Remembering Dan Petry

Remembering Dan Petry

Marketing and development person, died at age 70, helped nearly every classical music group in town.

Sweet Smoke BBQ Announces Plans to Close

Sweet Smoke BBQ Announces Plans to Close

'No secret how hard life is in the restaurant business right now,' say the owners.

5 Things to Watch For in Milwaukee Public Schools This Year

5 Things to Watch For in Milwaukee Public Schools This Year

Fewer teacher vacancies, more investment in central city schools, another funding referendum?

Enbridge Temporarily Halts Work on Line 5 After Large Gas Leak

Enbridge Temporarily Halts Work on Line 5 After Large Gas Leak

Wisconsin DNR urged Canadian firm to halt work after leaking 1.3 million gallons of gas.

The State of Politics: It’s Been a Hot Summer for News
The State of Politics

It’s Been a Hot Summer for News

An insider's take on Canadian tariffs and Wisconsin, Elon Musk and elections.

Downtown Seafood Restaurant Shutters

Downtown Seafood Restaurant Shutters

Latest closing is part of dramatic change for Water Street entertainment district.

Urban Reads: Why Do Dead Malls Persist?
Urban Reads

Why Do Dead Malls Persist?

All the city news you can use.

Flock Lobbyists Flocking to State Capitols

Flock Lobbyists Flocking to State Capitols

As cities resist cameras, Flock Safety spent $2 million lobbying, including $102,000 in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Prisons Hit Record Population

Wisconsin Prisons Hit Record Population

Overcrowding strains staff and inmates, increases danger, forces cuts in programs.

MKE County: Federal Grant Will Upgrade Bike-Pedestrian Crossings and Bridges
MKE County

Federal Grant Will Upgrade Bike-Pedestrian Crossings and Bridges

$3 million will be used to replace two major bridges, improve 9 street crossings for bicycle trails.

Wisconsin Tax Collections 2% Higher Than Expected

Wisconsin Tax Collections 2% Higher Than Expected

Could hike budget surplus to $3 billion, will be issue in governor's race.

The Week’s Greatest Hits

The Week’s Greatest Hits

Most popular articles and press releases in the past week

Weekly News Quiz: August 30, 2026
Weekly News Quiz

August 30, 2026

See how well you followed what happened in Milwaukee over the past week.

Members Only: A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
Members Only

This content is only for members A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins

A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.

Tiffany Splits with Trump on Renaming Lake Ontario

Tiffany Splits with Trump on Renaming Lake Ontario

Crowley says new round of tariffs on Canada would hurt Wisconsin farmers.

Measles Outbreak Grows to 98 Cases in Wisconsin

Measles Outbreak Grows to 98 Cases in Wisconsin

Numbers growing quickly. Most are children, and in 97 cases the person wasn't vaccinated.

Downtown Strip Club Says It Is Temporarily Closing Because of Violence

This content is only for membersDowntown Strip Club Says It Is Temporarily Closing Because of Violence

Move is just the latest change for rapidly changing bar district, but comes after building has been for sale.

City Providing Environmental Cleanup Loan For New Midtown Apartments

City Providing Environmental Cleanup Loan For New Midtown Apartments

Contaminated soil, underground tank buried under former Walmart parking lot.

How A U.S.-Canada Tariff Fight Hits Wisconsin’s Small Businesses

How A U.S.-Canada Tariff Fight Hits Wisconsin’s Small Businesses

Consultant says uncertainty and higher input costs may stall hiring and investment across the state.

21,000 Expected As Jehovah’s Witness Convention Transforms Downtown Milwaukee

21,000 Expected As Jehovah’s Witness Convention Transforms Downtown Milwaukee

Volunteers say they aim to leave the Baird Center and surrounding streets cleaner than they found them.

MKE County: E-Bike Speed Limits Planned for Milwaukee Trails
MKE County

This content is only for members E-Bike Speed Limits Planned for Milwaukee Trails

Parks department says modern electric bikes and e-motos are creating problems.

The Hop Changes Tracks To Two-Route Configuration

The Hop Changes Tracks To Two-Route Configuration

Festival Line set to sunset for the season. Plus: Year-over-year ridership is up.

Strong El Niño Raises Odds Of Mild Winter, Tough Drought For Wisconsin

Strong El Niño Raises Odds Of Mild Winter, Tough Drought For Wisconsin

A likely record El Niño could mean warmer months ahead, but little relief for parched fields and forests.

Greater Milwaukee Committee Names Garcia-Thomas Permanent CEO

Greater Milwaukee Committee Names Garcia-Thomas Permanent CEO

Joel Brennan won't return following gubernatorial bid.

After Line 5 Spill, State Calls For Pause On $1 Billion Pipeline Reroute

After Line 5 Spill, State Calls For Pause On $1 Billion Pipeline Reroute

DNR and Gov. Evers seek more than 20 answers from Enbridge on the Iron County gas release.