Federal Grant Will Help Modernize MCTS Buses
County using funds for new buses and to optimize local traffic lights for buses.
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Blue-Green Algae on the Rise in Wisconsin’s Lakes
State regulators cite more reports of algae and associated illnesses.
by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
First Foreclosure, Now Bankruptcy For Highgrove’s Rental Empire
More than 260 Milwaukee properties are tied to a growing web of court and bankruptcy actions.
by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Hospitals’ Prices 26% Higher Than in Illinois, Report Finds
Researcher cites lack of competition in Wisconsin. State hospitals group challenges findings.
Aug 21st, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
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.
Aug 21st, 2026 by Alex Klaus, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Uppa Yard Opens Water Street Location
Second location for popular Jamaican restaurant is now open.
Aug 20th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Summer’s At Its Peak With Lots of Outdoor Festivals
Including Serbian Days, Mexican Fiesta and WMSE Backyard BBQ.
Aug 20th, 2026 by Michael Holloway
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.
Aug 20th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Celebrates Renovation of Clinton Rose Senior Center
Gov. Tony Evers joined County Executive David Crowley for ribbon cutting at renovated center.
Aug 20th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
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.'
Aug 20th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Should Apostle Islands Be a National Park?
Tom Tiffany has pushed federal bill. Some local and tribal officials say infrastructure is lacking.
Aug 20th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Abandoned Motorcycles Get Second Life With Youth Program
Nonprofit trains Milwaukee youth to repair and ride city-impounded motorcycles.
Aug 20th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Eat Your Way Across Milwaukee’s South Side
Southside Dining Week returning this fall with more specials, more participants.
Aug 20th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Prediction Market Firm Sues Kaul to Prevent Enforcing Wisconsin Gambling Law
Novig lawsuit claims state's gambling regulations are preempted by federal law.
Aug 20th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
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.
Aug 20th, 2026 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lessons From Milwaukee’s Flooding
One year ago the city was deluged with a 1000-year flood. Local officials need to learn from this.
Aug 20th, 2026 by Cheron Copeland
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.
Aug 20th, 2026 by Michael Horne
Join Us at Our Amorphic Beer Bash
Urban Milwaukee members can join us for fun beer tour and lots of chatter.
Aug 19th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Learning Our Lesson From COVID-19
Rather than blaming Fauci, Rand Paul and Ron Johnson should consider the impact of vaccine resistance.
Aug 19th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
Fake Polls, Real Polls Muddled Wisconsin Governor’s Race
None of them were very accurate. Yet more pollsters keep popping up.
Aug 19th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Amtrak Updating Locomotives, Buying New Equipment For Hiawatha
Two federal grants will rehab equipment, purchase more trains.
Aug 19th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
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.'
Aug 19th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Homelessness Rises Again in 2026
Changes at federal level could make it difficult to expand programs that have proven so successful.
Aug 19th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
UWM’s Affordable Textbook Initiative Cuts Costs for Students
Open Textbook and Educational Resources, launched in 2015, has saved students millions of dollars.
Aug 19th, 2026 by Elissa Eaton, Wisconsin Public Radio
Two Republican Election Deniers Lost Primaries for WI Legislature
Angie Sapik and Scott Harbridge, who was backed by Sean Duffy, lose in northern Wisconsin.
Aug 19th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tiffany’s Vote for 2025 Medicaid Cuts Could Be Issue in Race for Governor
45,000 people in Wisconsin lost health coverage. 'Biggest cut we've ever seen in this country.'
Aug 19th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Even With Reserves And Sales Tax, Milwaukee Still Bleeds Red Ink
New forecast from Comptroller Bill Christianson offers alarming view of city's long-term fiscal future.
Aug 19th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
MCTS Graduates First Class of Journeyman Bus Drivers
MCTS graduates 13 bus operators from first-of-its-kind apprenticeship program.
Aug 18th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
