Domes Train Steams Up Cold Weekend
Plus: Ice Bear Fest, if cold (or beer) is your thing.
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Committee Endorses New Riverwest Market
Committee approves Metro Pantry for former Dollar General, but with strict conditions.
by Sophie Bolich
Report Suggests Demolishing Historic Building For Convention Center Hotel
Wisconsin Center District could reshape its campus, attract more events with large hotel.
by Jeramey Jannene
Philomusica Explores American Roots
Works by Barber, Tate and Dvořák, the last based on American folk music.
Jan 29th, 2026 by Martha Brown
Milwaukee Protesters Rally Against ICE
More than 1,000 protesters demand accountability following high-profile killings in Minneapolis.
Jan 29th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
After Trump Weighs In, Josh Schoemann Drops Out of Governor’s Race
The Washington County executive announced his decision the day after President Trump endorsed his opponent.
Jan 29th, 2026 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
PSC Analysts Say We Energies’ Data Center Rates Pose Risks to Customers
Interest groups say We Energies’ proposal needs changes to protect customers
Jan 29th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Don’t Miss It, $25 Off Membership Sale for Milwaukee’s Birthday
Flash Urban Milwaukee membership sale to celebrate the founding of our city. Clock is ticking.
Jan 28th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
New Developer Applies To Redevelop Walker’s Point Buildings
Revived proposal would give new life to Cream City brick buildings.
Jan 28th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
How Wisconsin Ranks On Minimum Wage
Comparing to Midwest and the nation. A solution to affordability issue?
Jan 28th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
Will Legal Concerns Kill City’s Pothole-Detection Technology?
Building a database of potholes could be a bad idea, warns alderman.
Jan 28th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Sweet Connie’s Cafe is Closed
King Drive cafe operated for less than a year.
Jan 28th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Tom Tiffany’s Terrible Day
His press conference was supposed to be about taxes. How did it go so terribly wrong?
Jan 28th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
DeForest Backs Off From $12 Billion Data Center
Village staff worked for 7 months with QTS Data Centers before revealing proposal.
Jan 28th, 2026 by Tom Kertscher
Ron Johnson Won’t Negotiate DHS Funding, Heaps Blame on Democrats
Opposes calls for reform of Homeland Security, wants investigation of Pretti's killing.
Jan 28th, 2026 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mayor Cavalier Johnson Buys New House
Milwaukee's mayor is moving again. Learn why, and to where.
Jan 28th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
State Juvenile Prisons Finally Complete Court-Ordered Reforms
Evers and ACLU jointly request federal court restrictions be lifted.
Jan 28th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Assembly GOP Proposes $1,000 State Match for ‘Trump Accounts’
Federal government puts $1,000 into an account for babies born after Jan. 1, 2025.
Jan 28th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Former SDC Properties Repossessed by Lender at Auction
Once mighty anti-poverty agency sees five parcels of properties auctioned off.
Jan 28th, 2026 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Gov. Evers Blasts Madison in Lawsuit Over Uncounted Absentee Ballots
City gets blowback for arguing absentee voting is a 'privilege', not a 'right.'
Jan 28th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Brand, Restaurant For Troubled Airport Hotel
Former Four Points by Sheraton has 188 rooms, recently went through receivership.
Jan 28th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
President Trump Endorses Tom Tiffany for Wisconsin Governor
Trump also endorsed Michael Alfonso, Sean Duffy's son-in-law, to replace Tiffany in Congress.
Jan 28th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why Is City Purchasing a Factory?
Former Milwaukee Bridge Co. plant could be redeveloped. For what?
Jan 28th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Riverwest Sports Bar Wins Key Approval
After addressing neighbors concerns, Diaspora Sports Bar gets committee approval.
Jan 28th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Mount Pleasant Approves Site Plans for 15 Microsoft Data Centers
'What we’re talking about is Microsoft — a very, very reputable company.'
Jan 27th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sen. Baldwin Demands Secretary Kristi Noem’s Resignation
Says Homeland Security leader 'lying,' causing 'total chaos.' Johnson blames Democrats.
Jan 27th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Did Racially-Targeted Ads Decrease 2016 Election Turnout?
Study finds voter suppression ads, some traced to Russian agency, likely hurt turnout.
Jan 27th, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
Small Change Coffee Shop Opening Next Week
Bay View salon expanding with public-facing cafe serving coffee, tea, pastries.
Jan 27th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
