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Consultants Offered A Roadmap For Prison Mental Health. Can DOC Follow It?
A new slideshow shows which promised changes are moving ahead and which are stuck in neutral or reverse.
Aug 14th, 2026 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
Crowley, Tiffany Launch Dueling Seven-Figure Ad Blitz For Governor
Both parties rush onto Wisconsin airwaves to define the race just days after the primary upset.
Aug 14th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
A Milwaukee Tradition Turns 40!
Food, music, and wildlife come together for the 40th year of A La Carte at the Zoo, August 20–23. Sample local flavors, catch national headliners, and explore the Zoo during one of Milwaukee’s favorite summer traditions.
Aug 14th, 2026 by Milwaukee County Zoo
Downtown Employee Appreciation Week Aug 17 – 21
Downtown Employee Appreciation Week is back to reward downtown Milwaukee’s dedicated workforce with a week of incentives. The fun-filled week features daily giveaways, office challenge games, employee discounts and much, much more. So, round up your co-workers for Downtown Employee Appreciation Week!
Aug 14th, 2026 by Milwaukee Downtown, BID 21
Irish Fest and State Fair Bookend Busy Weekend
Plus: Center Street Daze will draw crowds to Riverwest.
Aug 13th, 2026 by Michael Holloway
Eight-Year I-94 Project Could Be Extended Even Longer
Transportation department says project needs funding faster to avoid delay, costs grow by $60 million.
Aug 13th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Unvaccinated Residents Drive Measles Outbreak In Southwest Wisconsin
All but one of 25 confirmed or suspected cases lack measles shots, DHS reports.
Aug 13th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Maps Make Wisconsin Legislature A True Tossup For Both Parties
For the first time since 2010, Democrats and Republicans both see paths to majorities in Madison.
Aug 13th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wanted for Proper Disposal
Drop off your old and unused household hazardous waste at our Nicolet High School Drop-Off Center, 6701 N. Jean Nicolet Rd. (Front Parking Lot), mobile collection location Aug. 15 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. MKE County Residents Only
Aug 13th, 2026 by Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
Nurses At 10 Dane County SSM Clinics Move To Unionize
About 380 outpatient nurses petition the NLRB for an election, citing staffing and pay concerns.
Aug 13th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Opening Date Revealed for New York-Style Italian Restaurant
Housemade pastas, sandwiches and breakfast service will anchor new downtown restaurant.
Aug 13th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Owner Shares Plans For Proposed Korean BBQ Restaurant
Experienced restaurateurs plan tabletop grilling in former Applebee's.
Aug 13th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
