Milwaukee Officials Say ICE Surge Rumors Lack Evidence
City leaders and advocates urge caution as online claims fuel fear.
Off-Duty Milwaukee Cop Shoots Armed Assailant
On Thursday, an off duty Milwaukee cop shot an armed man on the corner of 47th and West Mill Road after the situation escalated during a minor accident. After the accident took place, the two men exited the vehicle, where the assailant drew a gun and started hitting...
Legislators Weigh Controversial Red Light Camera Bill
Wisconsin legislators heard testimony on a red light camera bill that proponents said would protect public safety, though some expressed concerns about targeting Milwaukee residents and civil liberties. The bill, which is supported by Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey...
Mayor Johnson Pushes Wheel Tax Hike to Plug Budget Hole
Milwaukee drivers could soon be paying more just to keep their cars on the road. Mayor Cavalier Johnson has proposed a $10 hike to the city’s wheel tax to help close a looming budget gap — a move critics say shifts the city’s financial mismanagement onto taxpayers....
More Taxes, More Fees, More Spending Proposed for Milwaukee City Budget
Milwaukee’s mayor is looking to tax more and spend more in his new city budget. Mayor Cavalier Johnson unveiled his proposal for a more than $2 billion 2026 city budget. “The plan closes a historic budget gap responsibly while keeping services strong. It prioritizes...
Viral App for Women Hacked Exposing Thousands of Unsuspecting Men
Concerns are growing over the dangers of online dating after a popular women-only app—designed to anonymously expose and “vet” men—was hit by a major cyberattack. Hackers gained access to sensitive user data, including photos, addresses, and private information about...
Duey Stroebel Earns Appointment for Housing and Urban Development
On Thursday, Secretary Scott Turner and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced a wave of new appointments, including an appointment for the former Wisconsin state lawmaker, Duey Stroebel for Midwest Regional Administrator. “It is a great honor...
Joy Behar Cautiously Announces “The View’s” Hiatus
One day after the White House took aim at The View, co-host Joy Behar announced the show’s upcoming hiatus—then quickly turned to someone off camera to ask if she was allowed to share that information, sparking widespread speculation. During the July 23 episode,...
Evers’ Budget Targets School Choice with Restrictions and Red Tape
Wisconsin’s latest budget under Gov. Tony Evers introduces sweeping changes to the state’s parental choice programs and Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP). Rather than expanding educational opportunities, the plan imposes stricter regulations, caps enrollment,...
UW System Study Reveals Rising Staffing and Funding Levels Despite Enrollment Decline
This past summer, a bipartisan study committee on the future of the University of Wisconsin (UW) System was tasked with evaluating its current challenges and exploring potential solutions. The committee—composed of two Republicans, two Democrats, and stakeholders from...
Debating the Right of First Refusal: The Bill Tearing Lawmakers Apart
The highly technical bill grants Wisconsin-based utility companies the right to construct, own, and maintain certain transmission facilities without a competitive bidding process. While the bill is highly technical in nature, opponents want Wisconsinites to know of...
Water Street’s Nightlife Tarnished by Crime and Violence
Milwaukee’s Water Street, once a thriving nightlife hotspot, is now plagued by shootings, assaults, and reckless driving—sparking urgent calls for tougher safety measures. The crisis has drawn an unexpected response from Evolve Church, a congregation usually focused...
Brewers Hold Celebration of Life For Bob Uecker
On Sunday, the Milwaukee Brewers held a ceremony before their game against the Giants, for Bob Uecker, legendary Brewers announcer who passed away earlier this year. The ceremony started at 12:00, and lasted over an hour before the game slated to begin at 1:10. As...
Federal Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss in Hannah Dugan ICE Case
U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman has denied Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan’s request to dismiss charges that she helped an undocumented immigrant avoid Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. But in a 27-page ruling, Adelman rejected that argument....