Wisconsin woman challenges prison's book ban after warden blocks humorous gift

MILWAUKEE — A Wisconsin woman is speaking out after a state prison warden repeatedly refused to allow a book she purchased as a gift to reach an inmate, despite the book being shipped from an authorized vendor and later testing negative for...

Wisconsin DNR marks Forest Products Week, highlighting $41B industry impact

MADISON (WKOW) -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is celebrating Forest Products Week from Oct. 19–25, recognizing the people and industries that sustain the state's 17 million acres of forested land. Wisconsin's forest products...

The Stone Tavern opens with a dash of history and a touch of class

The building was built in the 1920, now The Stone Tavern opens in Gordon, Wisconsin. Folks riding northbound on U.S. Highway 53 in Wisconsin will spot this century-old bar aptly named the Stone Tavern. Community members in the town of Gordon,...

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...

Daniel Arnold’s new photo book captures NYC ‘uninterrupted’

Daniel Arnold gravitates towards the anomalies, but wants to remain unnoticed. The American photographer is a maestro, not just spotting but embracing a moment of uncanny, clever harmony, framing a city street or a celebrity event into a...

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...

Biggest takeaways from Wisconsin Badgers' 84-83 exhibition loss to Oklahoma

Rapp shows versatility Austin Rapp has no similar physical characteristics to former Wisconsin All-American John Tonje. Stylistically, however, the two could be cut from the same cloth, and that's a big positive for the University of Wisconsin...

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...

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 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...

Evaluating Credit Card Rewards in Modern Banking

When it comes to today’s credit card rewards programs, what consumers and businesses want depends a lot on their individual goals. For example, a 2025 Bankrate survey showed that four in five cardholders make at least some effort to earn rewards....

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...

Milwaukee to host high-energy Banana Ball games as part of 2026 tour

(WLUK) -- Banana Ball is coming to Wisconsin next summer. The inaugural season of the Banana Ball Championship League is coming to 75 stadiums in 45 states in 2026, including the home of the Milwaukee Brewers. It's also expanding by two new teams:...

Cole Anthony’s Playmaking Is On Full Display For Milwaukee Bucks

MIAMI, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 06: Cole Anthony #50 of the Milwaukee Bucks controls the ball against the Miami Heat during the first half at Kaseya Center on October 06, 2025 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that,...

Trump denies FEMA disaster relief to Wisconsin to rebuild infrastructure damaged in August flooding

The Federal Emergency Management Agency informed Governor Tony Evers that while the storms caused significant hardship for individuals and households, the agency concluded that the state’s request for Public Assistance did not meet the threshold...

5 Ryobi Tools You Can't Get From Milwaukee

Every homeowner or trade worker has their preferred power tool brand, and whether you're team Ryobi, love everything Milwaukee, or something else, it's easy to get overwhelmed by the nearly identical options at big-box retail stores. Each brand...

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...

Milwaukee Urban AgCon to bring together farmers, researchers and community leaders

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Urban AgCon is returning for a second year. This year's conference will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday at the Harold S. Vincent School of Agricultural Science, located at 7501 N Granville Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53224. The...

Wisconsin Pheasant Hunting Season is now open

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the 2025 pheasant season also opened on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, and runs through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. Starting today, Monday, Oct. 20, the daily bag limit is two roosters per day....

Milwaukee home sales, prices up in September, report finds

Milwaukee-area home sales and prices in September were up compared to this time last year, according to a report from the Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors released Oct. 13. Home sales in the metropolitan area of Milwaukee, Waukesha,...