Not Fired, At Least Yet. Board Keeps Discussing Marty Brooks’ Future
Convention center district CEO’s employment likely to end, according to sources.
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Marquette Poll Finds 80% in State Favored Failed Tax Cut Deal
69% favored it even if it would cause budget deficit. Legislature defeated tax cut-school aid plan.
by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
MCTS Restoring Some Service Cuts in June
Bus system adding mid-day service to four routes cut back in the 2026 budget.
by Graham Kilmer
Get Free Tickets To PianoArts North American Competition
Featuring performances by top North American pianists in unique event.
May 26th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
As Homelessness Rises, Milwaukee Sees Some Success
Prevention efforts have worked. Milwaukee doing better than many cities.
May 26th, 2026 by PrincessSafiya Byers and Paul Kiefer, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Concert Features Unique Pairing of Brazilian Music and Dance
Even in Brazil it's never been done. 'Some of these works were never played—ever.'
May 26th, 2026 by Martha Brown
How Monopoly Power Killed a Key Milwaukee Industry
Anti-union mega corporations led to end of 150 years of meatpacking in Milwaukee.
May 26th, 2026 by Michael Rosen, Wisconsin Examiner
Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050 for Wisconsin Farms Unlikely
Emissions rose by 20% over last two decades. New report says bold actions needed.
May 26th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Long Run of Tony DePalma and Y-NOT II
DePalma died at age 86, after running his unique bar for 55 years.
May 25th, 2026 by Michael Horne
Get Free Tickets To PianoArts North American Competition
Featuring performances by top North American pianists in unique event.
May 25th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Two Wisconsin Students Will Compete at Scripps National Spelling Bee
Students from New Berlin, Middleton will compete May 26-28 in Washington, DC.
May 25th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Republicans Have Plan to Win in November
Top officials outlined their game plan; it's about key issues and striking first.
May 25th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Thomas Dambo Troll Driving Tourists to Wisconsin
Troll sculpture in Mount Pleasant among 175 in the world by Danish artist.
May 25th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
200 Acres Along Lake Superior Now Protected for Longest National Trail
National Park Service buys land for 4,800-mile scenic trail from North Dakota to Vermont.
May 25th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Half of Deer Ticks Tested in Wisconsin Had Lyme-Causing Bacteria
Research by Marshfield Clinic comes after Wisconsin had record number of cases in 2024.
May 25th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Downtown Dining Week Features 33 Restaurants
Plus: More Jamaican and Korean food for Milwaukee, less jazz and food waste.
May 24th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Who Pays Wisconsin’s Taxes?
Which income groups pay the most in state and local taxes? And how Wisconsin compares to other states.
May 24th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
ICE Detains Wisconsin Green Card Holder With 2014 Cannabis Conviction
Arrests of green card holders have surged under President Trump.
May 24th, 2026 by Paul Kiefer
The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
May 24th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.
May 23rd, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
City Weighing 3 Options for Key Bronzeville Site
Influential committee will make its recommendation in two weeks.
May 23rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Supervisors Demand Transparency in Healthcare Contract Fiasco
Crowley administration shrugs off responsibility, supervisor threatens open records request.
May 23rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
SDC Board Members Clash Over Rules After Failed Emergency Meeting
'We don’t get a notice, nor do items we request get placed on the agenda,' says board member.
May 23rd, 2026 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Eating Mexican in Port Washington
It's a charming city to visit. And Tello’s Grille & Cafe is the perfect place for lunch.
May 23rd, 2026 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
May 23, 2026
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May 23rd, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
DoorDash Topped Wisconsin Lobbying Spending In 2025
Company spent millions trying to keep its drivers from being classified as employees.
May 22nd, 2026 by Peter Cameron, The Badger Project
Domes Project Raises $8 Million in Donations
Project also secures $2 million from state, and inches toward essential tax credits.
May 22nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Volunteers Build Hundreds of Gardens For Milwaukee Residents
Annual blitz aims to increase healthy food access by providing raised beds on a sliding price scale.
May 22nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
