Key Milwaukee Leader Weighs In On Chavez Debate

This content is only for membersKey Milwaukee Leader Weighs In On Chavez Debate

Council President José G. Pérez offers clear stance on what should happen next.

Milwaukee Celebrates First Park Named For Latina Leader

Milwaukee Celebrates First Park Named For Latina Leader

Clementina Castro Park part of a larger trend to recognize female leaders.

State Land Stewardship Program Likely to Expire in June

State Land Stewardship Program Likely to Expire in June

Senate didn't act on bills to extend popular Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.

Pakeng Palace Closed, New Business Planned

Pakeng Palace Closed, New Business Planned

Asian fusion restaurant set to replace former banquet hall, bar and restaurant.

National Conservative Group Targets Wisconsin School Board Races

National Conservative Group Targets Wisconsin School Board Races

1776 Project PAC, backed by Richard Uihlein, spending 250% more on races this year.

Theater: ‘Barefoot in the Park’ Is a Comic Time Capsule
Theater

‘Barefoot in the Park’ Is a Comic Time Capsule

1963 play still has ways to tickle and teach us in Renaissance production.

Mexican Restaurant Opens in Silver City

Mexican Restaurant Opens in Silver City

La Chinampa launches second brick-and-mortar ahead of National Ave. rebuild.

Wisconsin Sees Decline in Blood and Organ Donors

Wisconsin Sees Decline in Blood and Organ Donors

Long wait times for transplants and a blood donor shortage.

Evers Vetoes GOP Bills to Limit Rulemaking, Bar ‘Rights of Nature’

Evers Vetoes GOP Bills to Limit Rulemaking, Bar ‘Rights of Nature’

Also vetoes bills to kill 'race-based' programs and regulate free speech at universities.

Chris Taylor Stresses Advocacy for People in WI Supreme Court Race

Chris Taylor Stresses Advocacy for People in WI Supreme Court Race

Liberal candidate in April 7 election is an advocate for 'individual rights and freedoms.'

Maria Lazar Touts a ‘Geeky’ Love of the Law in Run for Supreme Court

Maria Lazar Touts a ‘Geeky’ Love of the Law in Run for Supreme Court

No conservative like her has won a race for state high court since 2019.

Should Cesar Chavez Drive Be Renamed?

Should Cesar Chavez Drive Be Renamed?

Area residents, businesses, politicians react to allegations against late civil rights icon.

Wisconsin Suing EPA for Ending All Actions to Fight Climate Change

Wisconsin Suing EPA for Ending All Actions to Fight Climate Change

Joins 23 states challenging EPA repeal of 'endangerment' finding.

Brady Street Cafe Closing

Brady Street Cafe Closing

Sweet Joy announces exit from Lower East Side space.

Five Ingredients With A Foodie: Alex Feeling Has Cooked Across The World
Five Ingredients With A Foodie

Alex Feeling Has Cooked Across The World

The Mobay Cafe in Walker's Point brings chef back to his roots in Jamaican cuisine.

Now Serving: Five-Day Wine Fest Features Storytelling, Famed Sommelier
Now Serving

Five-Day Wine Fest Features Storytelling, Famed Sommelier

Plus: new Brewers stadium fare, Couture's restaurant-bar, new Jordanian cafe.

Urban Reads: The High Cost of Car Ownership
Urban Reads

The High Cost of Car Ownership

All the city news you can use.

MKE County: Sheriff, Clerk Of Courts Win Large Pay Hikes
MKE County

This content is only for members Sheriff, Clerk Of Courts Win Large Pay Hikes

Supervisors back 15% raises but question process, data used to justify salaries.

The Week’s Greatest Hits

The Week’s Greatest Hits

Most popular articles and press releases in the past week

Obituary: Prof. David Buck Was a Leading Asian Scholar
Obituary

Prof. David Buck Was a Leading Asian Scholar

Longtime UWM professor was also a generous local philanthropist.

Movies: Oscar-Winning Russian Documentary Takes on Putin
Movies

Oscar-Winning Russian Documentary Takes on Putin

'Mr. Nobody Against Putin,' now showing at the Oriental, is quietly devastating.

Weekly News Quiz: March 21, 2026
Weekly News Quiz

March 21, 2026

See how well you followed what happened in Milwaukee over the past week.

Reappointment of Brad Schimel Could ‘Threaten’ Criminal Cases

Reappointment of Brad Schimel Could ‘Threaten’ Criminal Cases

The move is legally questionable, could lead to cases being thrown out, expert warns.

MKE County: Supervisors Put a Hold on Reckless Driving Ordinance
MKE County

Supervisors Put a Hold on Reckless Driving Ordinance

Concerns about allowing sheriff's office to tow and impound reckless drivers' vehicles.

Members Only: A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
Members Only

This content is only for members A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins

A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.