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Gov. Evers Blasts Madison in Lawsuit Over Uncounted Absentee Ballots
City gets blowback for arguing absentee voting is a 'privilege', not a 'right.'
Jan 28th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr
Hiawatha Extension To Pewaukee, Madison Has Planned Service Start
Amtrak pursuing station locations between Milwaukee and Madison.
Jan 23rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Single Stairway Housing Legislation Could Help Milwaukee
Could create more and cheaper housing. Report says it's safer, but fire groups opposed.
Jan 20th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
How Madison Screwed Up Election Ballots
It involved only 193 ballots but 'undermines public confidence in elections.'
Jul 21st, 2025 by Steven Walters
Port Director Being Promoted To City’s HR Director
City's current head of HR leaving city government.
Jul 16th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Shouting Match at State Election Commission Over Agenda, Milwaukee Ballots
A discussion about Madison's failure to record approximately 200 votes went sideways when Bob Spindell tried to bring something else up.
Apr 18th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Following School Shooting, Evers Creates Violence Prevention Office
Directs $10 million in federal funds to new statewide office to prevent gun violence.
Jan 14th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
‘Dial Back The Rhetoric,’ Republican Assembly Elections Chair Urges
Rep. Scott Krug chides US Rep. Tom Tiffany, RNC for calling foul on absentee ballots.
Sep 28th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Surveillance Technology Never Left Milwaukee After the DNC
Police gear acquired 4 years ago will play a role during the Republican Convention.
Jun 27th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
Storms, Tornadoes Leave 25,000 in State Without Power
Downed trees, damaged homes, schools and clinics closed in some cities.
May 22nd, 2024 by WPR Staff
Legislature Backs Bills for High-Speed EV Charging Stations
Near unanimous Assembly votes set state DOT up to create EV infrastructure program.
Feb 26th, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea
Milwaukee Hopes To Be Bellwether In Kia/Hyundai Suit
Could be central player in multi-city lawsuit, perhaps increasing size of any settlement.
Mar 22nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
AG Kaul, 21 Other States Demand Kia, Hyundai Address Thefts
Could be precursor to multi-state lawsuit over autos' defect that makes thefts easy.
Mar 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Daniel Kelly Is Not a Good Legal Scholar
Even conservative justices have criticized his decisions for poor reasoning.
Mar 9th, 2023 by Steph Tai and Tahirih Lee
Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidates
Plus: Three aldermanic races and a north shore state senate race.
Feb 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Property Values See Record Growth in 2022
Study finds values rose 13.8% in Wisconsin, biggest hike since at least 1985.
Sep 28th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan
Wisconsin Pedestrian Deaths Increased 8% in 2021
54 pedestrians killed, many in locations with high speed limits and multiple traffic lanes.
Aug 26th, 2022 by Ta'Leah Van Sistine
Mayor Johnson’s New HR Director Gets Committee Endorsement
Harper Donahue would move from the City of Madison to Milwaukee.
Jul 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Anti-Trans Kids Bill’s Impact Lingers?
Proposal prohibiting gender-affirming care for minors can affect their mental well-being, experts say.
Mar 7th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Dimitrijevic’s Parental Leave Policy Passed
Council votes 10-2 in favor, but measure reduced from 12 to six weeks paid leave.
Feb 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Legislators, Citizens Battle Over Election Bills
Senate Elections committee debates: Do GOP bills enhance voting ‘integrity' or unleash 'war on voters’?
Feb 8th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Dimitrijevic Wants Paid Parental Leave For City Employees
"If Washington won’t act we will," says alderwoman of her proposal.
Nov 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
The Return of McCarthyism
Michael Gableman is the new Joe McCarthy, with the same bullying, sneering, demagogic style.
Nov 13th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Send In The Goats?
Sup. Haas wants goats to clear overgrown foliage, invasive species in parks. 'The goats would go home at night.'
Oct 26th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Republicans Want Yet Another Election Probe
After non-partisan report finds 2020 election was safe and secure, Senate leaders call for another investigation.
Oct 26th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Evers Replaces GOP Transit Cuts With Stimulus Funds
Milwaukee County Transit System receives $19.7 million.
Aug 30th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisor Pushes Vaccine Mandate
Ryan Clancy pushing County Executive Crowley to enact vaccine mandate for county workers.
Aug 25th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
City Creating Zoning Code For EV Chargers
City anticipates surge in electric vehicles and could get federal money for charging stations.
Aug 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Madison, Dane County Mandate Vaccine For Workers
Public employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing.
Aug 4th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
Motorcycle Deaths Up 31% in State
Officials worry about 'risky behavior” on roads which started during low-traffic pandemic.
Jun 23rd, 2021 by Shamane Mills
A History of Wisconsin’s LGBTQ Community
New book chronicles recent LGBTQ history from the 1960's to the present.
