Yuengling Beer Comes to Wisconsin
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The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
by Urban Milwaukee
January 31, 2026
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A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.
Jan 31st, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Sen. Baldwin Demands End to ICE ‘Roving Patrols,’ Masked Agents
Or will oppose DHS funding bill to continue ICE operations.
Jan 31st, 2026 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trump’s Trade War Slams Duluth-Superior Ports
Port last year had lowest tonnage shipped for all cargoes since 1938.
Jan 31st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Court Rules Against Public’s Access to Beach Along Lake Michigan
Paul Florsheim got a $313 trespassing citation. Shorewood judge's ruling will be appealed.
Jan 31st, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee’s ‘ICE Out’ March Fills Downtown Streets
More than 1,000 people convened at Cathedral Square Park amid a nationwide call for a general strike.
Jan 30th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
CEO Investigated For Alleged Inappropriate Touch of Milwaukee Official
Marty Brooks is alleged to have inappropriately touched another prominent Milwaukee official.
Jan 30th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Convention Hotel, Theater Demolition Plan Gets Cold Reception
Skepticism about viability, quality of report.
Jan 30th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Loses Its Violence Prevention Czar Because of State Constitution?
Mayor, fire chief express disappointment, frustration.
Jan 30th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
‘Red Flags’ Abound in Suspicious $450 Million County Health Contract
Board members blindsided by massive contract. Attorneys warn of 'catastrophic risk.'
Jan 30th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Why Columbia Wanted UW-Madison’s Chancellor
Leaders from Columbia and Madison weigh in on her strengths.
Jan 30th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Court Rules Trump Can’t Block EV Charging Funding, Preserving $62 Million in Wisconsin
''What the Trump administration did violates the law,' Attorney General Kaul says.
Jan 30th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Domes Train Show Steams Up Cold Weekend
Plus: Ice Bear Fest, if cold (or beer) is your thing.
Jan 29th, 2026 by Michael Holloway
Committee Endorses New Riverwest Market
Committee approves Metro Pantry for former Dollar General, but with strict conditions.
Jan 29th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Report Suggests Demolishing Historic Building For Convention Center Hotel
Wisconsin Center District could reshape its campus, attract more events with large hotel.
Jan 29th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Philomusica Explores American Roots
Works by Barber, Tate and Dvořák, the last based on American folk music.
Jan 29th, 2026 by Martha Brown
Milwaukee Protesters Rally Against ICE
More than 1,000 protesters demand accountability following high-profile killings in Minneapolis.
Jan 29th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
After Trump Weighs In, Josh Schoemann Drops Out of Governor’s Race
The Washington County executive announced his decision the day after President Trump endorsed his opponent.
Jan 29th, 2026 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
PSC Analysts Say We Energies’ Data Center Rates Pose Risks to Customers
Interest groups say We Energies’ proposal needs changes to protect customers
Jan 29th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Don’t Miss It, $25 Off Membership Sale for Milwaukee’s Birthday
Flash Urban Milwaukee membership sale to celebrate the founding of our city. Clock is ticking.
Jan 28th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
New Developer Applies To Redevelop Walker’s Point Buildings
Revived proposal would give new life to Cream City brick buildings.
Jan 28th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
How Wisconsin Ranks On Minimum Wage
Comparing to Midwest and the nation. A solution to affordability issue?
Jan 28th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
Will Legal Concerns Kill City’s Pothole-Detection Technology?
Building a database of potholes could be a bad idea, warns alderman.
Jan 28th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Sweet Connie’s Cafe is Closed
King Drive cafe operated for less than a year.
Jan 28th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Tom Tiffany’s Terrible Day
His press conference was supposed to be about taxes. How did it go so terribly wrong?
Jan 28th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
DeForest Backs Off From $12 Billion Data Center
Village staff worked for 7 months with QTS Data Centers before revealing proposal.
Jan 28th, 2026 by Tom Kertscher
