A Wisconsin bill would shift $14.6M a year to UW athletics as schools begin to pay players directly. Lawmakers and watchdogs are racing to sort budgets, taxes and secrecy rules.

Milwaukee lawmakers and crash survivors urged a five‑year pilot for speed and red‑light cameras, arguing the systems could reduce crashes and serious injuries.

John Mulaney will perform at the Wisconsin State Fair Main Stage on Aug. 12; Friends of the Fair presale begins March 25 and public tickets go on sale March 27.

The EEOC sued Roundy's, alleging the grocery chain fired a nursing employee after refusing a water-bottle accommodation and violated the PWFA and ADA.

DanDan in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward was temporarily closed on March 20 by the Milwaukee Health Department pending a re‑inspection. Officials have not yet disclosed a reason.

A tour bus with dozens aboard ran off I-43 and struck a building near Bay Beach in Green Bay on Sunday; 15–20 people suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Emergency crews escalated to a second alarm.

A finance committee advanced a contract that adds a 1% residency bonus for Milwaukee police supervisors as leaders note only about 30% live inside the city. The deal now moves to the full council.

The Packers’ staff update lists Adam Stenavich as offensive coordinator, keeping continuity after a late playoff collapse while he drew outside interest.

At his 2026 State of the County, David Crowley tied small‑business grants, big projects and safety programs to a "building bridges" agenda while flagging looming budget choices.

MLB will produce and distribute the Brewers’ local telecasts in 2026. Brewers.TV, MLB.TV and a small slate of free over-the-air games are in the mix ahead of Opening Day.

Months after a $10.1M overhaul, Milwaukee’s Church of the Gesu was vandalized; Marquette police say a suspect is in custody and investigators are working the case.

Gov. Evers signed a law extending BadgerCare postpartum coverage from 60 days to 12 months. The change affects thousands of low‑income mothers across Wisconsin.

A Wauwatosa driver who fled a traffic stop crashed near railroad tracks Tuesday, ran off and was arrested; police say charges will be referred to the county DA.