Milwaukee’s First Universally Accessible Playground Targets 2027 Finish
Late summer site work at Kilbourn Reservoir Park would replace 2006-era equipment years ahead of schedule.
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It’s All About Moms This Weekend
Plus: John Cusack is coming to town.
by Michael Holloway
Prosecutors Ask Court to Disregard Dugan’s New Push for Acquittal
They argue court got it right the first time, when convicting Dugan of misdemeanor obstruction.
by Graham Kilmer
Rodriguez Won’t Seek Reelection In Key Southside Assembly Swing Seat
Oak Creek Republican exits redrawn 21st District as Democrats eye a pickup opportunity.
May 7th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Bucks Introduce New Head Coach Taylor Jenkins
Former Grizzlies coach billed a 'no brainer' hire, Bucks co-owner reveals Giannis timeline.
May 7th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
USDA, Wisconsin Scale Back Avian Flu Testing On Dairy Herds
Officials cite lower risk, but lab leaders warn surveillance could be undermined by staffing and funding cuts.
May 7th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Devil’s Lake Expansion May Be One of Stewardship Program’s Last Acts
Knowles-Nelson funding that protected 700,000 acres is set to expire at the end of June.
May 7th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Lawsuit Seeks to Block Food Truck Curfew
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty argues city's food truck curfew is unconstitutional.
May 7th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Film Festival Grows, But Still Far From Pre-COVID Peak
2026 attendance climbs to 36,922 as the nonprofit rebuilds after cuts and leadership change.
May 7th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Lawsuit Challenges Wisconsin Ban On Out-Of-State Signature Collectors
Conservative law firm says bipartisan law limiting petition circulators violates free speech rights.
May 7th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Pizzeria Planned For Burleigh Street
Meenk Bros Pizza Co. plans to serve New York-style pies in former Brew City Pickles space.
May 7th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
We Energies CEO Says Another Data Center Announcement is Coming
Scott Lauber optimistic about projects in the pipeline.
May 7th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
How to Solve High Costs, Long Delays for Open Records
A simple reform in state open records law could have big impact.
May 6th, 2026 by Tom Kamenick
Landmark Live Now 100% Union Represented
More than 200 workers organize with Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Organization.
May 6th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Watertown Board May Stop School Band From Playing Piece with LGBTQ+ Ties
Music has no lyrics but composer dedicated it to transgender activist.
May 6th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Woman Charged With Defrauding State of $2.2 Million
Debbie Long, 44, charged with 5 felonies for defrauding Wisconsin Medicaid.
May 6th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
So Many Needs, So Few ARPA Dollars Left to Spend
A divided council can't decide how to spend remaining federal grant funds.
May 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Pridefest’s Leadership Questioned
Is Wes Shaver a top city leader or a less-than transparent huckster?
May 6th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Federal Government Picks Wisconsin Lab to Research Psychedelic Drugs
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. pushing to use drugs in mental health treatment.
May 6th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Cap Times Employees Seek a Union
8 newsroom employees at shrinking Madison news outlet cite its progressive tradition.
May 6th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Bank of America Plans to Replace Dollar Tree on South Side
Nation's second-largest bank entering Milwaukee market at several locations.
May 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Florida Educator Would Take Over Historic Trimborn Farm
County plans to lease farm to private operator, who will create programs, pay for upkeep.
May 6th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Police Search for Prisoner Who Escaped Kenosha Correctional Center
Jonathan Taylor, 31, escaped from the prison just before 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.
May 6th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
23-Foot-Wide Moon Will Hover Over Third Ward
Traveling art exhibit also making stops in United Kingdom, Spain and Abu Dhabi.
May 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Sues GOP-Controlled Joint Finance Committee. Again
Challenges 2018 lame-duck law giving committee power over how state DOJ settles civil suits.
May 6th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kingdom Faith Church Plans 181-Unit Senior Housing Complex
Major project with senior apartments, memory care center, expanded church near city border.
May 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Poised To Reject Unusual Affordable Housing Proposal
Developer wants city approval to convert two 'luxury' complexes to affordable housing.
May 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
The Music of Revolutionary America
It's quite an unusual mixture, as concert by Newberry Consort will demonstrate.
May 5th, 2026 by Michael Barndt
