Wisconsin retirement costs, how much to save: study

Wisconsin ranks near the middle of the pack in terms of the most and least expensive states for retirees, according to a new study.

Dukes on Water, downtown Milwaukee bar scene institution, closes

Dukes on Water, an institution of downtown Milwaukee's bar scene for more than two decades, shut down on Friday night, May 15.

More than 100K teething toys recalled after nearly a dozen choking incidents

A major recall has been issued for more than 100,000 children’s teething toys after reports linked the products to serious choking hazards.

20% of homebuyers are Gen Z — here’s where they’re buying

Gen Z is becoming a growing force in the U.S. housing market, now accounting for nearly 1 in 5 mortgage requests nationwide. Here’s where they are buying.

Unique summer picks for families

Milwaukee With Kids Founder Calie Herbst shares a few of their top unique picks for families this summer.

Allegiant Air and Sun Country complete merger: What this means for travelers

Allegiant Air has completed its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines, creating a combined low-cost carrier. Here's what this means for travelers.

US Forest Service adds new fee-free day for National Trails Day

The U.S. Forest Service wants everyone to hit the trails and it’s offering them another chance to do so for free. The agency added National Trails Day to the list of fee-free days at its national forests and grasslands.

On the Counter; Dreams of a Saint

Agency Creative Director Ryan Castelaz shows us how to make Dreams of a Saint.

2026 Milwaukee Lakefront Festival of Art set for June 12-14

The 2026 Lakefront Festival of Art has been set to take place from June 12-14 at the Milwaukee Art Museum Campus.

Milwaukee County Traveling Beer Garden; season kicks off at Wilson Park

Milwaukee County's Traveling Beer Garden season is officially underway. Beer will be flowing at Wilson Park on Wednesday, May 13 – the first of 11 stops in 2026. 

Oscar's Frozen Custard in Waukesha reopens after fire destroyed shop

Oscar's Frozen Custard officially reopened in Waukesha on Tuesday, 18 months after fire destroyed the business on Moreland Boulevard.

Young Americans stand out for job market pessimism, data shows

Young Americans' confidence in the job market has plummeted significantly, falling well below the optimism levels of older generations for the first time in years, according to a new poll.

Top 100 summer destinations amid rising travel costs

Which summer destinations offer the most bang for your buck? New data is revealing the top travel destinations amid rising costs.

Cruise passengers shaken by third death at popular port less than a year after opening

The death of an elderly woman after a mobility scooter accident marks the third death at Carnival Cruise Line's Celebration Key in less than a year since it opened.