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Brewers pitcher Woodruff to make first start since 2023
A Feb. 21 photo of pitcher Brandon Woodruff of the Milwaukee Brewers (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) NEW YORK (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff is scheduled to make his long-awaited return to the majors this weekend in Miami. The...

Wisconsin’s Largest Railroad Announces $110 Million Investment
Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban Milwaukee A pair of Canadian National locomotives. Image by Dan from PQ, Canada / (CC BY-SA) Wisconsin’s largest railroad is planning to invest $110 million in maintenance and improvements in the...

Milwaukee Bucks open flood of speculation by releasing Damian Lillard
The long rebound came out to the top of the key. Damian Lillard took one step, stumbled and batted the basketball into the corner to a Milwaukee Bucks teammate. Lillard went down, grasping at his left ankle. As the possession continued, Brook...

Wisconsin state legislature passes biennial budget impacting UW-Madison
The Wisconsin State Legislature has passed the 2025-27 state biennial budget, which Governor Evers has signed into law. This development impacts the University of Wisconsin-Madison in various ways, according to a message from Chancellor Jennifer...
Wisconsin re-starts film tax credit program with $5M in budget
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s new budget includes $5 million that will re-start the state’s film tax credits and create a state film office as part of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. Advocates, including Gov. Tony Evers, have pushed the...

Brewers LHP Jose Quintana returns from IL to start vs. Phillies
(Photo credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images) The Milwaukee Brewers reinstated left-hander Jose Quintana from the 15-day injured list on Sunday to start the series finale against the host Philadelphia Phillies. Quintana was placed on the injured list...
Wisconsin’s 2025-27 Budget Boosts Agriculture Investments
Friday, July 4, 2025 By Blake Jackson The 2025-27 Wisconsin state biennial budget has officially been passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Governor Tony Evers. The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation has expressed its appreciation for the...

Game Thread #88: Milwaukee Brewers (48-39) @ Miami Marlins (39-46)
In the final series of the road trip, the Milwaukee Brewers head to Miami to face the Marlins. For this Fourth of July showdown, the Marlins are a more dangerous team than they might appear on the surface, as they’ve won 10 of their last 12 games,...

Wisconsin pig farmer holds on as Washington breaks a promise
Two piglets jostled in the barnyard as Jess D'Souza stepped outside. Neither youngster seemed to be winning their morning game of tug-of-war over an empty feed bag. Jess approached the chicken coop. She swung open the weathered door. The flood of...

Happy Independence Day! Overview of celebrations happening all over Milwaukee and SE Wisconsin 🎆🧨
WAUWATOSA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Independence Day celebrations are occurring all over the southeastern part of Wisconsin today! One celebration has a long history - Wauwatosa's Fourth of July Parade! Parade-goers lined North Ave. to take in the more...

Being a great place to work starts with a great place to live
Capital follows talent, but talent follows place. I first heard this statement from placemaking expert James Lima. Most of my time is spent helping organizations create great places to work. The ability to attract and retain talent is the...

Milwaukee celebrates July 3rd drone show at lakefront
Milwaukee celebrates July 3rd drone show at lakefront Milwaukee County replaced its traditional July 3 fireworks display with a drone show at McKinley Beach, citing cost and environmental benefits. TURN ON CUSTOM ALERTS FOR YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD. NEW...

Are Milwaukee Battery Chargers Supposed To Make Noise?
For people who love the Milwaukee product line with its fancy Packout storage system and never-ending list of power tools, you probably have a battery charger lying around your garage. Well, when it comes to chargers, Milwaukee offers different...

Wisconsin Senate passes state budget focusing on tax cuts and regional investments
Romaine Quinn Wisconsin State Senator (District 25) | Romaine Quinn Wisconsin State Senator (District 25)Romaine Quinn Wisconsin State Senator (District 25) | Romaine Quinn Wisconsin State Senator (District 25) The Wisconsin State Senate has...

Wisconsin Timber Rattlers hold off Beloit Sky Carp rally to win series opener
Sky Carp starting pitcher Nick Brink allowed only two hits in 5 2-3 scoreless innings Tuesday. JIM FRANZ/ADAMS PUBLISHING GROUP BELOIT — The Beloit Sky Carp tried to rally in the bottom of the ninth inning Tuesday night, but came up a run short in...

Mineral Point business talks impact of tariffs on fireworks
MINERAL POINT, Wis. (WMTV) - Buying fireworks for your Independence Day display could cost more this year because of a 30% tariff on Chinese imports. According to the Wisconsin Fireworks Association, nearly all fireworks in the U.S. come from...

Wisconsin Supreme Court Overturns State's Abortion Ban
Yesterday, Wisconsin's state Supreme Court struck down the state's abortion law. BREAKING: The Wisconsin Supreme Court has struck down the state's law banning abortion.— Dan O'Donnell (@DanODonnellShow) July 2, 2025 O'Donnell's thread continues:...

'We're proud of it:' Milwaukee family celebrates their 100th Independence Day gathering at Lake Park
MILWAUKEE (CBS58) -- The Fourth of July is about patriotism, picnics, parades, fireworks and perhaps most of all family. One Milwaukee family has been keeping their star-spangled tradition alive for 100 years. For 100 years, the Casalena's they've...

Cudahy community supports injured Milwaukee officer with fundraiser
ON HIS BEHALF. ON THE CORNER OF PACKARD AND SQUIRE SITS JIM’S SWEET TREATS, USUALLY SATISFYING THE SWEET TOOTH. FRIDAY, THE OWNER, JENNIFER CLARK, IS SERVING UP A BITTERSWEET MEAL. DO YOU GUYS WANT BRATS OR HOT DOGS? $7 BRAT MEALS. EACH DOLLAR...

Trump signs 'big beautiful bill;' what it means for Wisconsin
President Donald Trump signed the self-proclaimed "big beautiful bill" into law on Friday, July 4. Here's what it means for you. MILWAUKEE - President Donald Trump signed the self-proclaimed "big beautiful bill" into law on Friday, July 4. Here's...