The 2026 Betty Awards: 6 Milwaukee Leaders Carving a New Legacy
Every year, we honor women who shape our community for the better in the way our longtime publisher Betty Quadracci did. Meet this year’s cohort.
Meet Carmen Pitre: The 2026 Standout Sister Betty Award Winner
A woman known for her support of other women.
Meet Anne Zizzo: The 2026 Tenacious B Betty Award Winner
One who embodies Betty’s perseverance.
Meet Kristin Thiel: The 2026 Groundbreaker Betty Award Winner
She treads boldly where few have gone before
Meet Chantell Jewell: The 2026 Bridge Builder Betty Award Winner
Invested in connecting people for the greater good.
Meet Peggy Troy: The 2026 Quadracci Family Award Winner
An honoree selected by Betty and Harry Quadracci’s children
Meet Susan Kerns: The 2026 Arts Advocate Betty Award Winner
A catalyst helping to expand Milwaukee’s arts scene.
Check Out These 18 Restaurants to Feast Frugally in Milwaukee
Eating well doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. Here are some of the best spots in the city to grab a bite, vetted by our dining editor.
To Stop the Next Massive Flood, Milwaukee Has a Billion-Dollar To-Do List
MMSD has a sweeping plan to improve the way the region handles its stormwater, and the urgency is rising with a warming climate and two historic floods in the past year.
Meet the Wisconsin Cheesemakers Striving to Make the Best Cheese in the World
Every two years, the top cheesemakers come to Madison to compete in the World Championship Cheese Contest.