After Phone Search, Prosecutors Say New Evidence Discovered Against Tearman Spencer
A new bail-jumping charge, a reluctant phone surrender and fresh digital evidence collide before June 1 start date in Waukesha court.
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It’s Time for the Beer Run
Plus: Start your weekend with Bay View Gallery Night
by Michael Holloway
Beer Garden Could Replace Biggby at Downtown Park
Cafe would switch from lattes from liters.
by Sophie Bolich
Second Milwaukee Police Employee Probed Over Flock Camera Misuse
But MPD isn't backing away from using the technology.
May 28th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Republican Senate President Defends Vote Against Widely Backed Wisconsin Surplus Plan
Kapenga says the $2.5 billion package was not fiscally sound despite 80% public support in a new poll.
May 28th, 2026 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers’ Commutation Plan Meets Fierce GOP Resistance At Capitol
Republicans say the new advisory board undermines truth-in-sentencing and leaves victims in the dark on applications.
May 28th, 2026 by Frank Zufall, Wisconsin Examiner
Present Music Offers Three Musical Adventures
With top billing for Grammy-nominated Haitian-American composer Nathalie Joachim.
May 28th, 2026 by Michael Barndt
Complaint-Driven System Leaves Milwaukee Renters Waiting For Repairs
Inspectors must wait for calls, then navigate a slow process of orders, fines and court actions.
May 28th, 2026 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The Trump Affect on Wisconsin
The Republican Party has become the Trump party. Polls suggest it's a minority party.
May 28th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
Council Approves New Tavern For Mitchell Street
Machillo's Place is cleared to open in Muskego Way neighborhood.
May 28th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Outside Money Jumps Into Crowded Wisconsin Democratic Governor Primary
New TV ad buys back Sara Rodriguez and David Crowley as most Democratic voters remain undecided.
May 28th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hunger Task Force Warns Pantries Are “Not Equipped” For Coming Wave
Milwaukee’s largest food bank has already seen traffic climb 35% and expects more after July 1 FoodShare cuts hit immigrants.
May 28th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Office-to-Housing Conversion Planned For Third Ward Building
Move is just the latest evolution for 126-year-old, terra-cotta Mayer Building.
May 27th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Ex-Trump Attorney Troupis Seeks $3.2 Million from ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund
James Troupis faces felony charges of forgery for his role in 2020 fake elector plot.
May 27th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Program Provides ‘Crash Course’ for Aspiring Arborists
Arborist Certified Pre-Apprenticeship fills a gap in Wisconsin's workforce pipeline.
May 27th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Packers Running Back Josh Jacobs Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge
Jacobs released for now. Brown County District Attorney not ready to issue charges.
May 27th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Site Once Targeted For Youth Prison Will Be Used to Build Trucks
Little-known Milwaukee manufacturer with global sales plans growth.
May 27th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Dugan Acquittal Motion Gets Hearing
Court allows former judge Hannah Dugan to challenge criminal conviction given recent federal ruling.
May 27th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Tom Tiffany’s On a Roll. It’s Not Good
And Francesca Hong stumbles badly in CNN story.
May 27th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin’s Prison Population Heading Toward Record High
Women prisons the most overcrowded. 'They just cram us in wherever they can.'
May 27th, 2026 by Paul Kiefer and Natalie Yahr
Supervisors Protest Transmission Project Over Utility Rate Hikes
Supervisors consider opposing new transmission line through parkway, then (mostly) relent.
May 27th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Barbecue Restaurant Opens on Appleton Avenue
Counter-service Charlie's BBQ sells smoked and grilled meats, plus sandwiches and sides.
May 27th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Tom Tiffany Stands by Criticisms of Failed Wisconsin Tax Cut Deal
Republican candidate for governor sticks to stand despite poll showing big support for deal.
May 27th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sheboygan Mother in ICE Custody for Over 2 Months Is Released
Attorney for Elvira Benitez-Suarez said she was granted bond by administrative judge.
May 27th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Microsoft Doesn’t Fear Review of Its Data Centers by Great Lakes Compact
Its data centers in Mount Pleasant projected to use 8.4 million gallons of water per year.
May 27th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Record-High Diesel Prices Squeeze Wisconsin Trucking Companies
For smaller companies 'this might be the straw that breaks the camel's back.'
May 26th, 2026 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
$28 Million Meinecke Lofts Project Needs 10 Different Funding Sources
RACM loan, tax credits and more planned for 83-unit affordable housing conversion.
May 26th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Filipino Food Truck Plans Brick-And-Mortar Restaurant
Three years after food truck launched, Cocina Filipina putting down roots on West Side.
May 26th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
