The Long Run of Tony DePalma and Y-NOT II
DePalma died at age 86, after running his unique bar for 55 years.
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Get Free Tickets To PianoArts North American Competition
Featuring performances by top North American pianists in unique event.
by Urban Milwaukee
Two Wisconsin Students Will Compete at Scripps National Spelling Bee
Students from New Berlin, Middleton will compete May 26-28 in Washington, DC.
by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Republicans Have Plan to Win in November
Top officials outlined their game plan; it's about key issues and striking first.
May 25th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Thomas Dambo Troll Driving Tourists to Wisconsin
Troll sculpture in Mount Pleasant among 175 in the world by Danish artist.
May 25th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
200 Acres Along Lake Superior Now Protected for Longest National Trail
National Park Service buys land for 4,800-mile scenic trail from North Dakota to Vermont.
May 25th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Half of Deer Ticks Tested in Wisconsin Had Lyme-Causing Bacteria
Research by Marshfield Clinic comes after Wisconsin had record number of cases in 2024.
May 25th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Downtown Dining Week Features 33 Restaurants
Plus: More Jamaican and Korean food for Milwaukee, less jazz and food waste.
May 24th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Who Pays Wisconsin’s Taxes?
Which income groups pay the most in state and local taxes? And how Wisconsin compares to other states.
May 24th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
ICE Detains Wisconsin Green Card Holder With 2014 Cannabis Conviction
Arrests of green card holders have surged under President Trump.
May 24th, 2026 by Paul Kiefer
The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
May 24th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.
May 23rd, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
City Weighing 3 Options for Key Bronzeville Site
Influential committee will make its recommendation in two weeks.
May 23rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Supervisors Demand Transparency in Healthcare Contract Fiasco
Crowley administration shrugs off responsibility, supervisor threatens open records request.
May 23rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
SDC Board Members Clash Over Rules After Failed Emergency Meeting
'We don’t get a notice, nor do items we request get placed on the agenda,' says board member.
May 23rd, 2026 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Eating Mexican in Port Washington
It's a charming city to visit. And Tello’s Grille & Cafe is the perfect place for lunch.
May 23rd, 2026 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
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May 23rd, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
DoorDash Topped Wisconsin Lobbying Spending In 2025
Company spent millions trying to keep its drivers from being classified as employees.
May 22nd, 2026 by Peter Cameron, The Badger Project
Domes Project Raises $8 Million in Donations
Project also secures $2 million from state, and inches toward essential tax credits.
May 22nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Volunteers Build Hundreds of Gardens For Milwaukee Residents
Annual blitz aims to increase healthy food access by providing raised beds on a sliding price scale.
May 22nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Behind Closed Doors, WCD Board Considers Future Of CEO Marty Brooks
Shift to litigation-focused meeting notice signals possible legal fight over Brooks’ contract and role.
May 22nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Asks Trump For Disaster Declaration After April Storms Batter Wisconsin
Governor cites more than $27 million in storm and flood damage across 19 counties and Oneida Nation.
May 22nd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Pepperpot Targets Locust Street Expansion
Jamaican restaurant plans new carryout spot in Riverwest.
May 22nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Judge Block Trump Admin’s Attempt to Get Wisconsin Voter Data
Department of Justice is attempting to obtain confidential voter data in several states.
May 22nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Why Wisconsin’s Top Children’s Hospitals Still Won’t Resume Trans Youth Care
A federal judge blocked funding threats, but hospital leaders say legal uncertainty and new rules keep services on hold.
May 22nd, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Labor Market Cools While Staying Stronger Than Nation
Unemployment holds at 3.5% and labor force participation beats U.S. despite job losses over the year.
May 22nd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
FBI Wants to Interview Milwaukee Police Officers Related to 2020 Election
Investigation tied to absentee ballot counting.
May 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Milwaukee’s Highgrove Crackdown Is Slow Moving
Several issues, including the addition of high-profile lenders, have complicated things. Tomblin fights back.
May 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
