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794 Teardown Advocates To Host Walking Tour
Showing how downtown portion of freeway could become housing, parks and more.
Mar 30th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Signs Roadside Drug Test Law Amid Rising Impaired Crashes
Nearly one in three fatal Wisconsin crashes involves impairment as police gain a new screening tool.
Mar 19th, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware
Blizzard Conditions Cause Power Outages, Road Closings Across State
12,876 We Energies customers lose power, 3 feet of snow in Door County.
Mar 16th, 2026 by WPR Staff
Milwaukee To Install Malcolm X Marker At Site Of Former Home
Plaque will overlook I-43 on-ramp that replaced civil rights leader’s childhood home.
Mar 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
The Bermuda Triangle of Milwaukee’s Northwest Side
Intersection of 51st St., Capitol and Fond du Lac is a nightmare. Can it be fixed?
Feb 19th, 2026 by John O’Neill
County Holding Public Meeting on 30th Street Rail-Trail
County studying a trail project in 30th Street Corridor.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Court Rules Trump Can’t Block EV Charging Funding, Preserving $62 Million in Wisconsin
''What the Trump administration did violates the law,' Attorney General Kaul says.
Jan 30th, 2026 by Joe Schulz
27th Street Bridge Closes Next Week
Bridge will be closed and reconstructed as part of Interstate 94 widening project.
Jan 26th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Hiawatha Extension To Pewaukee, Madison Has Planned Service Start
Amtrak pursuing station locations between Milwaukee and Madison.
Jan 23rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Public Favors Stadium Freeway Removal
WisDOT finds great public support for replacing much of stadium freeway with a boulevard.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Wins $8 Million To Make Streets Safer
Federal grant will improve two major streets, focusing on children's safety.
Jan 12th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Hawley Road Will Close, Won’t Reopen Until 2028
A segment of the road will be closed for freeway construction.
Jan 3rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
State Audit Finds $896 Million WisDOT Error
Department of Transportation overvalued infrastructure assets.
Dec 29th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Milwaukee Vying For Grants For Trail Extensions, Traffic Safety Projects
City submitting five applications to competitive grant program.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
27th Street Bridge Will Close For A Year
I-94 project will cause key local road’s longterm closure.
Nov 29th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Building New Zoo Entrance in 2026
Project solving traffic flow and safety issues, redesigning ticketing process, at a high cost.
Nov 28th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Lawsuit Seeks To Shield Owners of Contaminated Land From Cleanup Costs
Business lobby says owners who didn't cause contamination shouldn't have to pay for cleanup.
Nov 21st, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Recharges Electric Vehicle Project
$14 million for 26 charging stations, after successful suit against Trump Administration.
Nov 17th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
The Port of Milwaukee Interchange Is an Overbuilt Mess
Simplified traffic connections could yield new land while better connecting to city.
Nov 16th, 2025 by John O’Neill
What’s In the 44 Footnotes Added to Milwaukee’s Budget?
Record number of footnotes reveal what council members are thinking. And who's the new prolific author?
Nov 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Real Estate Group Casts Doubt on I-794 Removal Plan
New report estimates billions of dollars in lost future growth.
Nov 11th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Marks Up Mayor’s 2026 Budget, Adds Services, Pay Raises
Proposal now subject to Cavalier Johnson's veto pen.
Nov 7th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
See How State Thinks Traffic Would Change With I-794 Removal
Traffic model shows the biggest impacts outside of Downtown.
Nov 5th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Reckless Drivers Would Get ‘Speed Limiter’ Devices Under New Proposal
Democratic legislators tout state bill. Milwaukee's mayor and Rep. Donovan have doubts.
Oct 29th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Cherry Street Bridge Reconstruction Is Millions Over Budget
But city says it is still saving money. How?
Oct 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Public Meetings Upcoming On Possible I-794 Removal, Replacement
WisDOT will present traffic impacts for first time on various alternatives.
Oct 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Construction Starting On $1.7 Billion Interstate 94 Widening
Closures begin Nov. 3 with construction running through 2033.
Oct 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Waukesha County Judge Orders Citizenship Check of Wisconsin Voter Rolls, DOJ Appeals
Judge partially halts order with Monday afternoon ruling.
Oct 7th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Council Might Pump Brakes on Mayor’s Proposed Wheel Tax Increase
Finance chair says delaying vote gives city residents a voice.
Oct 6th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Is City Prepared For National Avenue Disruption?
Multi-year reconstruction project could hurt businesses. What's the strategy?
Sep 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Street Receiving Concrete-Protected Bike Lanes
Construction to transform street expected to be completed later this year.
Sep 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin’s Most Important Bridge Is Rarely Discussed
High Rise Bridge carries by far the most traffic, will need major upgrade by 2037. Can it be improved?
Sep 10th, 2025 by John O’Neill
Airport Train Station Expansion Slowly Nears Completion
The thing it's designed to avoid delaying continues to delay its construction.
