Have Burgers, Will Travel
McDonald’s veteran Randey Fisher returns to his hometown to run two franchises.
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Will GOGO’s Bus Service Ever Get Going?
New intercity bus service generated plenty of press releases, but no buses.
by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Reviewing EPA-Approved Pesticides For PFAS
Is EPA ignoring international standards supported by scientists or is it 'fake news'?
by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Cocktail Bar Plans ‘Murder at the Mansion’
Agency to host an immersive murder mystery experience on New Year's Eve.
Dec 9th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Mayor Declines to Sign Historic Preservation for Arena, Auditorium
Facing unanimous council vote, Johnson punts on the issue.
Dec 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Conservation Projects Face 2026 Cutoff of State Stewardship Fund
'So many beautiful, wonderful places kind of on the chopping block.'
Dec 9th, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Signs ‘Bradyn’s Law’ to Fight Sextortion of Teens
Bipartisan law makes sexual extortion a felony; tougher penalties if it leads to suicide.
Dec 9th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Are East Side Buildings Historic or Is That ‘Slander’?
'I'm the target' of 'slanderous' action, owner of buildings on Farwell and Brady charges.
Dec 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
State Bill Gives Tax Credits to New Nuclear Power Plants
12-1 bipartisan committee vote seeks more energy to supply data centers.
Dec 9th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mandela Barnes Aims to Raise $50 Million in Governor’s Race
Plans to offer a 'unifying message to defeat extremists and extremism.'
Dec 9th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
When Safety Building Is Razed, Where Will Criminal Cases Be Heard?
It's all in the county's plan. And will the sheriff's office get a shooting range?
Dec 9th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
City Blocks Proposed Businesses, Cites Illegal Activity
Committee opposes 2 businesses on Beecher St. Full council vote later this month.
Dec 9th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Frank Lloyd Wright Designed House To Be Renovated, Converted To Museum
Burnham Block will gain a marquee bookend. Thousands take tour annually.
Dec 8th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Wilson Park’s Concrete Channels Targeted for Removal
If county approves, MMSD flood management plan would transform park.
Dec 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Restaurants Plead For Patronage
Numerous restaurants cite sluggish business, warn of closure if things don't improve.
Dec 8th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Total Cost of Foxconn Is Rising
Latest deal provides more taxpayer subsidies. Total cost per job to date is astounding.
Dec 8th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Faces Possible Cuts in Federal Housing Funds
Could leave 170,000 in US homeless, including many in Milwaukee.
Dec 8th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Trump Left Contraceptives to Rot; Women Pay the Price
As OB‑GYN doctors know: contraception saves lives. Baldwin, Pocan pushing the issue.
Dec 8th, 2025 by Dr. Shefaali Sharma
East Side Cider Taproom Closing
Rotten news for Pomona Cider Company and cider lovers.
Dec 8th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
The Fight Over Wisconsin’s House Districts
Can they be redistricted in just 4 months? Maybe, but it won't be easy.
Dec 8th, 2025 by Steven Walters
New State Program Will Hand Out $10 Million for Violence Prevention
Evers directing $10 million in federal funds to local governments, schools, nonprofits.
Dec 8th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Crime Labs Had Fewer Cases, Longer Turnarounds in 2024
Kaul says Legislature needs to fund more staff. His GOP opponent says AG is at fault.
Dec 8th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Afghans in Wisconsin Face Uncertainty After Trump’s Crackdown
Several hundred resettled in Wisconsin. 'We are partners who... fought for America.'
Dec 7th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Elbow Room Debuts Signature Burger With Hall of Famer Joe Thomas
Plus: Special Hanukkah meals, new life at Riverwest Co-op and bye-bye Beans & Barley.
Dec 7th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
We Think We Love to Drive. But Do We Really?
All the city news you can use.
Dec 7th, 2025 by Jeff Wood
Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer Optimistic About 2026
Democrats gaining power, could flip Assembly in 2026, she says.
Dec 7th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
State Health Leaders Condemn Federal Change on Hepatitis B Vaccine
Watering down recommendation for vaccine that has saved babies lives, experts charge.
Dec 7th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
