Downtown Snack Shop Reopens
Jr’s Treats returns with a shortened menu and a promise of ‘delicious’ additions.
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Crowd Opposes MPS Staff Cuts
But what are alternatives? Divided board backs plan to cut 263 staff to solve deficit.
by Terry Falk
Committee Recommends Denial For Mexican Restaurant
Unanimous vote against proposed restaurant on Mitchell St.
Mar 11th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Former Third Ward Warehouse Could Become Bathhouse, Restaurant
Chicago developer plans to replicate successful Windy City concept in Cream City.
Mar 11th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Halts Deportation, ICE Re-Arrests Mother in Milwaukee
Though cleared for green card, Sheboygan Falls woman re-arrested.
Mar 11th, 2026 by Paul Kiefer
Will New Postmark Rule Affect Absentee Ballots in Wisconsin?
ACLU warns it could affect voters who register to vote by mail.
Mar 11th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tosa Teen Leads Push for State Ban on Animal Tests for Cosmetics
12 states and 45 countries have banned this.
Mar 11th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
The $26 Million Plan to Turn MKE Renters Into Homeowners
Acts Housing has raised $26.4 million to expand homeownership. How will it do this?
Mar 11th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
The Legacy of Terry Coffman
Coffman, 80, led MIAD for 20 years, helped revitalize Third Ward.
Mar 11th, 2026 by Michael Horne
Two East Town Bars, Restaurant Left in Limbo
Business group drops applications for sports bar, cocktail lounge and burrito restaurant.
Mar 11th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Why Are Ships Tied Up In Milwaukee’s Harbor?
Milwaukee suddenly a popular place to spend the winter, if you're a boat.
Mar 11th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
High Court Case Flips Script on Which Judges Strictly Interpret Law
WI Supreme Court could overrule decision by Judge Lazar on 2018 lame duck law.
Mar 10th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
Frankly Music Showcases Virtuoso Players
Concert features moody works by Bernstein, Bloch and Messiaen.
Mar 10th, 2026 by Michael Barndt
Licenses Committee Opposes Proposed Nightclub
Mojito's Night Club would bring full bar and entertainment to National Avenue.
Mar 10th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Judges Won’t Extend Schimel’s U.S. Attorney Appointment
Federal judges want permanent pick by Trump. Baldwin pushes bipartisan process.
Mar 10th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
70% of UW-Madison Faculty Are Liberal, Survey Finds
Less than 10% are conservative. Faculty admit differing views would affect hiring.
Mar 10th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Large Corporation Buys Just Art’s Saloon
A former dive bar for 45 years could be absorbed into corporate campus.
Mar 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
New Law Gives Sexual Assault Survivors 20 Years to Bring Charges
Wisconsin law doubles the statute of limitations for second-degree sexual assault.
Mar 10th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Italian Food Truck Joining Zocalo
Nadi Plates heads south as Farwell Avenue restaurant nears opening date.
Mar 10th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Crowley Tours South Milwaukee Affordable Housing Project
$50 million project creating 134 apartments and a new senior center.
Mar 10th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Trump Obsessed With Milwaukee Shoes
President loves Florsheim shoes. But company certainly doesn't love him.
Mar 10th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Vaccine Rates for Childhood Diseases Declining, State Data Shows
33% in Wisconsin not vaccinated within 2 years of birth for 7 childhood diseases.
Mar 10th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Universities Moving Toward 3-Year Degrees?
Mount Mary offers 95-credit degree. Universities of Wisconsin could follow.
Mar 10th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Can Film Incentives Turn Wisconsin Into A Movie Hub?
Gov. Evers meets with filmmakers to tout state's new film office, tax credits.
Mar 10th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
‘Ain’t Misbehavin’ Is High Quality Fun
Rep version of Fats Waller musical is jazzy, jaunty period show with great singers.
Mar 9th, 2026 by Dominique Paul Noth
Council Moving To Block ICE From City Property
Third piece of 'ICE Out' package gets key endorsement.
Mar 9th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
The Surprising Campaign of Rep. Francesca Hong
Her dark horse campaign is biggest surprise in Democratic primary for governor.
Mar 9th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
