Dunkin opened a Bay View shop at 3267 S. Chase Ave. on Feb. 25, bringing a drive‑thru and mobile-order pickup to the neighborhood. The franchisee named in city filings operates several other local Dunkin locations.

Milwaukee’s mutual insurer will distribute a record $9.2B to policyowners after a banner 2025 that pushed revenue past $40B and operating gains above $10B.

Molson Coors says it has finished a roughly 400‑position reduction across its Americas business; the cuts include corporate roles at the Milwaukee campus. The move is folded into a larger cost‑savings push.

A $128,000 Badger 5 jackpot ticket was sold at the Stop N Go on Park Avenue in Fond du Lac in Wednesday's drawing. The winning numbers were 2-4-6-12-24.

Milwaukee hemp shop owners and farmers warn a federal rewrite due in November 2026 could wipe out local businesses unless Wisconsin sets clear rules now. Lawmakers remain divided on how to respond.

Ventura Foods recalls over 20,000 peanut butter units in 40 states for potential plastic contamination, including products like peanut butter packets and twin packs with jam or jelly.

The Milwaukee Night Market is returning for four nights this summer, featuring over 100 local vendors, with applications for vendors open until March 13.

A man in Oak Creek attacked vehicles and a citizen, resisted arrest, and damaged a police car; he was subdued with a Taser and faces multiple charges.

Cargill will close its Menomonee Valley meat plant, eliminating 221 jobs and starting phased layoffs in April with the site slated to shut around May 31, 2026.

Morrell D. Johnson received a 262-month prison sentence for sex trafficking and other crimes. The conviction was the result of a multi-agency effort, highlighting the importance of survivor testimony.

ALDI will close its West Allis store at 1712 S. 108th Street this spring; employees were offered transfers as leaders warn of shrinking grocery access.

A Burlington convenience store sold a $1.5 million Megabucks ticket in the Jan. 28 drawing. See the winning numbers, odds and what winners need to know.

Badger Meter landed a record contract to supply cellular water meters for Puerto Rico; production will be handled at its Racine plant with shipments slated for 2026.