Republicans Mix Up Black Candidates for WI Governor

Republicans Mix Up Black Candidates for WI Governor

Post on X criticizing Mandela Barnes runs photo of David Crowley.

Where Do 9 Candidates for Governor Stand on Data Centers?

Where Do 9 Candidates for Governor Stand on Data Centers?

Hong calls for moratorium, Hughes, Schoemann see 'opportunity.'

Wisconsin’s State Building Footprint Has Shrunk by 10%

Wisconsin’s State Building Footprint Has Shrunk by 10%

All since 2021. Should that continue? Candidates for governor weigh in.

Evers Calls on Republicans to Offer Property Tax Relief

Evers Calls on Republicans to Offer Property Tax Relief

Discussing his final year in office, objects to immigration crackdown.

Children’s Wisconsin Ends Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

Children’s Wisconsin Ends Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

So does UW Health. Both cited federal opposition to such treatments.

Transportation: Streetcar Operators Finalize First Union Contract
Transportation

Streetcar Operators Finalize First Union Contract

No pushback against union from TransDev, The Hop's private operator.

Some Counties Include Flu Tests in Public Vending Machines

Some Counties Include Flu Tests in Public Vending Machines

Alongside Narcan for opioid overdoses. Flu cases surging in Wisconsin.

Church Is Historic, Commission Rules, Though Developer Objects

This content is only for membersChurch Is Historic, Commission Rules, Though Developer Objects

Neighbors back designation for unique 1880s church. Will council approve?

A Turning Point For Five Points Tavern

A Turning Point For Five Points Tavern

New tavern proposed for nearly century-old building.

Wisconsin’s Refuge Resettlement Agencies Struggle to Stay Open

Wisconsin’s Refuge Resettlement Agencies Struggle to Stay Open

Facing funding losses, layoffs. Some are resettling South Africans.

Milwaukee Wins $8 Million To Make Streets Safer

Milwaukee Wins $8 Million To Make Streets Safer

Federal grant will improve two major streets, focusing on children's safety.

Tavern Owner Plans Northwest Side Location

Tavern Owner Plans Northwest Side Location

New bar and restaurant, Boss's, would replace Douglas Inn.

Murphy’s Law: Packers TV Broadcasts At Issue in Governor’s Race
Murphy’s Law

This content is only for members Packers TV Broadcasts At Issue in Governor’s Race

Barnes blasts broadcast blackout in much of state and Tiffany's stand.

Falls Through Ice Increasing on Wisconsin’s Lakes

Falls Through Ice Increasing on Wisconsin’s Lakes

7 deaths in four years. Taking walks on frozen lakes a growing trend.

Theater: ‘Fisherman’s Daughters’ Sings of Wisconsin
Theater

‘Fisherman’s Daughters’ Sings of Wisconsin

Original musical with Door County folklore is pleasant Rep cabaret show.

Milwaukee Police Have No Plan If ICE Descends on City

Milwaukee Police Have No Plan If ICE Descends on City

Problems in Minneapolis raise concerns. 'We got to prepare,' mayor says.

The State of Politics: Evers’ Last Appeal to the GOP Legislature
The State of Politics

Evers’ Last Appeal to the GOP Legislature

Will governor's last State of the State speech call out Robin Vos?

Transportation: County Awarded $25 Million for Road Safety Projects
Transportation

County Awarded $25 Million for Road Safety Projects

Federal grant will fund 67 projects at many locations in the county.

Movies: ‘No Other Choice’ Is Comic, Gruesome Revenge Tale
Movies

‘No Other Choice’ Is Comic, Gruesome Revenge Tale

Potent Korean film based on 1950s American story getting Oscar talk.

K-12 Education: MPS Website Presents New Face to Community
K-12 Education

MPS Website Presents New Face to Community

Revised site is more photo-heavy, informative and user-friendly.

MKE County: Nearly All County Supervisors Running Unopposed
MKE County

Nearly All County Supervisors Running Unopposed

15 of 17 incumbents have no opponent in spring election.

Now Serving: Restaurants Offer Dry January Fundraiser Events
Now Serving

Restaurants Offer Dry January Fundraiser Events

Plus: New bars and restaurants and what will former Martino's become?

40 Data Centers In Wisconsin Will Hike Electricity Usage

40 Data Centers In Wisconsin Will Hike Electricity Usage

AI race reversing a decade-long decline in electricity, report finds.

The Week’s Greatest Hits

The Week’s Greatest Hits

Most popular articles and press releases in the past week

Weekly News Quiz: January 10, 2026
Weekly News Quiz

January 10, 2026

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