Report ‘Cross-Examines’ Wisconsin Criminal Justice System

Report ‘Cross-Examines’ Wisconsin Criminal Justice System

Spending less than most states on its judicial and legal systems, but more on prisons.

Wisconsin Businesses Could Recoup Millions Paid in Illegal Tariffs 

Wisconsin Businesses Could Recoup Millions Paid in Illegal Tariffs 

Businesses cut staff, wages. Wonderstate Coffee spent $100,000 on import duties.

Council Suspends Liquor Sales at Controversial Store

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After neighborhood complaints, Tittu Rehmat must suspend alcohol sales for 20 days.

Evers’ Commutation Orders An Urgent Issue for Prison Inmates, Advocates 

Evers’ Commutation Orders An Urgent Issue for Prison Inmates, Advocates 

A 9-month window of opportunity to seek release or shorter term of incarceration.

City Approves Dropping Cesar Chavez Street Name

City Approves Dropping Cesar Chavez Street Name

But a bigger question for the south-side street remains.

MKE County: Nicholson-Bovell Elected to 4th Term as Board Chair
MKE County

Nicholson-Bovell Elected to 4th Term as Board Chair

County board starts new two-year term with only one new member and major challenges.

Wisconsin Cleaning Up After 14 Tornadoes, Severe Storms and Flooding

Wisconsin Cleaning Up After 14 Tornadoes, Severe Storms and Flooding

Rainfall totals near Milwaukee and Green Bay were up to 700% higher than normal.

Murphy’s Law: The Republican ‘Statutory Scheme’
Murphy’s Law

The Republican ‘Statutory Scheme’

How GOP legislators got away with spending $26 million on private attorneys and charging taxpayers.

Drive-Thru Cafe Opens on Layton Avenue

Drive-Thru Cafe Opens on Layton Avenue

7 Brew held a grand opening Monday for its first Milwaukee location.

Theater: Agatha Christie Becomes the Play in Rep’s Show
Theater

Agatha Christie Becomes the Play in Rep’s Show

New play by Heidi Armbruster is a comic fantasy about mystery writer's vanishing act.

Indian Restaurant Closing in Walker’s Point

Indian Restaurant Closing in Walker’s Point

Ruta's will close at the end of April, with tentative plans to seek a new location.

Police Clash With Animal Rights Activists at Attempted Beagle Rescue

Police Clash With Animal Rights Activists at Attempted Beagle Rescue

Police use tear gas, rubber bullets against hundreds of protestors at Dane County facility.

Invasive Plant Rapidly Spreading Through Wisconsin

Invasive Plant Rapidly Spreading Through Wisconsin

Far more of lesser celandine in the state, particularly Milwaukee County.

State Prison Department Says It Lacks Funding for Mother-Child Program

State Prison Department Says It Lacks Funding for Mother-Child Program

Blames Legislature for not funding it. ACLU calls for court to levy fines.

Will Wisconsin Supreme Court Strengthen Recusal Rules?

Will Wisconsin Supreme Court Strengthen Recusal Rules?

Petition by retired judges pushes for it. Liberal justices considering change.

The State of Politics: Why UW President Candidates May Hesitate
The State of Politics

Why UW President Candidates May Hesitate

The clumsy firing of Jay Rothman might discourage some top candidates.

Don’t Miss These Milwaukee-Made Films at the 2026 Film Festival

Don’t Miss These Milwaukee-Made Films at the 2026 Film Festival

From Pat McCurdy to youth shorts, here are all the Milwaukee-made films and when to see them.

Dining: Lucky Ginger Is a Tasty, Versatile Option for Asian Food
Dining

Lucky Ginger Is a Tasty, Versatile Option for Asian Food

Offering Chinese, Korean, Laotian, Vietnamese and Thai food in Historic Third Ward space.

Build-to-Rent Companies Needed, Wisconsin Housing Experts Say

Build-to-Rent Companies Needed, Wisconsin Housing Experts Say

Federal housing bill backed by Sen Baldwin requires big companies to sell their rental homes.

Now Serving: Mother’s Introduces ‘Sad Hour’ in Bay View
Now Serving

Mother’s Introduces ‘Sad Hour’ in Bay View

Plus: Zocalo’s newest vendor, film festival eats and a brewery auction.

2 Wisconsin Health Systems Launching New Cancer Treatment Programs

2 Wisconsin Health Systems Launching New Cancer Treatment Programs

Proton therapy programs will offered by Froedtert Hospital/MCW and UW Health.

The Week’s Greatest Hits

The Week’s Greatest Hits

Most popular articles and press releases in the past week

City, County, MMSD Form Flood Task Force

City, County, MMSD Form Flood Task Force

Three governments team up to plan for short and long-term impacts of climate change.

Weather Service Working to Confirm Dozens of Tornadoes That Hit Wisconsin

Weather Service Working to Confirm Dozens of Tornadoes That Hit Wisconsin

26 tornado warning issued Friday. Storms caused flooding, train derailment, widespread damage.

Theater: ‘Sparrows Fall’ Sounds Alarm About Current Politics
Theater

‘Sparrows Fall’ Sounds Alarm About Current Politics

Theatre Gigante co-production of angry, humorous new play gets strong reading.