Sep 5th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Federal Grant Will Boost Train Speeds in Milwaukee
Long sought upgrade will benefit both passenger and freight trains.
Sep 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
MCTS Wins Grants For New Buses
$8 million in federal-state funds will also pay for traffic signal optimization projects on two key streets.
Sep 2nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Applications Open For Dramatically Expanded Free Driver Education Program
Backed by Common Ground, new state budget includes $6 million annual funding allocation.
Sep 1st, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Downtown Bridge Closures to Watch Out For
Two bridges connecting Downtown to surrounding neighborhoods will be closed for up to two months.
Aug 29th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Two Milwaukee Legislators Proposing Traffic Calming Fund
Proposal calls for $60 million program to combat reckless driving statewide.
Aug 27th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Getting Built Despite Trump Cuts
Eights of 39 planned projects in Wisconsin have been completed.
Aug 24th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Can County Afford A New $17 Million Zoo Entrance?
County faces extremely tight budget in 2026, zoo project a big ticket item.
Aug 9th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
State Sen. Carpenter Bashes Bob Donovan
Did Donovan win funding for freeway sound barriers? Democrat begs to differ.
Jul 9th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
County Transportation Director Resigns
Donna Brown-Martin resigns after shocking MCTS budget deficit revealed.
Jul 1st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Green Infrastructure Improvements Planned for Southside Freeway Ramps
Suggestions also sought for future of Holt Park and Ride. Public meeting Tuesday.
Jun 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
WisDOT Unveils Four Options To Rebuild I-794
Open house draws hundreds, but a decision on preferred alternative is still more than a year away.
May 30th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
See Milwaukee’s 2025 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners
From pavement turned to art to 44-story buildings, awards recognize the best of Milwaukee design.
May 16th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Hiawatha Could Use Equipment From Dying Midwest Commuter Line
A solution for Milwaukee-to-Chicago line. And a World Cup connection as well.
May 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Open House Scheduled On Revised Plans To Replace I-794
WisDOT expected to show four options, including a boulevard option.
May 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
UWM Students Design A Future Without I-794
Students envision two options for developing area around freeway-to-boulevard conversion.
May 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Pick Where Future Bublr Bikes Docks Should Go As Part of Massive Expansion
Hundreds of new bikes and docks will expand utility, reach of bike-sharing system.
Apr 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Amtrak Using Stopgap Equipment To Restore Train Service to Chicago
Horizon cars remain out of service for Hiawatha line due to corrosion.
Apr 7th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Amtrak Substituting Buses for Trains on Hiawatha, Other Routes
Corrosion on 35-year-old coaches leaves railroad scrambling for equipment.
Apr 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
A Final Public Meeting On Converting Stadium Freeway to Boulevard
Wednesday meeting will include 3 alternatives for rebuilding freeway.
Apr 1st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Supervisors Seek to Limit Cellphone Use While Driving
Supervisors seek state law requiring use of hands-free cellphone device while driving.
Mar 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Wants To Buy 30th Street Line, Railroad Says No
But city officials believe sale still possible for multi-use trail, perhaps even mass transit.
Mar 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
County Adding Funding To Emergency Housing
$500,000 will bolster emergency homeless response.
Mar 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Plans To Construct 60 Traffic Calming Projects in 2025
City plans record number of projects while federal cuts loom.
Mar 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
US Transportation Secretary Moves To Cut Milwaukee Grants
Grants to rebuild Villard Ave. and National Ave. and for an EV network all at risk.
Mar 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Rebuilding Key Lakefront Intersection, But Not The One You Hate
But the confusing one will follow the busy one later this decade.
Feb 20th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Freeway-to-Boulevard Option Still On Table for 794 Rebuild
But "it is too early" for the city to take a formal position says City Engineer. Downtown plan favors boulevard.
Jan 30th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump Freezes Federal Spending Critical to Milwaukee Projects
His executive order could kill spending for major projects by city, county and airport.
Jan 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
WisDOT Releasing New Freeway-to-Boulevard Designs in April
State agency plans to offer three 'themes' for replacing the Stadium Freeway with a boulevard.
Jan 22nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Streetcar Confronts Limited Funding, Operations Challenges
System manager Andrew Davis-Lockward was forced to resign in 2024.
Jan 22nd, 2025 by Evan Casey
How Will Trump Affect Wisconsin’s Climate and Clean Energy Programs?
His executive orders target federal programs that awarded billions to Wisconsin.
Jan 22nd, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
State Increases Size of Planned Milwaukee Office Building, Seeks Developer
But it's still far smaller than what was contemplated pre-pandemic. Completion scheduled for 2027.
Jan 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Wins Grant To Rebuild National Avenue
New federal funding will advance Complete Streets effort, free up funding for other streets.
Jan 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Consultant Sought To Design 30th Street Corridor Trail
Milwaukee County advancing project to build trail through heart of city.
Jan 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
White Paint or Green Paint?
County officials disagree on what color for bike lanes when Mason St. bridge repainted.
