New Laws Aim to Help State’s Emergency Medical Services
Gov. Evers signed 2 bills to train more EMS personnel, hike state funding.
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The Return of South Water Snacks
Plus: A new downtown sports bar, the end of Ouzo Cafe and the East Side's OG.
by Sophie Bolich
Johnson, Baldwin Split on Trump’s Pick for Appeals Court Judge
U.S. Senate ready to approve Milwaukee prosecutor Rebecca Taibleson for position.
by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
Oct 26th, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.
Oct 25th, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
October 25, 2025
See how well you followed what happened in Milwaukee over the past week.
Oct 25th, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
Wisconsin Residents Running Out of Time to Get Solar Tax Credits
Trump administration is ending tax breaks on solar panels and electric vehicles.
Oct 25th, 2025 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Can’t Afford Disaster Recovery
County officials were already cutting the 2026 budget when feds denied disaster aid.
Oct 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Four Great Composers Targeted by Hitler
Frankly Music performs music by Jewish composers who were killed in holocaust or fled to America.
Oct 25th, 2025 by Michael Barndt
Protesters Battle Over LGBTQ+ Books at Hales Corners Library
Protestors allied with national group Mass Resistance want books removed from library.
Oct 25th, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
Accepting US Vehicle Standards Risk Lives, European Cities Warn
All the city news you can use.
Oct 25th, 2025 by Jeff Wood
Milwaukee Extending Hours For Downtown Parking Meters
It could also add more areas with variable pricing.
Oct 24th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Brewery Will Replace 1840
Illinois-based Solemn Oath Brewery plans Bay View taproom.
Oct 24th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Philomusica Quartet Opens Season With ‘Hope and Remembrance’
Musicians perform on restored Holocaust-era instruments through the Violins of Hope residency, weaving memory, history and artistry into one program.
Oct 24th, 2025 by Martha Brown
Wisconsin Chief Justice Warns of Rise of Political Violence
Karofsky says that safety within the court system 's an issue that transcends partisan politics.'
Oct 24th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Unfinished Legacy Founder Plans East Side Cafe
Blue Hour Cafe aims for 2026 opening.
Oct 24th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
FEMA Denies Government Disaster Assistance For Milwaukee Area
Milwaukee County alone says it has $22 million of public infrastructure costs.
Oct 24th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Justice Crawford Recuses From Gableman Proceedings
Liberal justice’s recusal leaves court evenly divided on whether to suspend Gableman's law license over 2020 election investigation.
Oct 24th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lawmakers Ask For AG Opinion on Alleged Loophole in Teacher Grooming Cases
Contentious legislative hearing follows news report finding 200 school investigations of sexual misconduct or grooming.
Oct 24th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
These City Employees Make More Than Mayor Cavalier Johnson
27 employees top the city's pay scale.
Oct 23rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Latest UW Branch Closure Follows Years of Declining Enrollment, Budget Cuts
UW system closing Baraboo Sauk County campus, sixth branch closure of 13 former two-year campuses.
Oct 23rd, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supervisor Pushes Fare Evasion Plan, Tangles With Sheriff
Supervisor proposes funding come from with Sheriff's Office.
Oct 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Michael Gableman Could Owe $48,000 For Investigation Into His Conduct
Former supreme court justice conducted derided review of 2020 election.
Oct 23rd, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Weekend Packed With Opportunities To Show Off Your Costume
Boo at the Zoo, MAM After Dark and more.
Oct 23rd, 2025 by Michael Holloway
Ouzo Cafe is Closed
The downtown restaurant closes after a 21-year run.
Oct 23rd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
New Restaurant Will Replace ‘The Original’ On East Side
'Casualizing the place' is how owners describe the change.
Oct 23rd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
City Moving to Enact Reckless Driving Towing Plan
But proposal could be delayed in Madison.
Oct 23rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
ChatGPT Maker, Oracle Are Tenants of $15 Billion Port Washington Data Center
Developer, partners reveal new details about proposal.
Oct 23rd, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
