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Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
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As Election Nears, Wisconsin’s In-Person Absentee Ballots Have Surged
Mail-in ballots down, total absentee votes up compared to 2022.
by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin ICE Arrestee’s Case Heads to US Supreme Court
Jaciel Cirrus Rojas of Racine spent nearly 9 months in custody. Is no-bond detention legal?
by Paul Kiefer
A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.
Oct 31st, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Alabama Vice Chancellor Will Lead UW System
Tonja Johnson is the first person of color to ever lead the system.
Oct 31st, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
After Nearly Three Years, Kuumba Cafe Sets Closing Date
The health-focused juice and coffee shop on the Beerline Trail will pour its last drinks.
Oct 31st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
8 Great Things We Saw at The Brewers’ Championship Celebration
From karaoke to a walking trophy.
Oct 30th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Open Container Law Could Soon Apply to ATVs
As OWI citations for ATVs/UTVs rise, vehicles could soon be under open container restrictions.
Oct 30th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supervisors Vote Down Amendment That Would Have Saved Millions In Drug Costs
Sup. Shawn Rolland proposed amendment to increase cost for popular weight loss drug.
Oct 30th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Brewers Bring The Party Downtown, With Bob Uecker Watching Over It All
Parade route bends around the new Uecker mural as players, fans and former stars share a day they call unforgettable.
Oct 30th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene and Lauren Hafeman
70 School Districts Seek $1.6B The Referendums Nov. 3
Declining enrollment, inflation squeezing education budgets.
Oct 30th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin’s Lieutenant Governor Race Flies Under The Radar
Godlewski and Varnam are on the top of the ticket, but many voters know little about the job they seek.
Oct 30th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Bartolotta Concept Takes Off at Milwaukee Airport
The airport’s latest local dining option features Italian classics, Wisconsin beers and signature cocktails.
Oct 30th, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
Deported Oshkosh Teacher Slept On Concrete, Husband Says, As ICE Revises Story
Federal officials first said she was still in custody; a later statement confirmed she had already been removed to Costa Rica.
Oct 30th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Finance Committee Wraps Budget Amendment Day After Nearly 12 Hours of Debate
Fire trucks, raises and a We Energies replacement study dominate discussion.
Oct 30th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
MCTS Running Extra Brewers Parade Buses
MCTS adding extra buses to five routes dropping riders within walking distance of parade route.
Oct 29th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
A Stronger Milwaukee Starts With Strong Local Journalism
And we need you to build that strong Milwaukee.
Oct 29th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Florida Pays Up on World Series Bet, Sending 20 Pallets of Orange Juice to Milwaukee
Fans can collect on their way to celebration Friday.
Oct 29th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Superior Gas Plant Plan Abandoned After Indigenous, Environmental Opposition
Fond du Lac Band and advocates raised alarms over pollution, wetlands and a cemetery holding tribal ancestors near the site.
Oct 29th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Plenty of Treats, No Tricks
A parade, a party and a rare bird market.
Oct 29th, 2026 by Michael Holloway
New Restaurant Planned Along Third Ward Riverfront
European-inspired brunch restaurant seeks city approval.
Oct 29th, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
As SDC Falters, City of Milwaukee Becomes Latest To Walk Away
City removes its commissioner amid concerns over governance, transparency and leadership gaps.
Oct 29th, 2026 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Should Voters Reduce Governor’s Veto Power?
It will create a more democratic system no matter which party controls the governor’s chair.
Oct 29th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Tiffany, Crowley Split On Future of Green Bay, Waupun Prisons
Gubernatorial hopefuls outline starkly different approaches to closing and rebuilding aging prisons.
Oct 29th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Brewers End 56-Year Wait With Dominant World Series Win
After sweeping the Dodgers and toppling the Rays, Milwaukee celebrates.
Oct 29th, 2026 by Evan Casey and Elissa Eaton, Wisconsin Public Radio
Dimitrijevic’s Budget Amendment Restores Library Hours, City Worker Pay
Proposal would give raises to some workers, reduce parking fee hike and fund hiring incentives.
Oct 28th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Study Ranks Milwaukee 8th Nationally In Spending on Fast Food
Too many 'food swamps' — neighborhoods with lots of fast food outlets and no grocery stores?
Oct 28th, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
Food Ingredient Company Completes $26 Million Expansion, Adds 110 Jobs
St. Francis-based Wixon triples size of Milwaukee plant.
Oct 28th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
