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  A 'federal relief check' scam is targeting hundreds of U.S. consumers
Since September, the Better Business Bureau has counted more than 800 consumers across the U.S. who have reported receiving scam messages about federal relief funds. The BBB warns that the scheme involves attempts to collect personal and financial...
 
    
  New Wisconsin bill could allow online sports gambling across entire state
Oneida Casino sports betting, Feb. 10, 2023. PC: Fox 11 Online (WTAQ-WLUK) — A bipartisan group of lawmakers have proposed a bill to legalize online sports gambling across Wisconsin. It would allow tribal nations, like Oneida or Menomonie, to...
 
    
  Cleveland Tank announces partnership with Zinga Industries
Cleveland Tank is proud to announce a new partnership with Zinga Industries, Wisconsin-based hydraulic filtration manufacturer. Through this collaboration, Cleveland Tank will now distribute Zinga’s replacement and consumable hydraulic products,...
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport estimates no passenger growth in 2026
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is experiencing a decline in passengers, which could end up leading to higher fees for those who are traveling. What You Need To Know Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport airport saw a...
 
    
  Milwaukee's Holiday Gift Box Is Perfect For Christmas – Too Bad You Can't Buy It In The US
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With the holidays rolling in, you may be pressed to find the perfect gift for your handy loved ones. While you can definitely gather some cheap stocking stuffers, not everyone has the time...
 
    
  Mid-State Technical College highlights program growth during Manufacturing Month
Mid-State Technical College is marking Manufacturing Month in October with a series of events aimed at highlighting the importance of manufacturing to Wisconsin’s economy and the college’s role in workforce development. The events focus on program...
 
    
  Consumer Reports: Supporting older drivers
Shopping for a new car can be stressful, and if you are an older driver, there are extra things to consider, from comfort and visibility to safety features to how much you will pay for insurance. Consumer Reports breaks down the smartest ways to...
UW-Extension Hosts Final 2025 Swine Production Seminar
Friday, October 24, 2025 By Blake Jackson The Wisconsin Pork Association (WPA) and UW-Extension will host a Farrow to Wean Seminar for swine producers on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the West Madison Ag Research Station, 8502 Mineral Point Rd.,...
 
    
  Marion company makes Wisconsin's Coolest Thing
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce anounced this year’s Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin us Search and Rescue 1000 Island Airboats, manufactured by 1000 Island Airboats in Marion. The airboat was crowned the winner at WMC’s annual Business Day...
 
    
  Tech giants outline bold plans for Midwest energy
The data center boom is remaking the Midwestern power grid. Two new developments underscore how large technology companies are set to shape electricity in the coal- and natural-gas-dependent region, potentially changing the energy mix and...
 
    
  Milwaukee Ballet’s ‘Giselle’ Transforms a Classic Tale of Life and Death
Milwaukee Ballet opened its season last weekend with a ghost story, launching a year of big, bold ballets collectively titled Beyond Belief. Last weekend’s Giselle tells a century-old fairy tale through the lens of real-life atrocities in war-torn...
 
    
  Wisconsin dog breeding farm under scrutiny after 5-week-old puppy shipment
A Dane County beagle breeding farm at the center of ongoing controversy is facing new scrutiny after records show it shipped puppies younger than Wisconsin law allows. MADISON, Wis. - A Dane County beagle breeding farm at the center of ongoing...
 
    
  Warriors get what they deserve in loss to Giannis-less Bucks
MILWAUKEE — As the NBA world heard the news that Giannis Antetokounmpo was a last-minute scratch just before Thursday night’s game because of left knee soreness, the general consensus from many was that the Golden State Warriors would cruise to a...
 
    
  BUILDING BLOCKS: Crane Engineering warehouse in Kimberly
ADDRESS: 707 Ford St., Kimberly, Wisconsin COST: Undisclosed SIZE: 43,462-square-foot addition and 25,200-square-foot interior renovation START MONTH: December 2024 MONTH OF COMPLETION: October 2025 OWNER: Crane Engineering DEVELOPER: Crane...
A new retail treat this Halloween? How about a haunted car wash?
Halloween has become big business for retailers, with the National Retail Federation predicting that consumers will spend a record $13.1 billion this year on candy, costumes, decorations and visits to haunted houses. Now even those retailers that...
Wisconsin Confirms First 2025 Case of EEE in Horse
Monday, October 20, 2025 By Blake Jackson The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has confirmed the state’s first case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in 2025, involving a 5-month-old colt in Marathon...
 
    
  Today In Culture, Friday, October 24, 2025: Hyde Park Art Center’s Year Ahead | A Puppet-Powered Haunted House | First Milwaukee Riso Invitational
Get Chicago & Great Lakes culture news sent to your inbox every weekday morning. Subscribe to Newcity Today here. ART Hyde Park Art Center Announces Exhibitions For The Year Ahead Hyde Park Art Center has announced its full exhibition schedule for...
 
    
  Ridglan Farms sues Wisconsin DATCP over record request delays
BLUE MOUNDS, Wis. (WKOW) — Ridglan Farms has filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) for failing to respond to records requests that the animal research company said it made over seven...
 
    
  Milwaukee fire chief warns of danger in aging equipment, wants $12 million more in budget
Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski is urging city officials to designate more money in the 2026 budget to replace or repair aging firefighting equipment. The city's proposed budget for 2026, which was announced in September and will be finalized in...
 
    
  After Losing At SCOTUS, Wisconsin Finds A New Way To ‘Target’ Catholic Charities
Amid leftists’ ongoing judicial coup against the Trump administration, America’s propaganda media have fomented baseless fears that President Trump is going to “defy” or “ignore” a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court if it rules on a case in a...