Your Right to Know: State Campaign Finance Site a Big Improvement
Your Right to Know

State Campaign Finance Site a Big Improvement

WI Ethics Commission spent $285,000 to build new system. It makes campaigns far more transparent.

Why Madison Suburb of DeForest Shot Down $12 Billion Data Center Project

Why Madison Suburb of DeForest Shot Down $12 Billion Data Center Project

No developer had offered such wide-ranging community investments and protections. Yet it was rejected.

Legislative Primaries to Watch in August Elections

Legislative Primaries to Watch in August Elections

Key primary races could help decide which party controls both the state Assembly and Senate.

FBI Director Kash Patel Campaigns for Rep. Van Orden in Eau Claire

FBI Director Kash Patel Campaigns for Rep. Van Orden in Eau Claire

10th visit by top Trump adm. official to help Van Orden triggers feud with Gov. Evers over fighting 'fraud.'

County Opens Bidding To Redevelop Public Museum Site

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Offering comes as new Nature and Culture Museum of Wisconsin prepares to open.

Gov. Tony Evers Rallies with Milwaukee Co. Exec David Crowley in Appleton

Gov. Tony Evers Rallies with Milwaukee Co. Exec David Crowley in Appleton

Evers says Democratic frontrunner Francesca Hong spends too much time 'talking on Twitter.'

Dominique Paul Noth Gets Theatrical Sendoff

Dominique Paul Noth Gets Theatrical Sendoff

Longtime journalist, theater and movie critic gets first-class celebration of his life.

New Tavern Proposed For Franklin Heights Neighborhood

New Tavern Proposed For Franklin Heights Neighborhood

Former Bar 1000 could reopen as The Mahogany Room.

Qualified Nurses with 4-Year Degrees Can Now Teach College Clinical Courses

Qualified Nurses with 4-Year Degrees Can Now Teach College Clinical Courses

Gov. Tony Evers’ new emergency rule addresses nursing school faculty shortage.

Milwaukee’s Police Chase Policy Is Stuck In Neutral

Milwaukee’s Police Chase Policy Is Stuck In Neutral

Despite 10 deaths from high-speed chases, council won't crack down on police pursuits. Why?

Grand Openings: New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in July
Grand Openings

This content is only for members New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in July

Nine new establishments include a Caribbean restaurant, an acai cafe and a speakeasy-style cocktail lounge.

Murphy’s Law: Journal Sentinel Story on Mandela Barnes Is Irresponsible
Murphy’s Law

Journal Sentinel Story on Mandela Barnes Is Irresponsible

No proof of 'inappropriate behavior.' Editor Greg Borowski owes readers an explanation.

American Transmission Co., We Energies Seek State Approval for Data Center Costs

American Transmission Co., We Energies Seek State Approval for Data Center Costs

Will it protect customers from paying for Mount Pleasant data center? 'The devil is in the details.'

$10 Billion Data Center Proposal in Central Wisconsin Dropped to Avoid Public Process

$10 Billion Data Center Proposal in Central Wisconsin Dropped to Avoid Public Process

Town chair in Columbia County said process must be public; company didn't pursue a deal.

Madison Fought for Years About Police Body Cams. Things Have Changed

Madison Fought for Years About Police Body Cams. Things Have Changed

Pressure builds for police to wear cameras after killing of Corey Ruiz.

Losing Temporary Protected Status Has Big Impact on State’s Haitian Immigrants

Losing Temporary Protected Status Has Big Impact on State’s Haitian Immigrants

For some, leaving Wisconsin and returning to Haiti might be a death sentence.

Wisconsin Immigrant’s Case Sees Appeals Court Overrule Mandatory Detention Rule

Wisconsin Immigrant’s Case Sees Appeals Court Overrule Mandatory Detention Rule

Case affects hundreds of detainees in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin; likely heading to US Supreme Court.

Now Serving: New Speakeasy Opens Downtown
Now Serving

New Speakeasy Opens Downtown

Plus: More soul food, street food and a strip club.

Thousands of Wisconsinites Have Lost Food Aid in Largest Cut in US History

Thousands of Wisconsinites Have Lost Food Aid in Largest Cut in US History

More people have to document they’re working to receive SNAP; at least 24,000 lose food aid.

The Week’s Greatest Hits

The Week’s Greatest Hits

Most popular articles and press releases in the past week

Members Only: A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
Members Only

This content is only for members A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins

A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.

Weekly News Quiz: August 1, 2026
Weekly News Quiz

August 1, 2026

See how well you followed what happened in Milwaukee over the past week.

Wisconsin Hospitals Score Among Nation’s Best In Federal Ratings

Wisconsin Hospitals Score Among Nation’s Best In Federal Ratings

CMS data show nearly two-thirds of rated hospitals earn four or five stars for quality of care.

Transportation: See the Recommended Route for 30th Street Corridor Trail
Transportation

See the Recommended Route for 30th Street Corridor Trail

Preferred route would place much of trail alongside railroad.

MKE County: Technical Glitch Delays Sheriff’s First Online Foreclosure Auction
MKE County

Technical Glitch Delays Sheriff’s First Online Foreclosure Auction

Online auctions set up to thwart rigged bids and collusion by buyers.