Council Could Use Its New Police Oversight Authority For First Time
But police union is objecting to proposal to address killings involving officers.
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Shorewood Siblings Launch Ube-Focused Bakery
A yam native to Philippines is used in Ube MKE's pop-up business of purple-hued sweets.
by Sophie Bolich
Board Membership Dispute Erupts at Social Development Commission
Anti-poverty agency beset by escalating pattern of disagreements among the board.
by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Company Trades Brookfield for Milwaukee’s Innovation District
National contract furniture dealer Henricksen moves to trendy Walker’s Point building.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Are So Many Republican Legislators Quitting?
The data suggests many still have safe seats. Unless there's a Democratic blowout.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
Opponents Fight ‘Largest Transmission Line Ever Constructed’ in Wisconsin
200-foot towers would stretch across Driftless region, helping power data centers.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Democratic Leader Lays Out Policy Plans If Party Wins Trifecta
Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein points to school funding, property taxes and more.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Three Accused False Electors Plead Not Guilty in Dane County Court
Jim Troupis and Kenneth Chesebro were national leaders in scheme to overturn 2020 election.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin’s Lead Pipe Count Is Falling. But The Search Isn’t Over.
56% of Whitefish Bay's pipes made of lead. Statewide 180,000 pipes still not analyzed.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Hongyu Liu
Hours Extended for MPS Youth Twilight Centers This Summer
City, county and health care systems partner with MPS to fund safe and fun sites.
Jun 16th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Escape Room Chain Plans Milwaukee Area Expansion
Escapology would launch escape rooms in the Historic Third Ward and Brookfield.
Jun 16th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Federal Judge Denies Dugan Acquittal, Again
Adelman finds recent federal appeals court ruling doesn't apply to Dugan case.
Jun 16th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Mandela Barnes Tours Northside Community Hub
Democratic candidate for governor cites Milwaukee program as model for needed job training.
Jun 16th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Democrats Oppose Democratic Rep. Russell Goodwin
Activist wing backs primary opponent to Goodwin. Do Democratic party leaders support this?
Jun 16th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
New ‘Healthier’ Restaurant Planned for Riverwest
Home renovation business owner Calvin Martin has big plans for vacant city property.
Jun 16th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Sextortion Cases Rising in Wisconsin, Families Taking Action
They're speaking to schools, advocating for new legislation, suing social media companies.
Jun 16th, 2026 by Astrid Code
Milwaukee’s First Accessible Theater Opens Doors to All
Pink Umbrella creates home-like space for its actors with disabilities and their families.
Jun 16th, 2026 by Jake Dale, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee Activist Charged With Terrorizing U-Michigan Faculty
Ahmet Kerem Korkaya, 28, a MCW student and pro-Palestine activist, pleads not guilty.
Jun 16th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Sen. Baldwin Blasts Army for Awarding Vehicle Contract to Out-of-State Firm
Switch from Oshkosh Corp. to private equity backed company will cost taxpayers, she charges.
Jun 16th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Congress Reconsiders 1960s Law That’s Helped Green Bay Packers for Decades
Rep. Scott Fitzgerald pushes to reconsider antitrust exemption for sports broadcasting.
Jun 16th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Investing $2.5 Million in Housing Assistance for Homeless
County doubles down on housing first as federal government switches funding to shelters.
Jun 16th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Reckless Driving Convictions Surge Under City Attorney Goyke
New policy sharply cuts plea bargains and is convicting far more repeat offenders.
Jun 15th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Assisted Living Expansion Quietly Transforms Never-Developed Site
Once church-owned land on Bradley Road is location for 100-bed senior care complex.
Jun 15th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Hundreds of Western Wisconsin Residents Gather to Reject Data Centers
Frustration with deals that appear to favor the financial interests of tech billionaires.
Jun 15th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Egg Production Down By 57%
Farmers struggling with avian flu, rising fuel and feed prices.
Jun 15th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trump Administration Tries Again to Get Wisconsin’s Voter Registration Data
Emergency motion from US Department of Justice appeals federal court ruling it lost.
Jun 15th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Food Truck Park Planned For Vacant Southside Lot
Taqueria El Toro owner plans new hub for mobile restaurants.
Jun 15th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Federal Bill May Repeal ‘Roadless Rule’ That Protects Wisconsin Forest
Roads would cross 69,000 pristine acres of Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.
Jun 15th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
