Parent Group Pushing Madison Schools to Limit All Screens in Classrooms
Not just cell phones, which are already limited, but use of Chromebooks and other technology.
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Join Us at Our Amorphic Beer Bash
Urban Milwaukee members can join us for fun beer tour and lots of chatter.
by Urban Milwaukee
Sean Duffy and Family Lay an Egg
Nobody is watching 'The Great America Road Trip.'
by Bruce Murphy
12 Prisoners Make Their Cases to Wisconsin’s New Commutation Board
Here are the first of many inmates seeking shortened sentences from Gov. Evers' advisory board.
Aug 24th, 2026 by Frank Zufall and Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
Classic Locomotive Steam Engine Getting Rebuilt in Central Wisconsin
Volunteers help Mid-Continent Railway Museum run historic 7-mile railroad line outside Baraboo.
Aug 24th, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Can Democrats Win Control of Wisconsin Senate?
'Our backs are against the wall,' says Republican leader. $4 million from 3 donors should help GOP.
Aug 24th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Wikler Predicts Democratic Wave in November
But was some of that wave in August election Republican crossovers voting for Hong?
Aug 24th, 2026 by Steven Walters
The Benefits of London’s Social Housing
All the city news you can use.
Aug 23rd, 2026 by Jeff Wood
Another Death in County Jail Raises Familiar Questions
10th death of someone in Milwaukee County Sherriff's Office custody since June 2022.
Aug 23rd, 2026 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Investments Changed Sherman Park Neighborhood After 2016 Uprising
Some improvements resulted, but how many Sherman Park residents benefited?
Aug 23rd, 2026 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Newcap’s Financial Collapse Could Prompt State Audit of Anti-Poverty Agencies
Nonprofit in northeast Wisconsin served 10 counties, funded by state and federal grants.
Aug 23rd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judge Blocks Democratic Effort to Boot GOP Senate Candidate From Fall Ballot
Michele Magadance Skinner voted twice in Georgia in 2021, but says Wisconsin is her primary residence.
Aug 23rd, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
Aug 23rd, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
August 22, 2026
See how well you followed what happened in Milwaukee over the past week.
Aug 22nd, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.
Aug 22nd, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Sup. Wasserman Proposes Pension Reform
Supervisor wants to fix much smaller, but older, pension benefit that isn't quite working.
Aug 22nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Low Vaccination Rates Driving Measles Outbreak in Wisconsin
All but one of 48 cases was someone unvaccinated, all in just three counties.
Aug 22nd, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
17 People in Wisconsin, 23 in Minnesota Sickened in E. Coli, Salmonella Outbreak
Alfalfa sprouts sold under Everything Sprouts and Calco brands contaminated with both bacteria.
Aug 21st, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Ortiz-Velez Challenges Luna’s Residency in Assembly District 8
State Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez files complaint alleging fraud by primary opponent who defeated her.
Aug 21st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Film Wisconsin Office Awarded $1 Million in Tax Credits to 6 Productions
'UECK, a documentary about Bob Uecker, among those funded by new state office.
Aug 21st, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
We Energies Deal Would Buy Power From Point Beach Nuclear Plant Into 2050s
State PSC must approve it. Consumer advocacy group questions whether costs too high.
Aug 21st, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Grant Will Help Modernize MCTS Buses
County using funds for new buses and to optimize local traffic lights for buses.
Aug 21st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Blue-Green Algae on the Rise in Wisconsin’s Lakes
State regulators cite more reports of algae and associated illnesses.
Aug 21st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
First Foreclosure, Now Bankruptcy For Highgrove’s Rental Empire
More than 260 Milwaukee properties are tied to a growing web of court and bankruptcy actions.
Aug 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Hospitals’ Prices 26% Higher Than in Illinois, Report Finds
Researcher cites lack of competition in Wisconsin. State hospitals group challenges findings.
Aug 21st, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
U.S. Department of Education Investigates MPS for Racial Bias in Discipline
A bias against white students? MPS statistics show Black students more likely to be disciplined.
Aug 21st, 2026 by Alex Klaus, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Uppa Yard Opens Water Street Location
Second location for popular Jamaican restaurant is now open.
Aug 20th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Summer’s At Its Peak With Lots of Outdoor Festivals
Including Serbian Days, Mexican Fiesta and WMSE Backyard BBQ.
Aug 20th, 2026 by Michael Holloway
