A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
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Tiffany Splits with Trump on Renaming Lake Ontario
Crowley says new round of tariffs on Canada would hurt Wisconsin farmers.
by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Measles Outbreak Grows to 98 Cases in Wisconsin
Numbers growing quickly. Most are children, and in 97 cases the person wasn't vaccinated.
by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
Downtown 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.
Aug 29th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City Providing Environmental Cleanup Loan For New Midtown Apartments
Contaminated soil, underground tank buried under former Walmart parking lot.
Aug 28th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Aug 28th, 2026 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
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.
Aug 28th, 2026 by Elissa Eaton, Wisconsin Public Radio
E-Bike Speed Limits Planned for Milwaukee Trails
Parks department says modern electric bikes and e-motos are creating problems.
Aug 28th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
The Hop Changes Tracks To Two-Route Configuration
Festival Line set to sunset for the season. Plus: Year-over-year ridership is up.
Aug 28th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Aug 28th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Greater Milwaukee Committee Names Garcia-Thomas Permanent CEO
Joel Brennan won't return following gubernatorial bid.
Aug 28th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Aug 28th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
AI Deepfakes Hit Wisconsin’s Most Competitive Congressional Race
An AI-crafted “anointed” candidate video fuels a broader debate over deception and free speech in campaigns.
Aug 28th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lincoln Village Businesses, Property Owners Plan To Tax Themselves
Funding would be used improve key commercial corridor.
Aug 27th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
A Walking Cat Tour
Only in Riverwest. Plus: A Bay View restaurant celebrates turning 25.
Aug 27th, 2026 by Michael Holloway
New Owner for Nine Milwaukee-Area Popeyes Restaurants
Fast-growing franchisee acquires all of the Milwaukee Popeyes.
Aug 27th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Kenosha Residents Seek Pause On Microsoft Data Center Plan
Neighbors push for a moratorium, citing noise, water and transparency concerns.
Aug 27th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Racine School Board Clash Escalates Over Facebook Slur Aimed At Women
Dem Party chair Kelly Gallaher files complaint against board clerk and GOP challenger to Rep. Angelina Cruz.
Aug 27th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Urban Milwaukee Seeks Versatile, Full-Time Reporter
Join our downtown newsroom to cover Milwaukee’s bars, restaurants and more.
Aug 27th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Shuttered Grocery Store Sold To Prominent Business Owner
Sale comes as plans emerged to open a new store.
Aug 27th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Will Get at Least $219 Million From Settlement With Meta
Could hit $313 million. One of the largest such settlements ever received, says Attorney General Kaul.
Aug 27th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supervisor Unveils $13 Million Plan To Overhaul Playgrounds, Other Public Infrastructure
Sup. Rolland believes he's found a way to have the county's limited resources make a more direct impact.
Aug 27th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Long-Closed Airport Hotel Subject To ‘Curious’ Bankruptcy Sold
New owners could revive property, which now lacks a restaurant.
Aug 27th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Gov. Evers Asks Trump for Disaster Declaration for July Tornado
July 27 storms damaged more than 2,300 residential buildings, destroyed 84.
Aug 27th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Key County Committee Approves Courthouse Project
Ad hoc committee backs $897 million project to replace deteriorating Safety Building.
Aug 26th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Led By Dimitrijevic, Council Demands More Control Over Flock
Concerns about privacy, other issues with police use of cameras. Council could consider funding cuts.
Aug 26th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Join Us at Our Amorphic Beer Bash
Urban Milwaukee members can join us for fun beer tour and lots of chatter.
Aug 26th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Crowley Leads Tiffany in First Marquette Poll of General Election for Governor
But Democrat's 5 point lead with likely voters hits zero among all registered voters.
Aug 26th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
