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A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.
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Milwaukee Art Museum Mines Unique Vein of Photography
Exhibition captures four eras of American mining photography, from 19th century to today.
by Lauren Hafeman
Dane County Moves Forward With Body Cams For Sheriff’s Deputies
Supervisors back $3 million in 2027 funding as officials promise public input on policy.
by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Biggest Milwaukee Home Sales – Oct 31 to Nov 6, 2026
Tracking the biggest sales in the past week.
Nov 7th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Name Revealed For Milwaukee’s New Pro Football Team
Name pays tribute to legendary Milwaukee County Zoo gorilla. Former Green Bay Packers players will lead coaching staff.
Nov 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Farm And Forestry Exports Hit Record
Despite tariffs, 2026 sales top $2 billion as losses in China and Canada offset elsewhere.
Nov 6th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Board Adopts $1.5 Billion Budget, After Dealing With Accounting Error
Supervisors kill key parking policy.
Nov 6th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Council Rewrites Mayor’s Budget, Setting Up Potential Veto Fight
Employee raises, public utility study, library hours and street repairs among changes. Property taxes rise slightly.
Nov 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Three Winter Farmers Markets You Don’t Want to Miss
An end to warm weather doesn't mean an end to buying local.
Nov 6th, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
Governor-Elect Crowley Eyes Bold Agenda, Warns Against Overreach
With full Democratic control, Crowley says success hinges on delivering, not spiking the ball.
Nov 6th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Approves $1.35 Million to Study We Energies Takeover
Unanimous vote advances effort to create publicly owned electric utility.
Nov 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
$2 An Hour Or 2%? Council Rewrites City Worker Pay Plan
Proposal targets lowest paid employees, but brings wage compression and higher long-term costs.
Nov 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
3M’s PFAS Deal Promises Cash, But Not Clean Water, For Wisconsin Families
Settlement covers medical injuries from toxic foam, while property damage and local cleanup remain unresolved in court.
Nov 6th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
First Wisconsin School District Dissolution In 36 Years Approved
Boundary board vote ends 175 years of Hustisford schools amid funding and enrollment woes.
Nov 6th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Residents Asked To Help Reimagine Burnham Canal Wetland
MMSD seeks public input Nov. 10 as it moves from pollution cleanup to wetland design in Menomonee Valley.
Nov 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
House Once At Center of Historic Preservation Fight For Sale
And with a seven-figure price tag.
Nov 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Unity in the Community Will Serve Up Global Food, Music and Dance
Milwaukee Public Library celebration spotlights cultural diversity with free indoor tastings from a Milwaukee chef, arts activities and performances.
Nov 5th, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
Trains, Raptors and Vegans
And don't miss the 'The Great Junk Hunt.'
Nov 5th, 2026 by Michael Holloway
Infant Death Tied To Measles Outbreak In Southwest Wisconsin
State reports first measles-associated death in more than 30 years amid 431 cases statewide.
Nov 5th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Software Error Creates $4.6 Million Budget Hole
Crowley administration leaves supervisors in the dark about major fiscal problem, again.
Nov 5th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Zamarripa Has Unfinished Business at City Hall, Big Plans for State Office
Plus: Two potential successors have already emerged for her aldermanic seat.
Nov 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Legislative Democrats Outline Agenda For First Wisconsin Trifecta In 16 Years
Neubauer and Hesselbein eye school funding, abortion access and more with new legislative power.
Nov 5th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
He Will Be Wisconsin’s First Black Governor. That Is Not His Focus.
Crowley discusses the real milestones he wants in first public appearance after election.
Nov 5th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Public Safety Referendums Mostly Fail At Wisconsin Ballot Box
Measures to boost police, fire and EMS staffing are rejected in multiple communities amid levy limits and rising costs.
Nov 5th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tommy Thompson Declares Wisconsin A Blue State After Democratic Sweep
Former GOP governor joins Jim Doyle in assessing a blue wave and advising Gov.-elect Crowley.
Nov 5th, 2026 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Board Chair Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell Will Run for County Executive
Nicholson-Bovell becomes acting county executive once Crowley resigns, will run for office in special election.
Nov 5th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Puts Affordability First As Governor-Elect
In first appearance since election night, emphasizing 'working families and their quality of life.'
Nov 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Democratic US Reps Gwen Moore, Mark Pocan Cruised to Victory
Moore will serve for her 12th term, Pocan for his eighth term.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
