First Cruise Ship of Record-Breaking Season Steams Into Port

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While port officials talk about how business looks for future years.

Wisconsin DNR To Slash Fish Stocking, Close Two Hatcheries Amid Shortfall

Wisconsin DNR To Slash Fish Stocking, Close Two Hatcheries Amid Shortfall

Musky stocking will drop 70% and walleye 45% as lawmakers stall on spending approval.

Shawarma Restaurant Planned Near Crisol Corridor

Shawarma Restaurant Planned Near Crisol Corridor

Industry veterans plan Mediterranean restaurant.

Bay View Church Could Be Redeveloped

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Housing on table as church seeks sustainability, greater service.

Entertainment: Midwest Gaming Classic Will Pack Baird Center, Downtown
Entertainment

Midwest Gaming Classic Will Pack Baird Center, Downtown

Plus: An out-of-season opportunity get cream puffs.

Sturgeon No. 985120031641132 Makes Historic Milwaukee River Journey

Sturgeon No. 985120031641132 Makes Historic Milwaukee River Journey

First sturgeon in more than a century spotted in Ozaukee County.

Lakefront Brewery Expanding Gluten-Free Festival

Lakefront Brewery Expanding Gluten-Free Festival

Maifest's fifth installment will be its largest yet, featuring beer releases, live entertainment and more than 40 celiac-safe food vendors.

Workers At Two Rogers Clinics Vote Overwhelmingly To Unionize

Workers At Two Rogers Clinics Vote Overwhelmingly To Unionize

Madison and West Allis mental health staff back union after months of anti-union campaign.

Charles Allis Museum Nonprofit Acquires Historic East Side Building

Charles Allis Museum Nonprofit Acquires Historic East Side Building

The purchase is a major step for the nonprofit, which has encountered challenges since county spinoff.

Council Demands Release Of Salah Sarsour From ICE Detention

Council Demands Release Of Salah Sarsour From ICE Detention

Unanimous vote backs Islamic Society leader while lawyers' habeas petition calls jailing illegal.

MKE County: County HR Director Resigns After Health Care Scandal
MKE County

County HR Director Resigns After Health Care Scandal

Margo Franklin was at center of controversy that rocked Crowley's campaign for governor.

MPS Celebrates Earth Day on Sustainable Playground

MPS Celebrates Earth Day on Sustainable Playground

Milwaukee school district has received nearly $40 million to support green initiatives.

Council Adds Key Caveat To Mask Ban For ICE

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Though proposal 'watered down,' alders say they're proud. Was a key group forgotten?

Data Wonk: The Irony of Trump’s SAVE Act
Data Wonk

The Irony of Trump’s SAVE Act

The data suggests it would reduce Republican turnout.

City Suspends Taco Trucks Over Lack Of Running Water

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La Guelaguetza will be off the streets for more than a week following multiple citations.

Milwaukee Youth Turns Aluminum Cans into Cash to Help Homeless

Milwaukee Youth Turns Aluminum Cans into Cash to Help Homeless

Carter Wilkins, 9, and his mother have a system to help the needy.

Wisconsin Prisons Have Nation’s Second Highest Black-White Disparity
MKE County: Milwaukee’s Overdose Deaths Dropped 42.5% Since 2022
MKE County

Milwaukee’s Overdose Deaths Dropped 42.5% Since 2022

How county's prevention strategies have helped reduce the numbers.

Judge Denies Attempt to Block Union Elections at West Allis, Madison Clinics

Judge Denies Attempt to Block Union Elections at West Allis, Madison Clinics

Rogers Behavioral Health fighting to stop workers from forming union.

Murphy’s Law: State’s Utilities Running Scared
Murphy’s Law

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After decades of high profits and executive salaries, why they could face opposition.

Earth Day 2026 Arrives at Fraught Climate Moment

Earth Day 2026 Arrives at Fraught Climate Moment

Founded 60 years ago by Wisconsin Sen. Gaylord Nelson. Were stakes ever higher?

16th Street Bridge Closure Extended Three Months

16th Street Bridge Closure Extended Three Months

Crews are working six days a week but have hit new challenges.

Did Republican Party Leaders Discuss Firing Brian Schimming?

Did Republican Party Leaders Discuss Firing Brian Schimming?

He's still the state chair. And party leaders won't discuss details of their weekend meeting.

What Does A Rising Assessment Mean For My Taxes?

What Does A Rising Assessment Mean For My Taxes?

The average property value increased 6% in Milwaukee. How will that affect you?

Alderman Peter Burgelis Exploring Run For Congress

Alderman Peter Burgelis Exploring Run For Congress

But not for the district you would expect.