June 27, 2026
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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
Could E15 Biofuel Give Wisconsin Corn A Big Boost?
National shift to year-round 15% ethanol could help growers, but maybe not motorists.
by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin’s Wolf Population Declines for Second Straight Year
Total in state dips below 1,200. Mild winters may make it harder to raise wolf pups.
Jun 27th, 2026 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
What’s in the ROAD to Housing Act?
All the city news you can use.
Jun 27th, 2026 by Jeff Wood
New Apartment Building Planned for Walker’s Point
A surface parking lot could be replaced by housing.
Jun 26th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee’s Push to Restore Swimmable Rivers
City joins international movement aiming to buoy safety, stewardship and recreation for local waterways.
Jun 26th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Crowley Courts Wisconsin Voters With Milwaukee Lessons And Union Jobs Pitch
After dozens of forums statewide, he says what works in Milwaukee can lift every town, village and city in Wisconsin alike.
Jun 26th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Council Advances Partial Funding For Delayed Bay View Affordable Housing Development
Several other projects also receive funding to provide affordable housing. But will Austin Commons get key funding source?
Jun 26th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Meet The New Young Bucks
New additions join a young Milwaukee Bucks team in the start of a rebuild.
Jun 26th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Enbridge To Pay $275,000 Over 2019 Wisconsin Pipeline Spill
DOJ says company waited more than a year to report hazardous leak from Line 13 in Fort Atkinson.
Jun 26th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Will Congress’ Big Housing Bill Really Help Wisconsin’s Shortage?
State needs up to 140,000 new homes by 2030, but analysts see only incremental gains from the bill.
Jun 26th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Board Confirms Crowley’s Budget Director
Crowley's pick, a former MPS official, faced opposition from unusual mix of supervisors.
Jun 26th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Passenger Rail Advocates Gather in Milwaukee
High Speed Rail Alliance hosts event at Oriental Theatre.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
DPW Says Its Still Combating ‘Unprecedented’ Pothole Season
Crews are working overtime to clear 18,000 repair requests after "volatile" weather.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Judge Says Courts Becoming ‘Easiest Way’ Into Mental Health System
A Milwaukee County judge urges more community care and state hospital beds instead of jail waits.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Low SNAP Error Rate Helps Wisconsin Dodge New Federal Penalties
Staying under a 6% error threshold means the state avoids sharing FoodShare costs with Washington, for now.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Join Our Dead Bird Brewing Beer Bash
Urban Milwaukee members can join us for fun beer tour and lots of chatter.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Crowley Announces Public Safety Initiative
State grant funding violence intervention and coordination among local organizations.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Card Shows, Bike Races and More
Plus: Don't forget the second weekend of Summerfest.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Michael Holloway
Proposal Would Dramatically Cut Down Scooter Speed, Boost Sidewalk Fines By 1,000%
Proposal comes after scooter operator hit, injured individual on sidewalk.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Former Wisconsin Governor Announces Endorsement
Former Gov. Schreiber says Sara Rodriguez’s life story shows she can win statewide in November.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Martin Schreiber
A $20 Minimum Wage? Researchers Say It Would Help
New report also calls for eliminating Wisconsin's tipped minimum wage.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Wisconsin Plans To Protect Ballots Amid New Trump-Era Pressures
From possible ballot seizures to mail delays, elections officials say planning and lawsuits are ready to go in minutes, not hours.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
More Than 130 Sites Offer Summer Meals For Youth
Milwaukee Summer Meals Collaborative provides free breakfast, lunch and dinner to kids countywide.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Oracle Sues Wisconsin Regulators Over Data Center Financing Rules
Tech giant says PSC’s strict financial requirements could push its $15 billion Port Washington project elsewhere.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Condo Tower Would Provide Millions For City Services
Development team, city officials express optimism about project.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
How Partisan Are Wisconsin’s Members of Congress?
Two different rankings show who is most and least bipartisan.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
