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R.C. Schmidt, Who Built Milwaukee Hospitality Empire, Dies At 76
The entrepreneur started with a neighborhood bar and went on to build a business that spanned the region.
Sep 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey JanneneAhead Of Labor Day, Unions Back Crowley Over Tiffany
Education, health care and service unions cite Act 10, wages and school vouchers.
Sep 3rd, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerCrowley, Tiffany Set Date for Televised Debate
Candidates have agreed to a single debate, hosted by WISN.
Sep 3rd, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerFeds Pull Accreditation From Wisconsin CDL Schools in English Rules Sweep
DOT says three Wisconsin programs are among 111 decertified for lax language and training standards.
Sep 3rd, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioCouncil Says Mayor’s Flock Changes Don’t Settle Debate
Plus: The county is addressing its own use, and Tom Tiffany tries to make it an issue in the gubernatorial race.
Sep 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene$10 Million Released To Tackle PFAS In Marinette, Peshtigo Wells
Joint Finance Committee frees settlement funds for deep wells, testing and home treatment systems.
Sep 3rd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Ascension Exploring Housing Conversion For Historic St. Mary’s Hospital
Project still in early stages with many options on the table.
Sep 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Little-Known Milwaukee Cabinet Official Resigns
City director of emergency management leaving town for California.
Sep 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey JanneneParking Fees in Parks Has Support From Neighborhood Association
County seeking more revenue. Story Hill Neighborhood Association supports some fees.
Sep 2nd, 2026 by Graham KilmerFederal Transit Cuts Threaten County Bus System
Congress could slash federal transit funding, a further blow to financially struggling MCTS.
Sep 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Bay View Restaurant Evicted
Belli's Bistro is the third Kinnickinnic Ave. restaurant to get booted via court system this year.
Sep 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey JanneneWisconsin Farm Bureau Criticizes Trump Beef Import Plan
Plan to import 300,000 tons of beef ‘certainly hurts our farmers.’
Sep 2nd, 2026 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio























