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Four Candidates Line Up For Three Milwaukee County Judgeships

Incumbent Jack Dávila draws a challenger as two longtime judges retire ahead of 2027 vote.

Tiffany Pushes Tax Break That Mostly Helps Wealthy

The truth about the Manufacturing and Agriculture Tax Credit.

Wisconsin’s Controversial Anti-Union Law Faces a Reckoning

WI Supreme Court set to review it. If Democrats take over legislature they could overturn it.

Celebrating German Ties

Delegation from Hessen, Germany visits Wisconsin to mark 50-year anniversary of sister-state relationship

Two Wisconsin Sheriff Races Raise Issue of ICE Arrests

Democratic candidates want less cooperation with ICE than Republicans.

Gov. Evers Appoints Kathryn Schmidt to the Monroe County Circuit Court

Federal Reports Show Violations at UW-Madison Primate Research Center

Documents show incidents of monkeys suffering. Facility hasn't been penalized by USDA.

Crowley, Tiffany Offer Opposing Health Care Plans in Race for Governor

Affordability is an issue. Wisconsin's hospital prices among highest in the nation.

After Library Director Nomination Pulled, Darnell Says Milwaukee ‘Made A Mistake’

Rejected library director pick attacks city, degree rule and Urban Milwaukee’s coverage.

Local Healthcare and Food Equity Issues Addressed at Upcoming Community Forum

Despite 20% International Drop, UWM Sees Highest Enrollment in 17 Years

Enrollment across Universities of Wisconsin campuses down for the first time in five years

China Becomes Flashpoint In High-Stakes 17th Senate District Race

Jacobson ad attacking Marklein’s investments triggers GOP backlash and questions about campaign tactics.

Judge Jack Dávila Launches Re-Election Campaign for Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge earns endorsements from 25 judges across Circuit Court, Court of Appeals, and Wisconsin Supreme Court

Trump EPA Repeal Collides With Wisconsin’s Shift Away From Coal

Utilities say they are still reviewing the rule change as experts predict continued movement to gas and renewables.

Lawsuit Targets Wisconsin Minority Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program

Conservative law firm says $30,000 loan relief for minority educators violates equal protection.

UWM Removing Its Flock Cameras

More than 30 cities and law enforcement agencies have now bailed.

Universities of Wisconsin Maintain Enrollment Above 160,000 Students Following Three Straight Years of Growth, Estimates Show

How Do You Teach 9/11 To Kids In 2026?

Wisconsin teachers use personal stories, ceremonies and anti-bias lessons to reach a post-9/11 generation.

Meet New Urban Milwaukee Reporter Lauren Hafeman

Hafeman will cover restaurant & bars, arts & culture.

Late Frosts, Drought and Hail Damage Challenge Wisconsin Apple Growers

Wisconsinites enjoy apple-picking in the fall, but this year's crop may be reduced.

Report Says Job Growth in Wisconsin Has ‘Ground To a Halt’ 

New report from Madison think thank says state has lost jobs since January 2025.

Madison Gas and Electric Plans State’s First Fusion Power Plant

Partnership with Realta Fusion hopes to commercialize technology by early 2030s.

Gov. Evers, Wisconsin Department of Tourism, Packers Celebrate Return of Badgers Hockey to Lambeau Field for Travel Wisconsin Frozen Tundra Faceoff

Travel Wisconsin to sponsor Frozen Tundra Faceoff featuring Badgers women’s and men’s hockey matchups at iconic Lambeau Field

Rep. Shelia Stubbs Celebrates Naming of Ada Deer Elementary School

New Sports Bar Proposed Near Marquette

Scoreboard Sports Bar hopes to attract a mix of students and area residents.

Speaker Vos Blocks UW MIA Recovery Project Funding

Elite Global Judging Team to Evaluate 3,375 Entries at the 2026 World Championship Cheese Contest

New Public Market Vendor Opens

The long-awaited Forage Kitchen made its debut Feb. 1.

