15 Ways To Get Into Summerfest For Free in 2026
Options galore, including a trip to the grocery store.
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Minocqua Brewing Sues Wisconsin Over Seizure Of 1,200 Beer Cans
Kirk Bangstad alleges unfair treatment and $25,000 in damages after DOR tax dispute.
by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
The New Math In Wisconsin Schools, Fewer Students and More Staff
A 7% staffing increase and rising special education needs collide with shrinking enrollment rolls statewide.
by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Both Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin Uneasy About Deal To End Iran War
After calling on Trump to finish the job, Johnson says ‘I don’t like the outcome here.’ Baldwin says the president ‘has not reached a deal.’
Jun 18th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
John Menard’s Fortunes Declining
Losing court cases and paying judgments while seeing his wealth decline.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
What To Do About High-Speed Chases?
MPD, council, Fire & Police Commission at odds over policy. Ten deaths in past year.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Former Southside Club Could Reopen as Sports Bar
Seasoned entrepreneur Marcela Lechuga promises safer run for troubled tavern space.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Council Could Use Its New Police Oversight Authority For First Time
But police union is objecting to proposal to address killings involving officers.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Shorewood Siblings Launch Ube-Focused Bakery
A yam native to Philippines is used in Ube MKE's pop-up business of purple-hued sweets.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Board Membership Dispute Erupts at Social Development Commission
Anti-poverty agency beset by escalating pattern of disagreements among the board.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Company Trades Brookfield for Milwaukee’s Innovation District
National contract furniture dealer Henricksen moves to trendy Walker’s Point building.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Are So Many Republican Legislators Quitting?
The data suggests many still have safe seats. Unless there's a Democratic blowout.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
Opponents Fight ‘Largest Transmission Line Ever Constructed’ in Wisconsin
200-foot towers would stretch across Driftless region, helping power data centers.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Democratic Leader Lays Out Policy Plans If Party Wins Trifecta
Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein points to school funding, property taxes and more.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Three Accused False Electors Plead Not Guilty in Dane County Court
Jim Troupis and Kenneth Chesebro were national leaders in scheme to overturn 2020 election.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin’s Lead Pipe Count Is Falling. But The Search Isn’t Over.
56% of Whitefish Bay's pipes made of lead. Statewide 180,000 pipes still not analyzed.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Hongyu Liu
Hours Extended for MPS Youth Twilight Centers This Summer
City, county and health care systems partner with MPS to fund safe and fun sites.
Jun 16th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Escape Room Chain Plans Milwaukee Area Expansion
Escapology would launch escape rooms in the Historic Third Ward and Brookfield.
Jun 16th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Federal Judge Denies Dugan Acquittal, Again
Adelman finds recent federal appeals court ruling doesn't apply to Dugan case.
Jun 16th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Mandela Barnes Tours Northside Community Hub
Democratic candidate for governor cites Milwaukee program as model for needed job training.
Jun 16th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Democrats Oppose Democratic Rep. Russell Goodwin
Activist wing backs primary opponent to Goodwin. Do Democratic party leaders support this?
Jun 16th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
New ‘Healthier’ Restaurant Planned for Riverwest
Home renovation business owner Calvin Martin has big plans for vacant city property.
Jun 16th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Sextortion Cases Rising in Wisconsin, Families Taking Action
They're speaking to schools, advocating for new legislation, suing social media companies.
Jun 16th, 2026 by Astrid Code
Milwaukee’s First Accessible Theater Opens Doors to All
Pink Umbrella creates home-like space for its actors with disabilities and their families.
Jun 16th, 2026 by Jake Dale, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee Activist Charged With Terrorizing U-Michigan Faculty
Ahmet Kerem Korkaya, 28, a MCW student and pro-Palestine activist, pleads not guilty.
Jun 16th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Sen. Baldwin Blasts Army for Awarding Vehicle Contract to Out-of-State Firm
Switch from Oshkosh Corp. to private equity backed company will cost taxpayers, she charges.
Jun 16th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Congress Reconsiders 1960s Law That’s Helped Green Bay Packers for Decades
Rep. Scott Fitzgerald pushes to reconsider antitrust exemption for sports broadcasting.
Jun 16th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Investing $2.5 Million in Housing Assistance for Homeless
County doubles down on housing first as federal government switches funding to shelters.
Jun 16th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
