Wisconsin Rapids Becomes Flashpoint In State’s Data Center Backlash
Residents, comedians and a former NYC mayor collide over plans for the historic mill property.
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Key Oak Leaf Trail Link With Downtown Will Be Rebuilt
County rebuilding trail through Juneau Park.
by Graham Kilmer
Why More Than 100,000 Wisconsin Student Borrowers Are Now In Default
Federal pauses are over, repayment rules have shifted and many residents are struggling to catch up on loans.
by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
Pub Proposed For Vacant Northwest Side Building
A replacement for the 'world famous' Mitchell's Tavern.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
From Canceling Thanksgiving To Calling It Her Favorite Holiday
Francesca Hong recalibrates her online persona as Republicans seize on years-old tweets.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Stolen Picasso Print Resurfaces Eight Years After Downtown Gallery Heist
Community member walks into MPD district station with missing etching.
Aug 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Health Care Firm Taking Over Top of 735 Building
Fast-growing company will occupy top two floors of historic bank building.
Aug 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Eat Your Way Through The State Fair
But don't miss the moon landing in the Historic Third Ward.
Aug 6th, 2026 by Michael Holloway
With Evers And Moore Behind Him, Crowley Tries To Flip The Script
Backed by key Democrats, the Milwaukee County executive still trails Hong but says he has enough time.
Aug 6th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Parks Foundation Announces $10 Million Strategic Plan
Foundation boost fundraising and volunteering in parks.
Aug 6th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Slush Shack Opens at Sherman Phoenix
New vendor offers four frozen beverage flavors, with expanded menu to come.
Aug 6th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
‘We Drained Our Savings,’ The Long Tail Of Milwaukee’s 2025 Floods
A year later, basements are largely rebuilt, but financial and emotional scars remain.
Aug 6th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Corey Ruiz Shooting and Police Training
UW Law School professor has interviewed police and studied police training videos. He sees a problem.
Aug 6th, 2026 by Natalie Yahr
New Deer District Hotel Breaks Ground
AC Hotel Milwaukee Downtown, with the same ownership as The Trade, is expected to open in late 2027.
Aug 6th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
One of Nation’s Largest Accounting Firms Moving to Downtown
Milwaukee to gain more than 150 jobs as part of suburbs-to-city move.
Aug 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
The Police, Not A Bar, Will Replace Duke’s on Water
MPD is setting up shop in former Water Street tavern.
Aug 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Arrests at Madison Encampment Site Climb to 22 After Overnight Skirmishes
30 to 40 protesters of Corey Ruiz killing set fires and clashed with police in early hours of Tuesday.
Aug 5th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Selects Developer To Buy Medical Examiner Building
But many questions remain regarding development of downtown property.
Aug 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Judges Select Sporkies and Drinkies Winners
The competition was tough. Birria 'bombs' and smoke-infused spritz will headline 2026 fair.
Aug 5th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
The Blue Building To Become Housing
Partial conversion will add more than 200 apartments to Westown.
Aug 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Most Republicans Support Raising the Minimum Wage
Why don't Republican politicians like Tom Tiffany and Wisconsin legislators?
Aug 5th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
Crowley Gains Support as Hong Confronts Social Media Controversy
Hong defending her past statements as Crowley is gaining late momentum.
Aug 5th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Radio Milwaukee Executive Charged with Child Sexual Assault
Longtime host and DJ Jordan Lee faces up to 60 years in prison for sexual assault charges.
Aug 5th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Trump Administration Cutting Federal Loans for Low-Paying Degrees
Social workers, artists, early childhood education teachers in Wisconsin will be affected.
Aug 5th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS May Have a Licensed Teacher for Every Classroom
The district hasn't achieved this for several years. Hiring of Chicago teachers is helping.
Aug 5th, 2026 by Terry Falk
Conservative Groups Sue to Stop Online Sports Betting in Wisconsin
Lawsuit claims bipartisan law passed in March and allowing such betting is unconstitutional
Aug 5th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Announces Budget Listening Sessions
Public can provide input on a very difficult situation. County faces $50 million budget gap.
Aug 5th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Outraises Hong in July, Despite Briefly Leaving Race for Governor
Crowley raised $776,000, compared to $339,000 for Hong. Tiffany was far ahead of both.
Aug 5th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
