Major Milwaukee-area manufacturer to close facility in southern suburb

Solar arrays power a farm in Madison, Wisconsin

Transcript: In Madison, Wisconsin, solar power is helping an organic farm achieve its mission of improving food access. Troy Farm is a project of the nonprofit Rooted. It grows produce for donation, operates a CSA, and offers a space for people to...

Northern Wisconsin State Fair opens Wednesday in Chippewa Falls

​COPYRIGHT 2025 BY NEWS 8 NOW/NEWS 8000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED. CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WKBT) -- The Northern Wisconsin State Fair opens its gates Wednesday in Chippewa Falls,...

Celebrate 7 Years of Farm Fun July 24-26 in Wisconsin

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 By Blake Jackson Join for a fun-filled weekend as we celebrate seven fantastic years of connecting visitors of all ages to Wisconsin agriculture! From Thursday, July 24 to Saturday, July 26, enjoy a variety of hands-on...

FEMA Map Shows Potential Nuclear Targets In Wisconsin

It’s hard to wrap your head around the idea of the world changing completely in just a few hours, but that’s exactly what could happen if nuclear weapons ever start flying. If one country launches a nuke, chances are the other side would strike...

This supermarket chain will make its Wisconsin debut on July 24

Pan-Asia Supermarket, Wisconsin's first, will open July 24 in West Allis. The 36,000-square-foot store will occupy the former Kmart site at West Allis Towne Center. It will offer over 10,000 Asian grocery items, a café, bakery, and boba tea shop....

‘Adiós, Milwaukee’: A family uprooted, a hole left behind

This story was originally published by The 19th. Yessenia Ruano’s home in Milwaukee is in a state of limbo. Some of the family’s belongings have been sold. Some were gifted, out of necessity, to friends and family, including plants Ruano offered...

Highway 60 construction west of Hartford

TOWN OF RUBICON — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is performing a mill and overlay improvement to state Highway (WIS) 60 just west of Hartford to extend the pavement’s service life. According to the WisDOT, the project will...

Berrien campaign: Navy SEAL and Wisconsin manufacturer Bill Berrien announces bid for governor

CONTACT: Preya Samsundar press@billforwisconsin.com WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — Former Navy SEAL, Wisconsin manufacturer, and political outsider Bill Berrien announced his campaign for governor on Wednesday. On his decision to run for Wisconsin’s...

SE WISCONSIN HEARING CENTER INC - Ad from 2025-07-09

Things to consider when choosing a Hearing Healthcare Professional 1 Are they commissioned salespeople? We’re not! At S.E. Wisconsin Hearing we are invested to serve you. Do they have a succession plan? We do! Our current & next generation owners...

Vape shops sue Wisconsin over new penalties for unauthorized products

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...

Businessman Bill Berrien enters GOP primary for 2026 Wisconsin governor's race

Bill Berrien, a Navy SEAL veteran and manufacturing CEO, launched his Wisconsin gubernatorial campaign, positioning himself as a "political outsider" like Donald Trump. Berrien criticizes incumbent Governor Tony Evers on issues such as...

Rep. Tony Wied discusses legislative priorities and agricultural policy

Anthony Christian Wied, U.S. Representative for Wisconsin 8th Congressional District | Official WebsiteAnthony Christian Wied, U.S. Representative for Wisconsin 8th Congressional District | Official Website Rep. Tony Wied, a prominent political...

Gas Stations in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Have the Best Food

There was a time, not very long ago if you think about it, where gas stations were places that sold some prepackaged snacks, drinks, and, of course, gasoline. Now, the consumer expectation of a gas station has widely shifted. While service...

Wisconsin bank CEOs think state economy is healthy

Wisconsin bank CEOs overwhelmingly rate the state's economic health as excellent or good and most expect it to stay that way over the next six months. In the Wisconsin Bankers Association’s latest Economic Conditions Survey, 86% of respondents...

Despite danger of rising heat, Wisconsin slow to add cooling systems in prisons

At about 7 p.m. at Columbia Correctional Institution on June 9, 2021, Paul Ammerman lost consciousness in his prison cell, where he was in solitary confinement. Earlier, he'd told staff he didn't feel well, a concern he'd later say went ignored....

Sparkle Regional Developers Strengthen Midwest Pawprint with Wisconsin Expansion

Led by family and a shared passion for pet wellness, Cori + Dan Cammarano expand Sparkle's mission northward with 13 licenses. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sparkle Grooming Co., the wellness-focused dog grooming franchise, is...

Tom Tiffany discusses energy policies and legislative initiatives

Tom Tiffany, U.S. Representative of Wisconsin's 7th congressional district | Official U.S. House headshotTom Tiffany, U.S. Representative of Wisconsin's 7th congressional district | Official U.S. House headshot Rep. Tom Tiffany, currently serving...

Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin Cranberry Board election starts July 10

MADISON, Wis. –The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three nominees who are eligible to be elected to three seats on the Wisconsin Cranberry Board. Starting July 10, 2025, Cranberry growers...

‘A shock to us’: Musicians petition for Milwaukee Ballet to keep live orchestra for ‘The Nutcracker†production

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Musicians in Milwaukee are speaking out after news the Milwaukee Ballet will not be using a live orchestra in their performances of "The Nutcracker" running Dec. 6-26. On Tuesday, July 8, members of the American Federation of...