MPS Faces $46 Million Budget Deficit
Superintendent Cassellius proposes a list of mid-year cuts.
Read the full story by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio...
After Surprise Loss, Mayor Names New Violence Prevention Czar
Cavalier Johnson goes back to one of the original candidates for the job.
by Jeramey Jannene
UW-Madison Saw 17% Cut to Federal Research Funds Under Trump
Outgoing Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin said federal research cut by $27 million in 2025.
by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Hikes State Funding for Demonstration Charter School
Encouraging innovative education or taking funding from public schools?
Feb 10th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Inside the Police Report on Marty Brooks’ Alleged Pinch of José Pérez
Newly obtained report reveals recorded call, witness statements and why prosecutors closed the sexual assault case without charges.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Facing Pushback, MPD Halts Use of Facial Recognition Technology
If not, Fire & Police Commission, Common Council are poised to step in.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers, Crowley Criticize Trump Admin Over Disaster Relief
Disaster relief request after 1000-year August storm is denied, again.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Bill Targets ‘Revolving Door’ Between State Regulators and Utilities
PSC commissioners must wait 3 years after leaving office to take jobs with utilities.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Approves Historic District Over Owner’s Objections
Vote is unanimous. Former church also gets historic designation without opposition.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Cudahy Bakery Abruptly Closes
Vegan wholesale bakery East Side Ovens has shuttered its Cudahy location indefinitely.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
The End of McGovern Senior Center?
Needs $1.9 million in repairs and renovations to address past and future flooding.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Controversial Riverwest Tavern On Hold
Business hits another licensing snag, council schedules more debate.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Schools Have Low Level of Dual Enrollment Participation
College level courses less likely at schools with high rates of poverty.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Unveils Plan to Curb Grocery Store Closures
Grant program would help cover costs; proposed ordinance aims to attract new stores.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Democrats, Advocates Highlight Trump’s Toll on Wisconsin
Dire affordability crisis, higher prices for food, health care, housing, energy.
Feb 9th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
The Legislature’s Revolving Door
Lots of turnover of legislators in both parties. Why?
Feb 9th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Twin Cities ICE Efforts Move Into Wisconsin
Is local police department in western Wisconsin working with ICE agents?
Feb 9th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Will Receive Millions More From Little-Known State Program
Including a surprise catch-up payment. New WPF report details changes.
Feb 9th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside Milwaukee’s First Bilingual Art Museum
The Catacombs of Neto Art Museum has left viewers in tears.
Feb 8th, 2026 by Jonathan Aguilar, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Axolotl Café Is a Mexican Star
New Bay View restaurant offers inspired versions of standard fare.
Feb 8th, 2026 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
How End of Affirmative Action Is Affecting Wisconsin Colleges
Fewer Black and Hispanic students at UW-Madison, more at UW-Eau Claire, UWM.
Feb 8th, 2026 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Farmers Market Coming to Deer District
Plus: A pączki partnership, rotary sushi and the new face of Babe's Ice Cream.
Feb 8th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
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Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
Feb 8th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.
Feb 7th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Wisconsin Tribes Worried About ICE Tactics in Minnesota
Ho-Chunk president says federal agents have stopped, detained Native Americans.
Feb 7th, 2026 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
