We Want Offers for Trimborn Farm
County seeks operator to adaptively reuse farm site, preserving historic buildings and public access.
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Trump’s FCC Helps Out Private Prison Telecom Companies
Commission rolls back rules capping rates for phone and video calls for inmates.
by Graham Kilmer
August 2, 2025
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A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.
Aug 2nd, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
Susan Crawford Sworn in to Wisconsin Supreme Court
Most expensive judicial election in U.S. history assures liberal majority for years.
Aug 2nd, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Join Urban Milwaukee at the MANDIs
Free tickets to Milwaukee's premier neighborhood awards.
Aug 2nd, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
City Moving To Demolish Art Deco Retail Building, Former Soap Warehouse
Public will bear cost of demolishing dilapidated private buildings.
Aug 1st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
War Memorial Launches $18 Million Capital Campaign
War Memorial Center raising funding to sustain operations, repair Vietnam War Memorial.
Aug 1st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Record Number of Wisconsinites Taking Trade Apprenticeships
Demand for workers in industries such as manufacturing and health care still exceeds the number of workers entering.
Aug 1st, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio
Youth Council Celebrates Success, Seeks New Members
City empowers teens to allocate substantial funding to nonprofits.
Aug 1st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
US Rep. Bryan Steil Faces Hostile Audience During Town Hall
Steil was met with boos and jeers during his first town hall since passage of President Trump's sweeping budget and immigration law.
Aug 1st, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Student Loan Changes Will Create ‘Barriers’ For Low-Income Medical Students
MCW President says Trump’s tax and spending act eliminates the ‘backbone’ of how aspiring doctors pay for education.
Aug 1st, 2025 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
MCTS Labor Negotiations Extended
Current contract extended, creating more time to negotiate new deal. Union voted down recent offer.
Aug 1st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Appeals Court Rules Against DNR Board Holdout
Emails show Frederick Prehn was working with GOP legislators to stay in seat past appointment.
Aug 1st, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Technical College System Gets Federal Funds After Freeze
The Department of Education froze and then released nearly $7 million in funding for adult education programs.
Jul 31st, 2025 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Fair Leads Busy Weekend
Black Arts Fest MKE will also take place.
Jul 31st, 2025 by Michael Holloway
New Data Center Planned For Caledonia
Caledonia residents say they're worried the campus could impact the rural feel of the community.
Jul 31st, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Boutique Office Building Planned for Tight Harbor District Site
Moede family has big plans for small space.
Jul 31st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Strip Club Building For Sale
Silk on Water could get a new landlord.
Jul 31st, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
From GameStop To Wingstop on 27th Street
Shuttered video game store could soon house fast food chain.
Jul 31st, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
New Third Ward Sculpture Invites You To Look Down Broadway
'Larger-than-life' glasses honor late Third Ward resident.
Jul 31st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Despite Alderwoman’s Opposition, Northwest Side Affordable Housing Project Approved
After years of delay, Cudahy Farms deal passed by council.
Jul 31st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Mitchell Street Project Will Be Reconfigured
Developer is reevaluating proposal to redevelop parking lots.
Jul 31st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
More Wisconsin Sheriffs Sign-Up To Cooperate With ICE
Participation in controversial 287(g) program nearly doubles.
Jul 31st, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Harbor District Project Delayed
Kin at Freshwater will need to apply again for affordable housing funding.
Jul 31st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Funding For Same-Day Paratransit Running Out
MCTS won't include funds for Transit Plus Same Day Pilot in 2026 budget.
Jul 31st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Police Want To Shutter Downtown Nightclub
Investigations link 25% of recent downtown violence to just one club.
Jul 30th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Writer a National Leader in Movie Bios
Patrick McGilligan’s Woody Allen bio is latest in long line of fearless books.
Jul 30th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
