New State Program Will Hand Out $10 Million for Violence Prevention

New State Program Will Hand Out $10 Million for Violence Prevention

Evers directing $10 million in federal funds to local governments, schools, nonprofits.

State Crime Labs Had Fewer Cases, Longer Turnarounds in 2024

State Crime Labs Had Fewer Cases, Longer Turnarounds in 2024

Kaul says Legislature needs to fund more staff. His GOP opponent says AG is at fault.

Afghans in Wisconsin Face Uncertainty After Trump’s Crackdown

Afghans in Wisconsin Face Uncertainty After Trump’s Crackdown

Several hundred resettled in Wisconsin. 'We are partners who... fought for America.'

New Faces in New Places

New Faces in New Places

A look at all the new people in new places.

Now Serving: Elbow Room Debuts Signature Burger With Hall of Famer Joe Thomas
Now Serving

Elbow Room Debuts Signature Burger With Hall of Famer Joe Thomas

Plus: Special Hanukkah meals, new life at Riverwest Co-op and bye-bye Beans & Barley.

Urban Reads: We Think We Love to Drive. But Do We Really?
Urban Reads

We Think We Love to Drive. But Do We Really?

All the city news you can use.

Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer Optimistic About 2026

Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer Optimistic About 2026

Democrats gaining power, could flip Assembly in 2026, she says.

State Health Leaders Condemn Federal Change on Hepatitis B Vaccine

State Health Leaders Condemn Federal Change on Hepatitis B Vaccine

Watering down recommendation for vaccine that has saved babies lives, experts charge.

The Week’s Greatest Hits

The Week’s Greatest Hits

Most popular articles and press releases in the past week

Evers Vetoes Bill Barring Medicaid Payments to Undocumented Immigrants

Evers Vetoes Bill Barring Medicaid Payments to Undocumented Immigrants

State law already prevents this, Evers says, while making 8 other vetoes.

Weekly News Quiz: December 6, 2025
Weekly News Quiz

December 6, 2025

See how well you followed what happened in Milwaukee over the past week.

Members Only: A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
Members Only

This content is only for members A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins

A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.

MKE Music: The Adventures of Oh Geeez, Not Again
MKE Music

The Adventures of Oh Geeez, Not Again

From theme songs for cartoons to an album-length musical story, 'MAPMAKER.'

Anti-Poverty Nonprofit Filing For Bankruptcy

Anti-Poverty Nonprofit Filing For Bankruptcy

City on a Hill headed for Chapter 11.

Transportation: County Names New Director of Transportation
Transportation

County Names New Director of Transportation

Crowley taps budget director to lead transportation department in the wake of the transit budget scandal.

First Milwaukee Location For Popular Middle Eastern Restaurant

This content is only for membersFirst Milwaukee Location For Popular Middle Eastern Restaurant

Fast-casual eatery will open first location in city at East Pointe.

Hales Corners Gets State Aid To Combat PFAS Contamination

Hales Corners Gets State Aid To Combat PFAS Contamination

Safe Drinking Water Loan Program helps smaller Wisconsin villages fund water projects.

Do You Know Milwaukee’s Muffin Man?

This content is only for membersDo You Know Milwaukee’s Muffin Man?

Community-focused effort reactivating former Riverwest Co-op space.

Well-Known Restaurant Planning Harbor District Location

This content is only for membersWell-Known Restaurant Planning Harbor District Location

R1VER development lands popular Wisconsin chain.

Report Shows More Than 1 in 3 Wisconsin Students Need Reading Intervention

Report Shows More Than 1 in 3 Wisconsin Students Need Reading Intervention

Problem is worst for 1st graders, new state report shows.

Milwaukee Investor Buys Hotel Near Airport

Milwaukee Investor Buys Hotel Near Airport

Hampton Inn on College Avenue has a new owner.

Justice Protasiewicz Won’t Recuse From Gableman Disciplinary Case

Justice Protasiewicz Won’t Recuse From Gableman Disciplinary Case

But one of court's liberal judges has already recused herself.

Marinette Marine Lays Off 93 Employees After Navy Cancels Ship Order
Transportation: MCTS Budget Picture Keeps Getting Worse
Transportation

MCTS Budget Picture Keeps Getting Worse

MCTS preparing for more cuts in coming years.

Should Police Be Allowed To Shoot Down Drones?

Should Police Be Allowed To Shoot Down Drones?

Muskego lawmakers proposal would allow law enforcement to shoot down virtually any drone.