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Wisconsin Movie Theaters Hail ‘Rebound Year’ of Box Office Hits

Wisconsin Movie Theaters Hail ‘Rebound Year’ of Box Office Hits

Hollywood blockbusters driving audiences to Marcus Theaters, Milwaukee Film, other venues.

‘Super’ El Niño Coming in 2027, Will Impact Wisconsin

‘Super’ El Niño Coming in 2027, Will Impact Wisconsin

'We will almost definitely shatter the global temperature record in 2027.'

Lincoln Avenue School Community Hopeful About Move to Pulaski

Lincoln Avenue School Community Hopeful About Move to Pulaski

After fire destroying Lincoln, MPS announces its 450 students will move to Pulaski.

Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez Fires Campaign Manager in Democratic Governor Race

Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez Fires Campaign Manager in Democratic Governor Race

Blames manager for 'serious mismanagement and inaccuracies' in campaign finance reports.

Why Wisconsin Economists Are Watching Student Loan Bills Closely

Why Wisconsin Economists Are Watching Student Loan Bills Closely

Research shows rising payments can drag on housing, entrepreneurship and big-ticket purchases statewide.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Backs Kaul on Control of Settlement Funds

Wisconsin Supreme Court Backs Kaul on Control of Settlement Funds

Liberal majority says the attorney general can direct multistate lawsuit money within the state’s general fund.

Why Families Keep Coming Back To This 130-Year-Old Wisconsin Camp

Why Families Keep Coming Back To This 130-Year-Old Wisconsin Camp

Phantom Lake YMCA Camp builds lifelong bonds as campers grow into counselors and carry on its traditions.

State Orders Probe of Green Bay’s Duplicate Ballots

State Orders Probe of Green Bay’s Duplicate Ballots

Wisconsin Elections Commission launches investigation and delays any penalties for now.

Overdose Deaths Fall Across Wisconsin As Harm Reduction Efforts Grow

Overdose Deaths Fall Across Wisconsin As Harm Reduction Efforts Grow

From Narcan in vending machines to new treatment beds, a statewide push is saving lives after record highs.

Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow Dies At 61

Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow Dies At 61

Longtime Republican official led the county since 2015 and battled a rare cancer for two years.

47 Animal Rights Activists Who Raided Ridglan Farms Charged With Felonies

47 Animal Rights Activists Who Raided Ridglan Farms Charged With Felonies

They could face years in prison and thousands of dollars in fines for alleged burglary, theft.

Homicides Down 30% in Milwaukee in First Half of 2026 

Homicides Down 30% in Milwaukee in First Half of 2026 

Mayor Johnson says the city is a 'safer community.'