Milwaukee Public Museum's future home had its groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday, with construction to begin in June. The ceremony was moved from the construction site, at West McKinley Avenue and North Sixth Street, to The Trade hotel, 420 W. Juneau Ave., because of rain. Mayor Cavalier Johnson and others praised the $240 million project. Johnson told the crowd the museum "will be a major driver" in Milwaukee's continued growth, with County Executive David Crowley calling it "an exciting new landmark building." It will be "a place of answers" about learning, natural...

Downtown Madison's Madison Night Market returns for the season on the capital city's State Street on Thursday evening. The market will feature storefront booths or cafes from numerous downtown businesses, as well as over 110 craft and retail vendors showcasing handmade products, art, artisan gifts, artisanal foods and fresh produce. The event will also include live music performances, street performers and over a dozen food carts. Madison's Central Business Improvement District recently announced the 2024 expansion of the night market, which began in 2017.

A diminishing line of storms should bring rain to Milwaukee by late morning, before a slight risk of severe weather develops in the afternoon. The National Weather Service is forecasting a one out of five chance of severe weather in southern Wisconsin, including Milwaukee. If conditions are met, the severe weather could bring strong wind gusts and hail, plus a thin chance of a weak tornado developing in the afternoon. "(It's) depending on how much sunlight we see behind the dying line of storms this morning," said Cameron Miller, a...

Spring allergy season is in full swing in Wisconsin As seasonal allergies return, Wisconsinites might be suffering with runny nose, sneezing and itchy eyes. Rising temperatures mean that plants are releasing more pollen into the air for a longer amount of time. According Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, between 1995 and 2011, warmer temperatures caused pollen season to be 11 to 27 days longer in the U.S. In Wisconsin, we experienced the warmest winters on record this year. Here's a look at what that means for the allergy season:...

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller stands in the dugout after being relieved during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Seattle. Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodríguez hits a two-run single against Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jordan Wicks during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, April 12, 2024, in Seattle. Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais, left, pulls starting pitcher Bryce Miller during the seventh inning of the team's baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Friday, April 12, 2024, in...

CHICAGO (AP) — Filip Forsberg got his 10th career hat trick and set a Nashville franchise record with 46 goals, and the Predators beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-1 on Friday night. Kiefer Sherwood and Jason Zucker also scored for the playoff-bound Predators, who handed last-place Chicago its third straight loss. Luke Evangelista had two assists, and Kevin Lankinen finished with 25 saves against his former team, and also had an assist. Philipp Kurashev scored for Chicago, and Arvid Soderblom had 35 saves. Nashville coach Andrew Brunette gave top goalie Juuse...

Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg, center, celebrates his third goal of the game during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Chicago. Nashville Predators left wing Jason Zucker, right, scores on Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, April 12, 2024, in Chicago. Nashville Predators left wing Jason Zucker, left, and left wing Anthony Beauvillier celebrate Zuckers goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period of an NHL hockey game...

April 13 - Marcus Sasser led a balanced attack with 24 points, James Wiseman put up a double-double in a rare start and the visiting Detroit Pistons formally crushed the Dallas Mavericks' hopes of finishing fourth in the Western Conference with a stunning, 107-89 victory Friday night. Evan Fournier led a productive four-man bench crew with 13 points as the Pistons (14-67) snapped a six-game losing streak by having better depth than a Mavericks club resting star guards Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Jaden Hardy went for a game-high 25...

April 13 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 23 points and Chet Holmgren added 22 to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 125-107 win over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. The Thunder (56-25) have won four consecutive games to move into a three-way tie for the top spot with Denver and Minnesota in the Western Conference after the Nuggets' loss Friday. The Bucks (49-32) have dropped seven of their last 10 and fell into a tie with New York for the No. 2 spot in the Eastern Conference. In Milwaukee's...