Steil, Congress, Take Control of Iran War
Trump is ‘not fit to be commander-in-chief,’ they declare, pushing Steil to act.
Apr 8th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Republicans Hit Bottom in Supreme Court Race
Quiet campaign didn’t work. Party is in deep trouble.
Apr 8th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Central Count’s Quiet Night Sets Stage For Bigger Tests In August, November
Process improvement, decisive victory from Chris Taylor thwart any late-nght theatrics.
Apr 7th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Incumbents Sweep County Board Elections
The next county board will only have one new supervisor after Tuesday's election.
Apr 7th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Chris Taylor Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Race, Grows Liberal Majority
Taylor's victory over Maria Lazar will give liberals a 5-2 majority on the court.
Apr 7th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee To Become a ‘Sensory-Inclusive City’
How adding quiet and calming spaces could change city and attract tourists.
Apr 7th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
WI Delegation Reacts to Trump Threatening ‘Whole Civilization’ of Iran
'I do not want to see us blowing up civilian infrastructure,' Sen. Ron Johnson says.
Apr 7th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Progress Stalls for Women Corporate Leaders
Trump’s backlash against diversity hurting Wisconsin companies.
Apr 7th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Teachers Union Calls on MPS to Reverse Staff Cuts
Action comes 'at the expense of our students, our classrooms, our school communities.'
Apr 7th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
