Mayor Offers Olive Branch On Oversight of Cabinet Officials
But will Common Council members accept it?
Read the full story by Jeramey Jannene...
Mary Kastman
Purslane owner talks tahini, tinned fish and alternatives to black pepper.
by Sophie Bolich
Hannah Dugan Seeks New Trial
Milwaukee judge seeks new trial after felony obstruction conviction.
by Graham Kilmer
Most Wisconsin Bank CEOs Believe Economy Is ‘Good’
Though none say it’s ‘excellent.’ Survey captures expectations for 2026.
Dec 23rd, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why Milwaukee Elections Are Always Viewed With Suspicion
A 'punching bag' for outstate Republican legislators?
Dec 23rd, 2025 by Alexander Shur
Food Truck Owners Plan Brick-and-Mortar Restaurant
La Parrilla Restaurant Bar is planned for Mitchell Street.
Dec 23rd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Senate President Confident GOP Won’t Lose Majority
'We’re going to run on the same policies we’ve always run on,' Felzkowski says.
Dec 23rd, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
GOP Bill Requires Homeless Sex Offenders to Wear GPS Monitors
Opponent charges ordinances on where ex-offenders can live causes homelessness.
Dec 23rd, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Board Passes 2026 Reductions in Bus Service
MCTS cutting budget by $9.3 million. But new plan avoids ending entire routes.
Dec 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Former PSC Chair to Run Alliant Energy’s WI Utility Business
Watchdogs say 'revolving door' between utilities and regulating them is a concern.
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Has Third Highest Hike in Winter Heating Bills
So says new study. Public Service Commission doesn’t know.
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Give Yourself the Gift of Membership
Thru December 25th, Urban Milwaukee is offering 40% off the first year of membership.
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
ACLU Charges Feds Have Illegally Detained Immigrant in Wisconsin
Jaciel Cirrus Rojas has spent 200 days in detention after granted release on bond.
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Harley-Davidson To Reactivate West Side Headquarters
Company requiring white-collar workforce to return to the office.
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Ratepayers Owe $1 Billion on Shuttered Power Plants
Will ramp-up for energy-hungry data centers end with more 'stranded assets'?
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Tom Kertscher and Paul Kiefer
5 Festive Milwaukee Pop-Ups
Visit these decked-out bars before the holiday season ends.
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Making Sense of Judge Dugan’s Conviction
Did her lawyers blow it? Was the 'safety' of ICE agents really an issue?
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Ruth Conniff
El Batey Brings Puerto Rico to National Avenue
New cocktail and tapas bar now open in Walker's Point.
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Republican Attacks Misleading on State Stewardship Program?
Data shows just 1.13% of all state land conserved by Knowles-Nelson program.
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
MPS Makes Progress on Science of Reading
Leadership still needs to win to get buy-in from some teachers.
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Terry Falk
We Won’t Act Like Republicans, Wisconsin Democrats Say
Democrats hope to gain legislative majority in 2026 election.
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Brittany Carloni
Planes, Highways and Outer Space Keep Duffy Busy
The busy life of the Wisconsin-born Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy.
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Steven Walters
LGBTQ+ Advocates Condemn RFK Jr.’s Gender-Affirming Care Rules
Ends Medicare, Medicaid funding to hospitals that offer gender-affirming care.
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public Radio
Do Cities Use Too Much Road Salt?
All the city news you can use.
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Jeff Wood
Give Yourself the Gift of Membership
Thru December 25th, Urban Milwaukee is offering 40% off the first year of membership.
Dec 21st, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
55 Years Old, Mama Mia’s Still Cooking
And still an Italian classic. Tasty food, huge portions and so much mozzarella.
Dec 21st, 2025 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Glorioso’s Delays Reopening
Plus: Fire leaves food trucks reeling and two more restaurants close.
Dec 21st, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
After Dugan Verdict Comes Politics and Courthouse Uncertainty
Milwaukee judge has become national symbol of clash over ICE arrests.
Dec 21st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
