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Can Wisconsin’s Stressed Oak Trees Be Saved?
Arborists say early signs of off-color leaves and thinning canopies are a critical window to act before trees die back further.
by Elissa Eaton, Wisconsin Public Radio
Japanese Coffee Shop Opening First U.S. Location in Milwaukee
Tokyo import will set up shop in Colby Abbot Building
by Sophie Bolich
UW System Seeks $90 Million To Train 35,000 Health Workers
Healthy Wisconsin plan would expand health care workforce over the next decade amid rising demand.
Aug 11th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Crowley Makes Final Pitch to Voters Ahead of Primary Election
County Executive David Crowley and Gov. Tony Evers finish whistlestop tour with campaign event in Milwaukee.
Aug 11th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Voters Prepare To Head To Polls As Many Still Undecided
From Milwaukee to Marathon County, anxiety and uncertainty shape Tuesday’s Democratic contest.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Milwaukee Decides If Lake Michigan Is Safe For Swimming
From dawn beach samples to digital PCR, Milwaukee Health Department is working to keep swimmers safe.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
A Century-Old School, A Trash Can And A Five-Alarm Inferno
Plus: MPS faces sprinkler problem that could cost $280 million to fix.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Questions for Wisconsin’s Next Governor
From a $2.36 billion surplus to child care, here are issues the nominees must answer for voters.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Steven Walters
As Supplier Backs Out, Milwaukee Scrambles To Maintain Fluoride In Water
No bids for a new contract left the utility cutting fluoride doses while hunting the open market for shipments.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democrats For Governor Split Over Future Of Wisconsin School Vouchers, Funding
Some candidates would phase out vouchers, others say ending them now is unrealistic for families and schools.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Officials Seek New Ways To Crack Down On Illegal Fireworks
Rising complaints, few citations and suburban sales fuel a renewed City Hall debate over enforcement.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Details Revealed for Downtown Property Redevelopment
Medical Examiner building would be demolished under proposal.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Lawsuit Filed Over Wisconsin’s Trans Birth Certificate Law
ACLU challenges state rule that some judges interpret as requiring invasive surgeries to change legal sex marker.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bank of America Finds Movers Flocking To Milwaukee, Not Miami
New report shows Midwest metros gaining residents as several Sun Belt and coastal hubs lose them.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
How Street Layouts Shape Housing
All the city news you can use.
Aug 9th, 2026 by Jeff Wood
At Emperor of China, The Leftovers Are Part of The Plan
Heaping plates of beef, broccoli and mu shu pork stretch into days of meals from this long-running Chinese restaurant.
Aug 9th, 2026 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
A Late-Summer Urban Garden Party
Plus: Sports bars, slushies and the Wisconsin State Fair's Sporkies winner.
Aug 9th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Democrats, Dark Money Group Fund Primary Against Ortiz-Velez
Democratic primary battle comes as party eyes control of Assembly.
Aug 9th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
Aug 9th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
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Aug 8th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.
Aug 8th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Lessons from Wisconsin’s 2018 Democratic Gubernatorial Primary
Tony Evers won, but the detailed results could providence guidance for the 2026 race.
Aug 8th, 2026 by John D. Johnson
More MPS Students Are Graduating, Going to College
It's good news, but the reasons for it are complicated.
Aug 8th, 2026 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
