December 13, 2025
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Members OnlyA Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.
by Urban Milwaukee
Eating Burmese in Bay View
Ni Burmese offers tasty, interesting food, a contemporary vibe and tons of choices.
by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Texas Sues Wisconsin-Based Epic Systems, Charges It’s a Monopoly
'Woke' company blocks parents access to children's medical records? Epic denies it.
Dec 13th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Elections Commission Denies U.S. DOJ Demand for Voter Personal Information
'The commission is explicitly forbidden by Wisconsin law' to do this.
Dec 13th, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Ron Johnson Asks US DOJ to Intervene in Wisconsin False Electors Case
Senator wants charges against Republican Jim Troupis to be dropped.
Dec 13th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
On Campaign Trail, Barnes Pushes State-Funded Universal Child Care
At Pewaukee center, parents and providers tell the Democratic hopeful that low wages and teacher shortages are closing classroom doors statewide.
Dec 12th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
FTA Tells Milwaukee to Crack Down on Fare Evasion — Even Where Fares Don’t Exist
Feds want both county and city to crack down fare evasion, only one doesn't collect fares.
Dec 12th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Madison Restaurateur Planning Bay View Location
Experience and cuisine intended to be brand new for Milwaukee.
Dec 12th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Tea Shop Opens in Bay View
Jasher’s Organic Tea House offers more than 20 organic teas, fresh popcorn and baked goods in a living room-style cafe.
Dec 12th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Wisconsin’s Environmental Funding Cuts Among Nation’s Largest
Report finds state funding for DNR has dropped 29% since 2010 when accounting for inflation.
Dec 12th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tariffs Push Up Fake Tree Costs, Boost Real Tree Farms in Wisconsin
Retailers eat price hikes on imported artificial trees as local growers see rising demand and stable prices.
Dec 12th, 2025 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislative Panel Approves Teaching Requirements for UW Faculty
Republicans added the requirement to the recently approved state budget.
Dec 12th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Plan To Save Building Literally Falling Apart
Real estate investor has made a cottage industry of saving blighted buildings.
Dec 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Former Wisconsin DNR Secretary George Meyer Has Died
For 50 years, Meyer influenced conservation at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Dec 12th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Barbecue Restaurant Opens on North Avenue
Flava House replaces Heaven's Table in Washington Heights.
Dec 12th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Defying Federal Advisors, Wisconsin Reaffirms Support of Hepatitis B Vaccine
CDC advisory committee voted last week to end recommendation of a universal birth dose.
Dec 12th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legal Filing Describes ‘Horrid Living Conditions’ at County Jail
ACLU, Legal Aid Society ask court to hold Milwaukee County in contempt for jail conditions.
Dec 11th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Cookbook Author Plans Milwaukee Pop-Up
Joshua McFadden to host Espresso & Carbonara brunch in Brewers Hill.
Dec 11th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Holiday Drone Show Saturday Night
Plus: Plenty of indoor events to celebrate the holidays.
Dec 11th, 2025 by Michael Holloway
Jury Selected for Dugan Trial
Majority of jury selection conducted in private. Jurors asked about potential bias, prejudice.
Dec 11th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Senate Votes Down Health Care Subsidies, Baldwin Says Prices Will Skyrocket
Both Democratic and Republican health care bills failed to advance.
Dec 11th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Joel Brennan Launches Campaign for Governor
Democratic insider joins crowded primary. Interim GMC replacement named.
Dec 11th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Shelters Could Be Hit By Proposed Federal Funding Cuts
The Trump administration has injected uncertainty on use of federal funds to combat homelessness.
Dec 11th, 2025 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Moves to Require Lead Service Lines Replaced By 2037
Some groups hail the move for strengthening protections, but others voice concerns about costs.
Dec 11th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
‘Sextortion’ Now A Crime in Wisconsin
Gov. Evers signs several bills into law.
Dec 11th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
The National Cafe is Closed
Walker's Point business is latest casualty amid a difficult time for independent restaurants.
Dec 11th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Suit Seeks to Force PSC to Release Data Center Electricity Demand
Is state Public Service Commission keeping Meta data secret?
Dec 11th, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
