Let the Public Copy Court Records
A county clerk bars citizens from taking cell phone photos of public records. Why?
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Seven-Story Warehouse Partially Collapses
Century-old National Warehouse building in Harbor District will need to be demolished.
by Jeramey Jannene
Crowley Calls for Restrictions on Sheriff’s Flock Cameras
County executive calls for new policy limiting use of controversial Flock surveillance cameras.
by Graham Kilmer
Some Wisconsin Technical College Programs Have 2-3 Year Waiting Lists
The waitlists in high-demand fields can pinch worker pipeline for regional employers.
Sep 1st, 2026 by Mackenzie Krumme, Wisconsin Public Radio
Elections Commission Weighs How to Handle Two Cities’ Election Errors
Milwaukee had one-hour delay in the count, Green Bay sent out some duplicate absentee ballots.
Sep 1st, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
UW-Platteville Asking If Students Vaccinated as Measles Outbreak Hits State
Students asked to voluntarily disclose their status. Other UW campuses may follow suit.
Sep 1st, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Downtown Boulevard for I-794, Completing MARK Rail Plan Will Build City
Combined with gateway district for intermodal station, it could transform city's economy.
Sep 1st, 2026 by Larry Witzling
Eyewitness Says Jail Officials Ignored Pleas to Help Man Who died in Custody
Kourtney Edwards, 45, died in custody Aug. 17 after inmates called for help, witness says.
Aug 31st, 2026 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Act 10, Gerrymandering Among Hot-Button Issues Facing WI Supreme Court
Court's new liberal super majority could also face emergency mid-term election issues.
Aug 31st, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
Mayor Demands Restrictions on Milwaukee’s Flock Cameras
New policies come after Common Council escalated issue and third officer investigated for abuse.
Aug 31st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
In Wisconsin Rapids, Data Center Objections Include Russian Connections
Adding to usual concerns about data centers, the developers' Russian ties are 'a sticking point.'
Aug 31st, 2026 by Tom Kertscher
Remembering Dan Petry
Marketing and development person, died at age 70, helped nearly every classical music group in town.
Aug 31st, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Sweet Smoke BBQ Announces Plans to Close
'No secret how hard life is in the restaurant business right now,' say the owners.
Aug 31st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
5 Things to Watch For in Milwaukee Public Schools This Year
Fewer teacher vacancies, more investment in central city schools, another funding referendum?
Aug 31st, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Enbridge Temporarily Halts Work on Line 5 After Large Gas Leak
Wisconsin DNR urged Canadian firm to halt work after leaking 1.3 million gallons of gas.
Aug 31st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
It’s Been a Hot Summer for News
An insider's take on Canadian tariffs and Wisconsin, Elon Musk and elections.
Aug 31st, 2026 by Steven Walters
Downtown Seafood Restaurant Shutters
Latest closing is part of dramatic change for Water Street entertainment district.
Aug 31st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Flock Lobbyists Flocking to State Capitols
As cities resist cameras, Flock Safety spent $2 million lobbying, including $102,000 in Wisconsin.
Aug 30th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Prisons Hit Record Population
Overcrowding strains staff and inmates, increases danger, forces cuts in programs.
Aug 30th, 2026 by Natalie Yahr
Federal Grant Will Upgrade Bike-Pedestrian Crossings and Bridges
$3 million will be used to replace two major bridges, improve 9 street crossings for bicycle trails.
Aug 30th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Tax Collections 2% Higher Than Expected
Could hike budget surplus to $3 billion, will be issue in governor's race.
Aug 30th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
Aug 30th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
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See how well you followed what happened in Milwaukee over the past week.
Aug 30th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.
Aug 29th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Tiffany Splits with Trump on Renaming Lake Ontario
Crowley says new round of tariffs on Canada would hurt Wisconsin farmers.
Aug 29th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Measles Outbreak Grows to 98 Cases in Wisconsin
Numbers growing quickly. Most are children, and in 97 cases the person wasn't vaccinated.
Aug 29th, 2026 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
Downtown Strip Club Says It Is Temporarily Closing Because of Violence
Move is just the latest change for rapidly changing bar district, but comes after building has been for sale.
Aug 29th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
