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.

These cities rank as the best places to start a career in 2026, according to data

For young professionals searching for a job in a crowded market, finding an opportunity may come down to the zip code you're in, which might improve your odds of securing a job based on a recent report.

Milwaukee's Davidson Park summer 2026 event lineup revealed

The full lineup of summer 2026 programming at Milwaukee's Davidson Park was revealed on Monday, May 11. Davidson Park is located at the Harley-Davidson headquarters on the city's Near West Side.

Chocolate bar recall expanded over salmonella concerns, FDA says

Spring & Mulberry expanded its recall of select chocolate bars after a Food and Drug Administration investigation tied an ingredient to possible salmonella contamination.

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Tips for parents from Lakeside Educational Services 

Wisconsin State Fair; The Isley Brothers take Main Stage on Aug. 11

Wisconsin State Fair officials announced on Monday, May 11 that the Isley Brothers will perform at the Bank Five Nine Main Stage on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 7:30 p.m.  

Over 13K pounds of sunflower seeds recalled in 23 states

George J. Howe Co. Sunflower Seeds were recalled because of undeclared tree nut allergens. The product was distributed in multiple states, including Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, and Minnesota.

Trump administration open to suspending federal gas tax, Energy Secretary says

The Trump administration would consider suspending the federal gas tax to help ease some of the burden faced by U.S. drivers since the beginning of the Iran war, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said. However, doing so would only put a dent in the amount that prices have risen since the conflict began in February.