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Supervisors Pass Flock Ban
Supervisors order removal of 42 Flock cameras from county parkland.
Oct 3rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Diane Hendricks Fuels GOP Cash Edge In Fight For Wisconsin Legislature
Nearly $8 million from the Beloit billionaire helps Republicans dominate fall fundraising and spending reports.
Oct 3rd, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Postseason Eats Hit American Family Field Concession Stands
As the Brewers head into the playoffs, American Family Field food gets a postseason upgrade.
Oct 3rd, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
Former Bay View Library Redevelopment Plan Revised, Expanded
See rendering, floors plans for four-story proposal.
Oct 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Prometheus Trio Opens Season With Reunion and Piano Masterworks
Korngold, Schumann and Haydn anchor Monday’s concert at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music.
Oct 2nd, 2026 by Martha Brown
Room Service Chef Eyes Bay View Site For New Development
The owner of one of Milwaukee's hottest restaurants is shaking up Kinnickinnic Avenue.
Oct 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
After Losing Lease, Bay View’s Semolina Looking For New Home
Business will operate in its home through January.
Oct 2nd, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
The Wurst News, Underground Tavern Announces Closure
Short-lived Brady Street bar, previously known as WurstBar, is closing.
Oct 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump Funding Freeze Leaves Wisconsin Kids In ICE Courts Without Lawyers
UW clinic loses planned federal support for legal aid to detained children under 12 facing deportation.
Oct 2nd, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Honey Butter Cafe Set to Make Bay View Debut
Brunch spot looks forward to its first expansion.
Oct 2nd, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
Supervisors Authorize $851 Million Courthouse Project
County Board gives approval for massive project tearing down and rebuilding the county Safety Building.
Oct 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
New Bar and Lounge Planned for Former Fuel Space in Walker’s Point
Herb-forward cocktails, zero-proof botanical drinks and a living plant wall planned for new business.
Oct 2nd, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
Large Crowd Attends Rain-Soaked Groundbreaking for Stella’s Playground
A mother’s pledge after her daughter’s brain tumor sparks Milwaukee’s first fully inclusive play space.
Oct 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Bay View Church Drops Housing Development Plan
But congregation still must grapple with having a larger-than-needed, aging facility.
Oct 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
At Great Lakes Ports, Steel Is Slowing Even As Trump Hails A Comeback
Ports report double-digit drops in steel shipments while the White House touts new plants and tougher import tariffs.
Oct 2nd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Among 25 States Suing Over EPA Emissions Rule Repeal
Coalition asks federal appeals court to review Trump administration rollback on power plant pollution limits.
Oct 2nd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Literacy Plan Shows Early Gains On State Reading Exams
District ELA proficiency ticks up, with 23 schools improving at least five points on Forward Exam.
Oct 2nd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
It’s Time For Oktoberfest
But watch out for those marathon runners.
Oct 1st, 2026 by Michael Holloway
After Library Director Nomination Pulled, Darnell Says Milwaukee ‘Made A Mistake’
Rejected library director pick attacks city, degree rule and Urban Milwaukee’s coverage.
Oct 1st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Three Billionaires Fuel Massive Cash Edge For Tom Tiffany
Uihleins and Hendricks help GOP nominee outraise David Crowley by more than 2-to-1 in governor’s race.
Oct 1st, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Cooke Campaign Demands Van Orden Stop Using AI Deepfake Attack Ads
Cease-and-desist letter alleges the Republican is defaming his Democratic challenger with fake videos.
Oct 1st, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Grants Bolster Renovation of Pabst Mansion, Soldiers Home Complex
Two Milwaukee landmarks receiving historically sensitive restorations.
Oct 1st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
AG Candidate Eric Toney Accepts Police Endorsement in Milwaukee
Toney also slammed his opponent over state crime lab delays.
Oct 1st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Avoids Transit Cuts In 2027 Budget Proposal
County Executive also proposes a property tax increase and endorses a paid-parking program along the lakefront.
Oct 1st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Why Some Milwaukeeans Say One Day of Black Arts Is Not Enough
With African World Festival gone, residents argue the city still lacks sustained spaces to celebrate Black culture and history.
Oct 1st, 2026 by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
