City, County, MMSD Form Flood Task Force
Three governments team up to plan for short and long-term impacts of climate change.
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Weather Service Working to Confirm Dozens of Tornadoes That Hit Wisconsin
26 tornado warning issued Friday. Storms caused flooding, train derailment, widespread damage.
by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
‘Sparrows Fall’ Sounds Alarm About Current Politics
Theatre Gigante co-production of angry, humorous new play gets strong reading.
by Dominique Paul Noth
WI Republicans Seek to Dismiss Public Education Funding Lawsuit
Suit cites state constitution mandate that all children must have access to sound basic education.
Apr 18th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.
Apr 18th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
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See how well you followed what happened in Milwaukee over the past week.
Apr 18th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Wisconsin DOT Hopes to Reduce EV Users’ Range Anxiety
Wisconsin's DOT Secretary says 21 of 78 planned charging stations have been built.
Apr 18th, 2026 by Jeff Robbins, Wisconsin Public Radio
Learning from Japan’s Railway Success
All the city news you can use.
Apr 18th, 2026 by Jeff Wood
More Members Means More Coverage
Growth in membership directly translates to growth in journalism.
Apr 17th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
West Side Alderman Trades Suit For Stripes At State Basketball Tournament
Westmoreland balances City Hall work with high school officiating.
Apr 17th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
1840 Brewing Equipment Up For Auction
Fans can take home a piece of the former brewery — or purchase equipment to launch their own.
Apr 17th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
New Taco Truck Coming to Zocalo
Chucho’s to bring its signature birria red tacos and other Mexican eats to southside food park.
Apr 17th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
The Family That Plays Together
Prometheus Trio plays trios and duos by Brahms, Beethoven, Kodály and Schoenfield.
Apr 17th, 2026 by Michael Barndt
Anodyne Union Says Owners Cutting Wages Amid Contract Battle
Union and ownership group bargaining a contract. Owners cutting wages, union says.
Apr 17th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Cooke Builds Cash Edge On Van Orden As Democrats Target GOP House Majority
Eau Claire Democrat ends quarter with more money in the bank in state’s most expensive House race this cycle.
Apr 17th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Leaking Roof, Collapsed Ceiling Put Spotlight On Highgrove Holdings
Family alleges embattled landlord has ignored years of maintenance complaints.
Apr 17th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Report Finds Health Care Costs Rising Faster Than Wages in Wisconsin
UW report argues health care costs are a 'pay cut' for workers, burden on businesses.
Apr 17th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Getting Warmer, Wetter, More Extreme Weather
New report finds 2010s had 20 daily rainfalls that qualified as a 100-year storms.
Apr 17th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Planned Downtown Development Loses 75% Of Its Apartments
Seven-story building replaced by townhomes.
Apr 16th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
High Court Rules Pabst Brewing Can Be Held Liable for Workplace Injuries
5-2 decision by WI Supreme Court finds company liable under 1911 'safe place statute.'
Apr 16th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Again Cleaning Up From ‘Overwhelming Force of Nature’
City officials said there was little more they could have done to prepare.
Apr 16th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
It’s a Big Week in Milwaukee
Events include Milwaukee Film Fest, Gallery Night, Record Store Day and Keg Standup.
Apr 16th, 2026 by Michael Holloway
Wealthy U.S. Rep. Wied Is a Busy Stock Trader
His most recent report lists 25 transactions. Bipartisan bill would ban practice.
Apr 16th, 2026 by Annie Pulley, The Badger Project
Harold’s Chicken Comes to Milwaukee
Illinois-based chicken chain with nearly 50 locations in U.S. coming to northwest side.
Apr 16th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
We Energies, Kohl’s Paid Zero Federal Taxes in 2025
While making big profits. Trump tax cuts have been a windfall for U.S. corporations.
Apr 16th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Choir Sings Works by British Composers
Milwaukee Chamber Choir's 27 members are professional-level singers.
Apr 16th, 2026 by Martha Brown
Republican Legislators Say DPI Violated Open Meetings Law With Dells Trip
DPI says education session included teachers, private vendor per state statute
Apr 16th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
WCD Committee Backs Convention Hotel, But Punts on Financing, Location
Big questions remain about viability of $500 million hotel project.
Apr 16th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
