Pioneer Press 2026 Patio Guide: Al fresco dining for any mood or occasion
In this year's guide, we feature 14 new additions including Crowbar in St. Paul, Liliana in Woodbury and the new Pig Ate My Pizza in Bloomington.
May 25, 2026Open source
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Dashcam vid shows officer arrest another officer in suspected DWI crash Dashcam video from a Twin Cities po...
Dashcam video from a Twin Cities police department shows one of its officers arresting a southern Minnesota officer accused of crashing his vehicle while dri...
May 22, 2026Open source
18-year-old Bloomington man arrested for allegedly asking undercover officer to buy him a gun
The suspect and another male allegedly offered the undercover officer approximately $300-$500 to buy them a gun from a Rural King.
May 20, 2026Open source
Man critically injured in Monroe County crash
The single-car crash happened Monday morning, May 18, in Ellettsville, around six miles northwest of downtown Bloomington.
May 19, 2026Open source
Bloomington-Normal aquatic centers to open May 23, 30
Bloomington-Normal aquatic centers to open May 23, 30
May 15, 2026Open source
Bloomington man kills estranged brother in California murder-suicide
Bloomington man kills estranged brother in California murder-suicide
May 15, 2026Open source
Illinois Wesleyan softball rallies to capture CCIW Tournament title, NCAA berth
BLOOMINGTON — Illinois Wesleyan softball coach Tiffany Prager had pitching ace Gianna Certa ready for game two if necessary Saturday at the College Confere...
May 10, 2026Open source
University High School announces prom royalty
University High School prom was held 8-11 p.m. on Saturday, May 2 at the Miller Park Pavilion in Bloomington.
May 6, 2026Open source
St. Paul officer moved Cub Foods security cameras, stole items, charges say A police officer in St. Paul is...
A police officer in St. Paul is accused of repeatedly entering a Cub Foods in Bloomington, Minnesota, to move security cameras and steal merchandise.
May 5, 2026Open source
Bloomington shooting leaves 2 teens injured, police say
Police say two teenagers were shot and injured in Bloomington late Monday night. A 16-year-old girl has been released from the hospital, while a 17-year-old...
May 5, 2026Open source
Two teens injured in Bloomington shooting Two teenagers were injured in a shooting in Bloomington, Minnesot...
Two teenagers were injured in a shooting in Bloomington, Minnesota, Monday night, police said.
May 5, 2026Open source
Bloomington Veterans Memorial: Groundbreaking set for unique digital dog tag tribute
Bloomington is breaking ground on a unique Veterans memorial that will feature oversized dog tags and digital stories for up to 1,500 veterans. FOX 9 was ons...
May 4, 2026Open source
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Applicants sought for Grant County Circuit Court
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is seeking applicants for the Grant County Circuit Court–Branch 2.
May 15, 2026Open source
UW Badgers softball team does Wisconsin proud | Daniel Grant
I want to celebrate the strong season from the UW Badgers women’s softball team.
May 12, 2026Open source
Cassville planning bicentennial bash to celebrate past, present, future
CASSVILLE, Wis. — A southwest Wisconsin community is abuzz with activity as it prepares to celebrate its 200th birthday.
May 11, 2026Open source
Garbage truck driver taken to hospital after crash in Grant County
A garbage truck driver was hospitalized Monday after a crash in Grant County, Wisconsin.
May 8, 2026Open source
Devil’s Lake expansion highlights imminent loss of Knowles-Nelson funding
Less than two months remain until the expiration of Wisconsin's Knowles-Nelson Stewardship grant program, risking land conservation efforts.
May 7, 2026Open source
Packers Award Girls Flag Grants to 20 Wisconsin High Schools
$100,000 distributed to help establish Wisconsin high school girls flag football programs; Grant program for 2026 now open for applications
May 5, 2026Open source
Lancaster man sentenced to 25 years in prison for 2024 homicide
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. — A southwest Wisconsin man was sentenced Wednesday to 25 years in prison and 15 years of extended supervision for strangling and ki...
May 7, 2026Open source
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Popular Colorado-based organic grocery store opening 1st location near Chicago area
Natural Grocers will open its first store in Wisconsin in Lake Geneva this summer, according to a release.
May 27, 2026Open source
Schlitz beer, Milwaukee icon, Chicago classic, being retired after 177 years
Wisconsin Brewing Company is making its final batch of Schlitz after the beer has been discontinued by Pabst Brewing Company.
May 19, 2026Open source
Madison man sentenced to over eight years in prison for drug trafficking, gun possession
A Madison man was sentenced to over eight years in prison for drug trafficking and gun possession, the Western District of Wisconsin announced on Thursday.
May 16, 2026Open source
Rally Madison FC debuts women’s pre-professional soccer in capital city home match
Rally Madison FC hosted Chicago House AC in a preseason friendly ahead of the club’s inaugural season, drawing a large crowd excited to welcome women’s p...
