Heirloom MKE Plans Upscale Dinner By Top Chef to Help the Hungry
Five-course Bay View event elevates modest ingredients while aiding a local food nonprofit.
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In One Meeting, Council Rejects, Then Approves Homeland Security Grant. Why?
An unusual closed session; Trump administration makes routine public safety grants a tricky issue.
by Jeramey Jannene
Murphy’s Law21 Election Winners and Losers
Beyond the ballots, here are the insiders, groups and trends that also won or lost.
by Bruce Murphy
9 Things You Might Not Know About Gov.-Elect David Crowley
Wisconsin’s next governor has a very Milwaukee back story, complete with a football career.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Michael Alfonso Wins Northern Wisconsin District, Will Be Youngest House Rep
Republican is son-in-law to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who once held same seat.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Democrats Exuberant, Ride Historic Blue Wave Into Power
Democrats celebrate Crowley win and first trifecta in state government in nearly two decades.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Voters Return Fitzgerald to Congress
U.S. Rep easily wins reelection to fourth term in the House.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Trevor Jung Flips Key State Senate Seat for Democrats
Racine Democrat defeats Jim Croft to replace longtime Republican Sen. Van Wanggaard.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Democrat Mitchell Berman Defeats US Rep. Bryan Steil, Flips Wisconsin House Seat
GOP incumbent loses. Berman will be the first Democrat to serve 1st District in 3 decades.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democrat Rebecca Cooke Defeats GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden in Key House Race
Southwestern Wisconsin district was among the most closely watched in nation.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Yee Leng Xiong Defeats Incumbent John Lieber in Race for State Treasurer
Xiong, a Democrat, is the first Hmong American in the nation to be elected to statewide office.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Ben Brist Defeats Longtime Milwaukee Politician Bob Donovan
Democrats win pivotal race in southwest Milwaukee County, helping to flip Assembly.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Robyn Vining Flips Senate Seat in Milwaukee Suburbs
Her victory helps Democrats win control of state Senate for first time since 2010
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Zamarripa Wins Secretary of State Race
Zamarripa becomes Wisconsin's first Latina elected to statewide office. A special election will be needed to replace her on the Common Council.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Bukiewicz Picks Up Critical Assembly Seat for Democrats
Oak Creek Mayor Dan Bukiewicz flips Republican district on south side of Milwaukee County.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Josh Kaul Wins Third Term as Wisconsin Attorney General
Democrat Josh fends off another challenge from Republican Eric Toney.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr and Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
David Crowley Trumps Tom Tiffany, Wins Gubernatorial Race
Democrats send Milwaukee leader to Madison as next governor, give Democrats control of Legislature.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Loses $450,000 in Fraud Scheme, Announces CFO Change
District has recovered more than half of money. Status of chief financial officer Aycha Sawa is unclear.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Public Officials Use of Signal App Erodes Trust
Communications can be completely innocent — or a way to evade public records.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Robert Chappell
Federal DOJ Sending Election Observers to Wisconsin
State election officials say it's not unusual, DOJ operating as in past elections.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess and Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
See Construction Progress on MSOE’s New Engineering Center
Also home of university's new AI center, it will be the central academic building on campus.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
How Milwaukee’s Absentee Ballots Could Flip the Election
City reports having 59,000 absentee ballots. Here's how they could appear to swing election.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Sherman Perk Cafe Sold
After 25 years, founders pass friendly neighborhood coffee shop to a new owner.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
Will Journal Sentinel Concede Errors?
Attorney demands retractions for controversial story about Mandela Barnes. A prelude to suit for damages?
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
UW System Enrollment Down Slightly This Fall
Decline in international students a key factor. But total enrollment up at UWM.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Former Mentors, Colleagues of Crowley Reflect on His Milwaukee Roots
Remembering the formative years of the Democratic candidate for governor.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Crowley Closes Governor Bid With Union Hall Rally In Milwaukee
The Democrat frames race against Tiffany as fight with billionaires over affordability.
Nov 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley and Tiffany Make Their Final Pitches in Race for Governor
Polls show Crowley ahead, but Tiffany says it's about turnout. 'We are in striking distance.'
Nov 2nd, 2026 by Rich Kremer and Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
