This Photo Hurt Mandela Barnes in 2022, But Public Opinion Has Shifted
His views on ICE hurt Barnes against Ron Johnson, but may help in governor’s race.
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Tiffany Warns That Wisconsin Could Turn Into Minnesota
Speeches at state Republican convention paint Democrats as 'radicals' and 'socialists.'
by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
How FBI Has Pressured Wisconsin Election Officials
How does it compares to probes in other states? And what comes next?
by Alexander Shur
WI Assembly Democratic Leader ‘Optimistic’ About Big Wins In November
Why party could score a trifecta, winning both houses of Legislature and governor's race.
May 17th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Disaster Relief Organizers Push for Changes in Milwaukee’s Flood Response
Flood Hope 500 helps north-side residents with disaster relief after flooding.
May 17th, 2026 by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
May 17th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.
May 16th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
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See how well you followed what happened in Milwaukee over the past week.
May 16th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
We Could Fix Our Roads, Instead We Expand and Expand
All the city news you can use.
May 16th, 2026 by Jeff Wood
I-94 Project Will Fund Bus System Improvements
Including a new stop on Connect 1 route, but funding is temporary.
May 16th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Nationally Recognized Consultant Will Redesign Bus System
Jarrett Walker & Associates are 'the best at doing this," says MCTS CEO.
May 16th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Why Tech Colleges Fought Evers-Vos-LeMahieu Spending Plan
System president says the surplus deal shifted money “from one pocket to another” without new support.
May 15th, 2026 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
League Sues To Standardize Fixes For Absentee Ballot Errors
League of Women Voters says clerks’ differing practices violate Wisconsin’s Due Process protections.
May 15th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Option Emerges For Convention Center Hotel
But the individual proposing it suggests the big hotel concept still isn't a good idea.
May 15th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Uihlein Makes $10 Million “Game Changer” Gift To UWM Freshwater School
Endowment supports students, faculty, water policy center and research vessels on the Great Lakes.
May 15th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Estate Announces Closing
Owner of long-time East Side jazz club explains what led to closure.
May 15th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
How Milwaukee’s Bus System Saves Drivers Millions of Dollars
Report estimates MCTS saves region more than $340 million annually.
May 15th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
WCD Board Holds Third Closed Session Discussion About CEO Marty Brooks
Documents indicate what is being discussed is changing.
May 15th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
The Questions Wisconsin Reporters Are Not Asking Tom Tiffany
An election denier could be the GOP nominee for governor, yet basic accountability questions remain untouched.
May 15th, 2026 by Bill Christofferson
Trump EPA Cuts Could Hit Small Wisconsin Towns Hardest
Rural communities fear higher water rates and delayed projects if loan forgiveness shrinks sharply.
May 15th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
See Inside the New Nature & Culture Museum of Wisconsin
First exhibit item has already arrived as facility prepares for 2027 opening.
May 15th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
As Prediction Markets Grow, Evers Moves To Block Insider Trading
Executive order follows lawsuits over Kalshi and other platforms in Wisconsin courts.
May 14th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Big Trucks and Maifest Offer Something For All Ages
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to issue a parking ticket? Now’s your chance.
May 14th, 2026 by Michael Holloway
Ald. Mark Chambers Attempts To Set Record Straight About Midtown ‘Data Center’
Proposal is 'nothing even close' to what is suggested, he says.
May 14th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Historic West Side Mansion For Sale
Schuster Mansion is on the market.
May 14th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Amazon Plans Riverwest Facility
Company plans second Milwaukee facility for 30-minute delivery network.
May 14th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Can Trump And A Political Dynasty Still Pick A Northwoods Congressman?
Sean Duffy’s son-in-law has money and marquee backing, but local Republicans are pushing back hard.
May 14th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Watertown Board Cites ‘Indoctrination’ In Ban On LGBTQ+ Themed Music
Officials say the instrumental work violates a controversial issues policy.
May 14th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
