The Republican ‘Statutory Scheme’
How GOP legislators got away with spending $26 million on private attorneys and charging taxpayers.
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Drive-Thru Cafe Opens on Layton Avenue
7 Brew held a grand opening Monday for its first Milwaukee location.
by Sophie Bolich
Agatha Christie Becomes the Play in Rep’s Show
New play by Heidi Armbruster is a comic fantasy about mystery writer's vanishing act.
by Dominique Paul Noth
Indian Restaurant Closing in Walker’s Point
Ruta's will close at the end of April, with tentative plans to seek a new location.
Apr 20th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Police Clash With Animal Rights Activists at Attempted Beagle Rescue
Police use tear gas, rubber bullets against hundreds of protestors at Dane County facility.
Apr 20th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Get A Free Ticket to the Milwaukee Film Festival
See a movie on us at the Milwaukee Film Festival, while supplies last.
Apr 20th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Invasive Plant Rapidly Spreading Through Wisconsin
Far more of lesser celandine in the state, particularly Milwaukee County.
Apr 20th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Prison Department Says It Lacks Funding for Mother-Child Program
Blames Legislature for not funding it. ACLU calls for court to levy fines.
Apr 20th, 2026 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
Will Wisconsin Supreme Court Strengthen Recusal Rules?
Petition by retired judges pushes for it. Liberal justices considering change.
Apr 20th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why UW President Candidates May Hesitate
The clumsy firing of Jay Rothman might discourage some top candidates.
Apr 20th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Don’t Miss These Milwaukee-Made Films at the 2026 Film Festival
From Pat McCurdy to youth shorts, here are all the Milwaukee-made films and when to see them.
Apr 20th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Lucky Ginger Is a Tasty, Versatile Option for Asian Food
Offering Chinese, Korean, Laotian, Vietnamese and Thai food in Historic Third Ward space.
Apr 19th, 2026 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Build-to-Rent Companies Needed, Wisconsin Housing Experts Say
Federal housing bill backed by Sen Baldwin requires big companies to sell their rental homes.
Apr 19th, 2026 by Joe Tarr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mother’s Introduces ‘Sad Hour’ in Bay View
Plus: Zocalo’s newest vendor, film festival eats and a brewery auction.
Apr 19th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
2 Wisconsin Health Systems Launching New Cancer Treatment Programs
Proton therapy programs will offered by Froedtert Hospital/MCW and UW Health.
Apr 19th, 2026 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
Apr 19th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
City, County, MMSD Form Flood Task Force
Three governments team up to plan for short and long-term impacts of climate change.
Apr 18th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Weather Service Working to Confirm Dozens of Tornadoes That Hit Wisconsin
26 tornado warning issued Friday. Storms caused flooding, train derailment, widespread damage.
Apr 18th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
‘Sparrows Fall’ Sounds Alarm About Current Politics
Theatre Gigante co-production of angry, humorous new play gets strong reading.
Apr 18th, 2026 by Dominique Paul Noth
WI Republicans Seek to Dismiss Public Education Funding Lawsuit
Suit cites state constitution mandate that all children must have access to sound basic education.
Apr 18th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.
Apr 18th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
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See how well you followed what happened in Milwaukee over the past week.
Apr 18th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Wisconsin DOT Hopes to Reduce EV Users’ Range Anxiety
Wisconsin's DOT Secretary says 21 of 78 planned charging stations have been built.
Apr 18th, 2026 by Jeff Robbins, Wisconsin Public Radio
Learning from Japan’s Railway Success
All the city news you can use.
Apr 18th, 2026 by Jeff Wood
More Members Means More Coverage
Growth in membership directly translates to growth in journalism.
Apr 17th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
West Side Alderman Trades Suit For Stripes At State Basketball Tournament
Westmoreland balances City Hall work with high school officiating.
Apr 17th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
1840 Brewing Equipment Up For Auction
Fans can take home a piece of the former brewery — or purchase equipment to launch their own.
Apr 17th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
New Taco Truck Coming to Zocalo
Chucho’s to bring its signature birria red tacos and other Mexican eats to southside food park.
Apr 17th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
