One of City’s Oldest Homes Will Be Razed, Not Relocated
New apartment building will replace home once planned for relocation.
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How One Wisconsin Family Helped Change Breast Screening Rules
After a Neenah woman’s breast cancer was missed, advocates spent years pushing for state law change.
by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
See The Milwaukee Brewers New Concessions for 2026
Fair foods, Texas-style barbecue and a self-serve candy stand joining the lineup at American Family Field.
by Sophie Bolich
Senate Stalls Justice For All Act, Court Backlog Fixes Pushed To 2027
Republican divisions and an unwritten rule leave new judges and defenders on hold statewide.
Mar 20th, 2026 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Could Cash In If Subsidized Housing Deals Overperform
New claw-back rules tie future profits to public subsidies.
Mar 20th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Family of Milwaukee Woman Detained By ICE Pleads For Her Release
After 36 years in the U.S. with no criminal record, a mother is sent to a Kentucky detention center.
Mar 20th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Washington County Weighs Renaming Highway for Charlie Kirk
Proposal to rename part of Highway K draws strong opposition and a packed committee meeting.
Mar 20th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Microsoft Ends Secrecy Deals With Local Governments on Data Centers
Move follows growing backlash in Wisconsin and elsewhere over nondisclosure agreements on major projects.
Mar 20th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Proposed Bar and Restaurant Progressing at The Couture
The Vig making big bet on location in Wisconsin's tallest residential building.
Mar 20th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Will Fund Riverwalk That Won’t Be Public
At least not for several years.
Mar 19th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Protecting the Future of Local News
As 75% of newspaper jobs vanish, Urban Milwaukee members help keep watchdog reporting alive.
Mar 19th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Chili Cookoff Will Fill Stomachs, Feed Those in Need
Plus: The Home & Garden Show will give you ideas to spruce up your home.
Mar 19th, 2026 by Michael Holloway
Milwaukee Reckoning With Cesar Chavez Allegations
Labor activist and civil rights leader subject of substantial sexual abuse allegations.
Mar 19th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Signs Roadside Drug Test Law Amid Rising Impaired Crashes
Nearly one in three fatal Wisconsin crashes involves impairment as police gain a new screening tool.
Mar 19th, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu Won’t Seek Reelection
LeMahieu's announcement comes just weeks after Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced his retirement
Mar 19th, 2026 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Crowley Focuses on ‘Building Bridges’ in 2026 State of the County
The county executive promotes major infrastructure projects, policy successes in annual address.
Mar 19th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin is Now 49th State With Postpartum Medicaid Coverage
Governor Evers had proposed the policy in four straight budget proposals.
Mar 19th, 2026 by Jenny Peek, Wisconsin Public Radio
Free Tickets to Shen Yun
Members can get up to two free tickets to 'Shen Yun,' while supplies last.
Mar 19th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Wisconsin Faces Rising Bird Flu Threat As Spring Migration Begins
State has second-most birds hit by avian flu this spring, and vets urge tighter flock biosecurity.
Mar 19th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judges Said No, But Brad Schimel Is Still Running Milwaukee’s U.S. Attorney Office
Federal judges refused to extend his interim term; Trump admin found another way to keep him in charge.
Mar 19th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Planning Done for Major Countywide Street Safety Project
Will take 4 years, with 65 street safety projects across county and 19 municipalities.
Mar 19th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
New Craft Brewery Planned For Milwaukee
Broken Bat's head brewer will launch his own company, Tree Line Brewing, this fall.
Mar 18th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
How Milwaukee Lost Its DEI Director
It wasn't President Donald Trump. But the name of office will change.
Mar 18th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Is Non-Citizen Voting a Real Threat to Elections in Wisconsin?
The data is very powerful. First of a series.
Mar 18th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
Parks Will Expand Traveling Beer Garden Tour in 2026
The touring beer garden will come to 11 different county parks in 2026.
Mar 18th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Utilities in Wisconsin Pile Up Profits
Average U.S utility has 15% profit margin. This could be key issue in race for governor.
Mar 18th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
WI Senate Depends on Democrats to Pass Online Sports Betting Bill
Bill part of lengthy agenda as senators race to finish final day of 2026 session.
Mar 18th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Local Events Business Expanding to South Side
M&M Lounge and Events would occupy the former Money Pit in Lincoln Village.
Mar 18th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
