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APPLETON, Wis. (Jan. 27, 2026) — Kalico Forest, a nonprofit organization committed to protecting, empowering and uplifting women and children impacted by domestic violence, is honored to share that Family Safety Network (FSN), a domestic violence shelter in Driggs, Idaho, has chosen to name its new emergency shelter cottage “Kalico Cottage.” This heartfelt tribute recognizes the work of Kalico Forest, which...

MILWAUKEE— The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Stritch Family Literacy Center, a local reading and writing tutoring program with an 80-year history, is opening on UWM’s campus Jan. 27. The center welcomes students with literacy challenges and will offer individualized learning plans implemented through weekly private tutoring sessions. UWM is picking up the program, which was...

Brookfield, WI – Tuesday, January 27, 2026 – The Elmbrook Education Foundation (EEF), in partnership with the School District of Elmbrook and The Corners of Brookfield, is proud to announce the return of Thank You Thursday for its fifth year. This beloved annual initiative provides parents, students, alumni, staff, and community members with a meaningful way to recognize and...

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today the online application period for the Public School Open Enrollment Program for the 2026-27 school year opens Monday. Beginning Feb. 2, 2026, and running through April 30, 2026, parents and guardians can apply to send their children to any public school district in Wisconsin during the...

New research has revealed the states seeing the biggest increase in debt over the last ten years. The study by Debt Relief Karma analyzed government data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on per capita debt across all 50 states to identify where Americans have experienced the most substantial debt growth over both five-year...

New research has revealed the healthiest states in America, with a comprehensive analysis of factors affecting longevity and quality of life.  The study by GLP-1 review site Vaccine Alliance examined multiple health indicators across all 50 states, including air quality, life expectancy, healthcare spending, diet and exercise habits, and alcohol consumption. The "Healthy Living States Index"...

MILWAUKEE (JANUARY 27th, 2026) –This sun-glassed rabbit will be hopping onto shelves and tap handles across the state, the perfect complement to Lakefront’s IPA series. Currently, Lakefront has its original Lakefront IPA, which is a West Coast-style IPA, Hazy Rabbit, an East Coast-style IPA, and Royal Rabbit, an Imperial IPA. Now it’s Tropical Rabbit’s turn, taking Lakefront Down Under...

New data has uncovered the cities with the oldest homes on the market, with Milwaukee, Wisconsin, ranking seventh. The study, carried out by residential protection plan experts at ProGuard, analyzed Zillow sale listings for the 100 most populated cities in the US by filtering the search criteria to include properties constructed before 1925 (properties constructed...

Milwaukee was ranked near the bottom among 50 U.S. metro areas for the strength of its multifamily housing market, despite a growing renter pool and low vacancy rates.  The ranking comes from Marcus & Millichap’s ‘26 Multifamily National Investment Forecast, which was published yesterday by the national brokerage firm. The report highlights cities from...

-- Milwaukee was ranked near the bottom among 50 U.S. metro areas for the strength of its multifamily housing market, despite a growing renter pool and low vacancy rates.  The ranking comes from Marcus & Millichap’s ‘26 Multifamily National Investment Forecast, which was published yesterday by the national brokerage firm. The report highlights cities...

(Waukesha, WI) – Waukesha County Public Health has confirmed a case of measles in an adult resident who contracted the disease while traveling internationally. The individual followed appropriate precautions after symptoms appeared. Waukesha County Public Health, alongside the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, is working diligently to identify and notify individuals who may have been exposed to the...

Milwaukee, WI — Hirewell, a national recruiting firm, today announced the acquisition of Newance, a Milwaukee-based recruiting and people operations firm known for its work with finance, operations, and engineering leaders at growing companies. The acquisition expands Hirewell’s presence in Milwaukee and deepens its specialization across critical business functions. Newance has built a strong Midwest...