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Milwaukee Fashion Week’s Opening Showcase Tapped Into the Past and Future
On Sept. 26, Milwaukee Fashion Week kicked off its jam-packed weekend with a high-fashion showcase at the Milwaukee Public Museum. They transformed the classic Milwaukee venue into a stage for the artistry of eight distinct designers. Each brand...

Wisconsin Supreme Court race takes shape as second candidate enters 2026 contest
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin's 2026 Supreme Court race gained its second candidate today as Court of Appeals Judge Maria Lazar announced her campaign for an open seat on the state's highest court. READ ALSO | Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca...

Final Milwaukee Night Market of the season set for Wednesday
MILWAUKEE — The last Milwaukee Night Market of the season is also the first Night Market to be held in October. The event will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday on West Wisconsin Avenue between 2nd Street and Vel R. Phillips Avenue. The Milwaukee...

WATCH: Wisconsin Governor Candidate Raises Eyebrows With Proposal To Fund Schools
Everyone's budgets feel like they're a little bit tight right now. Sometimes you have to get creative to make ends meet or to achieve your goals or needs. A candidate for Wisconsin Governor recently proposed a bold idea to help the state's schools...

17 Things to Do in Milwaukee This Weekend: Oct. 2-5
Featured Events ALL WEEKEND | ORIENTAL THEATRE Presented by local nonprofit Muslim Women’s Coalition and Milwaukee Film, the 10th Annual Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival will showcase four days of films that celebrate Islamic cultures and...

20-year-old moped driver killed in Milwaukee crash near 27th and Parnell
MILWAUKEE — A 20-year-old moped driver was killed in a crash in Milwaukee on Tuesday night. The crash happened around 9:30 p.m. near 27th and Parnell, when police said a driver collided with the moped. The rider was pronounced dead at the scene....
‘Soundscapes from Home’ showcases local musicians
The Red Cedar Symphony Orchestra is proud to announce its upcoming concert series, “Soundscapes from Home,” a vibrant celebration of musical diversity and community artistry. Under the direction of Artistic Director Adam Bever, the orchestra will...

Extreme Right-Wing Partisan Maria Lazar Announces BID for Wisconsin Supreme Court
MADISON, Wis. — Extreme right-wing and partisan Judge Maria Lazar today announced her bid for the Wisconsin State Supreme Court in a video posted on Elon Musk’s social media site X. Lazar is seeking to replace the retiring Rebecca Bradley who, in...

Sheboygan artist casts concrete cow statues
A close-up of one the concrete cow statues in front of Marie Hetzel's home, as seen, Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Sheboygan, Wis.Alex Garner/USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinWith the help of family and friends, Marie Hetzel created two concrete cow...

STATE OF THE ART 'HUB OF ACTIVITY'
A massive, winding staircase unifies Morgridge Hall's eight stories around a center atrium to maximize visibility and opportunities for interaction. Patricio Crooker As one of the more than 6,300 students in the School of Computer, Data &...

CRG Breaks Ground on 516-Bed Chapter Mifflin Student Housing Community Near University of Wisconsin-Madison
26MADISON, WIS. — CRG has broken ground on Chapter Mifflin, a six-story, 516-bed student housing community in Madison’s Mifflin District adjacent to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. CRG assembled a 1.5-acre site of 12 contiguous parcels along...

Southeast Wisconsin weather: Some clouds today; summer-like heat this weekend
Summer-like heat continues for the remainder of the week. Mid- and high-level clouds spread over Wisconsin this morning and will stick around through the afternoon. Highs will be a few degrees cooler as a result — topping out in the lower 70s...

This challenge encourages Wisconsin hikers to hit Ice Age Trail in October
An annual hiking challenge is back this October, encouraging people to get outside and enjoy the fall colors along the Ice Age National Scenic Trail in Wisconsin. The Ice Age Trail Alliance's Mammoth Hike Challenge encourages people to hike, walk,...

Elizabeth Arterburn, 71, of Genoa City – Obituary
GENOA CITY — Elizabeth Arterburn, 71, passed away at her home on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. She was born on April 4, 1954, in Aurora, Illinois, to Roy and Barbara (née Foster) Wittry. Life and Family Elizabeth grew up in Aurora, where she received...
Red Wing media stars inducted into MN Broadcasters Hall of Fame
The 2025 Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame saw two Red Wing inductees, Alan and Linda Quarnstrom of Q Media, recently. The Quarnstroms were among the seven total members inducted at the sold-out Hall of Fame ceremony, which took place at the JX...

Despite Tariffs, Survey Indicates Wisconsin Manufacturers Bullish on Economy
Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban Milwaukee Speaking during a roundtable discussion on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 are, from left, Kathryn Clouse with TitletownTech, Bill Feck with Packer Fastener and Mark Johnson with Village Companies....

Legacy media sources are compromised beyond repair | In Focus
Legacy media is defined by the national networks like CBS, NBC, and ABC, and newspapers like the Washington Post, the New York Times, and the L.A. Times. They have all sold out to political pressure. Independent media like Brian Tyler Cohen, Glen...

The Best New TV Shows Streaming In October 2025 On Netflix, Apple TV+ And More
L to R: Mayor of Kingstown (Paramount+), The Witcher (Netflix), Nobody Wants This (Netflix) Courtesy of Paramount+ and Netflix Spooky season is almost here, which means it’s time to turn on your next binge-worthy series. Plenty of new and...

Nevada, Arizona and Alabama rank lowest in nation for mental health. Where Wisconsin lands
(CNN) — A new report ranks US states on rates of mental well-being and mental health care, and New York, Hawaii and New Jersey have outperformed the rest — in that order. The 2025 State of Mental Health in America report sizes up how all 50 states...

Tigers-Guardians live updates, score for Game 2 of AL wild card
Reports of the Detroit Tigers' death were greatly exaggerated. The Tigers might have coughed up their 14-game lead in American League Central over the final 2½ months of the season, but they're alive and well in the postseason and one win from a...