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Milwaukee Restaurants Are Battling to Survive Rising Costs
December 2025 was not a merry month for Milwaukee’s dining scene. It started on Dec. 3 with Beans & Barley, an East Side fixture since 1973, announcing its plans to close permanently at the end of January. Three days later, Strange Town, a 9-year-old vegan restaurant a half-mile away,...
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Wehr Nature Center hosts 46th annual 'Maple Sugar Days' 🍁
FRANKLIN, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The Wehr Nature Center is celebrating their Maple Sugar Days!. The event is now in its 46th year. Besides snacking on some warm pancakes with Wisconsin maple syrup, guests heard stories behind the delicious and sticky substance, learning about the old and new methods of making syrup.
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Irish Fest announces music lineup and ticket deal
To alter an Irish saying, "a good festival is like a four-leaf clover: hard to find and lucky to have." Such is the case with Milwaukee Irish Fest, set to return to Henry Maier Festival Park Thursday, Aug. 13, through Sunday, Aug. 16. Since its founding in 1981, the festival...
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BC Student Sam Slowik Continues Film Festival Success with Stop-Motion
Sam Slowik, now a junior at Brookfield Central, continues to make a name for himself in the world of student filmmaking as his latest stop-motion project earns recognition on the film festival circuit once again. This year’s stop-motion film Facade allowed Sam to build out his skillset by studying camera angles, transitions, and shot composition to make the animation feel more cinematic while building detailed sets to create more realistic scenes.
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Cole Swindell to play postgame Brewers concert on Country Music Night
MILWAUKEE (WLUK) -- Fans can saddle up for a country music concert after a Milwaukee Brewers game this summer. The team announced Friday that multi-platinum, award-winning country artist Cole Swindell will play a postgame concert at American Family Field on Friday, Aug. 28, after the Crew faces the Texas Rangers at 6:40 p.m.
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Wisconsin Weekend: Anime Milwaukee, Shamrock Shuffle, Free Day at the zoo, more
From Anime Milwaukee at the Baird Center to a Dropkick Murphys postgame concert at Panther Arena, Milwaukee has a packed weekend ahead. Here's a full look at the top events happening around the city.
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This Car-Themed Restaurant Serves Up The Most Creative Burgers In Wisconsin
Some restaurants play it safe with their burger menu, offering maybe a bacon cheeseburger if they’re feeling adventurous. The Garage in Kenosha looked at that approach, laughed, and decided to create burgers that sound like they were invented during a very creative brainstorming session. Here’s a question: when did...
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From Cop Shop to Hot Spot: Germantown’s Precinct Tap & Table Takes Charge
Precinct Tap & Table has gone from quiet newcomer to one of Germantown’s most talked-about dinner spots, pairing seasonal, chef-driven plates with a serious craft-beer lineup. Tucked into the village’s former police station on Church Street, the restaurant leans into a relaxed neighborhood bar vibe while turning out elevated cooking. Regulars point to the rotating shareable plates and stone-fired pizzas as the main reason tables can be tough to snag.
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This Nostalgic Wisconsin Restaurant Will Transport You To A Bygone Era
Some restaurants serve food, while others serve memories you didn’t know you had. The Milwaukee Brat House in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, falls firmly into the second category, offering a dining experience that feels like stepping through a portal into Milwaukee’s golden age. Located on Old World Third Street, this...
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This Week in MKE Music: March 5-11, 2026
The Smithereens with special guest vocalist John Cowsill, QUITAPENAS @ Latino Arts, The Albert Lee Band, “Sonorous Silence” - Bel Canto Chorus, Eclecti-Pop! w/ Local Hands and Eric Blowtorch with Dena Aronson and more—This Week in Milwaukee Music!. “People Have The Power” by Patti Smith. Sunday...
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Killer Bee: Strut Spelling Stuff at Lakefront Brewery
If you’re the kind of person who doesn’t get heart palpitations from the mere thought of standing in front of a room full of people and attempting to spell a word, then Lakefront Brewery has an event for you!. The Spelling Bee Showdown is happening on Monday, March...
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The Legendary Meatloaf At This Nostalgic Wisconsin Diner Is Worth The Drive
There’s a gleaming white diner on Milwaukee’s south side where the meatloaf has achieved something close to religious status, and honestly, after one bite you’ll understand why people drive from three counties away just to get a slice. Miss Katie’s Diner isn’t just serving comfort food; it’s...