Shouting Match at State Election Commission Over Agenda, Milwaukee Ballots
A discussion about Madison’s failure to record approximately 200 votes went sideways when Bob Spindell tried to bring something else up.
Read the full story by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner...
With Tariff Threat, Port Milwaukee Benefiting From Interest in Little Known Federal Trade Program
But tariffs and other Trump changes could damage port's overall business.
by Jeramey Jannene
County Opens Public Golf Courses
All 13 county courses are ready for golfers.
by Graham Kilmer
New Apartment Building Rises on West Side
Cornerstone Village replacing 1960s office building.
Apr 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Dollar General Shutters Southside Store
It's the second location to close in Milwaukee within a year, as company plans to close nearly 100 stores across the country.
Apr 18th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Supreme Court Upholds Evers’ ‘400 Years’ Budget Veto
Governor used partial budget veto to change school funding.
Apr 18th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Underly Says Wisconsin Schools Won’t Comply With Feds Anti-DEI Requirement
Underly, under threat of losing funding, says Wisconsin schools are already in compliance with federal law.
Apr 18th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bipartisan Proposal Would Revive Pre-Kindergarten Program
Two-year pilot would fund reading readiness at child care centers.
Apr 18th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s $475 Million Housing Program Didn’t Work, Now Legislators Are Trying To Fix It
Less than 4% of money allocated in 2023 has made its way to actual projects.
Apr 18th, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Assessments Show Milwaukee Property Values Grew 15% Last Year
Follows a 17% increase last year. What will the tax impact be?
Apr 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Supervisors Nix Uber Rides for Bus Drivers
Funding will instead go toward an MCTS van program to pick up drivers getting off bus mid-route.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Celebrate Easter at the Milwaukee County Zoo
Plus Zine Fest will celebrate independent publishing.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Michael Holloway
Pabst Mansion Starts Major Exterior Restoration Project
Milwaukee's best-known house will no longer need buckets to capture rain inside.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Even Before Tariffs, Value of Wisconsin Exports Is Declining
New Wisconsin Policy Forum report examines importance of exports to state's economy, and a multi-billion decline.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
International Terminal Construction Could Begin This Year
Airport will redevelop unused Concourse E into new International Terminal.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
‘The Dells’ Is A Canny, Very Wisconsin Docu-Film
And 'Cycle' is a hard look at 2019 police killing of Black youth in Racine.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Dominique Paul Noth
State Republican Party Creates New Rules That Allow County Chairs To Be Ousted
Changes come as Milwaukee chairs, others, have been critical of party, called for Brian Schimming to resign.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
For Two Straight Years, Milwaukee’s Homicide Rate Has Fallen
A close look at the work violence prevention and interruption plays in attempting to continue that trend.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Court Ruling In Its Favor Puts Wisconsin Conservation Program ‘On Life Support’
GOP lawmaker says court ruling that blocked pocket vetoes has reduced support for program.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Committee Overturns Plan Commission, Recommends ‘Missing Middle’ Housing
But coalition of community groups continues to strongly oppose proposal.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Pizza Purveyor Cedar Teeth Plans Bay View Restaurant
Counter-service restaurant would bring sourdough pizza to Howell Avenue.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Supervisors Can Create Sheriff Citizen Review Board, But What Power Would It Have?
Supervisors want independent community board, Sheriff plans her own.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Council Committee Backs Return of Granny Flats
Legalizing accessory dwelling units could grow housing across entire city.
Apr 16th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
A Boardroom Drama At Harley-Davidson
Second-largest shareholder seeks to fire CEO, overhaul board.
Apr 16th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill to Make Medicaid Eligibility Harder Held After Flurry of Opposition
Witnesses testified that current eligibility requirements are already burdensome.
Apr 16th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
New Restaurant For Bay View’s White House
Mother's, led by Vanessa Rose, aims to open in time for Pride Month.
Apr 16th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Wisconsin and Great Lakes Research Would Be Hurt By Federal NOAA Cuts
Proposed 25% cut would affect institutes, labs and programs in Wisconsin.
Apr 16th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Rise and Fall Of Michael Gableman
And how the Wisconsin Supreme Court became hyper-political.
Apr 16th, 2025 by Tom Kertscher