Apr 23rd, 2021 by Jay Rath
Board Changes Pot Possession Fine to $1
Under state law county can't fully decriminalize.
Mar 26th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Proposal Ends Fines for Pot Possession
No fines for possession of up to one ounce of marijuana for a first-time offense.
Mar 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
State Supreme Court Justices Unmasked
The losing minority in Trump election case vent their anger and reveal their prejudices.
Dec 16th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Trump Sues Again, This Time in Milwaukee and Dane Counties
Trump campaign now has three suits pending to overturn Wisconsin's election.
Dec 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Supreme Court Won’t Hear Trump Lawsuit
Trump still has a federal court challenge pending.
Dec 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump Lawsuit Would Throw Out Only Milwaukee and Dane County Votes
Trump's lawyer seeks to have his own absentee ballot disqualified.
Dec 1st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Cities Across State Facing “Painful” Budgets
Pandemic slashes revenue streams for cities large and small.
Nov 21st, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
600 Law Enforcement Agencies Operate in Wisconsin
See how many law enforcement agencies operate where you live.
Nov 20th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Cannabis Reform Gets Bipartisan Support
Appleton reduces fines for possession. Two Republican legislators are leading voices for change.
Nov 8th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Turnout High in Rural Wisconsin
Some still loyal to Trump, some flip Democratic.
Nov 4th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Vision Zero Seeks No Traffic Fatalities
Swedish approach has been adopted by 35 cities in U.S. Why not Milwaukee?
Sep 29th, 2020 by Celia Jackson
Wisconsin Cities Get Grant Funds for Elections
Milwaukee and four other cities will use the funds to administer elections during the pandemic.
Jul 9th, 2020 by Shamane Mills
State’s Police Forces Have Military Arsenals
Including 42 mine resistant vehicles, 2,300 semi-automatic rifles, dozens of night vision tools.
Jun 24th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin’s Missing Absentee Ballots
New Elections Commission data shows huge number of ballots across the state didn’t arrive on time.
Apr 20th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Why Does Madison Have More Voting Sites Than Milwaukee?
It's less than half the size, but has 13 times the voting sites and three times the workforce.
Apr 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Long Lines at Milwaukee’s Polling Places
Voters turn out to vote in-person, most wearing masks. See our photos.
Apr 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Cities Search for Road Salt Alternatives
Over past decade communities in Milwaukee County have used 700,000 tons of salt.
Jan 8th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Wheel Tax Now Ranges from $85 to $253
As cities and counties add vehicle registration fees, your cost depends on where you live.
Dec 2nd, 2019 by Steven Walters
Should Milwaukee Ban Plastic Straws?
Some alderman seem in favor. It's one of the few single-use plastics the city could ban.
Sep 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Organic Valley Now 100% Renewable
Largest food company in the world to get 100 percent of its energy from renewables.
Sep 3rd, 2019 by Hope Kirwan
Too Much Historic Preservation?
City now has 180 designated sites. Often this has nothing to do with preservation.
May 9th, 2019 by Julie Grace
Bus Rapid Transit Plan Moves Forward
County board passes budget with BRT funding; county will seek federal grant for it.
Nov 13th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess
Nikiya Dodd Handily Wins Council Seat
Political veteran could have a big impact on upcoming city budget debate.
Nov 7th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Early Voting by Democrats Is Higher
Madison turnout high, new Milwaukee system attracts bigger early vote.
Oct 25th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
The Rise of Absentee Ballots
Just 12% of all ballots in 2004, could hit 33% in 2020.
Oct 1st, 2018 by Steven Walters
Your Gun Rights on the Streetcar
State Supreme Court says concealed carry is legal on public transit.
Sep 5th, 2017 by James Lewis
Fighting the “Dark Store Loophole”
Big box stores like Walgreens and Menards claim tax loophole. Cities oppose it.
Feb 13th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Limited Funds for Bike Trails, Bike Safety
WisDOT grabs more than half of $16 million for biking, walking and spends on roads.
Sep 9th, 2016 by Tom Held
The Power of Urban Density
New study of Madison development shows how smart growth greatly reduces government costs.
Apr 24th, 2015 by Richard Davis
Big Growth in People Biking to Work
The number increased 166% in four years in Milwaukee, while Madison ranked second among all mid-sized cities.
May 16th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
The Transit Agenda
Supporters headed to the State Capitol for "Public Transportation Day," meeting with legislators, promoting their agenda, and handing out awards.
Mar 7th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Wisconsin Lags in Building a High Tech Economy
Which states and cities lead the way in building a new economy? Part I of a three-part series.
Feb 19th, 2014 by Bruce Thompson
Cities Lead the Way
Latest census figures shows all state population growth in urban areas.
Jul 3rd, 2013 by Bruce Thompson
