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Wisconsin Home Sales Fall 8.3% in August as Record-Low Affordability Weighs on Market

Existing home sales in Wisconsin fell 8.3% in August compared to statewide closings in August 2025, reversing the upward trend seen in June and July.…

WILL sues multiple Waukesha County communities over warrantless Flock camera searches

The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty filed a lawsuit Thursday against Waukesha County and 11 cities and villages, arguing police should have to obtain a…

Wisconsin in America at 250: The Entertainers

From vaudeville stages to the Hollywood hills, Wisconsin has produced a staggering amount of talent that helped shape American pop culture. As the nation…

Wanggaard alleges conflict on Evers commutation board involving several convicted killers

State Sen. Van Wanggaard is raising conflict-of-interest concerns after a University of Wisconsin Law School center supported four convicted felons seeking…

Save, Share and Post: The Complete 2026 Wisconsin State Fair Know Before You Go!

Get ready to embrace the ultimate summer tradition, because the countdown is officially on for the Wisconsin State Fair. For 11 unforgettable days, West…

Wisconsin in America at 250: Politics, Politicians and Political Movements

Wisconsin’s political story isn’t tidy. It never has been. It’s a mix of big ideas, stubborn personalities, local traditions, and national consequences.…

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The real reason why Knowles-Nelson expired

The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program – which was created by the Wisconsin State Legislature in 1989 to preserve natural parcels of land, protect water…

New Federal Charges Against Brown Deer Woman Push Milwaukee Prenatal Medicaid Fraud Toll to Six Defendants, $15.5 Million

MILWAUKEE — Federal prosecutors have announced new health care fraud and identity theft charges against a Brown Deer woman as part of a massive, nationwide…

Flag Day and Waubeka, Wisconsin

Every June 14, Americans celebrate Flag Day, marking the anniversary of the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the nation’s official flag. What many people…

Wisconsin Employers Say State on ‘Wrong Track’ as Rising Property Taxes Drive Push for Reform

A majority of Wisconsin business executives believe the state is on the wrong track, pointing to rising property taxes and uncompetitive tax rates as primary…

Wisconsin Small Business Inflation: Owners Raise Prices as Optimism Falters

Small business owners in Wisconsin and across the country are entering a defensive crouch as inflation remains stubbornly high and consumer demand shows…

How a Wisconsin Water Wheel Beat the World to the Electric Age

The lights flickered inside a small wood-frame building in Appleton on Sept. 30, 1882. This was not a minor event. It was the moment Wisconsin took the lead…

Five Fast Facts: Dr. Evermor’s Forevertron

Along Highway 12 in Sauk County, just south of Baraboo, sits one of Wisconsin’s most unexpected roadside attractions: a 300-ton sci-fi sculpture built…

Kohl’s Reports $5 Billion in Q4 Sales; CEO Focuses on Foundation Reset

Kohl’s Corp. on Tuesday reported fourth quarter net sales of $5 billion, a 3.9% decrease compared to the same period last year. For the full 2025 fiscal…

Origin and History of the Wisconsin Fish Fry Tradition

So, which Fish Fry are we having tonight? It’s a common question in our state, especially on Fridays. Especially, but not exclusively, in the springtime.…

Milwaukee Brewers Spring Training Preview, 2026

We’re still not over how last season ended. However, spring training is a new beginning. It is a fresh slate where the desert air smells like hope and the…

The Making of Whistling Straits: From Army Base to Global Golf Icon

Before the first tee was ever struck, Whistling Straits was a featureless, abandoned military site known as Camp Haven. The transformation from a flat…

Weekend Nights & Relish Trays: A Definitive Guide to Wisconsin Supper Club Culture and Etiquette

It usually starts with a vintage neon sign on a rural two-lane road and a parking lot packed with cars. Inside, the lighting is low, wood paneling covers the…