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Hundred Acre Is a Success Story
Urban farm in Century City growing sales, products, employees while planning second location.
by Sophie Bolich
What Will Jurors Hear At The Dugan Trial?
Key experts could buttress Judge Dugan's defense -- if court allows them.
by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Brady Street Will Test Traffic Calming Measures
Two-phase project by city aims to slow cars, improve safety.
Nov 26th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
WI Supreme Court Considers Suit to Remap Congressional Districts
Appoints 3-judge panels to consider: must map with 6-2 Republican split be redrawn?
Nov 26th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Sues Over Trump Administration Funding Cuts for Homeless
Kaul joins 19 states in suit. Cuts would leave many homeless in Milwaukee.
Nov 26th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Foxconn Promises 1,300 New Jobs, $569 Million Expansion in Racine County
State WEDC could increase tax credits to $96 million to support this.
Nov 26th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judge Urged to Block Plan Connecting New Power Plants to Midwest Grid
Fast-tracked process favors fossil fuels over clean energy, environmental groups say.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Seeks Contractors To Demolish Fire-Damaged Homes
Those on the list include a notable, neoclassical-style Walker Square building.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Suspends Downtown Nightclub
Several fights, 500 fake IDs and many underage patrons at 'lucrative' bar.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Officials Call On Feds — Don’t Take Away Food Aid
SNAP pause and future cuts to it in 'One Big Beautiful Bill' hurt people, they warn.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Republicans Want to Charge for Hiking, Biking, Canoeing on State-Owned Land
Legislators push $20 permit for hiking, $40 for biking or cross-county skiing.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Former Tavern Building For Sale
Washinton Heights building is more than a century old, but in great shape.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
New Tree-Killing Pest Coming to Wisconsin?
Some sightings of hemlock woolly adelgid. It's killed millions of trees in other states.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Narrowly Approves New Police Contract
Several members raise objections to provisions in and out of the deal.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Classy Girl Cupcakes Is Closing
'I am tired and out of ideas,' the owner says.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
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Nov 25th, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
Entire Council Overrides Every Budget Veto by Mayor Johnson
Unanimous vote overrides all 7 vetoes, backs all alternations in mayor's budget.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Free Tickets to Flamenco Nutcracker
Members can get up to two free tickets worth $70 while supplies last.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
Shuttered Hales Corner Pool Needs $600,000 in Repairs
After testing pool, Parks finds long list of problems needing repair.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Marquette Poll Shows ‘Huge, Huge’ Problem for Republicans
National survey finds Trump's support from independent voters 'pretty abysmal.'
Nov 25th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why Attanasio Has Never Developed Around Brewers Stadium
And why new report pushing an $800 million project could be irrelevant.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Federal Government Investigating Northwestern Mutual DEI Policies
White man claims he suffered discrimination. Company calls probe 'unwarranted.'
Nov 24th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Former Blatz Brewery Buildings Getting Converted To Apartments
Project involves complex effort to retain space for remaining office tenants.
Nov 24th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Japanese Restaurant Planned For Former Glorioso’s Building
Family-friendly eatery aims to open in spring 2026 with noodles, hot pot and sushi.
Nov 24th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Seeks ‘Missing Middle’ Housing Developers
Three opportunities in newly released RFQ by city, with more to come.
Nov 24th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Republicans Pass Bills They Know Gov. Evers Will Veto
Key part of their strategy to win elections in 2026, hold power in Legislature.
Nov 24th, 2025 by Brittany Carloni
Oh, Those Witty 18th Century Brits
Local playwright Marie Kohler's 'Boswell' gets a bang-up production from Next Act.
Nov 24th, 2025 by Dominique Paul Noth
