Who Will Run the Next Election in Small-Town Wisconsin?

Who Will Run the Next Election in Small-Town Wisconsin?

Aging clerks are hard to replace; and the state’s election system depends on them.

Republican Lawmakers Want Death Penalty for Child Sex Crimes

Republican Lawmakers Want Death Penalty for Child Sex Crimes

Wisconsin abolished the death penalty in 1853.

Youth Help Transform Vacant 53206 Lot into Community Garden

Youth Help Transform Vacant 53206 Lot into Community Garden

Children working with We Got This Milwaukee did 7,000 hours of service in 2025. 

City Hall: Downtown Parking Building’s Collapse Leads to Oversight Plan
City Hall

Downtown Parking Building’s Collapse Leads to Oversight Plan

Council proposal requires regular structural inspections of parking structures.

City Receives $400,000 Grant For Lead Screening

City Receives $400,000 Grant For Lead Screening

Monthly clinics focus on early intervention following MPS lead crisis.

Parents, Educators Sue Wisconsin Lawmakers Over School Funding

Parents, Educators Sue Wisconsin Lawmakers Over School Funding

Suit argues inadequate funding denies children constitutional right to basic education.

Democrats, Unions Push $20 Minimum Wage Bill

Democrats, Unions Push $20 Minimum Wage Bill

800,000 Wisconsin workers earn less than $20 an hour, below a 'living wage.'

Wisconsin Lies in Path of Nuclear Fallout, UW Research Shows

Wisconsin Lies in Path of Nuclear Fallout, UW Research Shows

Threat of nuclear arms race reignites after US-Russia Arms Reduction treaty expires.

Hilton Garden Inn Changes Hands in Lieu of Foreclosure

Hilton Garden Inn Changes Hands in Lieu of Foreclosure

184-room, suburban-style hotel acquired by Illinois-based lender.

Milwaukee May Reduce Cost of Sprinkler Installation, Will It Matter?

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City still seeking ways to save lives, improve safety of older apartment buildings.

Milwaukee Continues Preparing for Possible ICE Surge

Milwaukee Continues Preparing for Possible ICE Surge

1,800 letter writers urge Common Council to sign ICE OUT proposals.

Superior Wants to Take Over Private Utility. Possible Price? $300 Million

Superior Wants to Take Over Private Utility. Possible Price? $300 Million

Mayor Jim Paine called the projected price 'inflated' to deter city takeover.

Milwaukee Loves Peter Feigin

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Outgoing Bucks leader, replaced by the team, showered with praise by community, given rare 'key to the city.'

Four Candidates for Tiffany’s House Seat Lived Outside District or State

Four Candidates for Tiffany’s House Seat Lived Outside District or State

Including three Republicans, one Democrat. Should voters care about 'carpetbagging'?

New Mediterranean Restaurant Opens Downtown

New Mediterranean Restaurant Opens Downtown

Aya promises to offer unique small plates served with showmanship.

K-12 Education: Cassellius May Use Portable Classrooms for 6th Graders
K-12 Education

Cassellius May Use Portable Classrooms for 6th Graders

Part of plan to add grade 6 to expand 23 K-5 schools.

Kosciuszko Community Center Gets Federal Funding Boost

Kosciuszko Community Center Gets Federal Funding Boost

County announces federal appropriation for South Side community center.

$500,000 Grant Will Train Affordable Housing Developers

$500,000 Grant Will Train Affordable Housing Developers

AK Development and Milwaukee Development Corporation will provide training.

Bondi Backs Tiffany’s Call to Make Tribe Repay Town in Northwoods Tiff

Bondi Backs Tiffany’s Call to Make Tribe Repay Town in Northwoods Tiff

Lac du Flambeau tribe says road access payments were lawful, blasts Tiffany.

Murphy’s Law: Could Democrats Sweep Wisconsin Legislature?
Murphy’s Law

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Republicans were expected to hold Assembly, but top analyst calls it ‘a tossup.’

Donovan’s Assembly Measure Restricts Oversight Of Police

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Former alderman adds amendment with no debate on unrelated health bill.

Dunkin’ Opens New Milwaukee Shop

Dunkin’ Opens New Milwaukee Shop

Southside location with drive-thru will serve commuters along Chase Avenue.

Plenty of Horne: Peter Mahler Leaves MSO Board
Plenty of Horne

Peter Mahler Leaves MSO Board

His connections to Jeffrey Epstein became an embarrassment.

Air Wisconsin Turns to ICE

Air Wisconsin Turns to ICE

Wisconsin company sold to CSI Aviation, a major player in Trump's immigration crackdown.

Wisconsin Assembly Is Done Legislating for 2026

Wisconsin Assembly Is Done Legislating for 2026

Here's what lawmakers got done -- and left unfinished.