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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...

Health officials investigating, no known public exposures identified The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Waukesha County Health and Human Services have confirmed one case of measles in a resident of Waukesha County, representing the first confirmed case of measles in Wisconsin this year. The case was confirmed through testing at the Wisconsin State Laboratory...

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin– The Daniel M. Hoan Memorial Bridge and several downtown Milwaukee buildings will be lit in yellow on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, in recognition of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, in partnership with Light The Hoan. Bridge lights will turn on 30 minutes before sunset (around 4:30 p.m.) and remain on until 2 a.m. Milwaukee will join other cities nationwide as part...

Facilitated by The Barry Company PLEASANT PRAIRIE, January 26, 2026 – The Barry Company is pleased to announce the sale of Jelly Belly’s former warehouse and retail facility, totaling 248,098 square feet on 46.34 acres, located in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. The iconic candy company, which rose to national prominence in the 1980s and famously...

Community bank to relocate MLK branch with YWCA SEW partnership BROOKFIELD, Wis. – North Shore Bank announced today an innovative partnership with the YWCA of Southeast Wisconsin (SEW) that will increase access to banking and financial education for individuals and families in Southeastern Wisconsin. North Shore Bank will relocate its 1900 N. Dr. Martin...

NEENAH, Wis. (Jan. 26, 2026) — Kundinger, Inc., a Wisconsin and Michigan-based company delivering products and solutions in fluid power, automation and process control to a wide range of industries, announces the addition of four new professionals to its growing team. These key hires, spanning multiple locations and departments, include Josh Baumann, Sheboygan assistant store manager, Jake Kasparian, territory manager, Austin Marlega,...

WESTON, Wisconsin – The Wisconsin Outstanding Young Farmer (OYF) program is pleased to announce Tyler Baudhuin, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, was selected as the 2026 Wisconsin Outstanding Young Farmers during the 72nd Annual Awards Weekend Jan. 23-24, 2026 sponsored by Alcivia, Northside Elevator, Inc. and Riesterer & Schnell. Tyler Baudhuin is the fourth generation on...