Raze or Renovate? What the I-794 Debate Means for Milwaukee
In the debate over whether to remove Downtown’s I-794, nightmares of gridlock clash with visions of urban redevelopment.
The 2026 Governor’s Race Has a Metro MKE Vibe
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley jumps into statewide race that so far has attracted only candidates from same region.
Q&A: How Would Wisconsin Ditch Spring Elections?
Ending Wisconsin’s spring elections wouldn’t be as easy as GOP congressman Derrick Van Orden suggests.
We Were Wondering: Why Are the Kilbourn Tunnels Closed So Often?
Most recently, each tunnel shut down for about two months earlier this year.
Robin Vos’ GOAT Panel Channels Trump’s DOGE but Plays by Wisconsin Rules
For better or worse, state cost-cutting panel is no DOGE.
No Road Map to Dollars: Funding Hurdles Loom for Local Freeway Projects
Uncertainty hangs over projects to reshape Milwaukee freeways, as Trump administration directives and budget bill throw federal aid into doubt.
Center of Confusion? Unraveling a Museum Name Game
New names for the future Milwaukee Public Museum complex and former O’Donnell Park might have a bit too much in common.
Fewer Rooms and Bigger Questions for Downtown Milwaukee’s Hotel Scene
Shrinking the city’s largest hotel would fly in the face of assertions that Downtown Milwaukee needs more rooms. But it’s not quite that simple.
Amtrak’s Borealis Is a Bright Spot for Rail Travel
‘Borealis’ outshone ‘Great River’ as the new Amtrak line’s moniker – apparently because Minnesota wanted to own the name.
Disappearing Dollars: Milwaukee Public Museum and Historical Society Face Funding Gaps
We look at the local impact of President Trump’s administration cutting off aid to museums and libraries.