Federal government extends lease at downtown Milwaukee building used by ICE

Reading Time: 3 minutes Are you getting our free newsletters? The federal government has extended its lease on a downtown Milwaukee property used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to federal lease records and the building’s...

NHL confirms 2028 World Cup of Hockey without the International Ice Hockey Federation's involvement

NHL-The World Cup of Hockey 2028 (Credit: National Hockey League (NHL®) and National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA)) International hockey has been waiting for a shake-up, and the NHL has just delivered it. After years without its top...

Milwaukee flood victims say FEMA aid is too little, too late

MILWUAKEE (WKOW) -- Federal Emergency Management Agency teams are in Milwaukee assessing flood damage and distributing emergency supplies. According to our Milwaukee affiliate WISN, residents lined blocks Friday to collect bleach, mops and gloves,...

Wisconsin judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit against Bloomberg-funded assistant AGs with eco-agenda

A Wisconsin judge has given the green light to a lawsuit filed by dairy industry groups against the state’s Justice Department and attorney general, who entered into an agreement with one of New York University School of Law's climate activism...

Wisconsin judge rejects motion to dismiss charges against Trump aides in fake electors case

MADISON, Wis. - A Wisconsin judge Friday declined to dismiss felony charges against two attorneys and a former aide to President Donald Trump who advised Trump in 2020 as part of a plan to submit paperwork falsely claiming that the Republican had...

Wisconsin: Ho-Chunk Nation sues Kalshi, Robinhood over alleged illegal sports betting

The Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin has sued online exchange Kalshi and brokerage Robinhood, accusing them of running illegal sports gambling operations on tribal lands in violation of federal law. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for...

Indian national indicted for alleged money laundering conspiracy in Wisconsin

Gregory J. Haanstad, U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of WisconsinGregory J. Haanstad, U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin A federal grand jury has indicted Roshan Shah, a 21-year-old Indian...

Milwaukee’s Storm Cleanup Effort By The Numbers

Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban Milwaukee Debris picked up as part of the city’s post-flood bulky item pickup. Photo by Jeramey Jannene. The impact of the 1,000-year storm that dumped billions of gallons of water on Milwaukee and...

Justice Department demands Illinois hand over voter data. Election officials are debating compliance.

Illinois election officials are weighing whether to comply with a demand from Republican President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice to turn over by Sept. 1 the state’s full voter registration list, including voters’ birth dates, driver’s...

5:00 a.m. the city politic the city politic Why New York Should Keep Its Elections Off-Year By Errol Louis Aligning the city election calendar with the national one would only make it harder for our city politics to address our city’s unique needs.

Photo: Christian Monterrosa/Bloomberg/Getty Images The upcoming vote for mayor and other municipal offices is the main event on Election Day, but New Yorkers will also weigh in on a ballot question that, if approved, would start the process of...

IndyCar schedule for Milwaukee: Practice, qualifying, race on Aug. 24

The IndyCar Series prepares to finish its season with a pair of short ovals. Its first stop is at the Milwaukee Mile for the Snap-On 250. Alex Palou had clinched the season championship with his eight race wins and would like to become the first...

Wisconsin court advances fraud case against Trump attorneys in 2020 scheme

A Wisconsin judge Friday declined to dismiss felony charges against two attorneys and a former aide to President Donald Trump who advised Trump in 2020 as part of a plan to submit paperwork falsely claiming that the Republican had won the...

Wisconsin judge rejects motions to dismiss charges against President Donald Trump aides

MADISON, Wis. — A Wisconsin judge Friday declined to dismiss felony charges against two attorneys and a former aide to President Donald Trump who advised Trump in 2020 as part of a plan to submit paperwork falsely claiming that the Republican had...

Milwaukee father headed for trial in 4-year-old son's shooting death

Ralph Michael Taylor Jr. will stand trial for the alleged shooting death of his 4-year-old son, Ralph Taylor III. The incident occurred on July 10 in Milwaukee during a reported fight between Taylor Jr. and the child's mother. The child's mother,...

Milwaukee leaders give updates on flood clean up

MILWAUKEE— As clean up efforts continue across the city of Milwaukee following record rainstorms and severe flooding across Southeast Wisconsin, both city and congressional leaders are providing updates on where the city and state is in its...

Election 2020 Fake Electors Wisconsin

Wisconsin judge rejects motions to dismiss charges against Trump aides

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin judge Friday declined to dismiss felony charges against two attorneys and a former aide to President Donald Trump who advised Trump in 2020 as part of a plan to submit paperwork falsely claiming that the Republican...

Elections committee members weigh in on Trump calls to end mail-in voting

In a Monday post to his social media platform Truth Social, President Donald Trump called for the removal of mail-in ballots and vote tabulation machines, claiming they lead to “massive” voter fraud and saying elections can “never be honest” with...

Wisconsin Youth Sue State Over Unconstitutional Laws Fueling Climate Crisis and Blocking Clean Energy

Today, fifteen young Wisconsinites filed a constitutional climate lawsuit in Dane County Circuit Court against the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Legislature. The youth plaintiffs—ages 8 to 17—are represented by Midwest...

Mayor Gorton appoints council replacement for Denise Gray

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Mayor Linda Gorton appointed a new Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council member on Friday. Mayor Gorton appointed Lisa Higgins-Hord to the Sixth District council seat. Mayor Gorton appointed Lisa Higgins-Hord to the Sixth...