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City Hall: Council Seeks To Levy Big Fines, Up to $50,000, on Problem Landlords (Members only) by @jeramey.urbanmilwaukee.com
City Hall: Council Seeks To Levy Big Fines, Up to $50,000, on Problem Landlords
City has shuttered 11 buildings this winter for dangerous emergency violations.
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January 26, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Transportation: 27th Street Bridge Closes Next Week
Transportation: 27th Street Bridge Closes Next Week
Bridge will be closed and reconstructed as part of Interstate 94 widening project.
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January 26, 2026 at 9:54 PM
New Tenant For Southside Tavern Building
New Tenant For Southside Tavern Building
M&M Lounge and Events may includes strippers and exotic dance.
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January 26, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Murphy’s Law: GOP Silence Is Deafening on Shooting of Alex Pretti (Members only)
Murphy’s Law: GOP Silence Is Deafening on Shooting of Alex Pretti
Wisconsin members of Congress afraid to address ICE killing of a native son?
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January 26, 2026 at 9:37 PM
The most read press release in the past 24 hours: In Unanimous Resolution, Libertarian Party of Wisconsin Calls for the Abolition of ICE
In Unanimous Resolution, Libertarian Party of Wisconsin Calls for the Abolition of ICE
 
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January 26, 2026 at 7:05 PM
4 Wisconsin Communities Signed Secret Deals for Big Data Centers
4 Wisconsin Communities Signed Secret Deals for Big Data Centers
Lack of transparency, public input on billion-dollar deals with big tech companies?
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January 26, 2026 at 6:07 PM
The most read article in the past 24 hours: Hiawatha Extension To Pewaukee, Madison Has Planned Service Start (Members only) by @jeramey.urbanmilwaukee.com
Hiawatha Extension To Pewaukee, Madison Has Planned Service Start
Amtrak pursuing station locations between Milwaukee and Madison.
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January 26, 2026 at 6:05 PM
The State of Politics: Legislators Adjourn in Two Months, Will Any Bills Get Passed?
The State of Politics: Legislators Adjourn in Two Months, Will Any Bills Get Passed?
Republican leaders plan to go home in two months, reconvene in Jan 2027.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Muskego Man Fights Charge for Writing ‘Jan. 6’ on Sidewalk With Chalk
Muskego Man Fights Charge for Writing ‘Jan. 6’ on Sidewalk With Chalk
A $565 citation for disorderly conduct. 'It’s my right to free speech,' says Jim Brownlow.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Green Bay Residents Mourn Death of Native Son Alex Pretti
Green Bay Residents Mourn Death of Native Son Alex Pretti
Pretti grew up in Green Bay, shot and killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis.
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January 26, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Evers Says State Surplus Can Fund Both Schools and Property Tax Relief
Evers Says State Surplus Can Fund Both Schools and Property Tax Relief
'We have over $4 billion excess money in our checking account,' governor says.
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January 26, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Protests Across Wisconsin Decry ICE Shooting of Alex Pretti
Protests Across Wisconsin Decry ICE Shooting of Alex Pretti
In Madison, Oshkosh, Appleton, Superior, citizens protest ICE actions in Minneapolis.
urbanmilwaukee.com
January 26, 2026 at 12:33 AM
The most read press release in the past 24 hours: In Unanimous Resolution, Libertarian Party of Wisconsin Calls for the Abolition of ICE
In Unanimous Resolution, Libertarian Party of Wisconsin Calls for the Abolition of ICE
 
urbanmilwaukee.com
January 25, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Urban Reads: Chicago Remains Trapped By Bad Parking Meter Deal
Urban Reads: Chicago Remains Trapped By Bad Parking Meter Deal
All the city news you can use.
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January 25, 2026 at 6:12 PM
The most read article in the past 24 hours: Hiawatha Extension To Pewaukee, Madison Has Planned Service Start (Members only) by @jeramey.urbanmilwaukee.com
Hiawatha Extension To Pewaukee, Madison Has Planned Service Start
Amtrak pursuing station locations between Milwaukee and Madison.
urbanmilwaukee.com
January 25, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Now Serving: Uncle Wolfie’s Adds Dinner Service
Now Serving: Uncle Wolfie’s Adds Dinner Service
Plus: Lao restaurant opens downtown, another grocery store closes and Milwaukee gets James Beard recognition.
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January 25, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Wisconsin Reformers Call for Tighter ICE Oversight After Minneapolis Killing
Wisconsin Reformers Call for Tighter ICE Oversight After Minneapolis Killing
Former Madison chief and a Kenosha father say federal agents must face independent scrutiny.
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January 25, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Movies: ‘Nuremberg’ Tries To Indict Us All
Movies: ‘Nuremberg’ Tries To Indict Us All
James Vanderbilt’s film leans hard on the message but struggles to find complex characters.
urbanmilwaukee.com
January 25, 2026 at 3:37 PM
The Week’s Greatest Hits
The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
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January 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Members Only: A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins (Members only)
Members Only: A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.
urbanmilwaukee.com
January 24, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Environmental Coalition Calls For Pause In Data Center Development
Environmental Coalition Calls For Pause In Data Center Development
Statewide coalition wants state to create sustainable development framework before more projects move forward.
urbanmilwaukee.com
January 24, 2026 at 7:37 PM
The most read press release in the past 24 hours: In Unanimous Resolution, Libertarian Party of Wisconsin Calls for the Abolition of ICE
In Unanimous Resolution, Libertarian Party of Wisconsin Calls for the Abolition of ICE
 
urbanmilwaukee.com
January 24, 2026 at 7:05 PM
The most read article in the past 24 hours: Bars and Restaurants Announce Closures, Shortened Hours Due To Cold
Bars and Restaurants Announce Closures, Shortened Hours Due To Cold
Several closures planned as wind chills are anticipated to reach -40.
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January 24, 2026 at 6:05 PM
DEI Backlash Puts Milwaukee’s Special Ed Teacher Pipeline at Risk
DEI Backlash Puts Milwaukee’s Special Ed Teacher Pipeline at Risk
Trump’s order to eliminate DEI from schools led to the loss of a $3.28 million grant backing UW-Madison’s residency with MPS.
urbanmilwaukee.com
January 24, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Phobruary Returns To Silver City With High Stakes
Phobruary Returns To Silver City With High Stakes
VIA CDC hosting 13th Phobruary, while major construction project looms.
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January 24, 2026 at 4:37 PM