Politics
After Library Director Nomination Pulled, Darnell Says Milwaukee ‘Made A Mistake’
Rejected library director pick attacks city, degree rule and Urban Milwaukee’s coverage.
Oct 1st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Cooke Campaign Demands Van Orden Stop Using AI Deepfake Attack Ads
Cease-and-desist letter alleges the Republican is defaming his Democratic challenger with fake videos.
Oct 1st, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
AG Candidate Eric Toney Accepts Police Endorsement in Milwaukee
Toney also slammed his opponent over state crime lab delays.
Oct 1st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Avoids Transit Cuts In 2027 Budget Proposal
County Executive also proposes a property tax increase and endorses a paid-parking program along the lakefront.
Oct 1st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Commission Endorses Milwaukee Data Center Moratorium After Fiery Hearing
After two hours of testimony, commission unanimously backs a one-year halt on new facilities citywide.
Sep 30th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Crowley Holds Slim Edge Over Tiffany In New Marquette Poll
Survey shows governor’s race within margin of error as independents drift to undecided.
Sep 30th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Immigration Judge Orders Deportation of Milwaukee Muslim Leader
Judge orders deportation based on letter from Sec. of State Marco Rubio.
Sep 30th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Gas Tax Holidays Sweep States, But Not Wisconsin
Indiana, Georgia and Ohio move to suspend fuel taxes while Wisconsin holds firm at 30.9 cents a gallon.
Sep 30th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
$21 Billion At Stake As Invasive Carp Barrier Sits In Limbo, Democrats Warn
Fishing and boating industries could be hit hard if carp breach the Chicago waterway and reach Lake Michigan, advocates say.
Sep 29th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Peppers Embattled Landlord During Bankruptcy Hearing
David Tomblin and Highgrove's portfolio subject to bankruptcy, nuisance lawsuit.
Sep 29th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
The Real Cost of Weakening Head Start Standards
Wisconsin advocates warn that slashing federal standards could mean larger classes and less support for kids in need.
Sep 29th, 2026 by Ruth Schmidt and Jennie Mauer
‘We Screwed Up,’ Mayor Rescinds Nomination of New Library Director
Jean Darnell will not serve as new leader of Milwaukee Public Library.
Sep 29th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
