Zoo’s New Parking System Is a Success
Project was pricey, but result is safer, faster, more pleasant system for visitors.
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Democrats Outraise GOP Incumbents in Two Key Wisconsin House Districts
Reps Van Orden and Steil face stiff opposition from Cooke and Berman in 3rd and 1st districts.
by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republican Incumbent Tony Wied Faces Challenger in 8th Congressional District
Democratic Army veteran Rick Crosson ties Wied to Trump and stock trading.
by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
October 17, 2026
See how well you followed what happened in Milwaukee over the past week.
Oct 17th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
New Buffalo Wild Wings for Northwest Side
But don’t expect to eat at the restaurant.
Oct 16th, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
State Data Center NDAs Far More Extensive Than Public Knew
WEDC signed at least five secrecy pacts on billion-dollar AI projects, some nearly two years before residents were told.
Oct 16th, 2026 by Tom Kertscher
Does Wisconsin Really Need New Gas Plants?
We Energies saddling ratepayers with decades of fossil-fuel infrastructure.
Oct 16th, 2026 by John Imes
Elections Commission Says Federal Agents Should Not Be at Polling Places
Commission adopts guidance for local clerks: call lawyers if federal agents show up on election day.
Oct 16th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Brewers Win World Series Berth
The Brewers have not played in the World Series since the team's historic run in 1982.
Oct 16th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Unique Fusion Spot Planned for North Teutonia Avenue
New restaurant proposed tacos, tequila and soul food.
Oct 16th, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
Buried Power Line Subject of Lawsuit Around New Office Building
Moede family files suit against We Energies, alleges easement does not match line location.
Oct 16th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Walker’s Point Carriage Factory Turned Coffee Hub Listed for $2.5 Million
Fully leased 524 S. 2nd St. offers rental income on prime southside street.
Oct 16th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Wins $218 Million Grant To Extend Hiawatha To Madison
Hiawatha West project would extend existing Amtrak service to Pewaukee, Watertown and Madison.
Oct 16th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Manpower Announces New CEO, Only Fifth In Its History
Becky Frankiewicz will succeed Jonas Prising at the Milwaukee-based company.
Oct 15th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Sheriff Will Replace Flock With Other Cameras
Sheriff Denita Ball finds a new vendor after county board bans Flock.
Oct 15th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Tom Tiffany Loves Trump
His love fest with the president now haunts his run for governor.
Oct 15th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Brett Favre, Tom Tiffany And The Battle For Waukesha County
At a Hunter Nation rally, Republicans lean on celebrity, culture wars and hunting issues to boost turnout.
Oct 15th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
New Bar Planned for Lindsay Heights
April Juett bought the 120-year-old building last year.
Oct 15th, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
MCTS Reports Rising Fare Collection
Ridership is down, but more passengers are paying.
Oct 15th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Boo at the Zoo, Pow Wow at the Baird Center
Plus: Motoberfest and Paracon
Oct 15th, 2026 by Michael Holloway
Can Fred Clark Flip Wisconsin’s Deep-Red 7th Congressional District?
The former legislator bets on cross-party appeal against Trump-endorsed Michael Alfonso in a longtime GOP seat.
Oct 15th, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Members-Only Social Club, Bar Proposed Above Downtown Club
Dehne brothers propose a two-story private social club and bar concept.
Oct 15th, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
Retired Pro Athlete, Realtor Bet On Bay View Building
With zoning now updated, the Walls hope to rehab a rundown tavern near Humboldt Park.
Oct 15th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Tiffany, Crowley Split On How To Fix Wisconsin’s Wildlife Funding Gap
Dueling governor campaigns offer different paths as hatcheries close and costs outpace fees.
Oct 15th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
$80 Million Air Cargo Center Takes Off At Mitchell Airport
New 337,000-square-foot facility could quadruple Milwaukee’s air freight traffic and add hundreds of jobs.
Oct 15th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Microsoft Shrinks Data Center Count, Grows Footprint In Mount Pleasant
Village planners back a revised plan with fewer buildings but more than 5.8 million square feet of space.
Oct 15th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Low-Waste Store Planned For Riverwest
Stevens Point business plans a second location in former co-op grocery store.
Oct 15th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
New Townhomes Planned For Bay View
Development by F Street Group would be built on border with Harbor District.
Oct 14th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
