We Energies Deal Would Buy Power From Point Beach Nuclear Plant Into 2050s

We Energies Deal Would Buy Power From Point Beach Nuclear Plant Into 2050s

State PSC must approve it. Consumer advocacy group questions whether costs too high.

Transportation: Federal Grant Will Help Modernize MCTS Buses
Transportation

Federal Grant Will Help Modernize MCTS Buses

County using funds for new buses and to optimize local traffic lights for buses.

Blue-Green Algae on the Rise in Wisconsin’s Lakes

Blue-Green Algae on the Rise in Wisconsin’s Lakes

State regulators cite more reports of algae and associated illnesses.

First Foreclosure, Now Bankruptcy For Highgrove’s Rental Empire

This content is only for membersFirst Foreclosure, Now Bankruptcy For Highgrove’s Rental Empire

More than 260 Milwaukee properties are tied to a growing web of court and bankruptcy actions.

Wisconsin Hospitals’ Prices 26% Higher Than in Illinois, Report Finds

Wisconsin Hospitals’ Prices 26% Higher Than in Illinois, Report Finds

Researcher cites lack of competition in Wisconsin. State hospitals group challenges findings.

U.S. Department of Education Investigates MPS for Racial Bias in Discipline

U.S. Department of Education Investigates MPS for Racial Bias in Discipline

A bias against white students? MPS statistics show Black students more likely to be disciplined.

Uppa Yard Opens Water Street Location

Uppa Yard Opens Water Street Location

Second location for popular Jamaican restaurant is now open.

Entertainment: Summer’s At Its Peak With Lots of Outdoor Festivals
Entertainment

Summer’s At Its Peak With Lots of Outdoor Festivals

Including Serbian Days, Mexican Fiesta and WMSE Backyard BBQ.

Gov. Evers, Wisconsin DNR Urge Release of $10 Million to Address PFAS

Gov. Evers, Wisconsin DNR Urge Release of $10 Million to Address PFAS

GOP legislators haven't released funds for safe drinking water, testing and replacing polluted wells.

MKE County: County Celebrates Renovation of Clinton Rose Senior Center
MKE County

County Celebrates Renovation of Clinton Rose Senior Center

Gov. Tony Evers joined County Executive David Crowley for ribbon cutting at renovated center.

Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Deputies at Polls Ignite Voter Intimidation Concerns

Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Deputies at Polls Ignite Voter Intimidation Concerns

Their presence at polls August 12 came without 'consent from officials across the county.'

Should Apostle Islands Be a National Park?

Should Apostle Islands Be a National Park?

Tom Tiffany has pushed federal bill. Some local and tribal officials say infrastructure is lacking.

City Hall: Abandoned Motorcycles Get Second Life With Youth Program
City Hall

Abandoned Motorcycles Get Second Life With Youth Program

Nonprofit trains Milwaukee youth to repair and ride city-impounded motorcycles.

Eat Your Way Across Milwaukee’s South Side

Eat Your Way Across Milwaukee’s South Side

Southside Dining Week returning this fall with more specials, more participants.

Prediction Market Firm Sues Kaul to Prevent Enforcing Wisconsin Gambling Law

Prediction Market Firm Sues Kaul to Prevent Enforcing Wisconsin Gambling Law

Novig lawsuit claims state's gambling regulations are preempted by federal law.

DPI Hopes Federal Grant Will Help Address Shortage of Special Education Teachers

DPI Hopes Federal Grant Will Help Address Shortage of Special Education Teachers

Half of Wisconsin’s special education teachers quit after 8 years. $10.5 million grant could help.

Op Ed: Lessons From Milwaukee’s Flooding
Op Ed

Lessons From Milwaukee’s Flooding

One year ago the city was deluged with a 1000-year flood. Local officials need to learn from this.

Plenty of Horne: Juneau Park Will Finally Get Its Sword
Plenty of Horne

Juneau Park Will Finally Get Its Sword

The Spirit of Service monument, created in 1920s, lost its sword in 1940s. A replacement is being fabricated.

Members Only: Join Us at Our Amorphic Beer Bash
Members Only

Join Us at Our Amorphic Beer Bash

Urban Milwaukee members can join us for fun beer tour and lots of chatter.

Data Wonk: Learning Our Lesson From COVID-19
Data Wonk

Learning Our Lesson From COVID-19

Rather than blaming Fauci, Rand Paul and Ron Johnson should consider the impact of vaccine resistance.

Murphy’s Law: Fake Polls, Real Polls Muddled Wisconsin Governor’s Race
Murphy’s Law

Fake Polls, Real Polls Muddled Wisconsin Governor’s Race

None of them were very accurate. Yet more pollsters keep popping up.

Transportation: Amtrak Updating Locomotives, Buying New Equipment For Hiawatha
Transportation

Amtrak Updating Locomotives, Buying New Equipment For Hiawatha

Two federal grants will rehab equipment, purchase more trains.

Lake Sturgeon Can Live Hundreds of Years, Surprised Researchers Find

Lake Sturgeon Can Live Hundreds of Years, Surprised Researchers Find

'Some have been swimming around the Great Lakes since before the U.S. was a country.'

Wisconsin Homelessness Rises Again in 2026

Wisconsin Homelessness Rises Again in 2026

Changes at federal level could make it difficult to expand programs that have proven so successful.

UWM’s Affordable Textbook Initiative Cuts Costs for Students

UWM’s Affordable Textbook Initiative Cuts Costs for Students

Open Textbook and Educational Resources, launched in 2015, has saved students millions of dollars.