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Schlitz, the Milwaukee icon that helped define American beer, will roll its final barrel on May 23, ending a 177-year run after a long decline blamed on a 1970s cost-cutting formula change and stiff competition. Ownership by Pabst couldn’t revive the brand, and Wisconsin Brewing Company will produce the last batch using the 1948 recipe, with nostalgia fueling the farewell and pre-sales kicking off.
Pabst Brewing Co. is placing Schlitz Premium on hiatus due to rising storage and shipping costs, ending 177 years of production. A final batch will be brewed by Wisconsin Brewing Co. using the 1948 Schlitz recipe, and other retro brands like Blatz and Old Milwaukee may become harder to find as Pabst reshapes its portfolio, marking the end of an era for a beer long tied to Milwaukee’s heritage.
Schlitz, the Milwaukee-born beer that once topped global markets, is being discontinued after 177 years. A final 80-barrel batch will be brewed May 23 at Wisconsin Brewing Company in Verona, using an 80-year-old recipe to recreate Schlitz in its heyday, with the batch expected to reach fans June 27 at a commemorative event. Pre-orders open May 23. The brand’s decline followed production missteps and Budweiser’s rise, with ownership moving from Schlitz to Stroh in 1992, then to Pabst in 1999, which is winding it down.
Schlitz, one of America’s oldest beers now owned by Pabst, is ceasing production after 177 years; Wisconsin Brewing Co. will brew a farewell batch from historic logs, selling 16-ounce four-packs via online preorder with pickups starting June 27.
Wisconsin Brewing Company in Verona will brew the last batch of Schlitz, basing the recipe on 1948 logs to evoke the beer’s Golden Age. Production begins May 23 with a June 27 debut at the Verona taproom, featuring on-tap Schlitz, 4-packs and live music, plus a talk by brewmaster Kirby Nelson, marking the end of Schlitz brewing under the Pabst/Stroh lineage.
A value-focused Milwaukee roundup spotlights 12 tools and accessories priced at $75 or less, ranging from a 5‑piece Electrician’s Pliers set and a 1,000‑lb furniture dolly to a compact M12 Drill/Driver and a Packout work top. Each item has solid user reviews and practical utility for DIYers and pros, covering hand tools, storage and organization, lighting, safety gear, and relocation aids, all designed to expand a toolkit without breaking the bank.
Severe Midwest storms dumped heavy rain, triggering flash floods that closed southbound I-43 near Milwaukee’s Mitchell Interchange and stranded drivers as emergency crews rescued people; a northbound closure was expected, with some sections starting to reopen after 11 p.m. as authorities urged residents to stay off the roads.
Benson Boone will perform at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on July 22 as part of his Wanted Man tour, with general tickets on sale April 3 at 11 a.m. CT (FiservForum.com) and a presale April 1 via Bensonboone.com; the Milwaukee show follows his 2023 Summerfest appearance and comes during a tour running July 7–Sept 3 with Midwest stops including Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Rosemont, as the run has featured high-energy visuals and a growing fan base.
The National Weather Service is collecting snowfall data from the March 15–16 blizzard in southeast Wisconsin and publishing an ongoing, location-based snowfall tally—totals may be adjusted later—as FOX6 provides weather tools and updates.
Milwaukee's budget line-up features 12 handheld tools under $50, from a 6-in-1 folding knife and 27-in-1 precision screwdriver to a long needle-nose plier, magnetic I-beam level, smooth-face hammer, small trim square, compact hacksaw, locking C-clamp, 25-foot tape measure, folding hex-key set, adjustable wrench, and a 3/8-inch drive ratchet—each available at Home Depot with strong reviews, highlighting quality, versatility, and value for DIYers and pros alike.
Milwaukee's Summerfest will feature The Pussycat Dolls headlining June 21 with Lil' Kim and Mya as special guests; tickets go on sale March 20 at 10 a.m. The iconic group, famed for hits like Don't Cha, disbanded in 2010 and reunited in 2019 (Melody Thornton did not rejoin), with members recently releasing new music and announcing a world tour.
Martin Short postponed the Milwaukee stop and two Minneapolis shows of The Best of Steve Martin & Martin Short tour after the death of his daughter Katherine Elizabeth Short; the March 13 Washington, DC show remains on schedule, with tickets honored for a future date as the Short family asks for privacy.
A measles case in Milwaukee County is linked to an out-of-state case, with Wisconsin reporting its first measles signal in wastewater from Walworth County. Investigators say the exposure may have occurred at public locations tied to Flight WN 266 from Phoenix to Milwaukee on Jan. 29, 2026, 10:31 p.m.–12:31 a.m.; no other Walworth County exposures are known at this time. Health officials are notifying close contacts and will post updates. Vaccination with the MMR vaccine can prevent measles; individuals should check their vaccination status and contact a provider if unvaccinated or if symptoms develop, typically 10–21 days after exposure.
Denver Nuggets defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 108-104 at Ball Arena, improving to 26-13 while Milwaukee falls to 17-22.
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan resigned after being convicted of obstructing federal immigration agents at her courthouse, citing her ongoing legal battles and defending her judicial record, while facing a maximum of five years in prison.