Data Wonk: Will Lawsuits Demanding New Congressional Maps Succeed?
Data Wonk

Will Lawsuits Demanding New Congressional Maps Succeed?

The arguments for and against and where things stand.

Mar 4th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
What Will Federal Government Pay For New Milwaukee ICE Office?

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Federal officials overrode local zoning and council opposition to create new office.

Mar 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
The Power of Independent Media

The Power of Independent Media

What makes Urban Milwaukee unique, and why it matters to you.

Mar 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Neighbors Oppose Affordable Housing Development

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And advisory council delays review of 236-unit development.

Mar 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
MKE County: Crowley Seeks to Replace McGovern Senior Center
MKE County

Crowley Seeks to Replace McGovern Senior Center

Administration pushes to close senior center in McGovern Park, find new location.

Mar 4th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
GOP Legislators Approve Reduced Funding for DPI

GOP Legislators Approve Reduced Funding for DPI

Not happy that Department of Public Instruction spent $369,000 on meeting at resort.

Mar 4th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Opposes We Energies Data Center Plan

Council Opposes We Energies Data Center Plan

Ald. Dimitrijevic says proposal could leave ratepayers on the hook for new power plants.

Mar 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Juice Bar Planned For South Side

Juice Bar Planned For South Side

Just Pressed would transform insurance office in Forest Home Hills neighborhood.

Mar 4th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Democrats Pitch BadgerCare ‘Public Option’ to Expand Health Coverage

Democrats Pitch BadgerCare ‘Public Option’ to Expand Health Coverage

Giving Wisconsin 'an affordable option,' not 'sky-high premiums... massive deductibles.'

Mar 4th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Could Expand School Cell Phone Ban

Wisconsin Could Expand School Cell Phone Ban

GOP wants to toughen law passed in October with 'bell-to-bell' ban on phones.

Mar 3rd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Classical Music: Six Centuries of Secular Song
Classical Music

Six Centuries of Secular Song

ALBA Consort draws on western and eastern traditions in Early Music Now concert.

Mar 3rd, 2026 by Michael Barndt
License For Controversial Corner Store Will Return to Committee

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Tittu Rehmat Food avoids 90-day suspension for now.

Mar 3rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
WI National Guard Members Supporting U.S. Strikes On Iran

WI National Guard Members Supporting U.S. Strikes On Iran

Gov. Evers say he is 'praying for the health, safety, and safe return' of troops.

Mar 3rd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gov. Evers Orders Special Session on Banning Partisan Gerrymandering

Gov. Evers Orders Special Session on Banning Partisan Gerrymandering

Backs constitutional amendment to ban it. Some legislators in both parties opposed.

Mar 3rd, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Did Milwaukee Just Make Itself A Sanctuary City?

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City Attorney warns of Trump Adm. reaction as council passes 'ICE Out' proposal.

Mar 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Five Ingredients With A Foodie: Mother-Daughter Chefs Showcase Burmese Heritage
Five Ingredients With A Foodie

Mother-Daughter Chefs Showcase Burmese Heritage

NyoNyo Lin and her mother NiNi use distinctive ingredients difficult to source locally.

Mar 3rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Rep Hosts National Gathering of Theater Leaders, Critics

Rep Hosts National Gathering of Theater Leaders, Critics

Three-day conference will introduce many to Rep's redesigned theater complex.

Mar 3rd, 2026 by Dominique Paul Noth
Tribes, Gambling Companies Disagree on Online Sports Betting

Tribes, Gambling Companies Disagree on Online Sports Betting

Tribes support legalizing it, big companies oppose it, WI Assembly voted for it.

Mar 3rd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
MKE County: Public Museum Raises $212 Million for New Home
MKE County

Public Museum Raises $212 Million for New Home

MPM closes in on fundraising goal for new museum.

Mar 3rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Elections Commission Recommends Charging 13 Who Tried to Recall Vos

Elections Commission Recommends Charging 13 Who Tried to Recall Vos

Recall petitions listed people who hadn't signed and false addresses, WEC says.

Mar 3rd, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Murphy’s Law: Trouble at the Milwaukee Symphony
Murphy’s Law

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Orchestra running deficits, seeking huge increase in endowment.

Mar 3rd, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Grand Openings: New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in February
Grand Openings

New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in February

Including two Pakistani restaurants, a coffee shop and all-you-can-eat sushi spot.

Mar 3rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
MKE County: Board Seeks Transparency For Contracts After Health Care Fiasco
MKE County

Board Seeks Transparency For Contracts After Health Care Fiasco

Majority backs Sup. Bielinski's push for public updates on all county contracts.

Mar 3rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Legislators Aim to Add More Lawyers, Judges Statewide

Legislators Aim to Add More Lawyers, Judges Statewide

Shortage of judges, prosecutors, public defenders has helped create court backlog.

Mar 3rd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Pink Umbrella Theater Co. Moving to Mitchell Street

Pink Umbrella Theater Co. Moving to Mitchell Street

Theater company for people with disabilities opening permanent space.

Mar 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer