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Entertainment events this weekend in City of Milwaukee: Friday, Aug. 15 - Sunday, Aug. 17
Don't miss out on the best entertainment in City of Milwaukee this weekend. Here's what entertainment events are on the agenda for your weekend enjoyment. Friday, Aug. 15 Event: Movies - Summer series Milwaukee Public Library - Washington Park...

How to watch Brewers vs. Reds for free on Apple TV Plus today
CINCINNATI – The Major League-leading Milwaukee Brewers visit the Cincinnati Reds on the latest rendition of “Friday Night Baseball” today – Aug. 15 – at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. First pitch is at 6:40 p.m. Eastern. Apple TV...

How to watch Blue Jays vs. Rangers for free on Apple TV Plus today
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays host the Texas Rangers on “Friday Night Baseball” today – Aug. 15 – at Rogers Centre in Tornonto, Canda. First pitch is at 7:07 p.m. Eastern. Apple TV Plus is the only place you can watch this MLB game, and you can...

How to watch Brewers vs Reds today: Channel, times, TV, streaming
(This story was updated to add new information.) It's no secret around here that a Milwaukee Brewers victory over the Cincinnati Reds Aug. 15 would tie the franchise record for consecutive wins in a season at 13. But let's put winning streaks and...

Business Spotlight: Transform your space with trusted remodeling experts at Happy Artisan
If you’re a homeowner in the East Metro or Western Wisconsin area looking to upgrade your living space, there’s one name you need to know: Happy Artisan. With more than 15 years of experience in the construction and remodeling industry, Happy...

Southeast Wisconsin Weather: Tracking thunderstorms into the weekend
Sunshine is here this afternoon as highs sit in the mid-upper 80s. Storm Team 4 is monitoring a weekend of wet weather for the Badger State. Rounds of showers/storms are in the forecast starting tonight through Tuesday. While not every day will be...

Brewers TV analyst Bill Schroeder sees signs of 'Uecker Magic'
A sign that something magical is taking place in Milwaukee is that it's early August and there's already talk of magic numbers and what it will take for the Brewers to clinch the division title. Another sign is the sign. The homemade sign that...

Entertainment: Center Street Daze Will Rock Riverwest
Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban Milwaukee Center Street Daze Festival. Photo taken August 2nd, 2014 by Dave Reid. Between the historic flash floods and the Brewers winning everyone free George Webb burgers, it’s been a week filled...

Wisconsin’s State Budget Surplus Is Shrinking
Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban Milwaukee Gov. Tony Evers delivers his 2025 state budget address in February. The bipartisan budget Evers signed in July spends down much of Wisconsin’s budget surplus. (Photo by Baylor...

Milwaukee Bucks announce 2025-26 regular season schedule
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks will tip off the 2025-26 regular season on Wednesday, Oct. 22, against the Washington Wizards at 7 p.m. at Fiserv Forum. The complete 2025-26 regular season schedule, which was announced Thursday by the NBA, will...

Wisconsin researchers think 3D printers can revolutionize health care
Dan Freedman thinks the health care industry can be transformed by 3D printing. “The most variable thing that we build objects for is the human body,” he told WPR’s “Wisconsin Today.” “If you’re printing anything for a person, it’s going to be...

45th annual Milwaukee Irish Fest celebration returns with art, music, food and more
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee is going green this weekend. Whether you're Irish or not, it's the perfect time to indulge in Irish culture. It will be a mix of performers and vendors from across the pond and those who live right here in southeast...
Indigenous Fashion Gala Returns to L.A. with “Matriarchs of the Future – Sovereign Style” Theme
Details By Kaili Berg August 15, 2025 The Indigenous Fashion Collective will bring its annual Indigenous Fashion Gala back to Los Angeles on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Autry Museum of the American West. This year’s theme, “Matriarchs of...

NBA Announces 2025-26 Schedule with 247 Games on National TV, Durant Takes on Thunder in Season Opener
The NBA released its loaded 2025-26 season schedule Thursday, with national TV games jumping to 247 - way up from last year's 172. The season kicks off October 21. In an interesting twist, Kevin Durant starts his run with the Houston Rockets...

Panel discusses Wisconsin Point plan update
SUPERIOR — A panel created in 2013 to implement the Wisconsin Point Area Management Plan could be looking to update the plan that led to dune restoration, boardwalks and other amenities, consolidated parking and a trail that extends from Bear...

Milwaukee hotel named one of country's best historic hotels for 3rd year in a row
The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee has been voted one of America's best historic hotels in the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards for the third year in a row. The East Town landmark, at 424 E. Wisconsin Ave., was ninth on the list, three places...

Milwaukee George Webb burger giveaway; what you need to know
MILWAUKEE - George Webb Restaurants revealed on Thursday, Aug. 14, the date and time for its massive burger giveaway. What we know: George Webb Restaurants is giving away burgers after the Milwaukee Brewers won 12 consecutive games – the 12th...

Where Is Milwaukee’s Hottest New Spot for Local Music? A 110-Year-Old Bowling Alley
Photo courtesy of Falcon Bowl Previously known as Polish Falcon, Flacon Bowl’s new owners are positioning the venue as a launching pad for musicians. When new management took over Riverwest’s Falcon Bowl in 2022, they decided to renovate its...

The WPA Project That Changed a South Side Milwaukee Neighborhood
Photo courtesy of Milwaukee County Historical Society In the 1940s, a federal relief program turned a long-standing neighborhood dream into a reality: a vast public swimming pool that became the beating heart of Milwaukee’s South Side summers....

How to watch INDYCAR Milwaukee: Schedule, date, time, TV channels, streaming
The INDYCAR Series revs up for the Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250, set on August 24, 2025. This iconic race takes place at the historic Milwaukee Mile, a one-mile oval track known for its challenging turns and exciting overtaking moments. The race...