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EPA Proposes Shifting Oversight of Coal Ash Landfills to Wisconsin Regulators

Wisconsin has 6 active landfills. Will shift mean less oversight of water pollution?

Oct 12th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio

The State of Politics

Will Fox Valley Voters Disappoint Democrats?

Often critical in deciding state elections, it's swung for Republicans in last 20 years.

Oct 12th, 2026 by Steven Walters

Blighted South-Side Building Will Become New Cafe

New Halo Cafe will brighten street in Historic Mitchell Street Neighborhood.

Oct 12th, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman

Will David Crowley’s Pragmatic Record Hurt Him in Race for Governor?

Tiffany, Republicans blame him for problems he inherited as Milwaukee County Executive.

Oct 12th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio

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 12th, 2026 by Amorphic Beer

Dining

Mediterranean Cuisine Is a Turkish Delight

Downtown counter-service restaurant is a great place for tasty Turkish fare.

Oct 11th, 2026 by Cari Taylor-Carlson

New $245 Million Forensic Science Facility Is a ‘Watershed Moment’

Officials celebrate state-of-the-art facility for county medical examiner and state crime lab.

Oct 11th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer

We Energies Plans Another Natural Gas Plant, This One in Fox Valley

'Rush to build gas plants is fueled by this data center craze,' says environmental group.

Oct 11th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio

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 11th, 2026 by Amorphic Beer