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Some Ascension ICUs Have No In-Person Critical Care Physicians
Ascension Wisconsin's smaller intensive care units now staff specialists via video call.
by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
Uncle Wolfie’s Downtown Is Crazily Creative
Lovely interior and a unique brunch menu with delicious, filling dishes.
by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Tommy Thompson Endorses Tom Tiffany for Wisconsin Governor
Thompson's announcement ends any speculation he might run for governor in 2026.
May 9th, 2026 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judge Blocks Milwaukee Ordinance Limiting Food Trucks Hours
Lawsuit by WILL on behalf of Fatty Patty trucks gets temporary restraining order.
May 9th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
What Parts of the US Sprawl the Most?
All the city news you can use.
May 9th, 2026 by Jeff Wood
Evers Wins Another Battle Over Agency Rulemaking
Republican legislators had stalled new rules for years. Dane County judge rules for governor.
May 9th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Third Ward Condos Will Fund Affordable Housing
Riverwalk TIF district has been a gift to the city's bottom line.
May 8th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
New Fine Structure Targets Berrada, Other Large Landlords
Council wants to end alleged 'cost of doing business' landlord operation
May 8th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Self Storage, Data Center Planned for Former Walmart
New uses would accompany planned library.
May 8th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Will Lead The Universities Of Wisconsin Next?
Regents roll out a 25-member search team and tap UW-Superior’s chancellor as interim president.
May 8th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Korean Pub and Restaurant For National Avenue
Soonja's Seoul Pocha would bring Korean pub culture to Milwaukee with traditional food and trendy cocktails.
May 8th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Why The VA Says Wisconsin Hospitals Can Hire Even After 30,000 Job Cuts
On Sparta stop, VA Secretary outlines staffing strategy and backs tougher rules on predatory robo-calls.
May 8th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supervisors Changing County Policies After Health Care Fiasco
Supervisor pushes for greater board oversight of health care contract.
May 8th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
With Sharp Criticism, Regulators Approve Electric Rates For Facebook-Meta Data Center
Public Service Commission members blasted lack of transparency around the Beaver Dam data center.
May 8th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee’s First Universally Accessible Playground Targets 2027 Finish
Late summer site work at Kilbourn Reservoir Park would replace 2006-era equipment years ahead of schedule.
May 7th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
It’s All About Moms This Weekend
Plus: John Cusack is coming to town.
May 7th, 2026 by Michael Holloway
Prosecutors Ask Court to Disregard Dugan’s New Push for Acquittal
They argue court got it right the first time, when convicting Dugan of misdemeanor obstruction.
May 7th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Rodriguez Won’t Seek Reelection In Key Southside Assembly Swing Seat
Oak Creek Republican exits redrawn 21st District as Democrats eye a pickup opportunity.
May 7th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Bucks Introduce New Head Coach Taylor Jenkins
Former Grizzlies coach billed a 'no brainer' hire, Bucks co-owner reveals Giannis timeline.
May 7th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
USDA, Wisconsin Scale Back Avian Flu Testing On Dairy Herds
Officials cite lower risk, but lab leaders warn surveillance could be undermined by staffing and funding cuts.
May 7th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Devil’s Lake Expansion May Be One of Stewardship Program’s Last Acts
Knowles-Nelson funding that protected 700,000 acres is set to expire at the end of June.
May 7th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Lawsuit Seeks to Block Food Truck Curfew
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty argues city's food truck curfew is unconstitutional.
May 7th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Film Festival Grows, But Still Far From Pre-COVID Peak
2026 attendance climbs to 36,922 as the nonprofit rebuilds after cuts and leadership change.
May 7th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Lawsuit Challenges Wisconsin Ban On Out-Of-State Signature Collectors
Conservative law firm says bipartisan law limiting petition circulators violates free speech rights.
May 7th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Pizzeria Planned For Burleigh Street
Meenk Bros Pizza Co. plans to serve New York-style pies in former Brew City Pickles space.
May 7th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
We Energies CEO Says Another Data Center Announcement is Coming
Scott Lauber optimistic about projects in the pipeline.
May 7th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
How to Solve High Costs, Long Delays for Open Records
A simple reform in state open records law could have big impact.
May 6th, 2026 by Tom Kamenick
