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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
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, 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.
Jun 18th, 2026 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
