Afghans in Wisconsin Face Uncertainty After Trump’s Crackdown
Several hundred resettled in Wisconsin. ‘We are partners who… fought for America.’
Read the full story by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio...
Elbow Room Debuts Signature Burger With Hall of Famer Joe Thomas
Plus: Special Hanukkah meals, new life at Riverwest Co-op and bye-bye Beans & Barley.
by Sophie Bolich
We Think We Love to Drive. But Do We Really?
All the city news you can use.
Dec 7th, 2025 by Jeff Wood
Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer Optimistic About 2026
Democrats gaining power, could flip Assembly in 2026, she says.
Dec 7th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
State Health Leaders Condemn Federal Change on Hepatitis B Vaccine
Watering down recommendation for vaccine that has saved babies lives, experts charge.
Dec 7th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
Dec 7th, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
Evers Vetoes Bill Barring Medicaid Payments to Undocumented Immigrants
State law already prevents this, Evers says, while making 8 other vetoes.
Dec 7th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
December 6, 2025
See how well you followed what happened in Milwaukee over the past week.
Dec 6th, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.
Dec 6th, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
The Adventures of Oh Geeez, Not Again
From theme songs for cartoons to an album-length musical story, 'MAPMAKER.'
Dec 6th, 2025 by Michael Holloway
Anti-Poverty Nonprofit Filing For Bankruptcy
City on a Hill headed for Chapter 11.
Dec 5th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
County Names New Director of Transportation
Crowley taps budget director to lead transportation department in the wake of the transit budget scandal.
Dec 5th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
First Milwaukee Location For Popular Middle Eastern Restaurant
Fast-casual eatery will open first location in city at East Pointe.
Dec 5th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Hales Corners Gets State Aid To Combat PFAS Contamination
Safe Drinking Water Loan Program helps smaller Wisconsin villages fund water projects.
Dec 5th, 2025 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Do You Know Milwaukee’s Muffin Man?
Community-focused effort reactivating former Riverwest Co-op space.
Dec 5th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Well-Known Restaurant Planning Harbor District Location
R1VER development lands popular Wisconsin chain.
Dec 5th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Report Shows More Than 1 in 3 Wisconsin Students Need Reading Intervention
Problem is worst for 1st graders, new state report shows.
Dec 5th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Investor Buys Hotel Near Airport
Hampton Inn on College Avenue has a new owner.
Dec 5th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Justice Protasiewicz Won’t Recuse From Gableman Disciplinary Case
But one of court's liberal judges has already recused herself.
Dec 5th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Marinette Marine Lays Off 93 Employees After Navy Cancels Ship Order
All job losses are in Wisconsin.
Dec 5th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
MCTS Budget Picture Keeps Getting Worse
MCTS preparing for more cuts in coming years.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Should Police Be Allowed To Shoot Down Drones?
Muskego lawmakers proposal would allow law enforcement to shoot down virtually any drone.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
DoorDash Expanding Its Online-Only Store
DashMart allows company to skip grocery and convenience stores.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Watch Out For Rampaging Santas
Plus: Don't sleep on Krampusnacht.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Michael Holloway
State Nears Settlement with Johnson Controls/Tyco Over PFAS Spills
Wisconsin DOJ sued company alleging over firefighting foam manufacturing.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Coffee and Cocktail Bar Would Replace Bar Closed By City
Xhale would fill space on Near West Side main street.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Two Milwaukee McDonald’s Restaurants Being Demolished
World's biggest fast-food restaurant shrinking Milwaukee footprint.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
