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Fire at Bass Bay Brewhouse Destroys a Beloved Muskego Institution
A massive fire has completely destroyed the Bass Bay Brewhouse, a cherished restaurant and event space located in Muskego. The fire began on the morning of Friday, December 12 around 6 am. Currently, the cause of the fire is still under investigation by the State Fire...
Fire at Bass Bay Brewhouse Destroys a Beloved Muskego Institution
A massive fire has completely destroyed the Bass Bay Brewhouse, a cherished restaurant and event space located in Muskego. The fire began on the morning of Friday, December 12 around 6 am. Currently, the cause of the fire is still under investigation by the State Fire...
Wisconsin Sen. Johnson asked Bondi, DOJ to review Troupis elector case
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson is asking the U.S. Department of Justice to get involved in the former Donald Trump lawyer and Dane County Circuit Judge Jim Troupis, who is facing 11 felony charges in Wisconsin related to an alternate set of electors...
Minor League Baseball players exempted from Wisconsin wage laws
(The Center Square) – Many state labor laws in Wisconsn no longer apply to Minor League Baseball players after Gov. Tony Evers signed legislation to redefine what counts as minium wage overtime and record keeping. The bill allows the state’s players on the Wisconsin...
Trial of Milwaukee County judge opens Monday
(The Center Square) – Opening arguments are scheduled Monday for the Wisconsin judge accused of helping a person illegally in America evade federal authorities leaving her courtroom. Two of 14 jurors – five women, nine men – are alternates to be dismissed prior to...
Sussex Hamilton Principal Allows “Club America” on Campus
Sussex Hamilton High School's Principal Dominic Bauer has overruled a student council decision that refused to allow students to form a Turning Point USA chapter. Principal Bauer's decision is a change to the school's status quo for the process of forming new clubs....
County Executive Signs Waukesha’s 2026 Budget
County Executive Paul Farrow signed the 2026 Waukesha County budget last week on Tuesday, November 18. 2026. It will see the County operate under a budget of $391.5 million. It includes $27.2 million in borrowing and a reduction of 6.83 levy funded positions. 2026's...
Brad Schimel Sworn in as Interim US Attorney
Former Waukesha County circuit court judge and state attorney general Brad Schimel was recently sworn in as interim US attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. On Monday, November 17, Schimel was sworn into the new position, taking over the role previously held...
Waukesha County Organizations Offer Food Aid Amid Government Shutdown
The ongoing federal government shutdown has caused concerns for those receiving aid from food assistance programs. Benefit systems like FoodShare, SNAP, and EBT have all been affected, meaning that impacted recipients may be turning to new programs to help them get...
Fire at Bass Bay Brewhouse Destroys a Beloved Muskego Institution
A massive fire has completely destroyed the Bass Bay Brewhouse, a cherished restaurant and event space located in Muskego. The fire began on the morning of Friday, December 12 around 6 am. Currently, the cause of the fire is still under investigation by the State Fire...
Hartland Lakeside School Board Meeting Discusses Stellar Report Card Results
On Wednesday, December 10, the Hartland Lakeside School Board held its monthly meeting, where information about the school's report card data revealed that Arrowhead has been exceeding statewide expectations. The meeting began with a brief performance from Arrowhead...
Shalom Wildlife Zoo Benefits from Town of Farmington’s Amendment Approval
In the midst of a tumultuous lawsuit, the Town of Farmington unanimously voted to pass an amendment favoring the Shalom Wildlife Zoo. The current lawsuit filed against Shalom alleges that the zoo is not following the Town of Farmington's conditional use permit as they...
Football Hall-of-Famer Partners with Brookfield’s Elbow Room
The former professional football player and Hall of Fame inductee Joe Thomas has partnered with one of Brookfield's favorite local eateries, The Elbow Room. In 2023, Joe Thomas was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame earning special recognition for his work as...
Football Hall-of-Famer Partners with Brookfield’s Elbow Room
The former professional football player and Hall of Fame inductee Joe Thomas has partnered with one of Brookfield's favorite local eateries, The Elbow Room. In 2023, Joe Thomas was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame earning special recognition for his work as...
