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After 31 years with the Brewers, usher retires following team's historic World Series win

For Jerry Mittelsteadt, the Brewers' World Series victory was more than a championship. It was the perfect ending to a 31-year career.The 84-year-old has spent decades welcoming fans, helping make their ballpark experience memorable, and watching the Brewers evolve. And after years of being part of...

Anonymous donor gifts $5 million to Lake Geneva for Hillmoor Park overhaul

Lake Geneva has grand plans for the former Hillmoor Golf Course, but the city does not have the budget to make it happen alone. A philanthropist decided to pledge millions of dollars towards the project. The donor, who requested to remain anonymous, is willing to commit $5 million dollars to fully...

Ballot stacking: What is it and is it legal?

Alaska's Senate race faces legal and political scrutiny as two candidates named Dan Sullivan appear on the ballot, prompting accusations of voter confusion and election fraud.

Wisconsin colleges reeling from surprise cut to federal childcare funding

Students at Madison College and UW-Madison have relied on the federal grant to make on-campus childcare affordable so they can finish their degrees.

When a new UW system president will be chosen

The UW Board of Regents has announced a closed-door meeting to consider a search committee’s recommendation for the next president, who will lead the 165,000-student, 13-university UW system.

Taking the kids: Out of school to travel

Would you or have you taken your kids out of school to travel?

MPS to close schools Friday due to Brewers parade and celebration

Most school shootings start with a gun brought into the home by an adult | Nina Vinik

Utah files criminal charges against Kalshi over illegal gambling

The state of Utah is formally filing criminal charges against online prediction market platform Kalshi, accusing them and two of their executives of promoting illegal gambling.

How DraftKings and FanDuel make billions off of bettors

CreditNinja reports that DraftKings and FanDuel capitalize on sports betting by leveraging odds and promotions, generating billions in revenue while managing customer risks.

Student loan debt report: Signs of strain heading into 2027, according to new Credit Karma data

Intuit Credit Karma reports on rising student loan strain as borrowers face new repayment plans. Many are deferred, with increased delinquency risks, particularly among Gen X.