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Farewell Francesca’s in Third Ward, As National Retailer Dies
No closing date set, but bright-yellow sign indicates it is imminent.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
MCTS Announces Spring Service Cuts
Second phase of 2026 budget cuts in bus service will be implemented March 8.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Jazz-Focused Cafe Closing
Sam's Place Jazz Cafe is closing. And Sam will be gone fishing.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
National Retailer Closing Third Ward Store
Upscale chain RH is leaving Wisconsin for a second time.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
The 80-Member Master Singers Have Much to Sing
Tuneful works in English, German, Spanish, Hindi, Icelandic, and Arabic.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Martha Brown
Farm Bankruptcies Rise in Wisconsin
Up 46% nationally in 2025; Wisconsin one of leaders in bankruptcy filings.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Empanada Vendor Opens at Public Market
Brady Street's La Masa has expanded with a new vendor stand at the market.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
County Paying $890,950 to Consultant in Health Care Scandal
Yet the consultant blew off board meeting discussing the contract screwup.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
The Massive Revenue of Wisconsin’s Hospitals
14 times higher than 30 years ago. How much goes to charity care?
Feb 18th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
WI Senate Debates Competing Data Center Bills
Non-disclosure agreements, consumer costs, renewable energy key issues.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Lazar Wants Wisconsin Supreme Court To Be Friendlier
'I would never be on that Court to be a firebrand,' says conservative judge.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
In Final State of the State, Evers Pushes School Funding, Fair Maps
Blames Republican for higher property taxes, but still open to tax cut and spending bill.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
