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Public Officials Increasingly Won’t Talk to Media
'No comment' leaves readers, the public with no explanation for official actions.
by Jim Malewitz
Sup. Wassermann Drops Christmas Bus Plan
After receiving opposition to his plan to suspend bus service on the holiday.
by Graham Kilmer
September 13, 2025
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Sep 13th, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
Lombardi Brewing to Begin Soft Opening
New microbrewery and taproom plans to welcome guests by late next week.
Sep 13th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Dallas Works to Limit the Urban Heat Island Effect
All the city news you can use.
Sep 13th, 2025 by Jeff Wood
See Inside a Wisconsin Air National Guard Mission Before Weekend Open House
Open house being held Saturday and Sunday allows public to 'pet a jet.'
Sep 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
How to Apply for Flood-Related Disaster Relief
President recently approved $29.8 million for individual assistance.
Sep 12th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Speakeasy-Style Jazz Lounge Proposed For Water Street
The Back Door would fill a lower-level space beneath Jimmy Johns.
Sep 12th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Second Mensah Shooting Trial Ends In Hung Jury
Second federal civil court trial over Alvin Cole ends without decision.
Sep 12th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Assembly Passes Bills to Restrict Pride Flags
Republicans also approved bills to require state employees work in-person 80% of the time, restrict Medicaid access for undocumented.
Sep 12th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Wolf Population Stable at 1,200 According To New Estimate
Population is 'settling in' as prime territory fills up.
Sep 12th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supervisors Support Marcus Center Funding Deal
Decade-long plan for self sufficiency extended. Will it work?
Sep 12th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Potawatomi Hosting Farm-to-Table Pop-Up
Two-day Gather & Grow experience showcases Milwaukee area farmers and producers.
Sep 12th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
New Tenant Proposed For Company Brewing Space
New bar and restaurant aims to "fill a void" left by former brewpub.
Sep 11th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Proposal Would Make Attending Street Takeovers Illegal
New citation aims to address growing problem.
Sep 11th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Ren Faire Returns To Riverwest
Plus: Milwaukee Fire Department's big anniversary bash and Milwaukee ComicCon.
Sep 11th, 2025 by Michael Holloway
Trump Approves Disaster Relief For 1,000-Year Milwaukee Storm
Aid announcement comes with partisan pronouncement.
Sep 11th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Small Plane Crashes After Takeoff From Milwaukee
Three people were on board, rescued from water.
Sep 11th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Supervisors Support Balloon Release Ban
Not just an environmental issue, balloons pose a second, more immediate risk.
Sep 11th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Five States Challenge Proposed $4.1 Billion Grid Investment in Wisconsin, 24 Midwest Projects
Wisconsin regulators oppose complaint, back reliability-focused spending plan.
Sep 11th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Politicians Condemn Killing of Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk
Republicans, Democrats call for end to political violence.
Sep 11th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Caledonia Residents Speak Out Against Planned Data Center
We Energies would sell site for proposed 'Project Nova.'
Sep 11th, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
Courthouse Navigator Service Returning Despite DOGE Shutdown
Justice system partners find funding solution.
Sep 11th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Council Pleased With City’s Response To 1,000-Year Storm
But two key issues still need to be addressed.
Sep 11th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Votes to Close Tavern After Brawl Involving Hundreds
Unanimous vote against renewing King Drive tavern license after 'huge blunder.'
Sep 11th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Joining Push for Commuter Rail Line
City formalizing commitment to Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee rail line.
Sep 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
