State History
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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.
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The five most haunted places in Milwaukee
Milwaukee is no stranger to ghost stories and paranormal sightings – we rounded up five of the city’s most haunted locations and the eerie stories behind them.
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Is Milwaukee’s Pfister Hotel haunted? It’s complicated.
The Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee is considered one of the most haunted buildings in Wisconsin, and one of the most haunted hotels in the entire country.
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The story behind the Madison’s breathtaking skyline: And is it in danger?
Few views rival the ride into downtown Madison along John Nolen Drive, between Lake Monona and Monona Bay. In the day, the light brightly bounces off the creme capitol dome and, at night, the illuminated dome looks like a larger-than-life child’s night light. But there’s a reason the Capitol dome always appears so pronounced…
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The 15 biggest musicians who have played in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has hosted many performances by legendary musical acts – here are 15 of the biggest musicians who have performed in the Badger State.
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How Sheboygan, Wisconsin became ‘the Malibu of the Midwest’
If you’ve ever wished you could ride the waves without flying to Waikiki, look no further than the western shore of Lake Michigan. Specifically: Sheboygan.
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A Summer Games in Milwaukee? This Olympic expert says, ‘Why not?’
In his nonfiction novel “Greater Than the Games,” Sorgi explores what it would take to get the Olympic games to Wisconsin: specifically, Milwaukee. While he acknowledges this is a long, long, LONG shot, he makes several solid arguments for how Milwaukee could become “the little city that could.”
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When (& why) the Packers started riding kids’ bikes to training camp
It’s one of the most wholesome traditions in the NFL: Packers players riding to and from training camp every summer with thousands of kids, sometimes even on THEIR bicycles!
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Beast of Bray Road & Hodags: Check out these 5 legendary creatures in Wisconsin
Known for cheese and breweries, Wisconsin is also home to legendary creatures such as the Hodag and the Beast of Bray Road. From werewolves to ghost chickens, the state is home to a plethora of mythical beings that have fascinated locals and visitors alike for generations.
