ACLU Asks Court to Enforce Program for Incarcerated Mothers
State law requires program for women inmates with children under 1 years old.
Read the full story by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner...
Lawmakers at Odds on Funding WisconsinEye As Time Running Out
Senate Republicans now want a competitive bidding process.
by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Merger of Student Centers at UWM Raises Concerns
Plans to combine centers for veterans and Black, Latino, woman and LGBTQ+ students.
by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
Cassellius Wants to Restructure MPS
To close middle schools and have two levels: preschool to grade 6; and 7-12.
Feb 15th, 2026 by Terry Falk
Are Milwaukee Schools Vulnerable to Measles Outbreak?
Only 11% of 152 schools in city are at herd immunity levels of 95% for MMR vaccine.
Feb 15th, 2026 by Alex Klaus, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Republican Senate Leader Says He’s Left Out of Tax Relief Talks
Devin LeMahieu miffed. Governor's office chides Republicans: 'try talking to each other.'
Feb 15th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Amilinda Unveils a Sandwich Hour
Plus: Fixture Pizza closes, Chettinadu House opens in Bay View and who's the new Simple Soyman?
Feb 15th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
Feb 15th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
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Feb 14th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.
Feb 14th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Lupi & Iris Was a Special Experience
The lunch is affordable and the food? Wow.
Feb 14th, 2026 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Community Group Files Suit Against Port Washington’s Data Center
Argues that subsidy not needed and tax incremental financing district invalid.
Feb 14th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
MIT Team Creates New Model of Pedestrian Traffic in NYC
All the city news you can use.
Feb 14th, 2026 by Jeff Wood
Mexican Restaurant Opens Near Downtown
Allende Cocina Mexicana will end its first week with Valentine's Day service.
Feb 13th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
How Does Milwaukee County Use AI?
At least one county supervisor would like to know.
Feb 13th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Trump’s EPA Says It Will Save Drivers Money. Wisconsin Experts See A Different Bill
Agency touts $1.3 trillion in savings as analysts project billions in added fuel and health costs here.
Feb 13th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supervisors Want Audit After Health Care Fiasco
In wake of the contracting scandal, elected officials seek answers.
Feb 13th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
After Leak of Pinch Details, Employee in DA’s Office Resigns
Resignation in latest wrinkle in high-profile case.
Feb 13th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Cargill Closing Last Milwaukee Meatpacking Plant
Closure of 'protein processing plant' marks the end of an overlooked era in Milwaukee's history.
Feb 13th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Five Milwaukee Higher Education Leaders Team Up on AI
Universities and colleges partnering with Northwestern Mutual on data science initiative.
Feb 13th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Assembly Backs Race-Neutral Aid And Campus Speech Suits, Eyes Trans Care
GOP bills target DEI, free speech, trans issues. Democrats object.
Feb 13th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP 7th District Candidate Tied to $44 Million Ponzi Scheme Settlement
Paul Wassgren was a defendant in a class action over an alleged $170 million real estate investment fraud.
Feb 13th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Carmen Moving School To King Drive
Move is final piece of breakup with Milwaukee Public Schools.
Feb 13th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Mexican Restaurant Proposed For Key East Side Corner
Restaurant industry veteran plans new sit-down restaurant in former Triple Taproom.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
ICE Hearing Boils Over as Ron Johnson Accuses Minnesota AG of Endangering Protesters
Johnson links Keith Ellison to the fatal shooting of two people by ICE agents; Ellison calls the performance theatrical.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers, Advocates Warn SNAP Changes Could ‘Cripple’ Future State Budgets
Governor backs a $69 million request for FoodShare administration, says 'Big Beautiful Bill' could cost more than $200 million.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Renew Your Vows at Lakefront This Weekend
Or swap koozies at Club Garibaldi.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Michael Holloway
Details Revealed On Milwaukee’s Impending Record-Breaking Cruise Season
It will be a year of debuts and records. Plus: a federal grant will defray dock costs.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
