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Schlitz beer production ends after 175 years

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 2:06pm
Schlitz, the beer that made Milwaukee famous, is no more.

State employees banned from using insider information to bet on prediction markets

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 1:29pm
While there haven’t been any documented instances of Wisconsin’s state employees engaging in insider trading to place bets, Evers said the order is needed to maintain “public trust and confidence.”

23 rejected Madison ballots now counted following judge's order

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 12:07pm
The ballots arrived on the Monday before the election but didn’t reach their polling locations until after the polls closed on Election Day.

Dumpling Haus at Hilldale is closing as owners plan to retire

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 11:30am
Chef/co-owner Jenny Ping Yin used to keep her age "top-secret." On Thursday, she said that at 74, she's ready to retire.

Former Wisconsin men's basketball star joins college coaching ranks at SEC school

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 11:27am
The 11-year pro played 113 games in three seasons at Wisconsin, scoring 1,363 career points. He's now headed back to the college level, this time as an assistant.

Road construction worker hit by vehicle, seriously injured in Vernon County

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 11:15am
No enforcement action was provided and the incident remains under investigation by the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office.

Man arrested after shots fired outside Sun Prairie apartment complex

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 11:10am
The 49-year-old Sun Prairie man was arrested and jailed on tentative charges of first-degree reckless endangering safety, terrorist threats, and disorderly conduct (domestic).

FBI has sought out at least 2 more Milwaukee election staffers

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 10:56am
The news comes after FBI agents sought to question one of Milwaukee County's top election officials about the 2020 election.

McFarland police will not buy Flock automated license plate reader technology

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 10:50am
McFarland’s decision follows decisions by Dane County and the Monona Police Department to stop using the technology.

What TV, streaming services you'll need to watch all Packers games in 2026 season

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 9:05am
The Green Bay Packers have six primetime games this season, which will impact the viewing experience for fans. Here's where you can watch all the Packers' matchups.

Hack at UW, elsewhere exposes dangerous weakness in online education | Aaron Brown

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 8:50am
College students might imagine many nightmare scenarios during finals week:

Madison police seeking help in identifying suspects in battery that sent victim to hospital

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 8:40am
Police shared the accompany photo of the suspects in the battery case and are seeking the public’s help in identifying them.

Is Brewers' Brice Turang the best second baseman in baseball?

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 8:35am
Turang has never been an all-star, but he still may have elevated to the best second baseman in the majors this year, continuing an upward trend that began in 2025.

Box truck hits, critically injures construction worker in DeForest

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 8:20am
The preliminary investigation determined that a box truck that was heading south in a construction zone struck a construction worker who was in the road directing traffic.

Stoughton merchants struggling amid Highway 51 construction. And more is on the way

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 7:35am
Road construction work paused Thursday ahead of this weekend’s Syttende Mai celebrations, the annual Norwegian heritage festival that draws thousands to Stoughton’s downtown.

The sky is falling as space debris becomes stronger, more heat resistant

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 7:15am
When it comes to space debris, what goes up is coming down more often — and not safely.

Bucks guard Ryan Rollins helping make ‘invaluable’ difference in kids’ lives

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 7:03am
Ryan Rollins' “Buckets for Books” program is helping to provide reading material for deserving kids in Milwaukee.

Sean Duffy's son-in-law faces criticism for road trip reality show as he runs for congress

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 6:55am
Republican primary opponent Jessi Ebben accused Michael Alfonso of not treating the 7th District race seriously.

If you're looking for a Milwaukee-area beer garden, here's your guide

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 6:50am
From the already-open South Shore Terrace to The Traveling Beer Garden Tour, here's your 2026 beer gardens guide for the Milwaukee area.

Packers still looking for solution to blocking tight end role to complement Tucker Kraft

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 5:35am
The Green Bay Packers wanted to address tight end with the draft, but did not see any viable options to fill the specific role needed.

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