New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in April
Some 15 new spots include coffee drive-thru, shawarma restaurant and Cambodian sandwich shop.
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‘George & Gracie’ Is Fun, Funny Theatrical Flashback
Rep's world premiere about Burns and Allen stars James Pickering, Tami Workentin.
by Dominique Paul Noth
Minocqua Brewing Owner Kirk Bangstad Says He’s Running for Governor
Liberal activist says no other Democrat strong enough to stand up to Trump.
by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Ald. Zamarripa Withdraws Ethics Complaint Against Ald. Chambers
Why? Is a separate city investigation ongoing?
May 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Democrats Running for Governor Agree Healthcare Costs a Problem
How to fix this is where there was disagreement at candidate forums.
May 4th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Journal Sentinel Swallows Disinformation?
An LOL 'leaked memo.' And the Tiffany campaign's cleverness.
May 4th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
New Library Planned For Key Milwaukee Location
City has been seeking a replacement for aging branch library for seven years.
May 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Was Dan Bice Wisconsin’s Most Important Journalist?
Remembering the unique style of the Journal Sentinel columnist and former colleague.
May 4th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Conservative Group’s Ads Portray WI Republicans Battling Party’s Leaders
Ads showing GOP state legislators as mavericks reflect public souring on Trump, Vos?
May 4th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
Forest Service Chief Discusses Milwaukee Office Closure, Deep Budget Cuts
Trump's budget cut 75% of agency's funding, affects 43 employees in Milwaukee office.
May 4th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Lost Thousands of Manufacturing Jobs in 2025
'For the Upper Midwest, some indicators are kind of looking down.'
May 4th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Districts Could Be Affected by Voting Rights Act Ruling
Could US Supreme Court ruling lead to changes in Common Council and school board maps?
May 4th, 2026 by Alexander Shur
Why Are States Passing Laws to Reduce Driving?
All the city news you can use.
May 3rd, 2026 by Jeff Wood
New Billboards Raise Awareness About Dangers of Fentanyl
Milwaukee man whose son died from fentanyl on a mission to save lives.
May 3rd, 2026 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Torzala is Turning Four
Plus: A pivot at Wayfinder, Saffron's new menu and farewell to Centro Cafe.
May 3rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
UW-Madison Says It Generates Billions for State’s Economy
New report finds it had $13.2 billion estimated impact in 2025.
May 3rd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
May 3rd, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
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See how well you followed what happened in Milwaukee over the past week.
May 2nd, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.
May 2nd, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
ACA Premium Costs Rose 40% in Milwaukee
How and why ACA marketplace rates rose so high in Wisconsin and the nation.
May 2nd, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
Teachers Union Loses on School Budget, Wage Hikes
6 board members endorsed by union back superintendent, not MTEA.
May 2nd, 2026 by Terry Falk
Federal Agents Interview Bangstad Over Post on Attempted Trump Assassination
Minocqua Brewing owner suggested members of 'resistance' should work on marksmanship.
May 2nd, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin DOJ Using Trained Dogs to Detect Internet Crimes Against Children
The canines sniff out electronic storage devices with child exploitation materials.
May 2nd, 2026 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Faces in New Places
New hirings, promotions and appointments in the last month.
May 2nd, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
By Milwaukee, For Milwaukee
From liquor licenses to TIF deals, membership funds the watchdog work no one parachutes in to do.
May 1st, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Inside Meta House’s New Campus That Aims To Break Addiction’s Grip On Families
Project Horizon adds beds, childcare and on-site health care in effort to eliminate months-long wait lists.
May 1st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
One In Three Home Insurance Claims Are Denied. Here Is How To Respond.
Guidance for Wisconsin homeowners on documenting damage, disputing denials and finding help locally.
May 1st, 2026 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Madison Told To Reject 23 Ballots, Mequon Voters Win A Recount
State elections panel launches investigations and braces for lawsuits ahead of May 15 certification deadline.
May 1st, 2026 by Alexander Shur
