Meet John Quinnies: Your New Local Patch Editor

Milwaukee native John Quinnies will mainly cover Shorewood, Greendale, Greenfield, Oak Creek and Franklin.

Enter For A Chance To Win A $500 Molly Maid Giftcard

The contest runs through Mother’s Day on May 9.

2021 Gerber Baby Search Is On; How Wisconsin Parents Can Apply

This year’s Gerber photo search comes with a twist: an honorary C-suite position as “chief growing officer.”

The Love Song Of 17-Year Periodical Cicadas Is Insect Sexy

The 17-year periodical cicadas have just one job in their short and very noisy above-ground lives: to continue the species.

Summerfest Announces Live Music Lineup

The "Big Gig" is scheduled to take place September 2-4, 9-11, and 16-18, 2021.

Workers Memorial Day Mourns Workplace Fatalities

Brings calls for stronger unions and passage of a new federal law to toughen the rules protecting organizing rights for workers.

WI Wildlife Organization Rescues Turkey Vulture From Building

A turkey vulture made her way into the iconic Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley Clock Tower building in Milwaukee.

Wisconsin State Fair Announces 2021 Fair Dates And New Logo

The 2021 Wisconsin State Fair will take place in accordance with health guidelines from August 5-15.

Bald Eagle Death In Wisconsin Likely Caused By Rodent Poison

Two eagles were admitted to a rehab facility in Rhinelander after they were exposed to toxins from rodenticides, the center said.

Full Pink Supermoon: When And How To See It Over Wisconsin

April’s full pink moon is the first of three consecutive supermoons that will shine big and bright over Wisconsin.

Robocalls On The Rise Again After A Brief Coronavirus-Fueled Dip

Americans are experiencing an uptick in the unwanted calls as more people get vaccinated against COVID-19 and return to work.

Snobbiest U.S. States: How Smug Is Wisconsin?

If you live in Wisconsin, enjoy wine, and have a college degree, you might be a snob, according to a new ranking by career website Zippia.

Local Overeaters Anonymous Group Hosts 40th Annual Convention

Members of Eastern Wisconsin-based Overeaters Anonymous gathered online as part of annual convention "for support, fellowship and fun."

Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up In Milwaukee Area

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has impacted the country's blood supply.

REAL ID Deadline Approaching For WI Residents: What To Know

The Department of Homeland Security announced in 2020 the Real ID deadline was pushed back a year to Oct. 2021 amid the pandemic.

High Court Rules Against Evers On Defunct Capacity Limit

Emergency Order 3 limited occupancy in public places to 25% of capacity.

Rising Grocery Prices In Wisconsin Place Strain On Hungry

As National Make Lunch Count Day approaches, trips to the grocery store are getting more expensive, a new USDA report says.

Dog’s Sad Adoption Tale Spotlights Wisconsin Pets Needing Homes

Many people want to be the hero who adopts a shelter long-hauler, but other dogs in Wisconsin shelters need the attention more.

10-Digit Dialing Will Change How Wisconsin Makes Local Calls

A switch to a three-digit suicide crisis hotline will change how people in 82 area codes, including in Wisconsin, call their neighbors.

West Allis Fire Department Mourns 10-year-old Honorary Member

Mackenzie Clyde, 10, lost her battle with cancer on Friday.

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives In Milwaukee Area

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has impacted the country's blood supply.

5 Wisconsin Early-Childhood Orgs Awarded No Kid Hungry Grants

No Kid Hungry invests $3 million in early-childhood organizations.

How To Make Delicious Hard-Boiled Eggs For Easter

Easter is Sunday, April 4. Now is the time to brush up on the tips and recipes for making the perfect hard-boiled eggs.

Conifer Crime: Police No Longer Stumped By Rare Pine Tree Theft

Quickly, your 5-minute read for a smart weekend start: Favre’s addiction; vaccine supply concerns; PEEPS art; Shaka Smart to Marquette?

Fighting Hunger: How To Apply For Food Stamps In Wisconsin

Close to 42 million Americans are expected to be food insecure in 2021. Here’s what you should know about the federal SNAP program.

The Dairy Industry's Fight Toward 'Curd' Immunity In Wisconsin

Quickly: Your five-minute read for a smart Friday includes a free food festival for those in need and pothole problems.

Milwaukee Students Return To In-Person Learning In April

Quickly, your 5-minute start to a smart Thursday, includes a thumbs-up on liquor to go, the 2021 all-area boys basketball team and more.

Walk-In Coronavirus Vaccine Clinics Now Open In Milwaukee

Quickly, your 5-minute start for a smart Wednesday, includes a woman attacked while walking, deadly shootings, and a new home for Bernie.

Mom Mourns Special-Needs Son Who Died In Milwaukee Fire

Quickly: Your 5-minute read includes Kenny Chesney show postponed again, fasting for climate justice and a hockey championship celebration.

WI County, ‘Free Of Government Restrictions,’ Ends Virus Measures

Quickly, your 5-minute start for a smart weekend, includes a four-chair turn on “The Voice,” tax deadlines, and a challenge to get outside.

Milwaukee Further Lifts Virus Restrictions On Friday

Quickly, your start to a smart Friday, includes an update on Roundy’s shooting, cocktails to go, and smoked meat paired with Vanilla Ice.

Wisconsin Ribfest Parodies 'Ice Ice Baby' In Video

Elkhorn Ribfest will be held July 15-18 on the Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 East Court St.

2021 Wisconsin State Fair Could Be A 'Challenge:' Governor

Quickly, your 5-minute start to a smart Thursday, includes child porn charges against a Milwaukee judge and a decades-late library book.

Wisconsin High Schools Mull Negative Virus Test As Prom Caveat

Quickly, your 5-minute start for a smart Wednesday, includes a baby fighting for life, a ban on chokeholds, and St. Patrick’s Day events.

Firehouse Subs Across Wisconsin Raise Funds For First Responders

Franchises throughout the greater Madison, Milwaukee and Eau Claire areas have helped essential workers since the start of the pandemic.

Best Places To Live In Wisconsin: 2021 Niche Rankings

Several Waukesha and Milwaukee County neighborhoods made Niche.com's 2021 survey of the best places to live.

Coronavirus Concerns Cancel Milwaukee's Polish Fest Until 2022

The weekend festival, which was slated for mid-June, will be replaced by smaller events later this summer at the Polish Center of Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Radio Station WMSE-FM Has Endured For 40 Years

Here's your 5-minute read for a smart start today including Aaron Jones staying in Green Bay and federal help with COVID-19 vaccinations.

'Sex Survey’ Sent To WI 10th Graders Not Authorized, School Says

Quickly, your smart start to the weekend, includes a vaccine "honor system," a body pulled from Lake Michigan, and a meteor.

'Hunters And Angels' Help Eligible Wisconsinites Get Vaccine

Quickly, your 5-minute update for the day, includes Brewers tickets, a body in the Milwaukee River, and parents adopting their 23rd child.