DoorDash Topped Wisconsin Lobbying Spending In 2025
Company spent millions trying to keep its drivers from being classified as employees.
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Domes Project Raises $8 Million in Donations
Project also secures $2 million from state, and inches toward essential tax credits.
by Graham Kilmer
Volunteers Build Hundreds of Gardens For Milwaukee Residents
Annual blitz aims to increase healthy food access by providing raised beds on a sliding price scale.
by Sophie Bolich
Behind Closed Doors, WCD Board Considers Future Of CEO Marty Brooks
Shift to litigation-focused meeting notice signals possible legal fight over Brooks’ contract and role.
May 22nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Asks Trump For Disaster Declaration After April Storms Batter Wisconsin
Governor cites more than $27 million in storm and flood damage across 19 counties and Oneida Nation.
May 22nd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Pepperpot Targets Locust Street Expansion
Jamaican restaurant plans new carryout spot in Riverwest.
May 22nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Judge Block Trump Admin’s Attempt to Get Wisconsin Voter Data
Department of Justice is attempting to obtain confidential voter data in several states.
May 22nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Why Wisconsin’s Top Children’s Hospitals Still Won’t Resume Trans Youth Care
A federal judge blocked funding threats, but hospital leaders say legal uncertainty and new rules keep services on hold.
May 22nd, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Labor Market Cools While Staying Stronger Than Nation
Unemployment holds at 3.5% and labor force participation beats U.S. despite job losses over the year.
May 22nd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
FBI Wants to Interview Milwaukee Police Officers Related to 2020 Election
Investigation tied to absentee ballot counting.
May 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Milwaukee’s Highgrove Crackdown Is Slow Moving
Several issues, including the addition of high-profile lenders, have complicated things. Tomblin fights back.
May 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Kites Will Fly High Above Lakefront
Plus: Milwaukee Asian Restaurant Week
May 21st, 2026 by Michael Holloway
Wisconsin Researchers Probe AI Data Centers’ Thirst For Water
UWM’s Center for Water Policy maps hidden water and energy costs as hyperscale projects spread.
May 21st, 2026 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
EPA PFAS Rollback Puts Wisconsin Drinking Water Limits In Legal Crosshairs
Experts say state rules could be more vulnerable to lawsuits as federal standards weaken.
May 21st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Airport Receives $8 Million for International Terminal Project
Federal grant boosts support for $92.5 million terminal project.
May 21st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
New Cafe Operator For Walker’s Point Building
Maria's Cafe is planned to replace Green Baked Goods.
May 21st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Korean Restaurant Would Fill Former Applebee’s
Barbecue-focused restaurant plans to join 3rd Street Market Hall.
May 21st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
See The ‘Cream of the Cream City’ in Historic Preservation
Awards ceremony honors five projects.
May 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Failed Evers-GOP Deal Would Have Created State Budget Deficit
An analysis by the Legislature's nonpartisan budget office found it would have created a $2.9 billion deficit.
May 21st, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
How The One Big Beautiful Bill Is Hurting Wisconsin
Rep. Robyn Vining says Wisconsinites are already paying the price for Trump law that slashes health spending.
May 21st, 2026 by State Rep. Robyn Vining
After School Board Ban, Watertown Musicians Play On In Packed Church
Community members pack event to hear LGBTQ+ themed work 'A Mother of A Revolution!' performed live.
May 21st, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Study Finds Post-COVID Shift in Suicides
Older people, Black residents now make up higher percentage of suicides.
May 21st, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
PianoArts Competition Spotlights Best Of North America
Future stars may be chosen as pianists aged 17-22 compete and perform.
May 20th, 2026 by Martha Brown
EPA Announces $94 Million for Wisconsin to Replace Lead Pipes
Federal money comes from 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law.
May 20th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Effort Helps Milwaukee and Madison Restaurants Cut Food Waste
Grant funded training program helps restaurants reduce waste, donate and recycle food.
May 20th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Sewerage District Problems Are Suspicious
Why did it resist an audit? And why does Mayor Johnson agree it must be done quickly?
May 20th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Mayor Asks Tom Tiffany To Stop ‘Pandering to Dishonesty’ on Elections
Open letter includes an invitation to tour city's election systems, meet with officials.
May 20th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Endorses Third Street Tavern Replacement
Sports bar wins approval with new name, agent and assurance it's not a nightclub.
May 20th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
