A police letter warning of fines and possible jail time has prompted 10K Brewing to reconsider its role in Anoka’s social‑district program. Merchants and officials are now debating enforcement and business risk.

At U-M commencement, a Faculty Senate chair praised pro‑Palestinian activists and drew an apology from university leadership alongside criticism from Jewish groups.

Bi‑Rite and 18 Reasons teamed with Crankstart to launch Sunnydale Market — a 2,800‑sq‑ft nonprofit grocer planned for 1515 Sunnydale Ave. with deep subsidy aims.

A Making Money Fast Play ticket worth $482,557 was sold in Penn Hills; the retailer will receive a $500 bonus and the winner has one year to claim.

A video shows a dozen rats near Moody Street and residents and businesses are pressing Waltham officials to speed up inspections and trash enforcement before outdoor dining season.

San Antonio canceled a Market Square Cinco de Mayo event scheduled for May 5; the city's notice gave no reason.

A Tripp Umbach study says UW–Madison alone produced $13.2B in 2025 and, with affiliates and startups, $38.9B statewide. The numbers are already drawing scrutiny.

A new survey of 600+ Jefferson Parish seniors finds skipped meals, trouble getting to appointments and widespread loneliness — officials are weighing funding and service fixes.

Wisconsin Community Services has launched a $5 million capital campaign to remake its cramped second-floor mental‑health hub, adding private rooms, a larger waiting area and trauma‑informed design.

Hundreds gathered at Griffith Park as Finish the Ride/Finish the Run honored Regan Cole Graham and organizers used the weekend to press for safer streets.

A Leander QuickTrip sold one of two Powerball jackpot tickets on May 2; winners in Texas and Florida will share the advertised $20M prize.

Amisha Patel, a stalwart of Chicago’s progressive movement and co-founder of United Working Families, died on April 24. City leaders including Mayor Brandon Johnson paid tribute.

Photos show a Commerce City SWAT visit to Stuart Middle School where students climbed into a BearCat; the department says a flash‑bang was briefly used.