Riverwest Co-op Is Closing

Riverwest Co-op Is Closing

Citing financial issues, it will close at end of month after 24 years.

Milwaukee Reading Coalition Hopes to Transform Instruction

Milwaukee Reading Coalition Hopes to Transform Instruction

MPS superintendent, mayor back effort targeting Milwaukee third graders.

K-12 Education: How MPS Got More Licensed Teachers Into Classrooms
K-12 Education

How MPS Got More Licensed Teachers Into Classrooms

The issue was a priority for Superintendent Cassellius.

Downtown Street Receiving Concrete-Protected Bike Lanes

This content is only for membersDowntown Street Receiving Concrete-Protected Bike Lanes

Construction to transform street expected to be completed later this year.

Monarch Butterflies Thrived in Wisconsin This Year

Monarch Butterflies Thrived in Wisconsin This Year

But local researcher says population still at risk for continued decline.

Murphy’s Law: The Rage of Derrick Van Orden
Murphy’s Law

The Rage of Derrick Van Orden

Congressman’s attacks on liberals spread exactly the kind of wrath he claims to oppose.

The State of Politics: Wisconsin Depends on Immigration
The State of Politics

Wisconsin Depends on Immigration

Immigrants are 7% of state's workforce, 11% of business owners, 16% of physicians, report finds.

Assembly Passes Resolution Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Assembly Passes Resolution Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Unanimous vote after uproar involving its author Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez.

MKE Music: Wisconsin Space Program Takes Off
MKE Music

Wisconsin Space Program Takes Off

The band's debut album, 'Sun in Your Hands," is a psychedelic journey.

Kelda Roys Joins Growing Democratic Primary for WI Governor

Kelda Roys Joins Growing Democratic Primary for WI Governor

Madison state senator promises to 'protect' the state from Republican 'attacks.'

Theater: ‘Sanctuary City’ Offers Powerful Look at Immigration Issue
Theater

‘Sanctuary City’ Offers Powerful Look at Immigration Issue

Strong Next Act production handles play's challenging structure.

Gov. Evers Sues GOP Legislators Again in Rulemaking Dispute

Gov. Evers Sues GOP Legislators Again in Rulemaking Dispute

Supreme Court ended their power to block administrative rules, he insists.

Now Serving: A ‘Mini Zocalo’ for Silver City
Now Serving

A ‘Mini Zocalo’ for Silver City

Plus: Two projects progressing in Bay View and a new tenant for Company Brewing space.

New Faces in New Places

New Faces in New Places

New hirings, promotions and appointments in the last month.

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.

Your Right to Know: Public Officials Increasingly Won’t Talk to Media
Your Right to Know

Public Officials Increasingly Won’t Talk to Media

'No comment' leaves readers, the public with no explanation for official actions.

MKE County: Sup. Wassermann Drops Christmas Bus Plan
MKE County

Sup. Wassermann Drops Christmas Bus Plan

After receiving opposition to his plan to suspend bus service on the holiday.

Weekly News Quiz: September 13, 2025
Weekly News Quiz

September 13, 2025

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

Lombardi Brewing to Begin Soft Opening

Lombardi Brewing to Begin Soft Opening

New microbrewery and taproom plans to welcome guests by late next week.

Urban Reads: Dallas Works to Limit the Urban Heat Island Effect
Urban Reads

Dallas Works to Limit the Urban Heat Island Effect

All the city news you can use.

See Inside a Wisconsin Air National Guard Mission Before Weekend Open House

See Inside a Wisconsin Air National Guard Mission Before Weekend Open House

Open house being held Saturday and Sunday allows public to 'pet a jet.'

How to Apply for Flood-Related Disaster Relief

How to Apply for Flood-Related Disaster Relief

President recently approved $29.8 million for individual assistance.

Speakeasy-Style Jazz Lounge Proposed For Water Street

Speakeasy-Style Jazz Lounge Proposed For Water Street

The Back Door would fill a lower-level space beneath Jimmy Johns.

WEDC Secretary Missy Hughes Resigns

WEDC Secretary Missy Hughes Resigns

Will she run for governor?