New Coalition Seeks to Boost Milwaukee Transit Funding
Community organizations joining to promote need for transit, push for greater funding.
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Republican Rep. Dean Kaufert of Neenah Will Retire
He represents a swing district that could help determine control of Assembly.
by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Common Ground Unveils Plan Targeting South Side Problem Properties
5-point agenda focuses on nuisance landlords, policing trust and youth crime prevention.
by Jeramey Jannene
Jessica McBride Dumps on Dan Bice
Don’t speak ill of the dead? Not exactly.
Apr 27th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Downtown Food Truck Operators Balk at New Curfew
New restrictions cut peak hours for vendors. City leaders cite need for safety.
Apr 27th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Wisconsin’s Class of 2026 Entering Toughest Job Market Since COVID-19
Rate of job openings nearly cut in half since 2022. What's driving decline?
Apr 27th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Will Supreme Court Liberals Adopt Recusal Rules?
Conservative majority refused to do so in 2017. Pressure now on liberals.
Apr 27th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Most Democratic Governor Candidates Support Evers’ Commutations Policy
But not Mandela Barnes. Republican Tom Tiffany also opposed.
Apr 27th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
Ald. Peter Burgelis Officially Enters 1st District Congressional Race
Milwaukee Democrat hopes to beat GOP incumbent Bryan Steil in district he doesn't live in.
Apr 27th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
The Latest on Social Development Commission’s Woes
'It is SDC’s intention to resolve any and all cases it has.'
Apr 27th, 2026 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Candidates Tout Endorsements as WI Primary Season Heats Up
Will support from Trump, teachers union or controversial congresswoman help or hurt?
Apr 27th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Data Center Tax Break Will Cost Taxpayers More Than $2 Billion
A loss of $1.5 billion during construction and $369 million annually after that.
Apr 27th, 2026 by Tom Kertscher
Waymo Means Way More Cars on Streets
All the city news you can use.
Apr 26th, 2026 by Jeff Wood
Bay View’s Chettinadu House Is a Winner
Tasty Indian food and an impressive if endless menu.
Apr 26th, 2026 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
‘Dinner With the Duchess’ Is a Theatrical Feast
Next Act offers terrific play and production about celebrity who is slowly unmasked.
Apr 26th, 2026 by Dominique Paul Noth
State Regulators Change We Energies’ Data Center Rates to Protect Customers
Customers shouldn't pay 'a single cent' to subsidize data centers, PSC commissioner says.
Apr 26th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
A ‘Star Wars Day’ At Uncle Wolfie’s
Plus: A student-led food truck, gluten-free festival and a new shawarma spot.
Apr 26th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
City Issued 4 Times More Parking Tickets in Recent Flood
City issued far fewer tickets in August flooding. Why the change in policy?
Apr 26th, 2026 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
Apr 26th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
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Apr 25th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Crowley Chief Tells Mental Health Board to Get in Line or Resign
Crowley administration shuts down questions about BHS director Mike Lappen’s resignation.
Apr 25th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Meets With Salah Sarsour
Moore traveled to Indiana to see Sarsour, who is in federal custody.
Apr 25th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Showing Up When Others Don’t
What being an Urban Milwaukee member pays for.
Apr 25th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.
Apr 25th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
HR Director Resigned Amid Employee Investigation
Citing ongoing probe, Crowley administration withholds Margo Franklin's resignation letter.
Apr 25th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Baldwin Says Republican Budget Leaves DHS Agents Without Guardrails
Wisconsin U.S. Senator also forced 5th vote to end Iran war, which failed.
Apr 25th, 2026 by Mackenzie Krumme, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bus Tour Showcases New Path To Affordable Homeownership
Community Development Alliance highlights six new homes and a financing model built for the future.
Apr 24th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
After Week of Severe Storms, Wisconsin Weighs Case For Federal Help
State and local teams are racing to complete storm damage assessments from Ringle to Shiocton and beyond.
Apr 24th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
