Politics
Officials Identify Man Killed By Madison Police As Corey Ruiz
Chaotic press conference interrupted by protesters as questions mount over fatal shooting.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr and Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Rationale for Rebuilding Milwaukee County’s Public Safety Building
County Supervisor Shawn Rolland argues Milwaukee can't afford to wait.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Sup. Shawn Rolland
Federal Government Sues Milwaukee Over ICE Mask Ban
Attempt to get all law enforcement officers to wear identification headed to court.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Could Make It Easier To Identify Homes Listed on Airbnb
City grappling with limits of state regulations, attempting to improve transparency.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Democratic Treasurer Hopefuls Pitch Rural Turnout And Tougher Watchdog Role
Helmenstine and Xiong say they can energize small-town voters and challenge GOP incumbent John Leiber.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
How A Wheel Tax Increase Could Stave Off Transit Cuts
A 25% cut to MCTS is on the table, Milwaukee County has an option to avoid it.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
After 81 Days In ICE Detention, Salah Sarsour Fights To Stay In Milwaukee
Immigration judge in Chicago hears conflicting stories of torture, terrorism and due process in high-profile case.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Economics of the Minimum Wage
Wisconsin's minimum wage is far below neighboring states. Should it join the crowd?
Jul 22nd, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
WI Lawyer Regulation Office May Suspend Law License of Ex-Judge Dugan
A jury found Hannah Dugan guilty of impeding immigration enforcement.
Jul 22nd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
10 Takeaways From Marty Brooks’ Explosive Claims Against Convention Center
Former WCD leader dishes dirt on the board and the whistleblower and explains those $2,000 shoes.
Jul 22nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
David Crowley Revealed To Have Secret Twitter Account With Crude Messages
His campaign denies he authored worst messages. 'I would never say those things,' Crowley said.
Jul 22nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor’s I-794 Stance Betrays His Grow Milwaukee Goal
The mayor who wanted to grow Milwaukee's population to 1 million has suddenly turned timid. Why?
Jul 22nd, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
