Black Travel Summit brings travelers to Milwaukee to celebrate Black culture and history
Oct 20, 2026
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The Black Travel Summit brought travelers and tourism professionals to Milwaukee to celebrate Black culture, highlight local businesses and explore the city’s Bronzeville neighborhood.
Milwaukee cocktails to try in October
Oct 20, 2026
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Cocktail writer Robert Simonson shares some recommendations for the best cocktails he’s tried in the Milwaukee area recently.
Storage structure to permanently hold Milwaukee’s contaminated sediment complete
Oct 20, 2026
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The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District is celebrating the completion of a massive structure designed to hold vast amounts of contaminated sediment that have plagued Milwaukee’s rivers and estuary for decades.
America's Black Holocaust Museum spotlights Wisconsin's first Black architect
Oct 20, 2026
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An exhibition at America’s Black Holocaust Museum in Milwaukee highlights the work of Alonzo Robinson Jr.
Wisconsin DNR ordered to review environmental impacts of data centers
Oct 19, 2026
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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will be conducting a statewide review of the environmental consequences posed by large data centers. The measure comes after Midwest Environmental Advocates filed a lawsuit on behalf of Sierra Club last July.
New Yorker cartoonist Paul Noth's new book highlights 20 years of witty humor
Oct 19, 2026
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You can catch Milwaukee native Paul Noth at Boswell Books on Oct. 22.
Former US Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn visits Milwaukee to speak out against election denial
Oct 16, 2026
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The Jan. 6 officer joined Milwaukee leaders ahead of Wisconsin’s November election.
Community Cluster Walks take resources to Milwaukee communities most affected by violence
Oct 15, 2026
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To address communities most affected by violence, the Milwaukee Department of Community Wellness and Safety is doing walks in neighborhoods to take needed resources to residents.
From Brewers undies to unwashed jerseys: Some Brewers' fans superstitions might just be working
Oct 15, 2026
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After another comeback win Wednesday night by the Milwaukee Brewers, the team is just one game away from the World Series. And a lot of fans are discovering that they’re very superstitious.
Why one Milwaukee college doesn't use letter grades
Oct 14, 2026
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Alverno College in Milwaukee doesn't give letter grades. Schools like MIT and University of Michigan are stopping letter grades for freshmen to ease the pressure of transitioning to college.