While there haven’t been any major incidents in the state, the war between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas has created a hostile environment in the Badger State–and a dangerous one across the US. “We always have a police presence at any sort of...
Time to set your clocks back an hour—Daylight Saving ends this weekend! There's a growing push from states to end the twice-a-year “spring forward, fall back” ritual, and while Wisconsin lawmakers haven’t written their own legislation to push clocks forward...
Head Coach Shaka Smart is about to begin his third season leading Marquette and 15th overall, and the 44-year-old Madison native has already netted an impressive scorecard of his own. Smart owns an overall record of 291-155 (.652) and has guided nine teams to the...
UpNorthNews Correspondent Dalton Hessel breaks down some of the most common things you’ll run into when trick-or-treating in Wisconsin. Here's what you'll hear during a WI Halloween.
Animals at the Milwaukee County Zoo got in the Halloween spirit. See how the Milwaukee County Zoo animals embraced the Halloween spirit.
Here in Wisconsin, bread is among our main food groups: it's a great vessel for beer-cheese dip AND a tasty bed for brats! While bakeries like Stella’s in Madison get a lot of hype for their hot and buttery bread (deservedly so!), a small shop you probably haven’t...
Fed up with long waits, scheduling headaches, and hurried visits at doctors offices–UW alumnus Sal Braico and Pete Johnson looked to the past to solve a current problem. “The existing healthcare system is broken,” Braico told alumni magazine On Wisconsin. “We...
Taylor County, a rural area west of Wausau with a population of around 20,000, had zero homeless shelters until last year—but one is proving to be not that much better. The 17-bed Taylor House, which opened last spring in Medford, is often full. Why? The number of...
Word on the street: Mr. Wonderful really is more wonderful than he appears on ABC’s long-running “Shark Tank.” At least that’s what the founders of Milwaukee-based American Ghost Walks said after their recent stint on the show, where entrepreneurs pitch their...
DID YOU KNOW? Wisconsin ranks 13th among states that produce the most pumpkins. Our neighbors in Illinois grow the most–responsible for nearly 40% of America’s supply. RELATED: These states grow the most pumpkins & other fall fun facts Whether they’re grown...
