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Lessons from Wisconsin’s 2018 Democratic Gubernatorial Primary
Tony Evers won, but the detailed results could providence guidance for the 2026 race.
by John D. Johnson
More MPS Students Are Graduating, Going to College
It's good news, but the reasons for it are complicated.
by Terry Falk
Under Fire Over Duplicate Ballots, Green Bay Clerk Resigns
Jeffreys leaves post as Elections Commission finds probable cause of state law violations.
Aug 8th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Artist Donates 2,000 Works To Kohler Arts Center
Major gift will anchor a three-decade career in Sheboygan.
Aug 8th, 2026 by Elissa Eaton, Wisconsin Public Radio
Work Starts on Southside Townhomes
VIA CDC scales up its efforts to create owner-occupied, affordable housing.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Regulators Force Do-Over For $1.7 Billion Data Center Power Line Plan
PSC revokes ATC’s application for Port Washington project, calling it a moving target.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kehr’s Equipment Headed to Auction
Kitchen gear, from mixers to melters, is up for bid.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Head Start Rule Changes Branded ‘Dangerous’ By Wisconsin Providers
Proposed federal overhaul would relax staff-to-child ratios and erase detailed health standards nationwide.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Wins Grant To Extend Key Bike Trail
Project would further tie together Milwaukee County's south suburbs, city.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
After City Rejects It, State Authority Endorses Affordable Housing Conversion
California organizations pull an end-run around city opposition.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Rapids Becomes Flashpoint In State’s Data Center Backlash
Residents, comedians and a former NYC mayor collide over plans for the historic mill property.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Key Oak Leaf Trail Link With Downtown Will Be Rebuilt
County rebuilding trail through Juneau Park.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Why More Than 100,000 Wisconsin Student Borrowers Are Now In Default
Federal pauses are over, repayment rules have shifted and many residents are struggling to catch up on loans.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
Pub Proposed For Vacant Northwest Side Building
A replacement for the 'world famous' Mitchell's Tavern.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
From Canceling Thanksgiving To Calling It Her Favorite Holiday
Francesca Hong recalibrates her online persona as Republicans seize on years-old tweets.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Stolen Picasso Print Resurfaces Eight Years After Downtown Gallery Heist
Community member walks into MPD district station with missing etching.
Aug 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Health Care Firm Taking Over Top of 735 Building
Fast-growing company will occupy top two floors of historic bank building.
Aug 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Eat Your Way Through The State Fair
But don't miss the moon landing in the Historic Third Ward.
Aug 6th, 2026 by Michael Holloway
With Evers And Moore Behind Him, Crowley Tries To Flip The Script
Backed by key Democrats, the Milwaukee County executive still trails Hong but says he has enough time.
Aug 6th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Parks Foundation Announces $10 Million Strategic Plan
Foundation boost fundraising and volunteering in parks.
Aug 6th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Slush Shack Opens at Sherman Phoenix
New vendor offers four frozen beverage flavors, with expanded menu to come.
Aug 6th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
‘We Drained Our Savings,’ The Long Tail Of Milwaukee’s 2025 Floods
A year later, basements are largely rebuilt, but financial and emotional scars remain.
Aug 6th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Corey Ruiz Shooting and Police Training
UW Law School professor has interviewed police and studied police training videos. He sees a problem.
Aug 6th, 2026 by Natalie Yahr
New Deer District Hotel Breaks Ground
AC Hotel Milwaukee Downtown, with the same ownership as The Trade, is expected to open in late 2027.
Aug 6th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
One of Nation’s Largest Accounting Firms Moving to Downtown
Milwaukee to gain more than 150 jobs as part of suburbs-to-city move.
Aug 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
The Police, Not A Bar, Will Replace Duke’s on Water
MPD is setting up shop in former Water Street tavern.
Aug 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Arrests at Madison Encampment Site Climb to 22 After Overnight Skirmishes
30 to 40 protesters of Corey Ruiz killing set fires and clashed with police in early hours of Tuesday.
Aug 5th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
