Non-Alcoholic Beverage Festival Returns
Fifth annual N/A Day coming to The Cooperage Jan. 3.
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Bus Rides Free For New Years Eve
All buses free from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. A handful will run until 4 a.m.
by Graham Kilmer
Third Ward Restaurant Sets Closing Date
Bavette La Boucherie to host final service in mid-January.
by Sophie Bolich
Mandela Barnes Is Democratic Front-Runner In Governor’s Race
The field is large. The key issue may be electability.
Dec 31st, 2025 by Christa Dutton / NOTUS and Jade Lozada / NOTUS, Wisconsin Watch
117 New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in Milwaukee in 2025
The variety, passion and fun on display make the city more exciting.
Dec 31st, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
The Year’s Most Popular Food & Drink Stories
In a city that likes to eat, drink and be merry, these were the top stories.
Dec 31st, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
Milwaukee Travelers Benefit From Competition at O’Hare
New daily flights from American Airlines to O'Hare serve globe trotters.
Dec 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Should Wisconsin’s Republican Congressmen Be ‘Terrified’?
Even gerrymandered districts could be at risk in 2026 election.
Dec 30th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Judge Maxine White Retiring in April
Evers will appoint replacement for WI Court of Appeals District 1 Chief Judge.
Dec 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
The Bear Facts; Complaints About Them Rising
847 complaints this year. All those birdshot pellets making things worse?
Dec 30th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
More Wisconsin Teachers Have Only Emergency Licenses
Up 20% since 2022. Schools face key staffing shortages, WPF report finds.
Dec 30th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Zoo Adding Brick Oven Pizza Restaurant
The Crust and Copper to open in 2026 just north of harbor seal aquarium.
Dec 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
The Year’s Most Popular Real Estate Stories
As the city's landscape changed in 2025, which stories resonated with readers?
Dec 30th, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
Brewers Weigh In On Parking Lot Development Proposal
Final study estimates possible tax revenue -- if Brewers agree to it.
Dec 30th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
The Year’s Most Popular Arts & Entertainment Stories
Many were insider stories about key institutions in Milwaukee.
Dec 29th, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
GOP Candidates for Governor Talk Trump, Money, Issues
Tiffany and Schoemann disagree on Trump's impact on August primary.
Dec 29th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bowling Alley Reopens Under New Ownership
Still Bob-E after all these years.
Dec 29th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Restaurant Petitions For Traffic Calming
Temple Goddess seeks more safety after string of Farwell Ave. incidents.
Dec 29th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Former WI Lawmakers Back Curb on Congressional Stock Trading
2 Republicans and 2 Democrats support Restore Trust in Congress Act.
Dec 29th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bus Fares Go Up Thursday
Base fares and payment caps going up in 2026 amid MCTS budget crisis.
Dec 29th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin’s Most Forgiving Governor
No one in state history has given more pardons than Tony Evers.
Dec 29th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
The Bad Piggy Plans Brick-and-Mortar Restaurant
Food truck to open permanent location in Tippecanoe neighborhood.
Dec 29th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
State Audit Finds $896 Million WisDOT Error
Department of Transportation overvalued infrastructure assets.
Dec 29th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Top 10 Stories of The Year
In an amazingly newsworthy year, what were top state issues?
Dec 29th, 2025 by Steven Walters
‘Sinners’ Looks Likely to Win Oscar Nominations
Its visually powerful blend of different movie genres is hard to forget.
Dec 28th, 2025 by Dominique Paul Noth
Trump Administration Has Abandoned Local Governments
It's an earthquake, with a devastating impact on so many in Milwaukee.
Dec 28th, 2025 by Sup. Jack Eckblad
The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
Dec 28th, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
December 27, 2025
See how well you followed what happened in Milwaukee over the past week.
Dec 27th, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
