Alert Top Story MILWAUKEE | SUMMERFEST 2026 Country music star Garth Brooks to open Summerfest 2026 Jeff Richgels Sep 9, 2025 Sep 9, 2025 Updated Sep 24, 2025 × Garth Brooks performs "Low Places" during sold-out 2017 show at MetraPark Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Country music star Garth Brooks will open Summerfest 2026 with a concert in the American Family Insurance Amphitheater on Wednesday, June 17.kAmxE H:== 36 qC@@<D’ 7:CDE A6C7@C>2?46 2E $F>>6C76DE[ 2?5 9:D 7:CDE D9@H :? |:=H2F<66 :? >@C6 E92? 2 564256]k^Am Garth Brooks, shown performing in 2017, will open Summerfest 2026 with a concert in Milwaukee’s American Family Insurance Amphitheater on June 17. Associated Press ARCHIVES Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack kAm%:4<6ED H:== 8@ @? 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Garth Brooks performs "Low Places" during sold-out show at MetraPark Garth Brooks performs "Low Places" during sold-out 2017 show at MetraPark
Dust storms can take particles 5,000 feet aloft Haboobs can strike suddenly, making driving conditions hazardous. The dust quickly reduces visibility and has caused massive pileups.
16-story student apartment building proposed near State Street The Downtown Madison development would have 261 residential units, retail space and a rooftop pool.
John Nolen Drive reconstruction starts next month. Here’s what to know The $42 million overhaul of the aging causeway will partially close the major Madison artery for two years.
This UW-Madison professor wants cows to chill out Due to the immense work cows must do to process food through four stomachs and produce gallons of milk daily, they’re more prone to overheatin…
Polzin: How Jordan Love took on the role of co-star in the Micah Parsons Show While the Green Bay Packers’ shiny new addition got most of the attention, its quarterback quietly put together the type of performance that c…
Micah Parsons showcases an all-encompassing impact in Packers debut Micah Parsons' presence was felt throughout Lambeau Field, both on the field and in the stadium, as Green Bay kicked off the regular season wi…
Lions' offense struggles in first game since coordinator Ben Johnson's departure In their first game of the post-Ben Johnson era, the Lions didn’t score a touchdown until 55 seconds remained in a 27-13 loss to the Green Bay…
5 things to know about Wisconsin football's next opponent, No. 19 Alabama The Badgers started the season 2-0 and now look to take down powerhouse Alabama. Here's what to know about the Crimson Tide.