Scooby Doo, Holy Hill skeletons … and Taylor Swift! These Wisconsin Halloween displays are must-see

By USA Today Network via Reuters Connect As Halloween approaches, homes around southeast Wisconsin are embracing all things spooky, supernatural and silly. One place not to miss is A&J’s Halloween House at 2943 S. Clement Ave. in Milwaukee’s Bay...

‘Weaponizing red tape’: How Wisconsin families on SNAP could go hungry within days

In President Donald Trump’s economy, around 700,000 people in Wisconsin have incomes low enough to require help affording groceries. The US economy has been teetering on the brink of recession all year. Inflation may be ticking back up to some of...

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And the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin Is...Search and Rescue 1000 Island Airboats

Search and rescue airboats manufactured by 1000 Island Airboats in Marion have been voted as the “Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin” for 2026. The annual contest is presented by Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce and the Johnson Financial Group....

OpenAI, Oracle and Vantage to build $15B+ data center campus in Wisconsin

OpenAI, Oracle Corp. and Vantage Data Centers LLC plan to build a Stargate campus in Wisconsin at a cost of more than $15 billion. The companies announced the project late Wednesday. At full capacity, the campus will host four data centers with...

Winner of 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin announced - Clone

MADISON, Wis. (WBAY) - The Search and Rescue 1000 Island Airboat is this year’s “Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin!” The winner was announced Thursday on the Made in Wisconsin website. The boat was listed among the four finalists, which were...

Is it legal to secretly record conversations in Wisconsin?

In Wisconsin, recording a conversation without telling the other person is legal under state law. But there are limits. Here is what you need to know about Wisconsin's "one-party consent" law. What is a "one-party consent" law? Wisconsin is a...

Lakers 'unofficial coach' allegedly traded info on LeBron James injury in NBA gambling scandal

NEW YORK — Federal prosecutors unsealed two indictments Thursday outlining an illegal betting scheme that has rocked the NBA and named current and former players, including former Clippers player and current Portland head coach Chauncey Billups,...

$4.8M settlement reached with online retailer over deceptive membership practices in Wisconsin

MADISON (WKOW) — Attorney General Josh Kaul announced a $4.8 million settlement with TFG Holding, Inc., the online retailer behind brands like JustFab and ShoeDazzle. The settlement resolves allegations of deceptive advertising and billing...

No Laughing Matter: Data Centers Are Critical to Keeping Wisconsin Working

Data centers may be grabbing headlines, and even punchlines, but for Wisconsin’s skilled tradespeople, they represent something far more serious: steady, family-supporting careers and long-term economic opportunity. These facilities are more than...

Gov. Evers Urges Trump Administration Not to Terminate $1.5 Billion in Funding Awarded to Wisconsin Companies and Organizations for Energy Projects

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter amid reports that the Trump Administration plans to terminate over 600 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding awards, including more than $1.5 billion in approved funding to Wisconsin-based companies and...

Madcap Milwaukee Calendar: Visit the Black Lagoon (and other Halloween Treats)

Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors Racine Theatre Guild 2519 Northwestern Drive, Racine October 24-November 9 A creepy dose of Halloween themed humor, this production sees “Bram Stoker’s Count Dracula meet his comedic match in a madcap, lightning-fast...

What to do in Madison this weekend: James Carter Organ Trio, Wisconsin Book Festival and more Isthmus Picks

Wisconsin Book Festival Fall Celebration, Oct. 23-26, various venues: This four-day blowout of literary doings is vast in scope. Things kick off on Thursday, Oct. 23, with multiple readings, all at the Central Library. At 5:30 p.m., Olivia...

Cheapest gas stations in Milwaukee

Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have less to spend on other things, which, over time,...

Elmer Moore, Jr., CEO of Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA)

For years, Wisconsin’s housing shortage lingered in the background, a slow-moving problem many hoped would fix itself. But in the last decade, the quiet shortage turned into a crisis. Families starting out, retirees hoping to downsize, and workers...

Iowa City-based MidWestOne merging with Wisconsin bank

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Nicolet Bankshares Inc., and Iowa City-based MidWestOne Financial Group jointly announced the execution of a merger in which Nicolet will acquire...

Legislation introduced to halt Wisconsin animal fee increases

News Legislation introduced to halt Wisconsin animal fee increases Wisconsin lawmakers have introduced legislation that would take away the ag department’s ability to raise fees on animal markets, animal dealers, animal truckers, and animal...

Hearing held on Wisconsin foreign ag land ownership bill

News Hearing held on Wisconsin foreign ag land ownership bill October 23, 2025 By Larry Lee Filed Under: Ag Policy, News, Wisconsin Note: Wisconsin Radio Network’s Bob Hague covered the hearing at the Capitol for Brownfield. State legislation...

Milwaukee crowds join millions across the U.S. in “No Kings” protest against Trump’s assault on democracy

More than 15,000 demonstrators were estimated to participate in the nonpartisan event downtown. Milwaukee Police said there were no arrests or significant disruptions as the crowd moved along a two-mile route through the city center. Smaller...

Gold price fluctuations are challenging Wisconsin jewelers, shoppers in new ways

The price of gold dropped on Tuesday after hitting an all-time-high on Monday, marking the steepest one-day fall in more than a decade. The selloff comes after weeks of gold having a record-breaking rally, with prices hitting more than $4,300...