Is ‘Hamnet’ Best Picture of the Year?
It would be my choice. And Jessie Buckley a front runner for Best Actress.
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January 3, 2026
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by Urban Milwaukee
Should The City of Milwaukee Shovel Your Sidewalk?
One alderman wants to at least see the option offered.
by Jeramey Jannene
New Indian Restaurant Proposed For Shuttered Southside Hotel
Tandoori Tikka & Tap would replace current tenant, if eviction proceeds.
Jan 2nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
How Long Are Cases Taking To Go Through Wisconsin’s Court System?
Tracking the system's recovery from COVID-19-induced tumult.
Jan 2nd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in December
Details on six new food and beverage joints that joined the scene in late 2025.
Jan 2nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
The Pettit Center Is Going Green
The ice center is adding 1,200 rooftop solar panels, enough to power the building during the summer.
Jan 2nd, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Year’s Most Popular Urban Milwaukee Stories
Our most popular stories of 2025, regardless of category, may surprise you.
Jan 2nd, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
A Year of Living Dangerously for SDC
Can the Social Development Commission survive all its travails?
Jan 2nd, 2026 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The Unseen History Behind McKinley Marina’s Seawall Construction
Work on the flushing channel revives the story of a tunnel, a giant pump and Milwaukee’s fight against the “river nuisance.”
Jan 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Proposal Would Add Explainers To Wisconsin Referendums
The bill's author believes the current process leads to confused voters.
Jan 2nd, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Protect Transparency, Save WisconsinEye
For 18 year it has provided free, unedited coverage of Legislature.
Jan 1st, 2026 by Jon Henkes
Milwaukee Paid $10 Million in Policing Settlements in 2025
And tacked on even more for a run-away garbage truck and other issues.
Jan 1st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
The Year’s Most Popular Politics Stories
In a politically charged year, which stories were most popular with readers?
Jan 1st, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
New Year, New Activities
Start with the polar plunge, end with a non-alcoholic festival.
Jan 1st, 2026 by Michael Holloway
Non-Alcoholic Beverage Festival Returns
Fifth annual N/A Day coming to The Cooperage Jan. 3.
Dec 31st, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Bus Rides Free For New Years Eve
All buses free from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. A handful will run until 4 a.m.
Dec 31st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Third Ward Restaurant Sets Closing Date
Bavette La Boucherie to host final service in mid-January.
Dec 31st, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Mandela Barnes Is Democratic Front-Runner In Governor’s Race
The field is large. The key issue may be electability.
Dec 31st, 2025 by Christa Dutton / NOTUS and Jade Lozada / NOTUS, Wisconsin Watch
117 New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in Milwaukee in 2025
The variety, passion and fun on display make the city more exciting.
Dec 31st, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
The Year’s Most Popular Food & Drink Stories
In a city that likes to eat, drink and be merry, these were the top stories.
Dec 31st, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
Milwaukee Travelers Benefit From Competition at O’Hare
New daily flights from American Airlines to O'Hare serve globe trotters.
Dec 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Should Wisconsin’s Republican Congressmen Be ‘Terrified’?
Even gerrymandered districts could be at risk in 2026 election.
Dec 30th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Judge Maxine White Retiring in April
Evers will appoint replacement for WI Court of Appeals District 1 Chief Judge.
Dec 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
The Bear Facts; Complaints About Them Rising
847 complaints this year. All those birdshot pellets making things worse?
Dec 30th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
More Wisconsin Teachers Have Only Emergency Licenses
Up 20% since 2022. Schools face key staffing shortages, WPF report finds.
Dec 30th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Zoo Adding Brick Oven Pizza Restaurant
The Crust and Copper to open in 2026 just north of harbor seal aquarium.
Dec 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
The Year’s Most Popular Real Estate Stories
As the city's landscape changed in 2025, which stories resonated with readers?
Dec 30th, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
