MPS Offering Alternative Transportation for Homeless Students
District leasing 20 minivans. MPS has about 5,000 homeless students.
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Amorphic Beer is Turning Four
Riverwest brewery hosting Dec. 6 celebration with live music, special beer releases and food trucks.
by Sophie Bolich
ICE Moving Its Milwaukee Facility
From Downtown to Northwest Side. With maybe a second office still to come.
by Jeramey Jannene
Justice Ziegler Misquotes US Supreme Court Decision
Conservative falsely claims state courts can’t review congressional maps.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
‘Open’ Records Often Missing Names
Black bars and redactions often leave the names of businesses and people a secret.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Bennet Goldstein
A Different Bookstore For Walker’s Point
Tabletop Bookshelf, specializing in indie role-playing games, plans brick-and-mortar location.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Senate Bill Promotes Soybean-Based Firefighting Foam to Replace PFAS
20 fire departments in state have made switch. Research shows PFAS can cause cancer.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin High Schools Seek to Offer More College Classes
But it often means teachers must go back to school for graduate degree.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Miranda Dunlap and Natalie Yahr
Test Results Show High PFAS Levels in Wisconsin’s Landfill Runoff
UW-Madison researchers analyzed 4 potential sources of PFAS pollution in groundwater.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Board Seeks Repeal of Restrictions in Sales Tax Deal
State legislation has many restraints on Milwaukee County's operations and spending.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
We Energies, 2 Other Utilities Will Buy 4 Renewable Energy Projects
450 megawatt solar and wind projects should come online by 2027 and 2028.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
After Deadly May Fire, Milwaukee Adds New Safety Requirements
More inspections, more data and changes that will impact landlords, tenants.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Mandela Barnes Will Run for Governor
Former Lt. Governor becomes front-runner in Democratic primary for governor.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Supervisors Back Data Center Rules
County committee unanimously supports state legislation to regulate data centers.
Dec 1st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
New Restaurant For Harbor District
Pizza joint would join two existing restaurants at River One.
Dec 1st, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Will West Milwaukee Do Development Near Brewers Stadium?
If it does, the big losers will be Milwaukee taxpayers.
Dec 1st, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
East Side Apartment Building Advancing
7-story apartment complex on site where 11-story project set off 2008 controversy.
Dec 1st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in November
Many new places include a plant-based bakery, Bay View brunch spot and a tea shop.
Dec 1st, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
As Living Costs Soar, Tax Relief Shrinks for Low-Income Wisconsin Residents
Homestead tax credit has withered due to inflation, legislative inaction.
Dec 1st, 2025 by Hongyu Liu
Wisconsin Too Restrictive on Civil Commitments for Mental Health?
A higher legal bar than most states. Some experts say law too restrictive.
Dec 1st, 2025 by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Legislators Offer Dueling Bills to Reduce IVF Costs
Each 'cycle' of in vitro fertilization treatment can cost tens of thousands.
Dec 1st, 2025 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
Jeff Bezos Donates $5 Million To Fight Milwaukee Homelessness
Support for United Way program will be given over 5 years.
Dec 1st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
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Dec 1st, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
Movie Theaters Fight to Stay Open
Park Theatre in Park Falls closing. Milwaukee theater group's sales down 38%.
Nov 30th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
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Nov 30th, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
Casablanca Is a Milwaukee Success
Founded 37 years ago, serving Middle Eastern fare that's tasty and reasonably-priced.
Nov 30th, 2025 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Local Dispensary’s THC Beverages Win National Awards
Plus: A recap of the week's food and beverage news.
Nov 30th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
More Winter Farmers Markets Opening
Markets in Brookfield and Shorewood the latest among many in the state.
Nov 30th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
