State History
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9 quirky traditions Wisconsin colleges carry on
At these universities, traditions new and old are a vital part of the college experience.
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Record-shattering flood hits Milwaukee County
Neighborhoods across Milwaukee County are continuing to recover from record-shattering flooding over the weekend. Inundated basements, entire portions of Wauwatosa seemingly underwater, people fleeing the Wisconsin State Fair which shut down early amid rising floodwater and reports of cars literally floating away down roadways all followed the torrential downpour which began Aug. 9.
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Jim Lovell, Milwaukee’s hometown astronaut and hero, dies at 97
Commander of Apollo 13 and astronaut aboard Apollo 8, Lovell uttered the famous line now remembered as, “Houston, we have a problem.”
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13 famous people who are buried in Wisconsin
From famous architects to movie stars and rock ‘n’ roll legends, there are plenty of famous graves to pay your respects at in Wisconsin.
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11 biggest true crime cases in Wisconsin history
From bank robberies to infamous serial killers, Wisconsin is home to some horrific and unforgettable true crime cases.
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5 Wisconsin parks with the best fairy-tale vibes
From stunning nature escapes to children’s attractions full of whimsy, you won’t want to miss out on these Wisconsin parks with fairy-tale vibes.
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The founder of the US National Park Service grew up in Wisconsin
DID YOU KNOW? The driving force behind the US National Park Service spent the majority of his formative years in Wisconsin.
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The deaths of two former state senators remind us of a less partisan Wisconsin Legislature
Republican George Petak was kicked out of office for supporting a tax that funded a new Brewers stadium. Democrat Tim Cullen crossed the partisan divide when he joined a Republican governor’s cabinet.
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Court ruling restores the public sector union rights stripped away by Act 10
The 2011 law that sparked massive protests at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Now a judge rules it was unconstitutional for Gov. Scott Walker and Republicans to single out certain types of employees in the law.
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Chippewa Falls’ Leinenkugels Brewery is closing after 157 years
After more than 157 years, Leinenkugel’s beer will no longer be brewed in Chippewa Falls.
