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With incumbent Gov. Tony Evers not running for reelection, it's a wide open field.
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Maayan SilverWisconsin's partisan primary is Tuesday August 11. JR Ross shares his insights as candidates try to capture the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. -
haasandhaas.com/Historic Third WardMilwaukee’s Third Ward has lived through many chapters. From a marshland to a manufacturing hub, to a massive fire, rebuilding and more, the Third Ward did not always look like the neighborhood we see today. To share more about that history, and how the Historic Third Ward Association has shaped it, WUWM’s Audrey Nowakowski spoke with Jim Plaisted, executive director of the HTWA.
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Public art usually lives in museums, but at ArtBlaze you’re encouraged to interact with it. Hosted by Joy Engine, this free event transforms Milwaukee’s beaches into a space where large-scale art is meant to be explored, communal and accessible. -
"Summer Paintings" runs through November 30 at Villa Terrace. The exhibit features Milwaukee artist Jan Serr's work since the 1960s. -
Cocktail writer Robert Simonson shares some recommendations for the best drinks he’s tried in the Milwaukee area recently.
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More than 5,000 athletes are descending on Milwaukee for the 2026 USA Triathlon. They’ll be jumping into Lake Michigan for the swimming portion of the race. -
Madison police arrested at least seven people early Tuesday morning as officials moved to clear out an encampment at the site where a Madison police officer shot Corey Ruiz on July 22. Additionally, a total of 10 people have been cited, according to a Madison police spokesperson. -
Assembly District 64 covers the northeast corner of Kenosha County, including all of the village of Somers and the northern half of the city of Kenosha. -
Wisconsin Assembly District 32 includes part of Pleasant Prairie and Lake Geneva, Bloomfield, Paddock Lake, Salem Lakes, and Twin Lakes. -
Eaux Claires, the music festival, returned to Wisconsin after an eight-year hiatus. Organizers, including Bon Iver frontman Justin Vernon, pulled together national artists, some with deep ties to the Chippewa Valley.
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