Public Officials Use of Signal App Erodes Trust
Communications can be completely innocent — or a way to evade public records.
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Federal DOJ Sending Election Observers to Wisconsin
State election officials say it's not unusual, DOJ operating as in past elections.
by Corrinne Hess and Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
See Construction Progress on MSOE’s New Engineering Center
Also home of university's new AI center, it will be the central academic building on campus.
by Jeramey Jannene
How Milwaukee’s Absentee Ballots Could Flip the Election
City reports having 59,000 absentee ballots. Here's how they could appear to swing election.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Sherman Perk Cafe Sold
After 25 years, founders pass friendly neighborhood coffee shop to a new owner.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
Will Journal Sentinel Concede Errors?
Attorney demands retractions for controversial story about Mandela Barnes. A prelude to suit for damages?
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
UW System Enrollment Down Slightly This Fall
Decline in international students a key factor. But total enrollment up at UWM.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Former Mentors, Colleagues of Crowley Reflect on His Milwaukee Roots
Remembering the formative years of the Democratic candidate for governor.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Crowley Closes Governor Bid With Union Hall Rally In Milwaukee
The Democrat frames race against Tiffany as fight with billionaires over affordability.
Nov 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley and Tiffany Make Their Final Pitches in Race for Governor
Polls show Crowley ahead, but Tiffany says it's about turnout. 'We are in striking distance.'
Nov 2nd, 2026 by Rich Kremer and Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
2026 Election Has Parallels with 1982
Both were World Series years with a similar roster of election contests.
Nov 2nd, 2026 by Steven Walters
Green Party Secretary of State Candidate Says Republican Impersonated Him
Complaint filed by Pete Karas says Jay Schroeder sent fake text messages to voters.
Nov 2nd, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Did Amazon Violate Wisconsin Voter Law?
Charges that it won't allow Kenosha plant workers to take time off to vote, as required by law.
Nov 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Tom Tiffany Has Disqualified Himself for Governor
His attempts to overturn and undermine elections has disqualified him, say business leaders.
Nov 2nd, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Cute Robot’s Successor Planned In Walker’s Point
Just weeks after its closure comes a plan for American comfort food restaurant and tavern.
Nov 2nd, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
November 2, 2026
See how well you followed what happened in Milwaukee over the past week.
Nov 2nd, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Report Finds More Care Is Going Unpaid at Wisconsin Hospitals
As health care costs rise, both charity care and bad debt has increased for hospitals.
Nov 2nd, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Crowley and Tiffany Have Very Different Views on Guns and Gun Violence
Tiffany has voted against any gun control proposals, backed expanded concealed carry.
Nov 2nd, 2026 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Want Fewer Traffic Deaths? Start by Reducing How Much We Drive
All the city news you can use.
Nov 1st, 2026 by Jeff Wood
Campaign Committees Spend Millions in Fight for Wisconsin Legislature
Democratic committees raised more in recent finance reports, but GOP has far more in the bank.
Nov 1st, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
Nov 1st, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
As Election Nears, Wisconsin’s In-Person Absentee Ballots Have Surged
Mail-in ballots down, total absentee votes up compared to 2022.
Oct 31st, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin ICE Arrestee’s Case Heads to US Supreme Court
Jaciel Cirrus Rojas of Racine spent nearly 9 months in custody. Is no-bond detention legal?
Oct 31st, 2026 by Paul Kiefer
A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.
Oct 31st, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Alabama Vice Chancellor Will Lead UW System
Tonja Johnson is the first person of color to ever lead the system.
Oct 31st, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
After Nearly Three Years, Kuumba Cafe Sets Closing Date
The health-focused juice and coffee shop on the Beerline Trail will pour its last drinks.
Oct 31st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
8 Great Things We Saw at The Brewers’ Championship Celebration
From karaoke to a walking trophy.
Oct 30th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Open Container Law Could Soon Apply to ATVs
As OWI citations for ATVs/UTVs rise, vehicles could soon be under open container restrictions.
Oct 30th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
