Alderman Peter Burgelis Exploring Run For Congress
But not for the district you would expect.
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Milwaukee Will Become ‘Sensory-Inclusive City,’ Mayor Declares
How city plans to become more accommodating for people with sensory needs.
by Sophie Bolich
How One Wisconsin County Makes It Easier for New Election Clerks
Rock County has all-hands-on-deck approach as state wrestles with high turnover.
by Alexander Shur
Wisconsin Has Planted 54 Million Trees Since 2021
But Gov. Evers' goal of 100 million by 2030 may fall short without state stewardship program.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Limits Access to Methadone for Opioid Addicts
Far more restrictive rules than federal government or neighboring states.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Addie Costello
New Violence Prevention Director Narrowly Approved
Karin Tyler endured rocky approval process, but the job is now hers.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Report ‘Cross-Examines’ Wisconsin Criminal Justice System
Spending less than most states on its judicial and legal systems, but more on prisons.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Businesses Could Recoup Millions Paid in Illegal Tariffs
Businesses cut staff, wages. Wonderstate Coffee spent $100,000 on import duties.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Suspends Liquor Sales at Controversial Store
After neighborhood complaints, Tittu Rehmat must suspend alcohol sales for 20 days.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Evers’ Commutation Orders An Urgent Issue for Prison Inmates, Advocates
A 9-month window of opportunity to seek release or shorter term of incarceration.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Frank Zufall, Wisconsin Examiner
City Approves Dropping Cesar Chavez Street Name
But a bigger question for the south-side street remains.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Nicholson-Bovell Elected to 4th Term as Board Chair
County board starts new two-year term with only one new member and major challenges.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Cleaning Up After 14 Tornadoes, Severe Storms and Flooding
Rainfall totals near Milwaukee and Green Bay were up to 700% higher than normal.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Republican ‘Statutory Scheme’
How GOP legislators got away with spending $26 million on private attorneys and charging taxpayers.
Apr 20th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Drive-Thru Cafe Opens on Layton Avenue
7 Brew held a grand opening Monday for its first Milwaukee location.
Apr 20th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Agatha Christie Becomes the Play in Rep’s Show
New play by Heidi Armbruster is a comic fantasy about mystery writer's vanishing act.
Apr 20th, 2026 by Dominique Paul Noth
Indian Restaurant Closing in Walker’s Point
Ruta's will close at the end of April, with tentative plans to seek a new location.
Apr 20th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Police Clash With Animal Rights Activists at Attempted Beagle Rescue
Police use tear gas, rubber bullets against hundreds of protestors at Dane County facility.
Apr 20th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Invasive Plant Rapidly Spreading Through Wisconsin
Far more of lesser celandine in the state, particularly Milwaukee County.
Apr 20th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Prison Department Says It Lacks Funding for Mother-Child Program
Blames Legislature for not funding it. ACLU calls for court to levy fines.
Apr 20th, 2026 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
Will Wisconsin Supreme Court Strengthen Recusal Rules?
Petition by retired judges pushes for it. Liberal justices considering change.
Apr 20th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why UW President Candidates May Hesitate
The clumsy firing of Jay Rothman might discourage some top candidates.
Apr 20th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Don’t Miss These Milwaukee-Made Films at the 2026 Film Festival
From Pat McCurdy to youth shorts, here are all the Milwaukee-made films and when to see them.
Apr 20th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Lucky Ginger Is a Tasty, Versatile Option for Asian Food
Offering Chinese, Korean, Laotian, Vietnamese and Thai food in Historic Third Ward space.
Apr 19th, 2026 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Build-to-Rent Companies Needed, Wisconsin Housing Experts Say
Federal housing bill backed by Sen Baldwin requires big companies to sell their rental homes.
Apr 19th, 2026 by Joe Tarr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mother’s Introduces ‘Sad Hour’ in Bay View
Plus: Zocalo’s newest vendor, film festival eats and a brewery auction.
Apr 19th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
2 Wisconsin Health Systems Launching New Cancer Treatment Programs
Proton therapy programs will offered by Froedtert Hospital/MCW and UW Health.
Apr 19th, 2026 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
Apr 19th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