Housing Authority Leader Tony Pérez Resigns

After serving as director for two decades, Perez has been out on medical leave.

Wisconsin Kids Are Invited To Call In To Santa On WPR’s ‘Larry Meiller Show’ Christmas Eve at 11 a.m.

BBB serving Wisconsin awards $25,000 in scholarships to Wisconsin high school seniors

UW System Should Correct UWM Inequity

UWM and UW-Parkside serve the most students of color and are grossly underfunded.

Patent Attorney Kevin Rizzuto Joins Quarles & Brady Milwaukee Office as Intellectual Property Partner

Group Fundraising for Vel Phillips Statue

Statue would be erected at state Capitol, the first person of color so honored.

Enhancing Ozone Monitoring Across Wisconsin

RENEW Wisconsin Announces Heather Allen as Executive Director

Summit Players Theatre Executive Director Hannah Klapperich-Mueller to Leave Current Position

Founder of traveling Shakespeare group joining board of directors after five years

Rep. Robyn Vining Announces 2019-2020 Legislative Session Staff

Maddie Palzewicz, a former Wisconsin State Senate intern and congressional campaign staffer, has joined the office of Rep. Vining as Legislative Assistant.

Milwaukee Excellence is the Highest Rated School in the City of Milwaukee

Milwaukee Excellence students take 120 minutes of math and reading each day in order to close enormous learning gaps identified when students enter the school.

City of Milwaukee Health Department Reports Mosquitos Test Positive for West Nile Virus

Health official remind county residents to take precaution to prevent mosquito bites this summer

Milwaukee County Mental Health Board welcomes former administrator of Behavioral Health Division and licensed clinical psychologist to its board

Kathleen Eilers, RN MSN and Dr. Sheri Johnson to guide expansion of community-based resources

The Judge That Robin Vos Hates

Who is Judge Josann Reynolds, the Walker appointee who ruled he must hold special elections?

Governor Walker Appoints Waushara County District Attorney

"Anderson is a respected community leader whose experience and commitment to justice will make him an excellent District Attorney."

Chad Roulette Joins The Martin Group of Keller Williams Realty

Chad’s background as an educator and consultant translates into his desire to deliver top-notch real estate advice and service for his clients.

National Voting Rights Leader Highlights Need to Keep Up Fight Against GOP Efforts to Rig Elections

Wisconsin Has Been Ground Zero in Coordinated Effort to Restrict Access to Voting ... And An Example of How to Fight Back

Records Reveal UW-Madison Professor Defending Scott Walker’s Failed Tax Policies Sought Role With Scott Walker’s Presidential Campaign

Another Example of Republican Rhetoric on Campus Climate Failing to Meet Reality

Why I’m Leaving Wisconsin

UW-Madison English Department Chair among six department professors leaving for better pay.

State’s Biomedical Industry Threatened

Assembly bill could kill industry with 100,000 workers and $27 billion annual impact.

How to Grow the State Economy

The proposed state budget, and last two budgets, are missing opportunities to grow Wisconsin’s economy.

Can Ray Cross Reposition the UW System?

Legislators see it as a Madison-centered liberal redoubt. Maybe it needs a stronger base in Milwaukee.

Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Effort to Designate “Manufacturing Universities”

Legislation endorsed by UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee would bolster schools’ focus on advanced manufacturing

Walker’s Funding Cuts for UW Ignite Firestorm

Lawmakers may balk at cuts and at plan to give UW System autonomy from legislature.

“Sisters of Freedom” Display Showcased at the Milwaukee County Courthouse

A unique art display honoring African American women from the 1800’s to present day will be on display on the third floor of the Milwaukee County Courthouse through the end of the month. "Sisters of Freedom", African American Women Moving Us Forward, is on loan from Mount Mary University.

An Attack on Student Journalism?

What lesson does legislators attack on the Center for Investigative Journalism teach young journalists?