Legendary Schlitz beer, with Milwaukee roots, being discontinued after more than 100 years
Pabst Blue Ribbon purchased Schlitz in 1999, though the company dates back to the 1840s.
May 20, 2026Open source
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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
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
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
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
Report: FBI investigating 2020 Wisconsin election
The FBI has begun an investigation into Wisconsin's 2020 presidential election, according to a report from the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
May 11, 2026Open source
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Was Dan Bice Wisconsin’s Most Important Journalist?
Remembering the unique style of the Journal Sentinel columnist and former colleague.
May 5, 2026Open source
Walleye and Musky Season to Open on Wisconsin’s Lakes
Walleye and Musky Season to Open on Wisconsin’s Lakes
May 2, 2026Open source
Wisconsin Gas Prices Top $4, With More Increases Expected
Wisconsin Gas Prices Top $4, With More Increases Expected
May 2, 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
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
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
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
Dane Co. judge says legislative committees cannot block Evers from publishing rules
A Dane County judge ruled Friday that lawmakers could not block administrative rules that received approval from Gov. Tony Evers.
May 11, 2026Open source
Racine County, staff sued in ‘brutal beating’ of teen
Racine County and two juvenile detention center staff in Caledonia, Wisconsin have been sued for allegedly using excessive force on a teen.
May 11, 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
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
Delavan officer resigns after aggravated stalking charge in Illinois
A Delavan police officer charged with aggravated stalking and violating an order of protection in Illinois has resigned after being placed on leave in March.
May 8, 2026Open source
DPI’s ruling on Menomonee Falls Schools’ book ban does little, but 2024 complaint ignited change
In 2024, parents in Menomonee Falls filed a complaint with the state alleging the school district’s removal of a children’s book depicting same-sex famil...
May 8, 2026Open source
Traffic Alert: Semi-truck fire blocks I-94 eastbound lane in Delafield
A semi-truck fire on I-94 eastbound has caused a closure of the right lane at Wisconsin 83 in Delafield. The ramp from Wisconsin 83 to I-94 eastbound is also...
May 7, 2026Open source
IKEA to open second Wisconsin location with new store in Madison
IKEA plans to open a store in Madison this fall. It will be the Swedish retailer's second location in Wisconsin.
May 7, 2026Open source
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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
Stoughton businesses welcome temporary reopening of Main Street
Main Street in downtown Stoughton has temporarily reopened as construction is paused for the weekend ahead of the city’s Syttende Mai festival.
May 16, 2026Open source
'We don't want to talk about it': Watertown school board members refuse to answer questions about song ban
Watertown School Board members are refusing to speak publicly about their decision to ban a song tied to LGBTQ history from a high school performance — eve...
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
Police use PIT maneuver to end chase in Glendale
A police chase came to an end near Port Washington Road and Hampton Avenue in Glendale shortly after 8 p.m. on May 15.
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
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