MCTS Avoids Full Route Cuts Under New Plan
MCTS will not eliminate any routes entirely in 2026, but will cut service on 16 routes.
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It’s Butter Vs Margarine. Again
140 years after original ban on 'oleo,' legislators propose limits on its use.
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High Rise Site Could Be Temporary Parking Lot
The 27-story 1550 project approved 2 years ago still faces financing hurdle.
Nov 27th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
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Nov 26th, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee: The Store
Wisconsin Water Quality Rule Finalized Despite Republican Objections
Rule by Evers administration comes after years of wrangling over 2015 EPA regulation.
Nov 26th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Republicans Opened the Door To Redistricting
2011 law passed under Scott Walker could lead to remapped congressional districts.
Nov 26th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Proposal Will Turn 40 Vacant Lots Into Homes
Effort would create affordable homes in seven blocks of Amani neighborhood.
Nov 26th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
End of the Ballgame For Beer Vendor’s Bid to Be Governor
Brewers' stadium vendor Ryan Strnad drops out of race, endorses David Crowley.
Nov 26th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
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Nov 26th, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
Hundred Acre Is a Success Story
Urban farm in Century City growing sales, products, employees while planning second location.
Nov 26th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
What Will Jurors Hear At The Dugan Trial?
Key experts could buttress Judge Dugan's defense -- if court allows them.
Nov 26th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Brady Street Will Test Traffic Calming Measures
Two-phase project by city aims to slow cars, improve safety.
Nov 26th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
WI Supreme Court Considers Suit to Remap Congressional Districts
Appoints 3-judge panels to consider: must map with 6-2 Republican split be redrawn?
Nov 26th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Sues Over Trump Administration Funding Cuts for Homeless
Kaul joins 19 states in suit. Cuts would leave many homeless in Milwaukee.
Nov 26th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Foxconn Promises 1,300 New Jobs, $569 Million Expansion in Racine County
State WEDC could increase tax credits to $96 million to support this.
Nov 26th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judge Urged to Block Plan Connecting New Power Plants to Midwest Grid
Fast-tracked process favors fossil fuels over clean energy, environmental groups say.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Seeks Contractors To Demolish Fire-Damaged Homes
Those on the list include a notable, neoclassical-style Walker Square building.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Suspends Downtown Nightclub
Several fights, 500 fake IDs and many underage patrons at 'lucrative' bar.
Nov 25th, 2025 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
