Barnes Charges JS Reporter Who Slept With Him Worked on ‘Defamatory’ Story
Explosive complaint charges conflict of interest in newspaper’s story about former Lt. Governor.
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Gov.-Elect Crowley Says He’d Sign Bill With New Wisconsin Congressional Map
Senate Dem leader Dianne Hesselbein says Legislature must make sure districts aren't 'rigged.'
by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
All-Star Game Keeps Skipping Milwaukee, Despite NBA Pledge
Miami set to host game in 2028 as NBA commissioner continues to overlook Milwaukee.
by Jeramey Jannene
Chairwoman Nicholson-Bovell Launches Campaign for County Executive
County board chair to campaign on expanding parks and transit while maintaining fiscal stability.
Nov 10th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Is Wisconsin Now a Blue State?
So says Tommy Thompson. But he’s dead wrong.
Nov 9th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Havenwoods State Forest Offers New ‘Braille Trail’
Nature trail in Milwaukee state park designed for those with blindness or low vision.
Nov 9th, 2026 by Joe Tarr, Wisconsin Public Radio
La Caribena Launches New All-Day, All-You-Can-Eat Buffet
Why settle for one Caribbean dish when you can try several?
Nov 9th, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
Potawatomi Plans to Test Milwaukee’s Data Center Moratorium
Tribe-owned entity seeks 59,000-square-foot expansion of west side data center.
Nov 9th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Audit of Sewerage District Finds Problems
Outside audit finds MMSD operates under capacity, with staffing, maintenance issues.
Nov 9th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Soil Wine Company is Taking Root On King Drive
New wine bar and bottle shop will spotlight BIPOC producers and global wine traditions.
Nov 9th, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
School Referendums Seeking More Funds Get More Challenging
Just 55% passed in November election compared to 70% in 2024, 80% in 2022.
Nov 9th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
For First Time in 18 Years, Democrats Control Budget Process
Which legislators will serve on two key committees deciding how to spend $114 billion?
Nov 9th, 2026 by Steven Walters
7 Things to Watch as Democrats Take Control of Wisconsin State Government
Lots of changes, new appointments, key elections coming.
Nov 9th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
Gov. Evers Joins Criminal Justice Advocates at Gala
Praise for governor's commutations and calls for more criminal justice reforms.
Nov 9th, 2026 by Frank Zufall, Wisconsin Examiner
After Cyberattack, Rural Washburn County Upping Security
Multiple cyberattacks have hit Wisconsin cities and counties in last two years.
Nov 9th, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Smashes Cruise Ship Traffic Records
Visits, total passengers both way up despite delay of new cruise dock.
Nov 9th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Paloma Taco & Tequila Has Both in Abundance
Good food, extensive drinks menu and dogs welcome.
Nov 8th, 2026 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Wisconsin State Trooper Detained By ICE
Immigrant from South Africa was held in Dodge County, but will be released from custody.
Nov 8th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin’s Election Went Smoothly, But Dems Have Plans for Reform
A nonpartisan, independent system to draw fair maps among the goals discussed.
Nov 8th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Senate Republicans Choose Sen. Julian Bradley as Minority Leader
New Berlin senator is a former realtor and professional wrestler.
Nov 8th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Regulators Scale Back Rate Hikes for We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service
'They did some things the PSC has been reluctant to do in the past.'
Nov 8th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Meet The Entrepreneurs Behind The Chai Company
Giveaways, storytelling and unique videos power the Pawer brothers mobile cafe business.
Nov 8th, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
November 8, 2026
See how well you followed what happened in Milwaukee over the past week.
Nov 8th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
Nov 8th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.
Nov 7th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Milwaukee Art Museum Mines Unique Vein of Photography
Exhibition captures four eras of American mining photography, from 19th century to today.
Nov 7th, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
Dane County Moves Forward With Body Cams For Sheriff’s Deputies
Supervisors back $3 million in 2027 funding as officials promise public input on policy.
Nov 7th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Biggest Milwaukee Home Sales – Oct 31 to Nov 6, 2026
Tracking the biggest sales in the past week.
Nov 7th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