Dec 21st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Do Protected Bike Lanes Violate Historic Preservation Standards?
City rebuilding Lake Drive as lawsuit plays out in federal court.
Dec 14th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Trail Extension Will Link Downtown With Planned 20th Street Trail
Latest trail extension part of Interstate 43 reconstruction.
Dec 5th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Converting 794 To Boulevard Could Yield 3,000 Housing Units, $1.1 Billion in Development
New analysis from urban planner Larry Witzling explores impact of overhauling downtown freeway.
Nov 21st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
How State’s Election Rules Have Changed
2020's false election claims led to 2022 rule changes in Wisconsin that are now overturned, even as lawsuits filed.
Nov 4th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Tight Budget Forces Difficult Vote on Housing, Juvenile Justice
Sup. Shawn Rolland wants $500,000 for a housing program. But his chosen source raises concerns for administration, colleagues.
Nov 1st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Key North Side Corridor Will Receive Protected Bike Lane
But no bus rapid transit line. Project is a partnership of Milwaukee and Glendale.
Oct 28th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
$73 Million Federal Grant Will Help Expand Amtrak Hiawatha in 2026
Plus: Borealis ridership outperforming expectations.
Oct 28th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Park-and-Ride Homeless Encampments Will Be Cleared
Effort to find homes for 60 residents will be a 'heavy lift' official says. Housing for 80 previously found.
Oct 14th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Cost Soars to Replace Milwaukee’s Least-Used Downtown Bridge
How could project's cost rise by 80%, DPW is asked. Two reasons.
Oct 2nd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Wins Funding For Three New Protected Bike Lanes
Plus: DPW, council discussing ways to better protect, beautify existing lanes.
Sep 27th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Wins Federal Funds For Largest Ever Riverwalk Expansion
$14.7 million grant will extend riverwalk almost to Bay View
Sep 26th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
County, WisDOT Plan $2.6 Million Mason Street Bridge Rehab
Bridge spanning Lincoln Memorial will be shut down for repairs in 2025.
Sep 19th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County Gets Federal Funding For Buses, Roads
$29 million to help county to improve road safety, replace 13 aging buses.
Sep 10th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Construction Starts On Long-Awaited Downtown Dog Park
Project expected to be completed by year's end. Foxtown Landing will follow in 2026.
Sep 6th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
New Program Will Fund Driver’s Ed For Low-Income Students
Insurance industry fees will cover 100% of driver’s ed cost. Effort led by Common Ground.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Commuter Rail Startup Has Big Vision, Lots of Questions
Regional system, say organizers, would use existing tracks, require no operating subsidy.
Aug 26th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Airport Train Station Expansion Rolling Along
The very thing it’s designed to avoid delaying, freight trains, often impose delays in its construction.
Aug 23rd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Wins $15 Million To Build EV Chargers At 53 Locations
Federal grant follows a 2023 visit by Biden to promote Milwaukee-made electric chargers. But city's EV buying is slow.
Aug 23rd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Wins Funding To Repair Two Bridges
Bridges on north and south sides will be overhauled with help of federal funding.
Aug 18th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Transportation Secretary Craig Thompson Resigning For UW Madison Job
His replacement, Kristina Boardman, will be the first woman to hold the role.
Aug 16th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Hampshire Street Oak Leaf Trail Ramp Might Finally Be Built
Long awaited project is well positioned heading into 2025 budget. But will it survive?
Aug 8th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
‘Mini Roundabouts’ Planned for Holton, 51st Streets
Traffic lights would be replaced by small roundabouts aimed at reducing speeding.
Aug 6th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
See What Boulevard Replacing I-794 in Downtown Would Look Like
Rethink I-794 launches augmented reality experience to picture impact of conversion.
Jul 30th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Chicago City Exchange Sees Milwaukee Leaders Discuss Big Ideas in Windy City
Hoan Group spends day building connections.
Jun 27th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Aisha Carr Charged With Fraud, Misconduct in Office
Former school board director faces two felonies for living outside district she represented.
Jun 25th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Department of Transportation Towing Campers, Vehicles At Milwaukee Park and Ride Lots
Sites have become encampments in past year.
Jun 13th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Open Houses Announced For I-94 Widening
Project would expand freeway through Milwaukee, rebuild Stadium Interchange.
Jun 6th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Protected Bike Lanes For Lake Drive Raise Ire of Neighbors
Despite vehement objections in raucous meeting, committee approves plan.
Jun 3rd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Adopt-A-Neighborhood Initiative Aims to Uplift Silver City
City aims to boost neighborhood's safety, community engagement and beauty.
May 29th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
How Wisconsin Prevents Noncitizen Voting
The practice is rare — and illegal — but has received increased attention since 2020.
May 17th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
See The Design Concepts To Replace Stadium Freeway
More than 10 alternatives released for the northside freeway spur.
May 1st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
New Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago Train Starts May 21
Added train doubles service between Milwaukee and Twin Cities.
May 1st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
