Environmental Coalition Calls For Pause In Data Center Development
Statewide coalition wants state to create sustainable development framework before more projects move forward.
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DEI Backlash Puts Milwaukee’s Special Ed Teacher Pipeline at Risk
Trump’s order to eliminate DEI from schools leads to loss of $3.28 million grant.
by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Phobruary Returns To Silver City With High Stakes
VIA CDC hosting 13th Phobruary, while major construction project looms.
by Sophie Bolich
January 24, 2026
See how well you followed what happened in Milwaukee over the past week.
Jan 24th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Police Chief Blasted For Israel Training Trip
Jeffrey Norman took privately-funded anti-terrorism training trip.
Jan 23rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Power Shift at We Energies, Klappa Stepping Down
Gale Klappa will leave WEC Energy Group as longest serving chief executive in company history.
Jan 23rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Hiawatha Extension To Pewaukee, Madison Has Planned Service Start
Amtrak pursuing station locations between Milwaukee and Madison.
Jan 23rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Beans & Barley Items Headed to Auction
February sale will follow the restaurant’s Jan. 31 closure.
Jan 23rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Trump’s Support Slips in Wisconsin After First Year Back in Office
Marquette poll finds steady erosion in approval as economic concerns and immigration clashes take a toll.
Jan 23rd, 2026 by Joe Tarr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Assembly Backs Nuclear Tax Credits Amid Data Center Boom
Wide bipartisan vote advances 20-year incentives for new reactors, adds new rules.
Jan 23rd, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Scales Back Iconic Stewardship Program While Extending It to 2030
Republicans say bill adds guardrails; Democrats say it waters down a conservation legacy, centralizes power.
Jan 23rd, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
‘Make America Affordable Again’ Meets Reality in Checkout Lines
A year after Trump’s return, Wisconsin residents report higher food costs and fewer extras as tariffs push prices up.
Jan 23rd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bars and Restaurants Announce Closures, Shortened Hours Due To Cold
Several closures planned as wind chills are anticipated to reach -40.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
$1 Million Gift Powers Milwaukee Rep’s New Play Pipeline
Herro and Franke donation doubles funding for program as Rep plans six new works, plots national distribution.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Hot Ideas To Beat The Cold
Museum Days offers a chance to warm up with discounted admission.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Michael Holloway
Barnes Proposes Grants To Fight Food Deserts
Proposal would fund new stores, support stores near closure and connect farmers with reliable buyers.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
County Board Wants To Freeze ICE Out of Parks
Supervisors draft vague "law enforcement ordinance."
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Assembly Reaches Bipartisan Deal To Fund WisconsinEye
But now Senate needs to take up bill. Network remains offline.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
More Than Policy, Dem Candidates Differ on Style and Tone
The seven-leading gubernatorial candidates participated in a forum Wednesday night.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Lao Restaurant Opens at 3rd Street Market
SapSap's opening is one of several recent changes at food hall.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
GOP Plan Would Expand Online Mental Health Help for Wisconsin Teens
Pilot program would give at least 50,000 high school students access to virtual counseling and peer support.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Fun With Baroque Music
Frankly Music features top performers playing Bach, Vivaldi and Scarlatti with style.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Michael Barndt
Public Favors Stadium Freeway Removal
WisDOT finds great public support for replacing much of stadium freeway with a boulevard.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
State DHS Asks for $70 Million to Cover FoodShare Costs
Trump's Big Beautiful Bill shifted SNAP food assistance costs to the states.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gov. Evers and GOP Lawmakers Near a Deal on PFAS Pollution
'Optimistic' after long series of disagreements on funding PFAS contamination.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tiffany’s Donation from College Republicans Looks Smelly
How Republicans did an end-run around two different prohibitions.
Jan 21st, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
City Could Bill MPS Over Arcane State Law
City Attorney must provide legal services to MPS. Could it charge for this?
Jan 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City Suspends Northwest Side Bar
Committee divided over shooting near bar; New Entertainers must close for 15 days.
Jan 21st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
