Milwaukee Throws The Book at Illegal Sales of Tobacco, Alcohol, THC to Youths
City is now ‘the most expensive place to sell harmful products to children’ in the state.
Read the full story by Jeramey Jannene...
Mayor Johnson, Police Chief Norman Talk About Growing Up Around Gun Violence
Both emphasized the role of parents, adult mentors in dealing with issue.
by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Sports Bar Proposed For Silver Spring Drive
Long-vacant building could soon house Happy Jack's.
by Sophie Bolich
Labor Unions Stand by Crowley
Labor leaders back Crowley in final week of primary. 'David's delivering around the state as county executive.'
Aug 4th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee’s Sewer System Is a Success Story
The massive system beats national benchmarks and is far stronger than 20 years ago.
Aug 4th, 2026 by Former City of Milwaukee DPW Commissioners Jeff Mantes, Jim Kaminski
Astrology-Themed Bar Coming to East Side
Star Bar announces Aug. 13 grand opening inside former Crossroads Collective space.
Aug 4th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
State Campaign Finance Site a Big Improvement
WI Ethics Commission spent $285,000 to build new system. It makes campaigns far more transparent.
Aug 4th, 2026 by Chali Pittman
Why Madison Suburb of DeForest Shot Down $12 Billion Data Center Project
No developer had offered such wide-ranging community investments and protections. Yet it was rejected.
Aug 4th, 2026 by Tom Kertscher
Legislative Primaries to Watch in August Elections
Key primary races could help decide which party controls both the state Assembly and Senate.
Aug 4th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
FBI Director Kash Patel Campaigns for Rep. Van Orden in Eau Claire
10th visit by top Trump adm. official to help Van Orden triggers feud with Gov. Evers over fighting 'fraud.'
Aug 4th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Opens Bidding To Redevelop Public Museum Site
Offering comes as new Nature and Culture Museum of Wisconsin prepares to open.
Aug 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Gov. Tony Evers Rallies with Milwaukee Co. Exec David Crowley in Appleton
Evers says Democratic frontrunner Francesca Hong spends too much time 'talking on Twitter.'
Aug 4th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Dominique Paul Noth Gets Theatrical Sendoff
Longtime journalist, theater and movie critic gets first-class celebration of his life.
Aug 3rd, 2026 by Michael Horne
New Tavern Proposed For Franklin Heights Neighborhood
Former Bar 1000 could reopen as The Mahogany Room.
Aug 3rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Qualified Nurses with 4-Year Degrees Can Now Teach College Clinical Courses
Gov. Tony Evers’ new emergency rule addresses nursing school faculty shortage.
Aug 3rd, 2026 by Elissa Eaton, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee’s Police Chase Policy Is Stuck In Neutral
Despite 10 deaths from high-speed chases, council won't crack down on police pursuits. Why?
Aug 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in July
Nine new establishments include a Caribbean restaurant, an acai cafe and a speakeasy-style cocktail lounge.
Aug 3rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Journal Sentinel Story on Mandela Barnes Is Irresponsible
No proof of 'inappropriate behavior.' Editor Greg Borowski owes readers an explanation.
Aug 3rd, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
American Transmission Co., We Energies Seek State Approval for Data Center Costs
Will it protect customers from paying for Mount Pleasant data center? 'The devil is in the details.'
Aug 3rd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
$10 Billion Data Center Proposal in Central Wisconsin Dropped to Avoid Public Process
Town chair in Columbia County said process must be public; company didn't pursue a deal.
Aug 3rd, 2026 by Tom Kertscher
Madison Fought for Years About Police Body Cams. Things Have Changed
Pressure builds for police to wear cameras after killing of Corey Ruiz.
Aug 3rd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Losing Temporary Protected Status Has Big Impact on State’s Haitian Immigrants
For some, leaving Wisconsin and returning to Haiti might be a death sentence.
Aug 2nd, 2026 by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Immigrant’s Case Sees Appeals Court Overrule Mandatory Detention Rule
Case affects hundreds of detainees in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin; likely heading to US Supreme Court.
Aug 2nd, 2026 by Paul Kiefer
New Speakeasy Opens Downtown
Plus: More soul food, street food and a strip club.
Aug 2nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Thousands of Wisconsinites Have Lost Food Aid in Largest Cut in US History
More people have to document they’re working to receive SNAP; at least 24,000 lose food aid.
Aug 2nd, 2026 by Joe Tarr, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
Aug 2nd, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.
Aug 1st, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
August 1, 2026
See how well you followed what happened in Milwaukee over the past week.
Aug 1st, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
