Immigration Crackdowns Deepen Wisconsin’s Caregiver Crisis
Refugee and TPS cuts under Trump have halted overseas hiring and forced some long-term care beds to close.
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New GOP-Aligned Group Drops Millions Against Crowley, Democrats
First Amendment LLC has already spent $9.3 million attacking David Crowley in the governor’s race alone, records show.
by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Wisconsin Land Trusts Are Adapting After Knowles-Nelson’s Demise
Door County shows difficulty of operating without state program.
by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Vegan Bakery Opening Downtown Location
After a summer back in its “speakeasy” kitchen, Hooch MKE will again brick-and-mortar storefront.
Sep 24th, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
FBI Probes Fires At Enbridge Line 5 Sites In Northern Wisconsin
Federal and state investigators are examining blazes at a drill site and Superior office as scrutiny of Line 5 grows.
Sep 23rd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Foxconn Claims It Will Add 700 Jobs in Wisconsin
Company reports more than 1,000 employees currently working at Mount Pleasant campus.
Sep 23rd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Funding Affordable Housing in Shorewood, West Allis and Milwaukee
A part of the funding would come from busted Franklin project.
Sep 23rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Wolf Delisting Fight Puts Wisconsin Governor’s Race In The Crosshairs
Trump’s push to remove protections would hand wolf policy power to whoever wins in November.
Sep 23rd, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Cruise Ship Dock Delayed, Again
Project's completion has been delayed several times this year.
Sep 23rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
How Data Center Politics Are Rewriting The 3rd District Playbook
From nicknames to attack ads, both parties test how far anti-data center sentiment will go in November.
Sep 23rd, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
As Residents Fume Over Potholes, City Tries A Different Kind of Fix
Ald. Burgelis wins support for a concrete-panel replacement pilot focused on alleys.
Sep 23rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Walks Back Food Truck Curfew
With concerns unresolved, alderpersons vote 15-0 to repeal earlier closing times for food trucks.
Sep 23rd, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
Judge Dismisses Challenge To Port Washington Data Center Subsidy
Ruling backs $15 billion campus incentives, but opponents vow to keep fighting the district.
Sep 23rd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tiffany Says End Iran War, But His Votes Tell A Different Story
Republican backs Trump’s war powers while distancing himself from gas price backlash on the trail.
Sep 23rd, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Despite Groundbreaking, Fundraising Ongoing for Moss Universal Park
Universally accessible overhaul of Wisconsin Avenue Park being split into phases.
Sep 22nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Council Suspends License of Third Ward Event Venue
After hours activity at issue.
Sep 22nd, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
Visit Milwaukee ‘Taps’ New Tourism Initiative
Historic sites, beer gardens and breweries on a new seven county "trail."
Sep 22nd, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
After Bad Legal Advice, Council Tries Again On Elected Official Raises
A 10–5 vote replaces a raise formula tied to city workers.
Sep 22nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Oriental Theatre To Be Featured On Turner Classic Movies
Historic Milwaukee movie palace will appear on TCM’s Still Now Showing series this week.
Sep 22nd, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sen. Baldwin Calls For Tomah VA Investigation After Nurse Arrested
Complaint from Monroe County DA accuses hospice nurse of removing oxygen from Tomah VA patient.
Sep 22nd, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Downtown Restaurant Quietly Closes
Owner says multi-vendor model became challenging to sustain, already has new venture lined up.
Sep 22nd, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
Wisconsin To Receive $11 Million From Auto Financing Settlement
Settlement proceeds to go to state government, consumers.
Sep 22nd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kapenga, Neylon Try Double Run For Legislature And Waukesha County Executive
Twin campaigns could trigger special elections and reshape GOP power at the Capitol next session.
Sep 22nd, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
City Budget Boosts Police, Fire and Violence Prevention, But At A Price
Mayor's budget proposal relies on heavy reserve withdrawals, big parking cost increases and small tax and fee increases.
Sep 22nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Innovative Development Combines Crisis Stabilization, Affordable Housing
Redevelopment of former Jewish Home is a first-of-its-kind facility for Milwaukee.
Sep 21st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
MKE GO Pilot Aims To Cut Solo Driving, Not Take Away Cars
City-backed effort targets one or two trips a week, with incentives to try alternatives to driving alone to work.
Sep 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Cavalier Johnson Still Wants His Meeting With VP About Elections
He's headed to DC Wednesday, poised to take the VP up on his prior offer.
Sep 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
After Wisconsin Lawsuit, USDA Tightens Rules On Dairy Marketing Funds
New directive blocks checkoff dollars from backing net-zero and climate neutrality efforts.
Sep 21st, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
