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New Bar Promises A Mystic Makeover For Former Angelo’s Piano Lounge
An upscale tarot-themed bar plans to take over legendary Lower East Side bar.
Oct 10th, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
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.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Halloween House Brings Hogwarts to Bay View
Elaborate Harry Potter display includes interactive features, a Hogwarts Express train car and a hidden tribute to Dolly Parton.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Democrats Sue Trump Over Alleged Tax-Funded Campaign Ads
Federal suit says millions in Homeland Security money were diverted to partisan TV spots before midterms.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Republicans Move To Repeal Data Center Tax Break They Once Championed
New bill would scrap a lucrative incentive for data centers that GOP lawmakers pushed into prior budget.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee’s Financial Strains Growing, Warns Policy Forum
Annual budget analysis says city has made progress, but rising costs and reliance on reserves threaten long-term stability.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Grants Help Schools Meet New Financial Literacy Graduation Rule
Nearly $300,000 will support districts as Wisconsin requires a personal finance class to graduate.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Environmental Groups Sue Trump Administration, USDA Over Rural Solar Funding Cutoff
Lawsuit says rule changes to Bush-era program made most solar projects ineligible and stuck farmers with big bills.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee’s First Yemeni-Owned Cafe Planned for Downtown
Instead of joining a chain, owners plan a standalone cafe reflecting family history and culture.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
