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State Heating Assistance Program Offers Funding Despite Federal Delays
Urging applications by low-income households for help paying their energy bills.
by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lakefront Introduces THC Drinks
Milwaukee brewer entering market as new state and federal regulations loom.
by Sophie Bolich
Senate Passes Bills to Eliminate 400-Year Veto, Redefine Abortion
And a bipartisan bill that bars health care for undocumented immigrants.
Nov 19th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Communities Get $282 Million for Drinking Water Projects
State's Safe Drinking Water Loan Program helps 74 communities, led by Oak Creek.
Nov 19th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Construction, Labor Leaders Say Data Centers Will Grow Jobs
Better than the shopping mall craze of the 1970s and 80s?
Nov 19th, 2025 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Miffed Mayor Issues 7 Budget Vetoes
Johnson unhappy with council amendments, calling one 'pointless and heartless.'
Nov 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Top City Official Resigns
Preston Cole rose to the unofficial title of 'deputy mayor,' then walked away.
Nov 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Report on Wisconsin Prisons Warns of Overcrowding, High Staff Turnover
Raises alarms about solitary confinement of people with mental illness.
Nov 18th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPM Announces Closing Date for Current Museum
A final year of special programs to celebrate old museum before opening new one.
Nov 18th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Council Committee Says Milwaukee Theater, Arena Are Historic
Decision could affect Wisconsin Center District, whose leader fiercely opposed it.
Nov 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
National Pop-Ups Returning to Milwaukee Bars
Sippin' Santa and Miracle on 2nd St open later this month with festive drinks and decor.
Nov 18th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Soban Has Big Expansion Plans
Fast-casual Korean restaurant in Hales Corner aims to open in Milwaukee, Madison and Illinois.
Nov 18th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Forge Sells for $4.6 Million
Deeply indebted Bay View company sold out of receivership last week.
Nov 18th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Students Need Protection from Predatory For-Profit Colleges
A package of Wisconsin legislative bills target the problem.
Nov 18th, 2025 by Jeremy Bauer-Wolf
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Nov 18th, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
Messiah As It Was Originally Performed
Bella Voce has won fame for its smaller, nimbler, quicker but still dramatic version.
Nov 18th, 2025 by Martha Brown
Assembly Bill Blocks SNAP Payments for Candy, Soda, Energy Drinks
It's about health, GOP backers say. It punishes people for being poor, opponents say.
Nov 18th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Health Care a Top Issue for Sara Rodriguez in Governors Race
Wisconsin's Lt. Governor, a Democrat, is a former nurse and CDC health official.
Nov 18th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Why Palmyra Said No to ICE
Village that overwhelmingly voted for Trump -- three times -- rejects his immigration agency.
Nov 18th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Jewelry Store Moving to Bay View
After months of delays, Cival getting closer to launching new KK Ave. location.
Nov 17th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Little-Known Federal Tribal Program Saving Milwaukee Taxpayers Millions
Could it also be used to pay for streetcar expansion?
Nov 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
A New Chapter For Funky Fresh
Pause in national rollout leaves founder TrueMan McGee reflecting on business highs and lows.
Nov 17th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Brad Schimel Named Top Federal Prosecutor for Eastern Wisconsin
Interim appointment by Trump administration sidesteps established process.
Nov 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
A New Milwaukee Club For World’s ‘Fastest-Growing Sport’
Can 30 million players be wrong? Industrial building will become 10-court facility.
Nov 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Robin Vos Blocked Bill Pushed by Pro-Life Groups, Passed in 48 States
Two-thirds of Assembly backed extended Medicaid coverage for new mothers.
Nov 17th, 2025 by Megan O’Matz
Wisconsin Coal Terminal to Close After 50 Years
Superior company has seen 75% decline in coal cargo, as clean energy kills demand.
Nov 17th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
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