Strong El Niño Raises Odds Of Mild Winter, Tough Drought For Wisconsin
A likely record El Niño could mean warmer months ahead, but little relief for parched fields and forests.
Read the full story by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio...
Greater Milwaukee Committee Names Garcia-Thomas Permanent CEO
Joel Brennan won't return following gubernatorial bid.
by Jeramey Jannene
After Line 5 Spill, State Calls For Pause On $1 Billion Pipeline Reroute
DNR and Gov. Evers seek more than 20 answers from Enbridge on the Iron County gas release.
by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
AI Deepfakes Hit Wisconsin’s Most Competitive Congressional Race
An AI-crafted “anointed” candidate video fuels a broader debate over deception and free speech in campaigns.
Aug 28th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lincoln Village Businesses, Property Owners Plan To Tax Themselves
Funding would be used improve key commercial corridor.
Aug 27th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
A Walking Cat Tour
Only in Riverwest. Plus: A Bay View restaurant celebrates turning 25.
Aug 27th, 2026 by Michael Holloway
New Owner for Nine Milwaukee-Area Popeyes Restaurants
Fast-growing franchisee acquires all of the Milwaukee Popeyes.
Aug 27th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Kenosha Residents Seek Pause On Microsoft Data Center Plan
Neighbors push for a moratorium, citing noise, water and transparency concerns.
Aug 27th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Racine School Board Clash Escalates Over Facebook Slur Aimed At Women
Dem Party chair Kelly Gallaher files complaint against board clerk and GOP challenger to Rep. Angelina Cruz.
Aug 27th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Urban Milwaukee Seeks Versatile, Full-Time Reporter
Join our downtown newsroom to cover Milwaukee’s bars, restaurants and more.
Aug 27th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Shuttered Grocery Store Sold To Prominent Business Owner
Sale comes as plans emerged to open a new store.
Aug 27th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Will Get at Least $219 Million From Settlement With Meta
Could hit $313 million. One of the largest such settlements ever received, says Attorney General Kaul.
Aug 27th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supervisor Unveils $13 Million Plan To Overhaul Playgrounds, Other Public Infrastructure
Sup. Rolland believes he's found a way to have the county's limited resources make a more direct impact.
Aug 27th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Long-Closed Airport Hotel Subject To ‘Curious’ Bankruptcy Sold
New owners could revive property, which now lacks a restaurant.
Aug 27th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Gov. Evers Asks Trump for Disaster Declaration for July Tornado
July 27 storms damaged more than 2,300 residential buildings, destroyed 84.
Aug 27th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Key County Committee Approves Courthouse Project
Ad hoc committee backs $897 million project to replace deteriorating Safety Building.
Aug 26th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Led By Dimitrijevic, Council Demands More Control Over Flock
Concerns about privacy, other issues with police use of cameras. Council could consider funding cuts.
Aug 26th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Join Us at Our Amorphic Beer Bash
Urban Milwaukee members can join us for fun beer tour and lots of chatter.
Aug 26th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Crowley Leads Tiffany in First Marquette Poll of General Election for Governor
But Democrat's 5 point lead with likely voters hits zero among all registered voters.
Aug 26th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Homes Evacuated After Gas Leak During Work on Enbridge’s Line 5
Construction in town of Saxon near Lake Superior results in truck striking gas transmission line.
Aug 26th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Crowley, Tiffany Disagree on Limiting Governor’s Veto Pen
Tiffany backs proposed constitutional amendment, Crowley calls it an attempt 'to rig the system.'
Aug 26th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
New Central Wisconsin Nature Preserve Has Protected Trout Stream
Newest addition to North Central Conservancy Trust, which protects 5,500 acres of private property.
Aug 26th, 2026 by Shereen Siewert, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supreme Court Order on Mail-In Voting Won’t Affect Wisconsin Ballots
But election officials warn the back-and-forth over election rules could confuse voters.
Aug 26th, 2026 by Rich Kremer and Anya Van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Once In Foreclosure, East Side Towers Sell For $94 Million
Park Lafayette Towers sold to Utah investment trust with 13,050 units across the U.S.
Aug 26th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
911 Officials Pledge Transparency, Then Walk Out
Briefing on botched response to 99-year-old woman’s beating raises new doubts.
Aug 26th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor, Democrats Gather To Talk About Winning
Majority Democrats organization hosts series of Milwaukee events.
Aug 26th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Potential Developers Tour Milwaukee Public Museum
County seeks developers, perhaps high-density housing to replace downtown museum that's closing.
Aug 26th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Chamber Music Festival Is Unique Event
Great music, great views of the lake and the most intimate setting.
Aug 26th, 2026 by Michael Barndt
