Milwaukee Dessert Shop Expanding to Mississippi

Milwaukee Dessert Shop Expanding to Mississippi

Gordo's Bubble Waffles in Bay View moving into franchising nationally.

City Hall: Council, Mayor Clash Over Parking
City Hall

This content is only for members Council, Mayor Clash Over Parking

A stinging defeat for mayor, a win for Bauman, and Westmoreland issue ends quietly.

Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit Over USDA Demand for State SNAP Data

Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit Over USDA Demand for State SNAP Data

Suit calls the demand an 'unprecedented' violation of federal privacy laws.

100 East Proposal Triggers Questions on New TIF Guidelines

100 East Proposal Triggers Questions on New TIF Guidelines

Council gets in the weeds on deal to redevelop state's third tallest building.

More Help for Adults Who Can’t Read

More Help for Adults Who Can’t Read

Literary Services of Wisconsin expands, new headquarters in Brewers Hill.

MKE County: How County Will Spend $9 Million in Drug Settlement Funds
MKE County

How County Will Spend $9 Million in Drug Settlement Funds

Money from $111 million opioid settlement deal fights drug addiction.

‘Signs of Life’ in Wisconsin Housing Market

‘Signs of Life’ in Wisconsin Housing Market

Sales up 8.1% in June. But homes unaffordable for many first-time buyers.

Animal Shelters Across State Seeing Big Hike in Pet Surrenders 

Animal Shelters Across State Seeing Big Hike in Pet Surrenders 

'Unprecedented...at a crisis level.' Why? Owners can't afford their pets.

Members Only: Join Our Third Space Brewing Beer Bash
Members Only

Join Our Third Space Brewing Beer Bash

Special event for Urban Milwaukee members, with good beers, conversation and a brewery tour.

Some Progress for Wisconsin Books to Prisoners Group

Some Progress for Wisconsin Books to Prisoners Group

State corrections officials okay second pilot program to get books to inmates.

Transportation: MCTS Electric Buses Still Have Battery Problems
Transportation

MCTS Electric Buses Still Have Battery Problems

MCTS dealing with another battery recall for its electric buses.

Pabst Theater Group Names Backstage Barista

Pabst Theater Group Names Backstage Barista

Discourse and its 'narrative' beverages join the hospitality crew at PTG venues.

Council Committee Backs Mayor’s Picks for Housing Authority Board

This content is only for membersCouncil Committee Backs Mayor’s Picks for Housing Authority Board

'Outstanding choice by the mayor,' says Ald. Russell W. Stamper, II.

Murphy’s Law: Youth Will Be Served in Governor’s Race
Murphy’s Law

Youth Will Be Served in Governor’s Race

A national trend. Next governor could be three decades younger than Tony Evers.

Heat Waves Prompt Menu Change at Lakefront Brewery

Heat Waves Prompt Menu Change at Lakefront Brewery

As summer temps spike, local restaurant kitchens can see dangerous conditions.

Wisconsin Dentists Worry As Insurer Buys Dental Practices

Wisconsin Dentists Worry As Insurer Buys Dental Practices

Delta Dental buys company with 30 locations in the state. Conflict of interest?

Why Are Black Women More Likely to be Murdered?

Why Are Black Women More Likely to be Murdered?

Numbers are shocking. Wisconsin bill would create task force to study issue.

Will Trump’s Policies Hike Wisconsin Restaurant Prices?

Will Trump’s Policies Hike Wisconsin Restaurant Prices?

Tax cuts on tips will help. Tariffs and immigration crackdowns won't.

The State of Politics: Why Tony Evers Could Have Run Again
The State of Politics

Why Tony Evers Could Have Run Again

Why he was likely to win and thrive as a three-term governor.

Now Serving: State Fair Unveils Nearly 100 New Foods and Beverages
Now Serving

State Fair Unveils Nearly 100 New Foods and Beverages

Cream puffs, corn dogs and creepy-crawlies. Plus: the weekly roundup.

Father, Associate Ask New Kenosha DA To Discuss 2004 Michael Bell Shooting

Father, Associate Ask New Kenosha DA To Discuss 2004 Michael Bell Shooting

Father has worked for decades on Kenosha Police shooting of his son.

Study Ties Weak State Gun Laws to Child Deaths

Study Ties Weak State Gun Laws to Child Deaths

Child deaths up 15% in Wisconsin, one of 28 states with most permissive laws.

Decline in U.S. Craft Breweries, Sales Has Wisconsin Brewers Unfazed

Decline in U.S. Craft Breweries, Sales Has Wisconsin Brewers Unfazed

Two craft breweries highlight expansion plans and growth despite headwinds.

The Week’s Greatest Hits

The Week’s Greatest Hits

Most popular articles and press releases in the past week

Weekly News Quiz: July 26, 2025
Weekly News Quiz

July 26, 2025

See how well you followed what happened in Milwaukee over the past week.