Scooter Users in Milwaukee Smash Ridership, Revenue Records

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Love 'em or hate 'em, they're everywhere.

Members Only: Free Tickets to Next Act Theatre
Members Only

Free Tickets to Next Act Theatre

Members can get up to two free tickets worth $86 to 'Dinner with the Duchess,' while supplies last.

Celebrate Milwaukee Day With An Urban Milwaukee Membership

Celebrate Milwaukee Day With An Urban Milwaukee Membership

Become an Urban Milwaukee member for just $4.14 per month for first year.

The State of Politics: How Evers Plan To Issue Commutations Works
The State of Politics

How Evers Plan To Issue Commutations Works

Evers’ commutation process offers hope to some lifers, but excludes sex offenses and recent violence behind bars.

Why Milwaukee’s Shootings Are Falling Faster Than Its Homicides

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National research and local officials point to reasons Milwaukee appears to be bucking national trend.

New Investment Group Hopes To Reopen Downtown Bar

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Familiar buyer found for sports bar.

Doc Rivers Out as Milwaukee Bucks Coach

Doc Rivers Out as Milwaukee Bucks Coach

Each of Rivers' three seasons ended in disappointment.

Republicans Seek Someone to Blame After Supreme Court Blowout

Republicans Seek Someone to Blame After Supreme Court Blowout

Some conservatives want state Republican Party Chair Brian Schimming fired, while others blame Lazar's failed campaign

Now Serving: Inside Michelin’s ‘Great Lakes’ Food Cities
Now Serving

Inside Michelin’s ‘Great Lakes’ Food Cities

Plus: The cost of the Michelin deal, a new Korean restaurant and farewell to Gather Bakehouse.

Philomusica Quartet Closes Season With British Connections Program

Philomusica Quartet Closes Season With British Connections Program

World premiere of a Grendel-inspired work anchors April 13 concert at Wisconsin Lutheran College.

Celebrate Milwaukee Day With An Urban Milwaukee Membership

Celebrate Milwaukee Day With An Urban Milwaukee Membership

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Where to Find Food and Drink Deals on ‘414 Day’

Where to Find Food and Drink Deals on ‘414 Day’

More than a dozen local spots offering free or discounted goodies for city celebration.

The Week’s Greatest Hits

The Week’s Greatest Hits

Most popular articles and press releases in the past week

Members Only: A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
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A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.

Weekly News Quiz: April 11, 2026
Weekly News Quiz

April 11, 2026

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

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Dining: Allende Cocina Mexicana Is New and Different
Dining

Allende Cocina Mexicana Is New and Different

Good Mexican food with dishes you won't find elsewhere in town.

New Faces in New Places

New Faces in New Places

A look at all the new people in new places.

Sentencing Date Set in Dugan Case

Sentencing Date Set in Dugan Case

After conviction, Dugan will be sentenced. But appeal likely.

Future of City’s Overdose Prevention Program In Jeopardy

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Some council members want outside audit, which health commissioner calls a ‘waste.'

Council Showdown Set Over Violence Prevention Director

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And just how far is Mayor Cavalier Johnson willing to go to fund the department?

How Wisconsin Plans To Spend $31 Million In Opioid Funds

How Wisconsin Plans To Spend $31 Million In Opioid Funds

Tribal nations, Narcan distribution, treatment access and law enforcement training are key priorities.

Evers OKs Sports Betting, Pledges To Keep Tribes On Equal Footing

Evers OKs Sports Betting, Pledges To Keep Tribes On Equal Footing

Law allows online wagers statewide as governor pushes for a joint venture among all tribal nations.

Razor-Thin Wins, Costly Losses In Wisconsin’s 75 School Referendums

Razor-Thin Wins, Costly Losses In Wisconsin’s 75 School Referendums

Butternut passed by one vote, Sauk Prairie and Fond du Lac fell short, and Appleton scored a decisive $60 million win.

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Celebrate Milwaukee Day With An Urban Milwaukee Membership

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