Anti-Poverty Nonprofit Filing For Bankruptcy
City on a Hill headed for Chapter 11.
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County Names New Director of Transportation
Crowley taps budget director to lead transportation department in the wake of the transit budget scandal.
by Graham Kilmer
First Milwaukee Location For Popular Middle Eastern Restaurant
Fast-casual eatery will open first location in city at East Pointe.
by Sophie Bolich
Hales Corners Using State Aid To Combat PFAS Contamination
Safe Drinking Water Loan Program is allowing smaller Wisconsin villages to fund needed water projects they otherwise couldn’t afford.
Dec 5th, 2025 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Do You Know Milwaukee’s Muffin Man?
Community-focused effort reactivating former Riverwest Co-op space.
Dec 5th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Well-Known Restaurant Planning Harbor District Location
R1VER development lands popular Wisconsin chain.
Dec 5th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Report Shows More Than 1 in 3 Wisconsin Students Need Reading Intervention
Problem is worst for 1st graders, new state report shows.
Dec 5th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Investor Buys Hotel Near Airport
Hampton Inn on College Avenue has a new owner.
Dec 5th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Justice Protasiewicz Won’t Recuse From Gableman Disciplinary Case
But one of court's liberal judges has already recused herself.
Dec 5th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Marinette Marine Lays Off 93 Employees After Navy Cancels Ship Order
All job losses are in Wisconsin.
Dec 5th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
MCTS Budget Picture Keeps Getting Worse
MCTS preparing for more cuts in coming years.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Should Police Be Allowed To Shoot Down Drones?
Muskego lawmakers proposal would allow law enforcement to shoot down virtually any drone.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
DoorDash Expanding Its Store You Can’t Shop In Person At
DashMart allows company to skip grocery and convenience stores.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Watch Out For Rampaging Santas
Plus: Don't sleep on Krampusnacht.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Michael Holloway
State Nears Settlement with Johnson Controls/Tyco Over PFAS Spills
Wisconsin DOJ sued company alleging over firefighting foam manufacturing.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Coffee and Cocktail Bar Would Replace Bar Closed By City
Xhale would fill space on Near West Side main street.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Two Milwaukee McDonald’s Restaurants Being Demolished
World's biggest fast-food restaurant shrinking Milwaukee footprint.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill Would Allow Wisconsin Youth Offenders To Appeal Life Sentences
More than 100 people would be eligible.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Frank Zufall, Wisconsin Examiner
Somali Residents in Wisconsin Fearful After Trump’s Remarks, Federal Raids
Community leaders say the president’s denunciations and reported immigration “strike teams” have sparked anxiety among Somali residents, most of whom are U.S. citizens.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Vying For Grants For Trail Extensions, Traffic Safety Projects
City submitting five applications to competitive grant program.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Zoo Welcomes Two Eastern Black Rhinos
A critically endangered species, rhinos have 5-inch-thick skin and daunting horns.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Mackenzie Krumme, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bipartisan Proposal Would Cap Payday Loan Interest in Wisconsin
State report found some payday lenders charge as much as 850% interest.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
WI Supreme Court Accepts Case Challenging Sheriffs Who Assist ICE
Court's liberal majority agrees to hear suit from immigrant rights group.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gov. Evers Appoints New Head of Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.
John W. Miller was a congressional staffer and venture capital founder.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Restaurant For Silver City
La Chinampa will expand its footprint—and menu—in the former Shalom space.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Latest Effort to Adopt New Milwaukee Flag Going Nowhere
Bureaucracy and confusion create a slow-moving comedy of errors.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Public Museum Would Be Demolished For Major Development
County consultants envision project with up to 555 housing units on museum site.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
New Council Members Oppose Taking Tax Returns To Pay Private Ambulances
But opposition could cost the city 'ginormously' more money, warns a veteran.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
