MCTS Budget Picture Keeps Getting Worse
MCTS preparing for more cuts in coming years.
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Should Police Be Allowed To Shoot Down Drones?
Muskego lawmakers proposal would allow law enforcement to shoot down virtually any drone.
by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
DoorDash Expanding Its Store You Can’t Shop In Person At
DashMart allows company to skip grocery and convenience stores.
by Sophie Bolich
Watch Out For Rampaging Santas
Plus: Don't sleep on Krampusnacht.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Michael Holloway
State Nears Settlement with Johnson Controls/Tyco Over PFAS Spills
Wisconsin DOJ sued company alleging over firefighting foam manufacturing.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Coffee and Cocktail Bar Would Replace Bar Closed By City
Xhale would fill space on Near West Side main street.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Two Milwaukee McDonald’s Restaurants Being Demolished
World's biggest fast-food restaurant shrinking Milwaukee footprint.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill Would Allow Wisconsin Youth Offenders To Appeal Life Sentences
More than 100 people would be eligible.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Frank Zufall, Wisconsin Examiner
Somali Residents in Wisconsin Fearful After Trump’s Remarks, Federal Raids
Community leaders say the president’s denunciations and reported immigration “strike teams” have sparked anxiety among Somali residents, most of whom are U.S. citizens.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Vying For Grants For Trail Extensions, Traffic Safety Projects
City submitting five applications to competitive grant program.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Zoo Welcomes Two Eastern Black Rhinos
A critically endangered species, rhinos have 5-inch-thick skin and daunting horns.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Mackenzie Krumme, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bipartisan Proposal Would Cap Payday Loan Interest in Wisconsin
State report found some payday lenders charge as much as 850% interest.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
WI Supreme Court Accepts Case Challenging Sheriffs Who Assist ICE
Court's liberal majority agrees to hear suit from immigrant rights group.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gov. Evers Appoints New Head of Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.
John W. Miller was a congressional staffer and venture capital founder.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Restaurant For Silver City
La Chinampa will expand its footprint—and menu—in the former Shalom space.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Latest Effort to Adopt New Milwaukee Flag Going Nowhere
Bureaucracy and confusion create a slow-moving comedy of errors.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Public Museum Would Be Demolished For Major Development
County consultants envision project with up to 555 housing units on museum site.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
New Council Members Oppose Taking Tax Returns To Pay Private Ambulances
But opposition could cost the city 'ginormously' more money, warns a veteran.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Environmental Groups File Legal Action Against DNR on West Bend CAFO
Concentrated animal feeding operation has operated for years without a permit.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
State Literacy Report Says 36% of Youngest Students ‘At Risk’
36% of 4K through third grade Wisconsin students below 25th percentile for reading.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Beans & Barley is Closing
Longtime restaurant, deli and retail shop to close in early 2026, citing sale of its building.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Two Wisconsin Counties Using AI to Handle Non-Emergency Calls
La Crosse County system has handled 40,000 calls so far. Waukesha gearing up.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Prometheus Trio Goes Bohemian
Performing works by Dvořák and Martinů, both born in Bohemia, along with a Schubert piece.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Martha Brown
Trump Administration Threatens Wisconsin Food Aid
USDA will withhold SNAP funding unless states turn over sensitive applicant data.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
McGovern Closed, More Senior Centers Next?
County needs millions more annually just for maintenance of the 5 centers.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MPS Offering Alternative Transportation for Homeless Students
District leasing 20 minivans. MPS has about 5,000 homeless students.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Amorphic Beer is Turning Four
Riverwest brewery hosting Dec. 6 celebration with live music, special beer releases and food trucks.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
ICE Moving Its Milwaukee Facility
From Downtown to Northwest Side. With maybe a second office still to come.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
