Judge Urged to Block Plan Connecting New Power Plants to Midwest Grid
Fast-tracked process favors fossil fuels over clean energy, environmental groups say.
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City Seeks Contractors To Demolish Fire-Damaged Homes
Those on the list include a notable, neoclassical-style Walker Square building.
by Jeramey Jannene
City Suspends Downtown Nightclub
Several fights, 500 fake IDs and many underage patrons at 'lucrative' bar.
by Sophie Bolich
Officials Call On Feds — Don’t Take Away Food Aid
SNAP pause and future cuts to it in 'One Big Beautiful Bill' hurt people, they warn.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Republicans Want to Charge for Hiking, Biking, Canoeing on State-Owned Land
Legislators push $20 permit for hiking, $40 for biking or cross-county skiing.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Former Tavern Building For Sale
Washinton Heights building is more than a century old, but in great shape.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
New Tree-Killing Pest Coming to Wisconsin?
Some sightings of hemlock woolly adelgid. It's killed millions of trees in other states.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Narrowly Approves New Police Contract
Several members raise objections to provisions in and out of the deal.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Classy Girl Cupcakes Is Closing
'I am tired and out of ideas,' the owner says.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
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Nov 25th, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
Entire Council Overrides Every Budget Veto by Mayor Johnson
Unanimous vote overrides all 7 vetoes, backs all alternations in mayor's budget.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
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Members can get up to two free tickets worth $70 while supplies last.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
Shuttered Hales Corner Pool Needs $600,000 in Repairs
After testing pool, Parks finds long list of problems needing repair.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Marquette Poll Shows ‘Huge, Huge’ Problem for Republicans
National survey finds Trump's support from independent voters 'pretty abysmal.'
Nov 25th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why Attanasio Has Never Developed Around Brewers Stadium
And why new report pushing an $800 million project could be irrelevant.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Federal Government Investigating Northwestern Mutual DEI Policies
White man claims he suffered discrimination. Company calls probe 'unwarranted.'
Nov 24th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Former Blatz Brewery Buildings Getting Converted To Apartments
Project involves complex effort to retain space for remaining office tenants.
Nov 24th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Japanese Restaurant Planned For Former Glorioso’s Building
Family-friendly eatery aims to open in spring 2026 with noodles, hot pot and sushi.
Nov 24th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Seeks ‘Missing Middle’ Housing Developers
Three opportunities in newly released RFQ by city, with more to come.
Nov 24th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Republicans Pass Bills They Know Gov. Evers Will Veto
Key part of their strategy to win elections in 2026, hold power in Legislature.
Nov 24th, 2025 by Brittany Carloni
Oh, Those Witty 18th Century Brits
Local playwright Marie Kohler's 'Boswell' gets a bang-up production from Next Act.
Nov 24th, 2025 by Dominique Paul Noth
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New Owners For Bay View Ice Cream Shop
Babe's is closed for the season, set to reopen in February under new leadership.
Nov 24th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Waukesha Sheriff’s Flock Cameras Raise Questions
Surveillance system conducts searches based on vaguest descriptions.
Nov 24th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
The Battle Over On-Line Betting
Gambling keeps growing in Wisconsin. How did we get here?
Nov 24th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Kohl’s Names New CEO
Michael Bender, who was interim CEO, takes on permanent post.
Nov 24th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Indeed Previews Black Friday Beer Release
C.R.E.A.M., now available for preorder, evokes apple pie a la mode.
Nov 23rd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Can Scott Wiener Tackle America’s Housing Crisis?
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Nov 23rd, 2025 by Jeff Wood
