Reflecting on the legacy & recent closure of Wisconsin's oldest gay bar, This Is It!

In August of 1968, June Brehm opened This Is It!, located just off Cathedral Square. At the time, Milwaukee had almost three dozen gay bars, but Brehm wanted to create a space for her LGBTQ friends that was of better quality and with a sense of …

Wisconsin Football: State of the 2026 recruiting class on defense

The Wisconsin Badgers have finished up their third (and likely final) weekend of official visits, bringing in their last major group of targets as they look to close on more players in the 2026 class. There’s been a lot of movement with the group overall, …

Wisconsin high court strikes GOP limits on AG powers

​ In Brief Court rules 7-0 that GOP law restricting AG lawsuit powers is unconstitutional. Law required legislative approval for civil lawsuit settlements. Decision overturns 2023 appeals court ruling on separation of powers. Case stems from 2018 lame duck …

Wisconsin politician mentioned on assassin’s list

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s office confirmed that the Wisconsin Democrat was on a list of names kept by the man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses on Saturday. Senator Baldwin was informed by law enforcement that she was included …

Gas prices could rise 25 cents in Wisconsin amid Middle East tensions

Gas prices could rise 25 cents in Wisconsin amid Middle East tensions Wisconsin gas prices expected to increase by 25 cents due to Middle East conflicts. Expert Patrick De Haan warns of continued price hikes ahead of July 4 holiday. WASHINGTON. AND THE …

MAMA SPRING RALLY Mud and Motoring in Wisconsin

MAMA SPRING RALLY Mud and Motoring in Wisconsin By Steve Purdy, Senior Editor TheAutoChannel.com 2025 MAMA Spring Rally Elkhart Lake, WI Spring in Wisconsin, as many of our readers know, is the time and place for the Chicago-based Midwest Auto Media …

Wisconsin Celebrates 60 Years of Kwik Trip

LA CROSSE, Wis. — Kwik Trip Inc. was recognized for its six decades in the convenience industry in its home state this week.  Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed June 16, 2025, as "Kwik Trip Day" across Wisconsin to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the …

From Wisconsin to Washington: Bugler hits a high note

Wisconsin Republicans vote to add new prosecutors, but won’t replace expiring federal funds

Republicans who run the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee voted Tuesday to add dozens of new prosecutors and public defender support staff across Wisconsin — but far fewer than Democratic Gov. Tony Evers asked for in his budget. The vote was another …

Central Wisconsin waterway becomes nationally recognized trail

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The National Park Service has given the Great Pinery Heritage Waterway the status of being a National Trail. The path spans from Riverside Park in Merrill to Riverlife Park in Wausau. The Wausau and Marathon County Parks and Rec …