May 16, 2026Open source
Milwaukeans reflect on the end of Schlitz beer production
Pabst Brewing Company is discontinuing Schlitz beer, ending a Milwaukee legacy that once made it the largest brewery in the U.S. TMJ4 heard from a resident a...
May 16, 2026Open source
One last call for 'the beer that made Milwaukee famous'
Pabst Brewing Company has stopped producing Schlitz beer, ending the legacy of the iconic Milwaukee brand.
May 16, 2026Open source
Milwaukee mayor: FBI reaching out to elections officials on 2020 election
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson said the FBI has been reaching out to city elections officials about the 2020 election.
May 15, 2026Open source
Duke's on Water closes after 22 years amid rising rent and crime concerns
Duke's on Water, a Milwaukee bar, is closing permanently after 22 years, citing high rent, changing drinking habits, and security concerns on Water Street.
May 15, 2026Open source
League Sues To Standardize Fixes For Absentee Ballot Errors
League of Women Voters says clerks’ differing practices violate Wisconsin’s Due Process protections.
May 15, 2026Open source
Maine Went All-In on PFAS Problem; What Can Wisconsin Learn?
New book traces how and why Maine launched $200 million response to
May 12, 2026Open source
Dr. William Finlayson, trailblazing Black Milwaukee physician, dies at 101
Dr. William Finlayson, a trailblazing Black physician who was also a prominent civil rights figure in Milwaukee, died Monday at age 101, according to a press...
May 12, 2026Open source
UW-Madison begins search for next Director of Athletics, introduces search committee
The position opening comes after former Director of Athletics Chris McIntosh resigned in April.
May 12, 2026Open source
Wisconsin Advocates Warn Proposed Federal Changes Will Hurt Childcare
Changes target Biden policies putting ceiling on childcare costs and hiking pay for workers.
May 12, 2026Open source
Photo of the day: Getting resourceful to handle Ridglan beagles
Certified Veterinarian Technician Rachel White pets a beagle before an evaluation and treatment in a bathroom-turned exam room on Monday, May 11, 2026 at the...
May 12, 2026Open source
Body found in Milwaukee River near Wright Street
Fire officials say a body was found Tuesday morning in the Milwaukee River near Wright Street. Milwaukee police are investigating, and there's no word yet on...
May 12, 2026Open source
Tom Still: These ‘moonshots’ are grounded in engineering know-how
Devesh Ranjan, dean of UW-Madison’s College of Engineering, has embraced linking engineering’s various disciplines to tackling problems in Wisconsin, the...
May 12, 2026Open source
5 Madison area high school baseball stars of the week: May 12 edition
One swing changed the trajectory of multiple high school baseball games this past week. Vote for your favorite performer to win the latest Supernova title.
May 12, 2026Open source
Microsoft says it has hired around 375 people for its Mount Pleasant data center
Microsoft has hired around 375 people for full-time positions in Wisconsin and that number could grow to 800 by the time the company finishes its second data...
May 12, 2026Open source
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Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested Tuesday in Wisconsin on domestic violence charges, officials said.
May 28, 2026Open source
Green Bay Packers’ Josh Jacobs released from jail as prosecutors weigh filing domestic abuse charges
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was released from a Wisconsin jail while authorities further investigate allegations of domestic abuse.
May 27, 2026Open source
Popular Colorado-based organic grocery store opening 1st location near Chicago area
Natural Grocers will open its first store in Wisconsin in Lake Geneva this summer, according to a release.
May 27, 2026Open source
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Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested Tuesday in Wisconsin on domestic violence charges, officials said.
May 27, 2026Open source
Wisconsin ‘escort’ targets men for 5-figure thefts in Virginia Gardens, Miami, cops say
A Wisconsin woman is facing grand theft and false imprisonment charges in South Florida after police said she stole tens of thousands of dollars worth of jew...
May 27, 2026Open source
Pabst Brewing to discontinue historic Schlitz beer after 177 years
Schlitz beer, once a cultural icon, is being discontinued after 177 years, but a Wisconsin brewer wants to send it off "with dignity and respect." (Adobe Stock)
May 20, 2026Open source
Schlitz beer, Milwaukee icon, Chicago classic, being retired after 177 years
Wisconsin Brewing Company is making its final batch of Schlitz after the beer has been discontinued by Pabst Brewing Company.
May 19, 2026Open source
Madison man sentenced to over eight years in prison for drug trafficking, gun possession
A Madison man was sentenced to over eight years in prison for drug trafficking and gun possession, the Western District of Wisconsin announced on Thursday.
May 16, 2026Open source
Rally Madison FC debuts women’s pre-professional soccer in capital city home match
Rally Madison FC hosted Chicago House AC in a preseason friendly ahead of the club’s inaugural season, drawing a large crowd excited to welcome women’s p...
May 16, 2026Open source
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