DockHounds Launch New Fundraiser, “Houndscare Initiative”
The Lake Country Dockhounds have announced a new fundraising campaign, the "Houndscare Initiative", which is looking to give $250,000 to local nonprofit organizations. The new program is a way for the team to "Pay It Fur-ward" for their upcoming 2026 baseball season,...
Arrowhead Football Team Brings Home Division Championship
The Arrowhead High School football team won the Division 1 State championship on Friday, November 21. The game was held at UW Madison’s Camp Randall stadium. Arrowhead faced off against Bay Port, pulling ahead with an 18-15 victory that secured their championship. ...
Arrowhead Football Prepares for State Championship Game
The Arrowhead High School football team is preparing for the WIAA 2025 State Championship game against Bay Port. The game is scheduled to be held on Friday, November 21 at 4 pm at Camp Randall Stadium. Arrowhead has had an exciting 2025 season with a winning 12-1...
Fire at Bass Bay Brewhouse Destroys a Beloved Muskego Institution
A massive fire has completely destroyed the Bass Bay Brewhouse, a cherished restaurant and event space located in Muskego. The fire began on the morning of Friday, December 12 around 6 am. Currently, the cause of the fire is still under...
Wisconsin Sen. Johnson asked Bondi, DOJ to review Troupis elector case
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson is asking the U.S. Department of Justice to get involved in the former Donald Trump lawyer and Dane County Circuit Judge Jim Troupis, who is facing 11 felony charges in Wisconsin related to an...
Minor League Baseball players exempted from Wisconsin wage laws
(The Center Square) – Many state labor laws in Wisconsn no longer apply to Minor League Baseball players after Gov. Tony Evers signed legislation to redefine what counts as minium wage overtime and record keeping. The bill allows the state’s...
Trial of Milwaukee County judge opens Monday
(The Center Square) – Opening arguments are scheduled Monday for the Wisconsin judge accused of helping a person illegally in America evade federal authorities leaving her courtroom. Two of 14 jurors – five women, nine men – are alternates to be...
Hartland Lakeside School Board Meeting Discusses Stellar Report Card Results
On Wednesday, December 10, the Hartland Lakeside School Board held its monthly meeting, where information about the school's report card data revealed that Arrowhead has been exceeding statewide expectations. The meeting began with a brief...
DOC: Hundreds of calls led to Slenderman stabber delay
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s prison managers say it took them a couple of hours to deal with the Slenderman Stabber’s broken ankle bracelet because they had hundreds of other calls that night. The Wisconsin Department of Corrections wrote to...
Brennan joins Wisconsin governor’s race as Democrat
(The Center Square) – Democrat Joel Brennan, a former Wisconsin Department of Administration Secretary, announced Thursday he is running for governor. Brennan joins a crowded Democratic primary field including former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes,...
Advocacy group sues for release of energy needs for Beaver Dam data center
(The Center Square) – An environmental group has filed a lawsuit against Wisconsin’s Public Service Commission asking for the electrical load projections for a $1 billion artificial intelligence data center in Beaver Dam. The PSC released...
Delayed September numbers show Wisconsin unemployment at 3.1%
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin saw its unemployment rate remain at 3.1% in September, according to data released Wednesday afternoon that was delayed due to the shutdown of the federal government. Wisconsin’s Department of Workforce Development...
Shalom Wildlife Zoo Benefits from Town of Farmington’s Amendment Approval
In the midst of a tumultuous lawsuit, the Town of Farmington unanimously voted to pass an amendment favoring the Shalom Wildlife Zoo. The current lawsuit filed against Shalom alleges that the zoo is not following the Town of Farmington's...
EXCLUSIVE: Brewers $700-$800M parking lot development report highlights false premise
(The Center Square) – A report looking at potential developments on the property adjacent to the Milwaukee Brewers’ American Family Field highlights three potential location options estimated to cost between $700 to $800 million for developing a...
Wisconsin adds two new license plate options
(The Center Square) – Vehicle owners in Wisconsin now have two new options for a license plate after the state unveiled both a new blackout plate and an updated version of the butter-yellow retro plates. Both will soon be available for order. The...