LOCAL HISTORY

First Nations members and the Wisconsin Historical Society have been uncovering ancient canoes in Lake Mendota since 2021. The discoveries paint a clearer picture of the region’s Indigenous history.

The Edmund Fitzgerald sank on Nov. 10, 1975 and still has stories to tell.

MANITOWOC – Tales of mysterious noises in abandoned houses or strange creatures rising out of cold lake waters fascinate folks year-round. But they tend to take on especially spine-tingling excitement during the Halloween season. The Manitowoc area has its share of spooky stories — St. Nazianz even has been called one of the most haunted…

A timeline of the storied history behind Wisconsin’s former Badger Army Ammunition Plant

Hollywood studios and independent producers have long depicted the collective efforts of working people to improve their lives and gain a voice in their workplaces and the larger society.

A maritime archeologist shares the stories of six surprising shipwrecks in Wisconsin’s Great Lakes, from historic vessels to unusual cargo.

At these universities, traditions new and old are a vital part of the college experience.

From famous architects to movie stars and rock ‘n’ roll legends, there are plenty of famous graves to pay your respects at in Wisconsin.

Despite Republicans’ best efforts, at times, to stand in the way, Wisconsin has become one of America’s most FORWARD-thinking states 👏🏾

And how we later lost that title…