Irish Fest and State Fair Bookend Busy Weekend
Plus: Center Street Daze will draw crowds to Riverwest.
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Eight-Year I-94 Project Could Be Extended Even Longer
Transportation department says project needs funding faster to avoid delay, costs grow by $60 million.
by Jeramey Jannene
Unvaccinated Residents Drive Measles Outbreak In Southwest Wisconsin
All but one of 25 confirmed or suspected cases lack measles shots, DHS reports.
by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Maps Make Wisconsin Legislature A True Tossup For Both Parties
For the first time since 2010, Democrats and Republicans both see paths to majorities in Madison.
Aug 13th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Nurses At 10 Dane County SSM Clinics Move To Unionize
About 380 outpatient nurses petition the NLRB for an election, citing staffing and pay concerns.
Aug 13th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Opening Date Revealed for New York-Style Italian Restaurant
Housemade pastas, sandwiches and breakfast service will anchor new downtown restaurant.
Aug 13th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Owner Shares Plans For Proposed Korean BBQ Restaurant
Experienced restaurateurs plan tabletop grilling in former Applebee's.
Aug 13th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
$11.2 Million In State Loans Fuel Six Milwaukee Housing Projects
WHEDA awards will help create about 300 apartments, from City Campus to Mitchell Street.
Aug 13th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin’s Brain Drain Ranks Second-Worst In Nation, Report Finds
New analysis shows young college graduates leaving faster than they are arriving, worrying business leaders.
Aug 13th, 2026 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
3rd Street Market Hall Plans Two In-House Concepts
Long marketed as a small business incubator, the downtown hub is poised to debut its own stalls.
Aug 13th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
See Inside Northwestern Mutual’s $500 Million Tower Overhaul
Insurance company preparing baby blue tower for first employees.
Aug 12th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Prado Defeats Primary Challenger
Prado secures second term in Assembly, defeating MPS school board member.
Aug 12th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Two More Measles Cases In Wisconsin, Not Tied To Earlier Outbreaks
New Iowa and Lafayette county cases are separate from Dane and Waukesha infections linked to international travel, DHS says.
Aug 12th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
11 Key Takeaways From Wisconsin’s Election
A look at DSA momentum, late-deciding voters and the road to Tiffany in November.
Aug 12th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Is Yee Leng Xiong, Democrats’ Pick For State Treasurer?
The Marathon County official and former Hmong American Center director will take on Republican John Leiber this fall.
Aug 12th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Duffy’s Son-In-Law Claims Contentious GOP Primary In 7th District
Michael Alfonso overcomes attacks on nepotism, experience and residency in race for Tom Tiffany’s seat.
Aug 12th, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio
After Narrow Win, Crowley Tries To Turn Page On Democratic Divide
At Sherman Phoenix, gubernatorial nominee urges coalition from Milwaukee to rural Wisconsin against Tiffany.
Aug 12th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Matches Second-Highest Tornado Total, With Season Still Ongoing
State has logged 46 tornadoes so far in 2026, far above average, and could see more before fall cools things down.
Aug 12th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
$2.5 Million State Grant Links Wisconsin Farms And Food Pantries
Hunger Task Force program buys from 250 farms to supply 150 emergency food sites statewide.
Aug 12th, 2026 by Joe Tarr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Army Veteran Brist Wins Primary, Will Challenge Rep. Bob Donovan
Ben Brist advances from three-way primary for Democratic nomination in District 61.
Aug 12th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
With Trump’s Backing, Tom Tiffany Coasts To GOP Primary Win For Governor
Big money, a Trump endorsement and no serious primary fight set up Tiffany for November.
Aug 12th, 2026 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
Goodwin Hangs Onto Northwest Side Assembly Seat
State Rep. Antonio Goodwin narrowly defeats primary challenger on northwest side.
Aug 12th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Despite Criticism, Challengers, Voters Keep Electing Ryan Clancy
After past clashes over Act 12 and foreign policy, the 19th District sticks with its outspoken incumbent Democrat.
Aug 12th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Comeback Crowley Narrowly Eclipses Hong, Will Face Tiffany
From drop out to winner in three weeks.
Aug 12th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Election Results Delayed by Download Error
'Human error' keeps entire nation waiting to see who won gubernatorial primary.
Aug 12th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Mayor Dan Bukiewicz Wins Democratic Primary for Open Assembly Seat
Bukiewicz defeats progressive David Liners in open district held by Republican since 2013.
Aug 11th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Rebecca Cooke Wins 3rd District Primary, Sets Up Van Orden Rematch
Backed by national Democrats and a big cash edge, Cooke prevails in a closer-than-expected race.
Aug 11th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Union-Backed Berman Emerges As Democrats’ Pick In 1st District Race
United Auto Workers and key state Democrats lined up behind the ER nurse’s winning bid.
Aug 11th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
