A Century-Old School, A Trash Can And A Five-Alarm Inferno
Plus: MPS faces sprinkler problem that could cost $280 million to fix.
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Questions for Wisconsin’s Next Governor
From a $2.36 billion surplus to child care, here are issues the nominees must answer for voters.
by Steven Walters
As Supplier Backs Out, Milwaukee Scrambles To Maintain Fluoride In Water
No bids for a new contract left the utility cutting fluoride doses while hunting the open market for shipments.
by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democrats For Governor Split Over Future Of Wisconsin School Vouchers, Funding
Some candidates would phase out vouchers, others say ending them now is unrealistic for families and schools.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Officials Seek New Ways To Crack Down On Illegal Fireworks
Rising complaints, few citations and suburban sales fuel a renewed City Hall debate over enforcement.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Details Revealed for Downtown Property Redevelopment
Medical Examiner building would be demolished under proposal.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Lawsuit Filed Over Wisconsin’s Trans Birth Certificate Law
ACLU challenges state rule that some judges interpret as requiring invasive surgeries to change legal sex marker.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bank of America Finds Movers Flocking To Milwaukee, Not Miami
New report shows Midwest metros gaining residents as several Sun Belt and coastal hubs lose them.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
How Street Layouts Shape Housing
All the city news you can use.
Aug 9th, 2026 by Jeff Wood
At Emperor of China, The Leftovers Are Part of The Plan
Heaping plates of beef, broccoli and mu shu pork stretch into days of meals from this long-running Chinese restaurant.
Aug 9th, 2026 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
A Late-Summer Urban Garden Party
Plus: Sports bars, slushies and the Wisconsin State Fair's Sporkies winner.
Aug 9th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Democrats, Dark Money Group Fund Primary Against Ortiz-Velez
Democratic primary battle comes as party eyes control of Assembly.
Aug 9th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
Aug 9th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
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A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.
Aug 8th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Lessons from Wisconsin’s 2018 Democratic Gubernatorial Primary
Tony Evers won, but the detailed results could providence guidance for the 2026 race.
Aug 8th, 2026 by John D. Johnson
More MPS Students Are Graduating, Going to College
It's good news, but the reasons for it are complicated.
Aug 8th, 2026 by Terry Falk
Under Fire Over Duplicate Ballots, Green Bay Clerk Resigns
Jeffreys leaves post as Elections Commission finds probable cause of state law violations.
Aug 8th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Artist Donates 2,000 Works To Kohler Arts Center
Major gift will anchor a three-decade career in Sheboygan.
Aug 8th, 2026 by Elissa Eaton, Wisconsin Public Radio
Work Starts on Southside Townhomes
VIA CDC scales up its efforts to create owner-occupied, affordable housing.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Regulators Force Do-Over For $1.7 Billion Data Center Power Line Plan
PSC revokes ATC’s application for Port Washington project, calling it a moving target.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kehr’s Equipment Headed to Auction
Kitchen gear, from mixers to melters, is up for bid.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Head Start Rule Changes Branded ‘Dangerous’ By Wisconsin Providers
Proposed federal overhaul would relax staff-to-child ratios and erase detailed health standards nationwide.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Wins Grant To Extend Key Bike Trail
Project would further tie together Milwaukee County's south suburbs, city.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
After City Rejects It, State Authority Endorses Affordable Housing Conversion
California organizations pull an end-run around city opposition.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Rapids Becomes Flashpoint In State’s Data Center Backlash
Residents, comedians and a former NYC mayor collide over plans for the historic mill property.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Key Oak Leaf Trail Link With Downtown Will Be Rebuilt
County rebuilding trail through Juneau Park.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Why More Than 100,000 Wisconsin Student Borrowers Are Now In Default
Federal pauses are over, repayment rules have shifted and many residents are struggling to catch up on loans.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
