Food Truck Park Planned For Vacant Southside Lot

Food Truck Park Planned For Vacant Southside Lot

Taqueria El Toro owner plans new hub for mobile restaurants.

Federal Bill May Repeal ‘Roadless Rule’ That Protects Wisconsin Forest

Federal Bill May Repeal ‘Roadless Rule’ That Protects Wisconsin Forest

Roads would cross 69,000 pristine acres of Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.

Back in the News: Fiserv Loses Its $70 Million Man
Back in the News

Fiserv Loses Its $70 Million Man

Michael Lyons steps down after disastrous decline in Milwaukee company's stock.

The State of Politics: The Elevator Speech for Democratic Governor Candidates
The State of Politics

The Elevator Speech for Democratic Governor Candidates

Boiling down their pitch to voters, why do they deserve your vote?

Streetcar Hops To Festival Line Configuration

Streetcar Hops To Festival Line Configuration

Change makes it easier to get to lakefront festivals, but comes with hidden cost.

Rodriguez Wins Democratic Straw Poll for Governor

Rodriguez Wins Democratic Straw Poll for Governor

Hong takes second. But conventiongoers also consider: who is most electable?

K-12 Education: Cassellius Seeks to Hire 89 More MPS Teachers
K-12 Education

Cassellius Seeks to Hire 89 More MPS Teachers

But given decline in state's teacher salaries and benefits, that's not easy.

Democratic Candidates for Governor Pitch The State Party Convention

Democratic Candidates for Governor Pitch The State Party Convention

Plus: Evers farewell speech. And hopes to flip even more Republican Senate seats.

New Faces in New Places

New Faces in New Places

New hirings, promotions and appointments in the last month.

Urban Reads: Which Urban Areas Do Transit-Oriented Development Best?
Urban Reads

Which Urban Areas Do Transit-Oriented Development Best?

All the city news you can use.

Madison Hospital Nurses Win Major Union Election

Madison Hospital Nurses Win Major Union Election

SSM Health must now bargain with 870 registered nurses over staffing, pay, work conditions.

Now Serving: Popular Fruit Trucks Returning to Milwaukee
Now Serving

Popular Fruit Trucks Returning to Milwaukee

Plus: Popular pizzeria returns, Nadi Plates pivots and farewell to Pita Pit.

Tiffany Gets Donation From Business He’s Helping Buy National Forest Land

Tiffany Gets Donation From Business He’s Helping Buy National Forest Land

Concrete supplier would get 14 acres of forest land in Wisconsin's North Woods.

I’m About The Economy, Says Missy Hughes, Candidate for Governor

I’m About The Economy, Says Missy Hughes, Candidate for Governor

Economic advisor to Democratic Gov. Evers worked 16 years with Organic Valley co-op business.

The Week’s Greatest Hits

The Week’s Greatest Hits

Most popular articles and press releases in the past week

Weekly News Quiz: June 13, 2026
Weekly News Quiz

June 13, 2026

See how well you followed what happened in Milwaukee over the past week.

Members Only: A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
Members Only

This content is only for members A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins

A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.

We Energies, Oracle Want Looser Financial Protections for Data Centers

We Energies, Oracle Want Looser Financial Protections for Data Centers

Companies ask state regulators to require less collateral for new projects.

Crowley’s New Budget Director Aces First Confirmation Hearing

Crowley’s New Budget Director Aces First Confirmation Hearing

'A person who likes torture'? Committee backs Nick Sinram, former MPS budget director.

WI Supreme Court Accepts Second Appeal To Redraw Congressional Map

WI Supreme Court Accepts Second Appeal To Redraw Congressional Map

Two appeals use different legal arguments. Conservative justices oppose both.

Got Counsel? Wisconsin Farmers Sue Over ‘Got Milk?’ Program

Got Counsel? Wisconsin Farmers Sue Over ‘Got Milk?’ Program

Lawsuit backed by conservative law firm targets mandatory fees for milk marketing.

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New Plant Shop Opens in Riverwest

New Plant Shop Opens in Riverwest

Plants and community flourish at Welcome 2 The Jungle.

Anglers Blame Politics As Wisconsin Cuts Back On Stocking Game Fish

Anglers Blame Politics As Wisconsin Cuts Back On Stocking Game Fish

With two state hatcheries closed, musky, walleye and brown trout numbers are on the chopping block.

Wisconsin Prisons Bar Journalists From Recording Inmate Phone Calls

Wisconsin Prisons Bar Journalists From Recording Inmate Phone Calls

DOC cites victims’ rights and security, while open-government advocates see a blow to transparency.