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New Starbucks opens in downtown Milwaukee at Northwestern Mutual
NEXT WEEK. WELL, A NEW STARBUCKS IS OPENING IN DOWNTOWN MILWAUKEE. NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL IS MOVING THE COFFEE SHOP INTO ITS COMMONS BUILDING ON PROSPECT AND MASON. THE NEW STARBUCKS WILL NOW BE DIRECTLY ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE COFFEE SHOP IS...

Wisconsin elections commission says former Madison clerk broke laws
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A “confluence of errors” including unlawful actions by the former clerk in Wisconsin’s capital city led… MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A “confluence of errors” including unlawful actions by the former clerk in Wisconsin’s capital city...

Brewers sweep Dodgers for first time at home in franchise history
Jackson Chourio drove in the winning run in the 10th inning as the Milwaukee Brewers rallied to beat Los Angeles 3-2 on Wednesday to complete their first home sweep of the Dodgers in franchise history.The Brewers’ only two previous sweeps of the...

First Alert Weather - Clouds will build the next few days as showers & storms approach Wisconsin
High UV Index Wednesday & Thursday Nearly perfect weather for Concerts on the Square Wednesday Awesometabulous weather for “Weather Day” at Athletic Park for the Woodchucks Doubleheader Thursday WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Early morning fog and clouds...
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Derrick Van Orden claims credit for Wisconsin’s extra Medicaid dollars after voting to cut the program [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Yesterday, Derrick Van Orden melted down with lie after lie claiming to have personally delivered extra funding for Wisconsin’s hospitals – despite voting to cut Medicaid, rip that funding away from rural hospitals, and worsening the problem that...

While first round picks will get plenty attention, here are 6 more Pelicans to watch in Summer League
New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) dunks the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of the basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Staff Photo by David Grunfeld, The...

Report: Haslam has top 20 sports empire in world
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Haslam Sports Group is worth $9 billion and ranks 17th on CNBC’s list of the top 20 sports empires in the world. HSG owns the Browns, the Columbus Crew of MLS and the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks. HSG is also in the process...

Opportunity Wisconsin: Van Orden falsely attempts to take credit for $1 billion in hospital funding after voting to gut healthcare access last week
HuffPost: “Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) is peddling a bizarre claim that he was key to securing $1 billion to help hospitals in his state survive the sweeping Medicaid cuts in President Donald Trump’s tax bill. Except that he wasn’t — and he...

Institute for Reforming Government: Poll: Wisconsin has a new state budget; voters want specific solutions next
High approval ratings may give politicians comfort, but won’t pay the bills Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) is continuing its public polling project with Napolitan News Service and Scott Rasmussen in 2025, with the...

Chourio Drives in Winning Run in 10th as Brewers Win 3-2 and Sweep Dodgers for the First Time at Home
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jackson Chourio singled home the winning run in the 10th inning as the Milwaukee Brewers rallied to beat Los Angeles 3-2 on Wednesday to complete their first home sweep of the Dodgers in franchise history. The Brewers’ only two...
ERMCO acquires 158,000-square-foot industrial facility in Wisconsin
Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc. (ERMCO), a U.S. manufacturer of transformers and power solutions, acquired a 158,000-square-foot facility at Bristol Business Park in Bristol, Wisconsin. This strategic expansion strengthens...

BREWERS POSTCAST: Brewers Walk Off Dodgers to Complete Sweep in Milwaukee | 4th Straight Win
The Milwaukee Brewers walked-off the Dodgers in extra innings on Wednesday, 3 to 2, and sweep L.A for the first time in Milwaukee. Author: wtsp.com Published: 6:03 PM EDT July 9, 2025 Updated: 6:03 PM EDT July 9, 2025

Wisconsin State Fair free tickets; UScellular to give away nearly 4K
Wisconsin State Fair Park MILWAUKEE - UScellular is celebrating its 20th year of partnership with Wisconsin State Fair by giving away thousands of free tickets. What we know: On Friday, July 11, exactly 20 days before the start of the Wisconsin...

Milwaukee a Leader in Gun Thefts
Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban Milwaukee Hanging sculpture of guns from another angle. Photo by Craig Mastantuono. Gun thefts are on the rise in large cities, a new national study finds, and Milwaukee has seen a higher increase in...
Abortion clinic in Milwaukee
Wisconsin’s first independent nonprofit abortion clinic has opened in Milwaukee, according to a news release. The Care for All Community Clinic, 756 N. 35th St., aims to expand access to abortion and reproductive health care, especially for...
UFC vet Ben Askren breaks silence in emotional first video after double lung transplant, says he 'died 4 times'
UFC veteran Ben Askren spoke publicly for the first time Wednesday since being hospitalized in early June with a life-threatening case of pneumonia, which ultimately led to him undergoing a successful double lung transplant. Askren's wife, Amy...

Ben Askren breaks silence with emotional message in first statement since hospitalization
Former UFC star Ben Askren shared an emotional video from a hospital bed after undergoing a double lung transplant. Ben Askren underwent a double lung transplant and was in critical condition after a severe case of pneumonia developed from a staph...

Vote: Who Is Wisconsin's Top High School Baseball Player of 2025?
With the exciting spring season completed, it is time to take a look back at some of the top high school baseball players in the state of Wisconsin and let you vote on who you think was the best of the best. There are hundreds of outstanding,...

Wisconsin and Minnesota Republicans call on Canada to curb wildfire smoke
By: Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press Posted: 12:05 PM CDT Wednesday, Jul. 9, 2025 WASHINGTON - Six Republican lawmakers have sent a letter to Canada's ambassador calling for action on wildfires they say have sent smoke billowing across...

Wisconsin law cracking down on e-cigarettes just took effect. Now, distributors are suing.
A group of e-cigarette distributors is suing the Wisconsin Department of Revenue over a new law that will impose fines on people who make and sell products that are not authorized by the FDA. The law, passed in late 2023, requires the department...