County Seeks ‘Missing Middle’ Housing for South Side Land
Hoping for affordable townhomes to be developed on vacant land at S. 6th Street.
by Graham Kilmer
‘Power to the People’ Over We Energies? Issue Comes to City Hall
First public hearing on proposed city takeover points to 'enormously complicated' process.
by Jeramey Jannene
Join Our Dead Bird Brewing Beer Bash
Urban Milwaukee members can join us for fun beer tour and lots of chatter.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Xcel Energy Proposal to PSC Pays Full Cost of Data Center Projects
State Public Service Commission has moved to tougher stance on data centers.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Axed by Trump Administration, Now Named AmeriCorps Member of the Year
Fire prevention work at Lake Superior reserve has changed Wisconsin native Callie Grones.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bay View’s Chettinadu House Closes
Five months after opening, promising Indo-Chinese restaurant faces eviction.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
What Does Hughes Quitting Tell Us About Governor’s Race?
A top tier of liberal candidates emerging. Will there be more Democratic dropouts?
Jun 24th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Democratic Governor Candidates Address Criminal Justice, Inequality
WISDOM forum provides chance for in-depth answers by candidates.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Microsoft Finishes Constructing Mount Pleasant Data Center, Plans More
Construction of second data center starts. Village board approved up to 15 centers.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Domes Win Strong Donor Support
Redevelopment project gets more support. Naming rights awarded for lobby, Little Sprouts Dome.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Meet The 17 Milwaukeeans Recently Given Honorary Street Names
Honorees include pastors, activists, educators, a rabbi and a frozen custard owner.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City Closes Bay View Sports Bar
Brown & Gibbs is closed after Milwaukee Common Council blocks its license renewal.
Jun 23rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
How a Driftless Area Data Center Deal Fell Apart
Big talk of $2 billion, 500-acre proposal faces some support and louder opposition.
Jun 23rd, 2026 by Tom Kertscher
Council Uses Authority To Change Police Policy For First Time
Unanimous approval for measure that aims to counteract possible abuse by ICE agents.
Jun 23rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Mother’s Closes in Bay View
Small plates restaurant led by James Beard-nominated chef calls it quits after just one year.
Jun 23rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Join Our Dead Bird Brewing Beer Bash
Urban Milwaukee members can join us for fun beer tour and lots of chatter.
Jun 23rd, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Coal Is Not Beautiful, Clean or Cheap
Its increased use in Wisconsin could cause health problems.
Jun 23rd, 2026 by Jonathan Patz, Wisconsin Examiner
Rare Stinky Flower Expected to Bloom at Mitchell Park Domes
Fewer than 1,000 of the endangered, Indonesian corpse flower plants are left in the wild.
Jun 23rd, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Here Are Free Summer Meal Programs for Kids
Hunger Task Force has free meal sites in neighborhoods across the city.
Jun 23rd, 2026 by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
State Sen. Kelda Roys Hopes to Shake Up Democratic Governor Race
'I have by far the most experience in and around state government.'
Jun 23rd, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Elections Chair Pushes Milwaukee to Destroy 2020 Ballots
FBI could demand ballots it did in Georgia. 'No one is entitled to see those ballots,' Millis says
Jun 23rd, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis Traded to Miami
Two-time MVP traded as team starts rebuilding effort.
Jun 23rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Sheridan Park Bluffs Are Crumbling Away
Could threaten road, homes in Cudahy. Quick action needed, officials say, but funding an issue.
Jun 23rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Kenosha Schools Considers Drastic Cuts to Address $17 Million Deficit
Including cutting sports, arts and 40 teaching positions if November referendum fails.
Jun 23rd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
‘Signature’ Condo Tower Planned for Downtown Milwaukee
25-story Zenith would be a bookend to Ascent apartment tower.
Jun 22nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
America’s Largest Road Cycling Competition Races Into Milwaukee
Professional racers, a community hour for kids and a whole lot of fun await.
Jun 22nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City Unveils ‘Reimagined’ Tippecanoe Playfield
Emigh Playfield features new splash pad, basketball courts and modern equipment.
Jun 22nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
