Officials Break Ground on Deer District Apartments
Vacant city block will soon feature affordable housing.
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New Wisconsin Law Targets Overdose Risk After Prison Release
State will seek a federal waiver to cover treatment and meds for eligible people 90 days before release.
by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
Don’t Miss The ‘Longest Continuously Running Beer Festival in the United States’
Plus: Doggy Day at Deer District and Spoof Fest in Bay View.
by Michael Holloway
Wisconsin To Let DACA Immigrants Work As Nurses, Teachers, Electricians
Evers signs bipartisan bill at El Rey, citing workforce shortages and fairness.
Apr 9th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin’s Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Struggle to Differentiate on Health Care
In a crowded field, candidates sought to differentiate themselves despite shared policy goals.
Apr 9th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Politics, Drop Boxes And City Hall Mics, Two Mayors Won’t Face Charges
A Republican DA and Democratic counterpart say the facts drove their decisions in both cases.
Apr 9th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Committee Endorses Dropping Chavez Drive Name
But not before one council member withdrew their name as a cosponsor.
Apr 9th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
See Designs for New Courthouse
County close to final conceptual plans for $490 million courthouse project.
Apr 9th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Local News Day Is a Reminder – Local Journalism Needs You
As newsrooms shrink nationwide, Urban Milwaukee asks readers to step up for local coverage.
Apr 9th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
City of Waukesha Elects Democratic Mayor
'I think we’re rejecting that MAGA agenda,' says the new mayor.
Apr 8th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Much Will Milwaukee Pay For Michelin Guide?
Coveted star rating comes at a cost, but tourism board expects it to pay dividends.
Apr 8th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Port Washington Passes Referendum On Data Center Deals
Requires voter approval for development incentives of $10 million or more.
Apr 8th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Plans 60 Traffic Safety Projects for 2026
Where will projects occur and what will be the impact?
Apr 8th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
The Joyous Protests of the Lafayette Hill Gang
A group of Milwaukee senior citizens protest every other Saturday.
Apr 8th, 2026 by Vickie Shufton
Federal Litigators Help Area Attorneys With Deportation Cases
60 federal litigators help WI attorneys defend clients detained, facing deportation.
Apr 8th, 2026 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
UW Board of Regents Fires President Jay Rothman
Rothman refused to step down, demanded reasons. Legislator calls it a 'hatchet job.'
Apr 8th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Dem Lawmakers Call on Steil, Congress, Take Control of Iran War
Trump is ‘not fit to be commander-in-chief,’ they declare, pushing Steil to act.
Apr 8th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Republicans Hit Bottom in Supreme Court Race
Quiet campaign didn’t work. Party is in deep trouble.
Apr 8th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Michelin Restaurant Ratings Coming to Milwaukee
Milwaukee restaurants could soon boast coveted star rating.
Apr 8th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Central Count’s Quiet Night Sets Stage For Bigger Tests In August, November
Process improvement, decisive victory from Chris Taylor thwart any late-nght theatrics.
Apr 7th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Incumbents Sweep County Board Elections
The next county board will only have one new supervisor after Tuesday's election.
Apr 7th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Chris Taylor Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Race, Grows Liberal Majority
Taylor's victory over Maria Lazar will give liberals a 5-2 majority on the court.
Apr 7th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee To Become a ‘Sensory-Inclusive City’
How adding quiet and calming spaces could change city and attract tourists.
Apr 7th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
State To Reveal New I-794 Cost Estimates
Upcoming meetings will update land use and costs for freeway replacement options.
Apr 7th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Has Become Proving Ground to Save Rohingya Language
Striving to save unique culture of some 4,000 former refuges from Myanmar.
Apr 7th, 2026 by Paul Kiefer
WI Delegation Reacts to Trump Threatening ‘Whole Civilization’ of Iran
'I do not want to see us blowing up civilian infrastructure,' Sen. Ron Johnson says.
Apr 7th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rockwell Automation Plans Mega Factory in New Berlin
Milwaukee company will build 1-million-square-foot 'factory of the future.'
Apr 7th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
East Side’s AXE MKE to Close, Relocate
Axe-throwing bar will merge with sister venue in the Harbor District.
Apr 7th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
