Milwaukee's Beans & Barley closing doors permanently on Jan. 31, 2026

Beans & Barley on Milwaukee's east side announced on Wednesday, Dec. 3, that it will be closing its doors permanently on Jan. 31, 2026.

Trump auto industry plan announced scuttling Biden era mileage, emissions standards

President Donald Trump announced a federal plan calling to weaken vehicle mileage rules in the auto industry - causing reverberations among Big Three auto makers.

On the Counter; Mary Berry, Is it Prue?

Ryan Castelaz, creative director for Agency, shakes up Mary Berry, Is it Prue? A winter daiquiri.

These are the most fun cities in America in 2025, data reveals

New data ranked the most fun U.S. cities in 2025 that offering diverse, affordable entertainment across 65 metrics.

Shop the Ward is back in Milwaukee’s Third Ward; gift cards and goodies

Shop the Ward is back in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward, which means gift cards and goodies from your favorite businesses are now available.

Prada’s minimalism meets Versace’s maximalism in $1.4B takeover

Prada has completed its $1.375 billion cash acquisition of Milan rival Versace, bringing the flamboyant fashion house under the same roof as Prada’s minimalist aesthetic and Miu Miu’s youthful appeal.

Trump administration seeking to stop SNAP payments to Democrat-led states for not providing enrollee records

During President Trump’s cabinet meeting Tuesday, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the administration will stop Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) payments to Democratic-controlled states if they don’t  provide information on those receiving the assistance.

SNAP: See the overpayment and underpayment rates for benefits in every state

There are around 42 million low-income Americans who receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). The SNAP Quality Control system ensures recipients receive the right benefits and identifies both underpayments and overpayments.

East Troy Lights face storm setbacks ahead of opening night

Wind and heavy snow damaged East Troy holiday light displays days before opening night, forcing volunteers to rebuild, shovel and race the clock to welcome visitors and Santa.

TSA sets all time record for daily screenings

The Thanksgiving holiday saw millions of people traveling by air, and on Sunday the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says it set a new daily screening record with over 3 million travelers screened at airports across the country.