Confidence in Wisconsin economy, business climate on the rise

An annual report from the Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing & Productivity shows rising confidence in the state’s economy and business climate, according to WisBusiness. The report, based on the results of 405 statewide interviews and focus...

Milwaukee Brewers’ improved lineup could help them stop their recent history of playoff misfortune

MILWAUKEE — Pitching generally has carried the Milwaukee Brewers as they’ve made their run of seven postseason appearances over the last eight years. This year, they might have the type of offense that can produce more playoff success. Milwaukee...

Economist Hoffer on hundreds of millions Wisconsin loses in sports betting, plus firing Luke Fickell

Economist Adam Hoffer joins WIZM’s La Crosse Talk to fire Badgers football coach Luke Fickell and discuss the hundreds of millions of dollars Wisconsin is losing out on by not legalizing sports betting statewide. La Crosse Talk airs weekdays at...

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Presents 2026 Recommended Budget to Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

County Executive Crowley’s budget continues focus on fiscal responsibility and sustainability Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley MILWAUKEE – On September 30, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley presented his 2026 Recommended Budget to...

Wisconsin vs Michigan Prop Picks & Best Bets for College Football Week 6

Photo By - Imagn Images. Michigan Wolverines quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) runs against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The Michigan Wolverines are going for a third straight win when they welcome the Wisconsin Badgers to the Big House in Week 6. The...

Wisconsin school budgets can be confusing. Here's how to break them down

Reader question: Where is my school district's money going? That's my No. 1 question. For some people, October means Halloween. In education, though, it means budget season. Over the last few months, school districts have started to present...

Milwaukee airport plans baggage system upgrade

THE BLUEPRINT: Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport to replace controls for its baggage system in 2025. $3.96 million budgeted in the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program. No disruptions expected for travelers during construction. The...

Wisconsin Badgers at No. 20 Michigan Wolverines Preview: Jump on in

Well, the Luke Fickell-fueled revival is not going well in Madison. After going 7-6 and 5-7 since taking over the Wisconsin Badgers, Fickell may not last much longer, especially since even matching last year’s win total looks like a stretch right...

Wisconsin vs. Michigan picks from 10,000 simulations

The 20th-ranked Michigan Wolverines look to win their third game in a row when they take on the Wisconsin Badgers in Big Ten Conference action on Saturday. Both teams are coming off their byes. Wisconsin dropped a 27-10 decision to Maryland, while...

Carbliss and Sargento make top 16 in Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest

Carbliss and Sargento are both in the top 16 in the 10th Annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce and Johnson Financial Group announced the Top 16 products moving on in the 10th annual Coolest Thing Made...

McShane to Build 50-Unit Affordable Housing Development in Madison, Wisconsin

2MADISON, WIS. — McShane Construction Co. will build The Conway at Huxley Yards in Madison for developer Lincoln Avenue Communities. The affordable housing development will feature 50 units in a five-story building with four residential floors...

Here’s who is running for Wisconsin governor in 2026

Wisconsin’s next gubernatorial election is in 2026, with a primary Aug. 11 and the general election Nov. 3. Incumbent governor, Democrat Tony Evers, is not running for a third term. WUWM reviewed media coverage, press releases, campaign websites,...

This Wisconsin bill strives to take THC products off the shelves. Will it pass?

Wisconsin lawmakers have introduced a bill to close a legal loophole from the 2018 Farm Bill that allows the sale of intoxicating hemp products. The proposed legislation would cap total THC content at 0.3%, effectively banning psychoactive hemp...

How local girls can get started with Girl Scouts

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast is open to girls in grades K-12, offering ways to join school or community troops, form new ones, or participate individually. Scouts Lauren, V. Gemma V. and Elizabeth Z. joined us on...

Framber Valdez: three teams the starting pitcher could sign with if not brought back by the Houston Astros

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez will be a pending free agent. There are many questions about him potentially returning to the Astros next season after they missed the playoffs. He is 31 years old and will be one of the top free...

Crops look good across the Midwest and Great Plains. But farmers still face tough economy

On the cusp of fall, Zac Soltvedt was optimistic about the crop, as he looked over a plot of corn on his family farm in Seymour, Wisconsin. “It's still nice and green yet — we haven't seen any fungus come in through here at all on this plot,” he...

Right-wing judge Maria Lazar joins Wisconsin Supreme Court race

Right-wing Judge Maria Lazar announced early Wednesday morning on Elon Musk’s social media site, X, that she is joining the race for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The position has been opened by conservative Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley,...

reconstructed and unbuilt frank lloyd wright chairs debut at museum of wisconsin art show

mowa spotlights frank lloyd wright’s radical chair designs From October 4th, 2025, to January 25th, 2026, the Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA) presents Frank Lloyd Wright: Modern Chair Design, the first exhibition to treat the architect’s furniture...

Elon Musk has half a trillion in the bank, this is what he spends it on

Elon Musk has some big expenses (Picture: Getty / EPA / Reuters) In a world where famine has been declared in Gaza and British families are set to be £1,400-a-year poorer by 2030, we have history’s first ever half-trillionaire. Business titan Elon...

Bill Would Create a Wisconsin Registry for Parkinson’s Disease Cases

Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban Milwaukee Stephanie Johnson, whose husband died after living with Parkinson’s Disease for 13 years, speaks at a news conference Wednesday, Oct. 1, about legislation to create a state Parkinson’s...