1+ hour, 49+ min ago  (1282+ words) A trio of tax incremental financing (TIF) districts surrounding the Century City business park would fund approximately $7 million in street repairs, traffic-safety projects, environmental cleanup, housing improvements, street-lighting upgrades, and a new playground. The proposed amendments cover three districts on…...

10+ hour, 19+ min ago  (202+ words) MADISON, Wis. " The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds ATV/UTV riders to focus on safety this Father's Day weekend. To date in 2026, there have been 18 ATV/UTV fatalities, many of which involved alcohol and speed as top contributing…...

3+ hour, 22+ min ago  (743+ words) Powerful Finance Committee approves confirmation, but not without some sharp comments from supervisors. Acting Budget Director Nick Sinram (left) alongside County Executive David Crowley at confirmation hearing on June 11, 2026. Screenshot from county meeting livestream. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley's choice…...

10+ hour, 7+ min ago  (334+ words) The half-million dollar ad buy will target Democratic primary voters statewide as they begin to pay attention to the August 11 election Image from Roys" campaign. MADISON " State Sen. Kelda Roys announced today that her campaign is making its first half-million…...

3+ hour, 59+ min ago  (673+ words) State DOJ and voting rights groups oppose Trump administration bid for unredacted voter data. The Trump administration U. S. Justice Department has no authority at all to demand Wisconsin voter records that it has sought in federal court, the Wisconsin Justice Department…...

4+ hour, 26+ min ago  (803+ words) People walk past electric scooters parked on a sidewalk Wednesday, June 23, 2021, in downtown Milwaukee, Wis. Angela Major/WPR Some Wisconsin communities are considering placing restrictions on electric bikes and scooters. Waukesha's Common Council could soon discuss an ordinance to regulate…...

4+ hour, 42+ min ago  (84+ words) Urban Milwaukee Luxury conversion of 1920 auto dealership could soon welcome first guests. This article is available only to Urban Milwaukee's paid members. Membership is available for $9 per month or $99 per year and includes access to this article, an ad-free website,…...

6+ hour, 53+ min ago  (537+ words) The interior of the Wisconsin State Capitol on Monday, July 14, 2025, in Madison, Wis. Angela Major/WPR In a unanimous ruling Thursday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court declared undergraduate retention grants for certain minority students are unconstitutional. The ruling is based on…...

7+ hour, 39+ min ago  (807+ words) The Platteville forum underscored a choice between bold pledges and incremental wins for House Democrats. Two Democrats vying for a shot at defeating Republican U. S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden courted party activists Thursday during a Democratic Party forum in Platteville. The…...

16+ hour, 22+ min ago  (158+ words) Urban Milwaukee Milwaukee Police Seek Suspect in Non-Fatal West Carmen Avenue Shooting Milwaukee Police are investigating a non-fatal shooting that occurred on Friday, June 19, 2026, at approximately 1: 29 a. m. , on the 2900 block of West Carmen Avenue. The victim, a 24- year-old sustained non-life-threatening injuries…...