Why Milwaukee’s Highgrove Crackdown Is Slow Moving
Several issues, including the addition of high-profile lenders, have complicated things. Tomblin fights back.
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Kites Will Fly High Above Lakefront
Plus: Milwaukee Asian Restaurant Week
by Michael Holloway
Wisconsin Researchers Probe AI Data Centers’ Thirst For Water
UWM’s Center for Water Policy maps hidden water and energy costs as hyperscale projects spread.
by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
EPA PFAS Rollback Puts Wisconsin Drinking Water Limits In Legal Crosshairs
Experts say state rules could be more vulnerable to lawsuits as federal standards weaken.
May 21st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Airport Receives $8 Million for International Terminal Project
Federal grant boosts support for $92.5 million terminal project.
May 21st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
New Cafe Operator For Walker’s Point Building
Maria's Cafe is planned to replace Green Baked Goods.
May 21st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Korean Restaurant Would Fill Former Applebee’s
Barbecue-focused restaurant plans to join 3rd Street Market Hall.
May 21st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
See The ‘Cream of the Cream City’ in Historic Preservation
Awards ceremony honors five projects.
May 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Failed Evers-GOP Deal Would Have Created State Budget Deficit
An analysis by the Legislature's nonpartisan budget office found it would have created a $2.9 billion deficit.
May 21st, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
How The One Big Beautiful Bill Is Hurting Wisconsin
Rep. Robin Vining says Wisconsinites are already paying the price for Trump law that slashes health spending.
May 21st, 2026 by State Rep. Robyn Vining
After School Board Ban, Watertown Musicians Play On In Packed Church
Community members pack event to hear LGBTQ+ themed work 'A Mother of A Revolution!' performed live.
May 21st, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Study Finds Post-COVID Shift in Suicides
Older people, Black residents now make up higher percentage of suicides.
May 21st, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
PianoArts Competition Spotlights Best Of North America
Future stars may be chosen as pianists aged 17-22 compete and perform.
May 20th, 2026 by Martha Brown
EPA Announces $94 Million for Wisconsin to Replace Lead Pipes
Federal money comes from 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law.
May 20th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Effort Helps Milwaukee and Madison Restaurants Cut Food Waste
Grant funded training program helps restaurants reduce waste, donate and recycle food.
May 20th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Sewerage District Problems Are Suspicious
Why did it resist an audit? And why does Mayor Johnson agree it must be done quickly?
May 20th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Mayor Asks Tom Tiffany To Stop ‘Pandering to Dishonesty’ on Elections
Open letter includes an invitation to tour city's election systems, meet with officials.
May 20th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Endorses Third Street Tavern Replacement
Sports bar wins approval with new name, agent and assurance it's not a nightclub.
May 20th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
See the 2026 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners
Projects big and small win city's top design honor.
May 20th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Members Push for MMSD Audit
They nearly blocked reappointment of MMSD commissioners, but back off after closed door meeting.
May 20th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
The Return of Fluoride to DeForest, WI
Change comes for Dane County village after board member who opposed it was defeated.
May 20th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Possible Data Center Wrong for Wrightstown, Residents Say
Officials in village northeast of Appleton have been in communication with data center builder.
May 20th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Judge Sends Immigration Case Back to Wisconsin Supreme Court
ACLU of Wisconsin lawsuit challenges county sheriffs work with ICE.
May 20th, 2026 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Led By Tom Tiffany, False Election Claims Still Pushed in Wisconsin
Tiffany supports FBI probe of 2020 election. Bipartisan Democracy Defense Project criticizes it.
May 20th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Ex-City Attorney Tearman Spencer Charged With Bail Jumping
Charge comes just two weeks before he was to stand trial for alleged ''shaky' real estate deal.
May 20th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Introduces Data Center Regulations
Proposal regulates when, where and how data centers could be built, require public input.
May 20th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Crowley Seeks to Mend Fences With Mental Health Board
His administration asks board to help choose new head of Behavioral Health Services.
May 20th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Sheriff Investigating Drug Smuggling at County-Run Prison
Four county CRC staff suspended, being investigated for narcotics trafficking by sheriff.
May 20th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
