The Week’s Greatest Hits

1. Back in the News: John Menard’s Fortunes Declining

Losing court cases and paying judgments while seeing his wealth decline.

Jun 17th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy

2. Back in the News: Fiserv Loses Its $70 Million Man

Michael Lyons steps down after disastrous decline in Milwaukee company’s stock.

Jun 15th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy

3. 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

4. Back in the News: Menard Makes Big Money, Others Not So Much

Company faces more legal claims for underpaying workers.

Nov 4th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy

5. 15 Ways To Get Into Summerfest For Free in 2026

Options galore, including a trip to the grocery store.

Jun 18th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene

6. 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

7. Democratic Socialist Hong Meets Milwaukee’s Capitalists

Gubernatorial candidate speaks at the ‘most exclusive club in the city.’

Jun 18th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer

8. Now Serving: Popular Fruit Trucks Returning to Milwaukee

Plus: Popular pizzeria returns, Nadi Plates pivots and farewell to Pita Pit.

Jun 14th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich

9. Long-Anticipated Downtown Hotel Files To Open

Luxury conversion of 1920 auto dealership could soon welcome first guests.

Jun 19th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene

10. 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.

Jun 18th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk

1. The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Summerfest 2026 Opening Weekend June 18-20

Jun 16th, 2026 by Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.

2. Veteran Meteorologist and Milwaukee Native Lindsey Slater Joins TMJ4’s Storm Team 4

Jun 15th, 2026 by TMJ4

3. Milwaukee’s Summerfest Announces Highly Anticipated 2024 Lineup

ILLENIUM to Headline on June 27 at American Family Insurance Amphitheater

Mar 21st, 2024 by Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.

4. Village of Marathon City Receives $250,000 State Grant to Support Construction of New Wellness-Centered Commercial Building

WEDC investment to help fund the construction of a health clinic, farm-to-table grocery, and community event space

Jun 19th, 2026 by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

5. WISN 12 Names Lakyra Banks as Weekend Morning Anchor

Gifted journalist joins WISN 12’s weekend morning newscasts in July

Jun 10th, 2026 by WISN 12

6. Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown LLP Welcomes Attorney Paul S. Crawford Joins Gimbel to the Family and Criminal Law Groups

Jun 16th, 2026 by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown LLP Gimbel, Reilly,

7. Nomad World Pub Announces Full World Cup Viewing Experience & Brady Street Final Block Party

Jun 3rd, 2026 by Wild Planet Hospitality Group

8. HACM Completes Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Lottery

Lottery Establishes Official Waiting List for Future Housing Choice Voucher Assistance

Jun 17th, 2026 by Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee

9. Tom Tiffany’s Vote Against Juneteenth Shows He Is Too Extreme to Lead Wisconsin

Jun 18th, 2026 by David Crowley

10. Milwaukee Police Seek Suspect in Critical West Becher Street Shooting

Jun 18th, 2026 by Milwaukee Police Department