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Democrats, Advocates Highlight Trump’s Toll on Wisconsin
Dire affordability crisis, higher prices for food, health care, housing, energy.
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
February 8, 2026
See how well you followed what happened in Milwaukee over the past week.
Feb 8th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
The Week’s Greatest Hits
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
A Rebellion Against Valentine’s Day
Quasimodo Physical Theatre makes a salad at Present Music concert.
Feb 7th, 2026 by Michael Barndt
Epstein Was Invited To NYC Fundraiser Featuring Scott Walker
DOJ files show convicted sex offender invited to luncheon set up by New York GOP chair.
Feb 7th, 2026 by Michael Horne
Wisconsin US Sen. Tammy Baldwin Opposes GOP Bill to Restrict Voting
Democrat said she's 'highly suspicious' of laws making it harder to vote
Feb 7th, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
After Lawsuit Revelations, Housing Authority Expands Executive Search
Both of the prior candidates sued their most recent employer. Local candidate back in mix.
Feb 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Board Passes Ordinance Focused on Keeping ICE Out of Parks
Ordinance restricting "law enforcement staging" intended to keep ICE out of parks.
Feb 6th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Fixture Pizza is Closed Indefinitely
Company connected to pizzeria has more than $100,000 in unpaid taxes, owner incarcerated.
Feb 6th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Police Union Blames City Attorney For ‘Repeated Failures’
City Attorney Goyke takes issue with criticism, union's 'political game.'
Feb 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
New Investor Will Try To Save Atkinson Avenue Building
And, maybe, open an ice cream shop.
Feb 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Administration Unveils Largest Child Labor Case in State History
Governor’s office highlights sweeping DWD findings against Burger King operator Cave Enterprises.
Feb 6th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Homeless Veterans Bill Advances, But Not For All Of Wisconsin
New state funding would bolster Milwaukee-area housing programs while leaving northern and western veterans without added beds or services.
Feb 6th, 2026 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
‘Lipstick on a Pig,’ Board Passes Health Contract After Process Failure
Supervisors say they had little choice but to approve a flawed health insurance agreement.
Feb 6th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
PFAS Levels in Great Lakes Fish Are Dropping
The declining levels were driven by an industry phase-out of legacy chemicals
Feb 6th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Loses Second Developer For Site Near Marquette
But a new student housing complex could be developed nearby.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Rockwell Confirms It Will Build ‘Factory of the Future’ in New Berlin
Company promises more details during formal approval process.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
