'The Spitfire Grill' at Skylight Music Theatre
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Wisconsin Live Desk talks with Skylight Music Theatre as it gets ready to open "The Spitfire Grill." 

2026 Wisconsin State Fair Main Stage ticket sales
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Wisconsin Live Desk talks with Tim McCormick, Communication Manager for the Wisconsin State Fair after this weeks main stage announcements. 

MPD: Video of child sex assault suspect from Feb. 14
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The Milwaukee Police Department released video of a suspect wanted in connection to the sexual assault of a child that happened on Feb. 14, 2026.

Southeast Wisconsin Fish Fry Finder: Crave a tasty battered cod or perch?

When Fridays roll around, especially during the Lenten season, many in southeast Wisconsin crave a fish fry -- and plenty of places serve it up.

Milwaukee crash kills 1, injures another; man pleads guilty, sentenced

After pleading guilty to the charges, a La Crosse man has been sentenced to prison after causing a crash in Milwaukee that killed one person and seriously injured another in October 2023.

Wisconsin State Assembly approves Gail's Law
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In Wisconsin, the Medicaid expansion and breast cancer screening bills broke a logjam that comes amid a flurry of last-minute negotiations.

Wisconsin passes expanded Medicaid for moms; breast cancer screening bills

Women in Wisconsin will soon be eligible to receive expanded Medicaid coverage for up to a year after giving birth following passage of a measure by the Wisconsin Assembly.

Stimulus payment February 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check

Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?

Taking financial literacy global, Milwaukee-area teens lead the charge

It’s not a homework assignment. It’s not even a class project. But most days after school, you’ll find three friends hard at work talking about finances.

Eric Dane, 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria' star, dies at 53 after ALS battle

Eric Dane — best known for playing Dr. Mark Sloan, the charismatic "McSteamy," on Grey's Anatomy — has died at the age of 53 following a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to retire
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Robin Vos, who has led the Republican charge in Wisconsin during his record-long stint as state Assembly speaker, will not seek reelection, he announced on Thursday, Feb. 19.

Big Bend proposed sports complex; Vernon board opposes project

Village of Vernon officials formally opposed a proposed Big Bend sports complex during a tense board meeting on Thursday, Feb. 19, though members acknowledged the final decision rests with Big Bend.

Kenosha apartment fire; 2 hurt, building deemed uninhabitable

A morning apartment fire near 43rd and 52nd in Kenosha forced evacuations on Thursday morning, Feb. 19, sending two people to the hospital with minor injuries and leaving the building uninhabitable.

Lake Tahoe avalanche: What we know about the victims and survivors

Authorities say 15 people were on a three-day skiing trip. Here's what we know so far about the victims and survivors of the avalanche.

Cryptocurrency kiosk scams, Wisconsin bill targets issue
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The Wisconsin Assembly passed a bill that aims to rein in cryptocurrency scams, creating new consumer protections around kiosks that can be found at gas stations and convenience stores.