Politics
Mayor Opposes Replacing I-794 Connection With Downtown Boulevard
Johnson backs compromise: modernized freeway with smaller footprint, some development.
Jul 8th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene and Sophie Bolich
Dugan Sentenced to $5,000 Fine, Will Appeal Conviction
Speaks for first time since her arrest, saying she is neither a 'scofflaw or hero.'
Jul 8th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Religious Leaders Rally to Protect Voting Rights
Clergy will show up at local polling places for November elections as poll chaplains.
Jul 8th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
MCTS Gets $14.7 Million Federal Grant for Equipment, Infrastructure
Bus system gets help with needed projects as system struggles with funding.
Jul 7th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Mayor Johnson Offers VP Vance A Special Tour For His Milwaukee Visit
Offering a tour of city's election operations. Vance will speak at airport, host fundraiser.
Jul 7th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Supreme Court Denies Access to Voter Competency Records
Election conspiracy group wanted records that are closed under state law.
Jul 7th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Isthmus Denies Doing Political Polls
Republicans using fictitious liberal group linked to Madison publication to mislead Democrats?
Jul 7th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Everyone’s Talking About Francesca Hong
Will all the coverage help or hurt Democratic governor candidate? And beware a new poll.
Jul 7th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Nearly 60 People Arrested by ICE Over Three-Day Surge
Federal DHS says detainees had criminal histories; immigrant advocates deny this.
Jul 7th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin DPI, Legislators Working on Plan to Improve Math Education
Fewer than half of Wisconsin students are proficient at math.
Jul 7th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
WI Supreme Court Stays Case Challenging Sheriffs Working With ICE
The ruling will give time for sheriffs to pursue a federal appeal of case.
Jul 6th, 2026 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Inconsistent Standards Disenfranchised Some Voters in Mequon
City followed policy that Wisconsin Elections Commission said was illegal.
Jul 6th, 2026 by Alexander Shur
