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May 2, 2026
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by Urban Milwaukee
ACA Premium Costs Rose 40% in Milwaukee
How and why ACA marketplace rates rose so high in Wisconsin and the nation.
May 2nd, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
Teachers Union Loses on School Budget, Wage Hikes
6 board members endorsed by union back superintendent, not MTEA.
May 2nd, 2026 by Terry Falk
Federal Agents Interview Bangstad Over Post on Attempted Trump Assassination
Minocqua Brewing owner suggested members of 'resistance' should work on marksmanship.
May 2nd, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin DOJ Using Trained Dogs to Detect Internet Crimes Against Children
The canines sniff out electronic storage devices with child exploitation materials.
May 2nd, 2026 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Faces in New Places
New hirings, promotions and appointments in the last month.
May 2nd, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
By Milwaukee, For Milwaukee
From liquor licenses to TIF deals, membership funds the watchdog work no one parachutes in to do.
May 1st, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Inside Meta House’s New Campus That Aims To Break Addiction’s Grip On Families
Project Horizon adds beds, childcare and on-site health care in effort to eliminate months-long wait lists.
May 1st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
One In Three Home Insurance Claims Are Denied. Here Is How To Respond.
Guidance for Wisconsin homeowners on documenting damage, disputing denials and finding help locally.
May 1st, 2026 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Madison Told To Reject 23 Ballots, Mequon Voters Win A Recount
State elections panel launches investigations and braces for lawsuits ahead of May 15 certification deadline.
May 1st, 2026 by Alexander Shur
May Day Protestors Denounce ICE, Trump
Annual demonstration drew thousands in support of workers, immigrant rights.
May 1st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Good City Became Wayfinder, Now Becoming Event Space
Restaurant will host its final service this weekend, one year after opening on Farwell Avenue.
May 1st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Police Department Claims To Be Planning Mass Arrests at Street Takeovers
MPD makes jokes, and possibly an example, out of ringleader it arrested.
May 1st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill Would Let Wisconsin Blame Other States For Its Smog Problem
GOP lawmakers say Illinois and Indiana drive ozone levels; critics say air will not get cleaner here.
May 1st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
$11 Million Boost For First-Gen College Students In Milwaukee
All-In Milwaukee’s largest gift yet will add 50 new scholars a year starting with the class of 2027.
May 1st, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Gas Prices Top $4, With More Increases Expected
War in Iran, refinery outages and summer demand are pushing prices to their highest since 2022.
May 1st, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
See Costs, New Details For 794 Replacement Options
Boulevard option could produce $16 million in annual property tax revenue.
May 1st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
MMSD Operator Causing Larger Sewage Overflow, More Pollution, Coalition Charges
Veolia is alleged to be putting off maintenance and running the system under capacity, raising risk of overflows.
Apr 30th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Tariffs, War And Debt Put Wisconsin’s Economy On Caution Flag
Homebuilding economist warns of higher recession odds even as Wisconsin outperforms the nation for now.
Apr 30th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Cinco de Mayo Collides With Fastest Two Minutes in Sports
Plus: A Gaming Hoopla for good?
Apr 30th, 2026 by Michael Holloway
Sixth GOP Senator Bows Out As André Jacque Won’t Run Again
Green Bay–area lawmaker ends more than a decade in Legislature but leaves a safe red seat behind.
Apr 30th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Members Threaten to Bag New Leaf Collection Policy
Council says policy change was a surprise to them.
Apr 30th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
New Developer Revives Downtown Hotel Plan
Financing plan for previously proposed Deer District hotel also introduced.
Apr 30th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Food Truck Operators Rally at City Hall
Demonstration aims to put the brakes on new late-night restrictions.
Apr 30th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
MPS Faces Rising Borrowing Costs After Credit Downgrades
Lower ratings from S&P and Fitch could make it pricier to fund school projects and refinance debt.
Apr 30th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
See Design Concepts for 30th Street Corridor Trail
New trail could connect north side neighborhoods to larger network of trails in Milwaukee County.
Apr 30th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
