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  1. News

    Budget Talks Collapse Amid Familiar Divides at Capitol

    It’s June, but it may as well be Groundhog Day. Wisconsin’s budget negotiations are once again unraveling, with Gov. Tony Evers blaming Republicans for a…

    By Brian Fraley · June 4, 2025
    If Tony Evers Is Out, Here Are Five Democrats Who Could Run for Wisconsin Governor in 2026
  2. News

    Report: RNC Generates $321.5 Million Economic Impact in Milwaukee

    MILWAUKEE (May 20, 2025) — The 2024 Republican National Convention brought a total economic impact of $321.5 million to Milwaukee and the surrounding region,…

    By Brian Fraley · May 20, 2025
    Report: RNC Generates $321.5 Million Economic Impact in Milwaukee
  3. News

    Harley-Davidson Faces Critical Shareholder Vote as H Partners, with 9.3% Stake, Seeks Board Overhaul

    Milwaukee, WI – May 13, 2025 – Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG), the iconic American motorcycle manufacturer, is preparing for a pivotal annual general…

    By Brian Fraley · May 13, 2025
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  4. News

    Harley-Davidson Faces Fierce Proxy Battle Over Leadership as Financial Woes Mount

    MILWAUKEE — Harley-Davidson, the storied Wisconsin motorcycle manufacturer, is locked in a contentious proxy battle with its second-largest shareholder, H…

    By DS Staff · May 9, 2025
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  5. News

    Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan Arrested on Federal Charges for Allegedly Aiding Defendant in Evading ICE Arrest – Details from Criminal Complaint

    April 25, 2025 MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah C. Dugan was arrested Friday morning on federal charges of obstructing a federal proceeding…

    By Brian Fraley · April 25, 2025
    Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan Arrested on Federal Charges for Allegedly Aiding Defendant in Evading ICE Arrest – Details from Criminal Complaint
  6. History

    Did you know, this week marks the second time the NFL Draft was held in Wisconsin?

    The 2025 NFL Draft, set for April 24-26 at Lambeau Field and Titletown in Green Bay, actually marks the second time Wisconsin has hosted the league’s annual…

    By Brian Fraley · April 22, 2025
    Did you know, this week marks the second time the NFL Draft was held in Wisconsin?
  7. News

    Legislators Back the Badge, Blast Froedtert After Reports of Denial of Care to Milwaukee Cop (Updated)

    Legislators Demand Action from Froedtert Following Denial of Care to Milwaukee Police Officer

    By Brian Fraley · April 16, 2025
    Legislators Back the Badge, Blast Froedtert After Reports of Denial of Care to Milwaukee Cop (Updated)
  8. News

    Molson Coors CEO Hattersley to Retire, What Does This Mean For Wisconsin?

    Molson Coors Beverage Co., parent company of Miller Brewing Co., announced Monday that President and CEO Gavin Hattersley will retire by the end of 2025,…

    By DS Staff · April 14, 2025
    Molson Coors CEO Hattersley to Retire, What Does This Mean For Wisconsin?
  9. News

    Harley-Davidson Confirms CEO Search as Jochen Zeitz Plans 2025 Retirement

    Will a New CEO Reverse Harley’s Misfortunes?

    By Brian Fraley · April 8, 2025
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  10. News

    Milwaukee Brewers to Host Bob Uecker Celebration of Life on August 24

    MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers will celebrate the life and legacy of legendary broadcaster Bob Uecker on Aug. 24, 2025, during a game against the San…

    By Brian Fraley · April 7, 2025
    Milwaukee Brewers to Host Bob Uecker Celebration of Life on August 24
  11. News

    Milwaukee’s Streetcar a Bust

    MILWAUKEE — Ridership on Milwaukee’s streetcar, The Hop, remains lackluster despite the addition of a second line in April 2024, with annual figures lagging…

    By Brian Fraley · April 6, 2025
    Milwaukee’s Streetcar a Bust
  12. News

    Handrick’s Word of Caution: How to account for late tabulations of early votes in Wisconsin tonight

    April 1, 2025 NOTE: We asked elections data guru Joe Handrick to provide us what political scientists refer to as “some quick back-of-the-napkin” analysis of…

    By Brian Fraley · April 1, 2025
    Handrick’s Word of Caution: How to account for late tabulations of early votes in Wisconsin tonight
  13. History

    Five Fast Facts about charming Bay View

    Bay View is a neighborhood located in the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was originally an independent village until it was annexed by the city of…

    By DS Staff · March 11, 2025
    Five Fast Facts about charming Bay View
  14. History

    Paczki: Wisconsin’s Fat Tuesday Obsession Explained

    If you’ve ever stepped into a Wisconsin bakery in late February or early March, you’ve likely caught the scent of something extraordinary wafting through the…

    By DS Staff · Feb. 16, 2025
    Paczki: Wisconsin’s Fat Tuesday Obsession Explained
  15. News

    Milwaukee Has Stopped Providing Ridership Data for Beleaguered Streetcar

    The controversial Milwaukee Streetcar, or The Hop, has experienced fluctuating ridership since starting operations in November 2018, with initial projections…

    By DS Staff · Feb. 14, 2025
    Milwaukee’s Streetcar a Bust
  16. WisCulture

    Summerfest Announces 2025 Lineup

    Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance announced the 2025 lineup for the three-weekend festival held in Milwaukee, WI, June 19-21, June 26-28, and…

    By DS Staff · Feb. 13, 2025
    Summerfest Announces 2025 Lineup
  17. News

    IRG Milwaukee Survey Reveals Parental Frustrations and Struggles

    The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released findings from a new survey focused on Black and Hispanic parents residing on both the North and South…

    By Brian Fraley · Feb. 12, 2025
    IRG Milwaukee Survey Reveals Parental Frustrations and Struggles
  18. News

    Wisconsin’s Educational Disparity Widens: Black and White Student Achievement Gaps Grow

    The release of data from the U.S. Department of Education’s National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), often referred to as the “Nation’s Report…

    By DS Staff · Jan. 29, 2025
    Wisconsin’s Educational Disparity Widens: Black and White Student Achievement Gaps Grow
  19. News

    Battling Reckless Driving in Milwaukee: Court Watch MKE’s Observations Reveal Sentencing Disparities

    Milwaukee, WI – January 20, 2025 – A recent analysis by Court Watch MKE, part of the “Enough is Enough” initiative, sheds light on the handling of reckless…

    By DS Staff · Jan. 22, 2025
    Battling Reckless Driving in Milwaukee: Court Watch MKE’s Observations Reveal Sentencing Disparities
  20. WisCulture

    Wisconsin Legend Bob Uecker, Mister Baseball, Dead at 90

    Summers in Wisconsin will never be the same. Bob Uecker died early Thursday. He was 90. The Milwaukee Brewers announced his death this morning, and his…

    By DS Staff · Jan. 16, 2025
    Wisconsin Legend Bob Uecker, Mister Baseball, Dead at 90
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