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Amorphic Beer Three Minute Thesis All-Stars 2026 Oct 14
Amorphic Beer takes over the main hall at the Oriental Theatre on October 14th to showcase the best 12 presenters of the year in our taproom Three Minute Thesis event. Come learn stuff and laugh at the same time (some of it might not even be true). Eight Amorphic beers on draft in the theatre, doors open at 6. Tickets are $10 in advance and include a free amorphic beer! ASL Interpretation provided.
Oct 10th, 2026 by Amorphic Beer
Two Weekends. A Whole Lotta Boo.
Costumes? Check. Candy? Check. Animals? Definitely. Boo at the Zoo returns Oct. 16–17 + 23–24, now with daytime Saturdays for even more family-friendly Halloween fun.
Oct 10th, 2026 by Milwaukee County Zoo
Crowley Halts Tablet Messaging In County-Run Prison
Jail tablets have become a controversial issue in the governor's race.
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Halloween House Brings Hogwarts to Bay View
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Wisconsin Democrats Sue Trump Over Alleged Tax-Funded Campaign Ads
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Milwaukee’s Financial Strains Growing, Warns Policy Forum
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Grants Help Schools Meet New Financial Literacy Graduation Rule
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Environmental Groups Sue Trump Administration, USDA Over Rural Solar Funding Cutoff
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Oct 9th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee’s First Yemeni-Owned Cafe Planned for Downtown
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Four Candidates Line Up For Three Milwaukee County Judgeships
Incumbent Jack Dávila draws a challenger as two longtime judges retire ahead of 2027 vote.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Kaul Says DOJ Needs More Staff To Speed Public Records Responses
Attorney general cites budget cuts and renewed funding request; rival Eric Toney skips transparency survey.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Jonathan Anderson
