Comeback Crowley Narrowly Eclipses Hong, Will Face Tiffany
From drop out to winner in three weeks.
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Milwaukee Election Results Delayed by Download Error
'Human error' keeps entire nation waiting to see who won gubernatorial primary.
by Graham Kilmer
Mayor Dan Bukiewicz Wins Democratic Primary for Open Assembly Seat
Bukiewicz defeats progressive David Liners in open district held by Republican since 2013.
by Graham Kilmer
Rebecca Cooke Wins 3rd District Primary, Sets Up Van Orden Rematch
Backed by national Democrats and a big cash edge, Cooke prevails in a closer-than-expected race.
Aug 11th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Union-Backed Berman Emerges As Democrats’ Pick In 1st District Race
United Auto Workers and key state Democrats lined up behind the ER nurse’s winning bid.
Aug 11th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Progressive Primary Challenger Luna Defeats Ortiz-Velez
Incumbent Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez loses primary to progressive challenger Ismael Luna.
Aug 11th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Bartolotta Offers Sneak Peak of New Cocktail Lounge
Peacock Lounge will operate inside Bartolotta's forthcoming downtown restaurant.
Aug 11th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
City Financing Will Help Complete Bronzeville Arts and Tech Hub
Construction poised to start soon on next phase of $29 million development.
Aug 11th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
New Faces in New Places
New hirings, promotions and appointments in the last month.
Aug 11th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Can Wisconsin’s Stressed Oak Trees Be Saved?
Arborists say early signs of off-color leaves and thinning canopies are a critical window to act before trees die back further.
Aug 11th, 2026 by Elissa Eaton, Wisconsin Public Radio
Japanese Coffee Shop Opening First U.S. Location in Milwaukee
Tokyo import will set up shop in Colby Abbot Building
Aug 11th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
UW System Seeks $90 Million To Train 35,000 Health Workers
Healthy Wisconsin plan would expand health care workforce over the next decade amid rising demand.
Aug 11th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Crowley Makes Final Pitch to Voters Ahead of Primary Election
County Executive David Crowley and Gov. Tony Evers finish whistlestop tour with campaign event in Milwaukee.
Aug 11th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Voters Prepare To Head To Polls As Many Still Undecided
From Milwaukee to Marathon County, anxiety and uncertainty shape Tuesday’s Democratic contest.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Milwaukee Decides If Lake Michigan Is Safe For Swimming
From dawn beach samples to digital PCR, Milwaukee Health Department is working to keep swimmers safe.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
A Century-Old School, A Trash Can And A Five-Alarm Inferno
Plus: MPS faces sprinkler problem that could cost $280 million to fix.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Questions for Wisconsin’s Next Governor
From a $2.36 billion surplus to child care, here are issues the nominees must answer for voters.
Aug 10th, 2026 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.
Aug 10th, 2026 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
