Glorioso’s Delays Reopening
Plus: Fire leaves food trucks reeling and two more restaurants close.
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After Dugan Verdict Comes Politics and Courthouse Uncertainty
Milwaukee judge has become national symbol of clash over ICE arrests.
by Graham Kilmer
December 21, 2025
See how well you followed what happened in Milwaukee over the past week.
by Urban Milwaukee
The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
Dec 21st, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
Give Yourself the Gift of Membership
Thru December 25th, Urban Milwaukee is offering 40% off the first year of membership.
Dec 20th, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
How Repairers of the Breach’s Clothing Bank Helps the Homeless
As temperatures dip, donated clothes help the city's most vulnerable people.
Dec 20th, 2025 by Jonathan Aguilar, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.
Dec 20th, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
Wisconsin Republicans Threaten to Impeach Judge Hannah Dugan
Resign or face impeachment, state Assembly and Senate leaders warn.
Dec 20th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Frontier Adds Non-Stop Flights to Atlanta
Ultra-low-cost airline launches flights out of Milwaukee.
Dec 20th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Major Bridge Closure Will Last Until Spring
And will be followed by a parallel closure.
Dec 19th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Former Stack’d Becoming Mexican Restaurant
Restaurateur continuing family tradition on 1st Street.
Dec 19th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
City May Pay To End Lawsuit Claiming Inspector General Was “Judge, Jury, Executioner”
$50,000 settlement would resolve lawsuit from one of Tearman Spencer's top deputies.
Dec 19th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Give Yourself the Gift of Membership
Thru December 25th, Urban Milwaukee is offering 40% off the first year of membership.
Dec 19th, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
The Red-State Coverage Boom That Congress May End
From Florida to Texas, ACA marketplace enrollment has soared with enhanced tax credits, but failure to extend them could leave millions uninsured starting in 2026.
Dec 19th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Gray Wolf Protections in Jeopardy as House Passes Delisting Bill
Backed by Wisconsin’s GOP delegation, the measure would shift control to states, with critics warning wolves could be hunted and trapped back toward extinction.
Dec 19th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Inside BRAVE, Milwaukee’s Expanding Clinic for Invisible Wounds
Veterans and first responders with PTSD and brain injuries find team-based, low-cost care at a new, larger location.
Dec 19th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rule Change Aims To Boost Kin Placements For Wisconsin Foster Children
With 39% of foster kids already first placed with relatives, state officials hope streamlined rules will connect even more children to family.
Dec 19th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Alderwoman Seeks To Regulate Data Centers in Milwaukee
Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic's proposal would start with a "pause" on local development.
Dec 19th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Bipartisan Push to Tell Counties Faster When Water Tests Fail
With PFAS standards still stalled, lawmakers advance a narrower plan to require DNR alerts on contamination.
Dec 19th, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Kitchen Fire Shutters Two Popular Milwaukee Food Trucks
Base kitchen blaze forces Cocina Filipina and Modern Maki temporarily closed as owners seek new space and community support.
Dec 19th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Jury Delivers Split Verdict in Dugan Trial
Dugan acquitted of concealing, found guilty of felony obstruction. Defense attorney says case is "a long way from over."
Dec 18th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
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Thru December 25th, Urban Milwaukee is offering 40% off the first year of membership.
Dec 18th, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
6 Ways To Have Last-Minute Holiday Fun
Haunted Holidays at The Rave, city lights tours, The Nutcracker and multiple charity events fill the days leading up to Christmas in Milwaukee.
Dec 18th, 2025 by Michael Holloway
As Flu Season Looms, Two Wisconsin Children Die of Respiratory Illness
DHS confirms one pediatric death from COVID-19 and one from influenza and warns this flu season could be more severe than usual.
Dec 18th, 2025 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Attorneys Spar Over Dugan’s Intent, Evidence in Closing Arguments
Was Dugan trying her best under difficult circumstances? Or did she intend to take the law into her own hands that day in April?
Dec 18th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
New Report Identifies What Market Would Support at Former Northridge Site
City looking to hit a home run.
Dec 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Aranda Leans on Nonpartisan Record in Partisan Fight for 1st District Seat
Candidate cites Whitewater school board service and work with Spanish-speaking families as proof he can “work across the aisle” and broaden the Democratic electorate.
Dec 18th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Fat Valdy’s Reopening Scrapped, New Restaurant Planned
Blue Mound building will house second location for southside restaurant.
Dec 18th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
