See Inside New Juvenile Detention Facility
New 32-bed facility part of state plan to regionalize juvenile detention facilities
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Milwaukee Public Schools Reaches Highest Graduation Rate In 16 Years
MPS hits 72% on-time graduation as state numbers climb and absenteeism trends downward statewide.
by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Clause in Milwaukee’s ICE Package That Could Trigger ‘Sanctuary City’ Label
Former alderman blasts council's actions.
by Jeramey Jannene
Anime Milwaukee Takes Over Downtown
Plus: Steampunk at the Domes.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Michael Holloway
MPS Students Say School Police Are Policing More Than Crimes
Teens describe hall pass checks and discipline by officers as the district moves to tighten rules and oversight.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
‘Rainbow Park’ Reopens For Season on Saturday
Families can return to the colorful lakefront play area this Saturday, but one key amenity will stay closed for now.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Snack Shop Planned For Clarke Square
Sabor Sin Fronteras would bring sweets, sandwiches, coffee and more to National Avenue.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
How Wisconsin Companies Are Benefitting From Data Center Boom
Orders stacking up for industrial companies.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Tom Kertscher
Creative Event Venue Proposed For Burleigh Street
iParty: The Social Suite would provide multi-use space for photo shoots, content creation and private gatherings.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Legal Today, Illegal Tomorrow? Wisconsin’s Hemp Shops Face A Federal Crackdown
With marijuana still banned in the state, hemp-derived THC and CBD products are the latest target of Washington policy shifts.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee The Regional Leader In Large Project Permitting
But projects requiring a zoning change can still take more than a year.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Local Restaurateur Eyes Harbor District Space
New restaurant proposed to fill vacant building on S. 1st Street.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Legal Groups Warn AI Court Interpreters Could Jeopardize Rights
Backers say the bill cuts costs, but critics say errors could send people to jail unfairly.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supervisors Alarmed About Transit’s Future
County board members grasp for options as financial future grows darker for MCTS.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
How Wisconsin Money Funded Trump’s Policies
Bradley Foundation and Uihleins funded much of Project 2025.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
City Will Test Pothole Detection Technology
A boon for personal injury attorneys? Our approach will limit liability, says official.
Mar 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
The Bel Canto Sings of Silence
98-member chorus sings four works about silence, led by one about Beethoven.
Mar 4th, 2026 by Martha Brown
New Cafe Opens in Brewery District
Get Fresh! Cafe brings new life to high-turnover 10th Street space.
Mar 4th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Will Lawsuits Demanding New Congressional Maps Succeed?
The arguments for and against and where things stand.
Mar 4th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
What Will Federal Government Pay For New Milwaukee ICE Office?
Federal officials overrode local zoning and council opposition to create new office.
Mar 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
The Power of Independent Media
What makes Urban Milwaukee unique, and why it matters to you.
Mar 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Neighbors Oppose Affordable Housing Development
And advisory council delays review of 236-unit development.
Mar 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Crowley Seeks to Replace McGovern Senior Center
Administration pushes to close senior center in McGovern Park, find new location.
Mar 4th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
GOP Legislators Approve Reduced Funding for DPI
Not happy that Department of Public Instruction spent $369,000 on meeting at resort.
Mar 4th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Opposes We Energies Data Center Plan
Ald. Dimitrijevic says proposal could leave ratepayers on the hook for new power plants.
Mar 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Juice Bar Planned For South Side
Just Pressed would transform insurance office in Forest Home Hills neighborhood.
Mar 4th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Democrats Pitch BadgerCare ‘Public Option’ to Expand Health Coverage
Giving Wisconsin 'an affordable option,' not 'sky-high premiums... massive deductibles.'
Mar 4th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Could Expand School Cell Phone Ban
GOP wants to toughen law passed in October with 'bell-to-bell' ban on phones.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
