Sweet Smoke BBQ Announces Plans to Close
‘No secret how hard life is in the restaurant business right now,’ say the owners.
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5 Things to Watch For in Milwaukee Public Schools This Year
Fewer teacher vacancies, more investment in central city schools, another funding referendum?
by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Enbridge Temporarily Halts Work on Line 5 After Large Gas Leak
Wisconsin DNR urged Canadian firm to halt work after leaking 1.3 million gallons of gas.
by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
It’s Been a Hot Summer for News
An insider's take on Canadian tariffs and Wisconsin, Elon Musk and elections.
Aug 31st, 2026 by Steven Walters
Downtown Seafood Restaurant Shutters
Latest closing is part of dramatic change for Water Street entertainment district.
Aug 31st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Flock Lobbyists Flocking to State Capitols
As cities resist cameras, Flock Safety spent $2 million lobbying, including $102,000 in Wisconsin.
Aug 30th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Prisons Hit Record Population
Overcrowding strains staff and inmates, increases danger, forces cuts in programs.
Aug 30th, 2026 by Natalie Yahr
Federal Grant Will Upgrade Bike-Pedestrian Crossings and Bridges
$3 million will be used to replace two major bridges, improve 9 street crossings for bicycle trails.
Aug 30th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Tax Collections 2% Higher Than Expected
Could hike budget surplus to $3 billion, will be issue in governor's race.
Aug 30th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
Aug 30th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
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Aug 30th, 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 29th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Tiffany Splits with Trump on Renaming Lake Ontario
Crowley says new round of tariffs on Canada would hurt Wisconsin farmers.
Aug 29th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Measles Outbreak Grows to 98 Cases in Wisconsin
Numbers growing quickly. Most are children, and in 97 cases the person wasn't vaccinated.
Aug 29th, 2026 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
Downtown Strip Club Says It Is Temporarily Closing Because of Violence
Move is just the latest change for rapidly changing bar district, but comes after building has been for sale.
Aug 29th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City Providing Environmental Cleanup Loan For New Midtown Apartments
Contaminated soil, underground tank buried under former Walmart parking lot.
Aug 28th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
How A U.S.-Canada Tariff Fight Hits Wisconsin’s Small Businesses
Consultant says uncertainty and higher input costs may stall hiring and investment across the state.
Aug 28th, 2026 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
21,000 Expected As Jehovah’s Witness Convention Transforms Downtown Milwaukee
Volunteers say they aim to leave the Baird Center and surrounding streets cleaner than they found them.
Aug 28th, 2026 by Elissa Eaton, Wisconsin Public Radio
E-Bike Speed Limits Planned for Milwaukee Trails
Parks department says modern electric bikes and e-motos are creating problems.
Aug 28th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
The Hop Changes Tracks To Two-Route Configuration
Festival Line set to sunset for the season. Plus: Year-over-year ridership is up.
Aug 28th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Strong El Niño Raises Odds Of Mild Winter, Tough Drought For Wisconsin
A likely record El Niño could mean warmer months ahead, but little relief for parched fields and forests.
Aug 28th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Greater Milwaukee Committee Names Garcia-Thomas Permanent CEO
Joel Brennan won't return following gubernatorial bid.
Aug 28th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
After Line 5 Spill, State Calls For Pause On $1 Billion Pipeline Reroute
DNR and Gov. Evers seek more than 20 answers from Enbridge on the Iron County gas release.
Aug 28th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
AI Deepfakes Hit Wisconsin’s Most Competitive Congressional Race
An AI-crafted “anointed” candidate video fuels a broader debate over deception and free speech in campaigns.
Aug 28th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lincoln Village Businesses, Property Owners Plan To Tax Themselves
Funding would be used improve key commercial corridor.
Aug 27th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
A Walking Cat Tour
Only in Riverwest. Plus: A Bay View restaurant celebrates turning 25.
Aug 27th, 2026 by Michael Holloway
New Owner for Nine Milwaukee-Area Popeyes Restaurants
Fast-growing franchisee acquires all of the Milwaukee Popeyes.
Aug 27th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
