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Family of Man Killed by Officers During RNC Seeks Answers
This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Angelique Sharpe now sadly knows firsthand how frequently police interactions can turn deadly for Black men. Her brother, Samuel Sharpe Jr., was shot and killed...
Some Youths at State’s Juvenile Prison Complain of Isolation. The Department Of Corrections Sees Progress.
This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Those involved in improving conditions at Lincoln Hills School for Boys and Copper Lake School for Girls acknowledge progress in treatment of youths there. But...
Celebrate the 85th Anniversary of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ in Oconomowoc
Every five years, the city of Oconomowoc celebrates the anniversary of when The Wizard of Oz first premiered in August of 1939 — and this year the celebration to mark the 85th anniversary will take place August 15. The Wizard of Oz first premiered in the Strand Theater in...
Beaver Dam Yard Waste Drop-Off Site Now Open With New Entrance
(Beaver Dam) The Beaver Dam yard waste drop-site is now open with a new entrance. Officials with the city’s Department of Public Works say, as of Friday, the site will be open Monday through Friday from 7am to 7pm. Saturday hours will remain the same, from 8am to noon through November 23rd.
Racy new game hits radio waves
You know the game. The one where someone lists three people – often celebrities – and you have to say which one you'd marry, which one you'd murder and which one you'd like to, er, have an intimate relationship with. Well, FM 102/1's Jon Adler asked me to...
Milwaukee weekend guide: German Fest, Harley-Davidson Homecoming and more
MILWAUKEE - Starting Friday, there's going to be thousands of people coming out to enjoy one of the several major events happening in Milwaukee over the weekend. Thousands upon thousands of bikers are expected to be riding into Milwaukee for the 2024 Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival. "[It’s] really cool to be...
New biotech $49 million hub could generate thousands of jobs, provide mobile cancer screening
More details have been revealed about a new biohealth technology hub that is projected to generate around 141,000 jobs over 10 years — with most of those positions likely to be in supply-chain and service industries, even restaurants, that benefit from economic growth. Eighteen public and private entities, including Medical College of Wisconsin and Milwaukee Area Technical College, are slated to share $49 million in federal funding for the biohealth hub centered on personalized medicine, an...
Milwaukee Bucks Fans React to Donald Trump Calling Giannis Antetokounmpo ‘The Greek’
Milwaukee Bucks news: Giannis Antetokounmpo and Donald Trump are not exactly two names that you would immediately associate with each other. This is exactly why more than a few fans were surprised to hear the former United States President utter the name of the Bucks superstar during a recent campaign rally.
Milwaukee Bucks Veteran Linked to Philadelphia 76ers
Milwaukee Bucks news: The Philadelphia 76ers could be one of the teams to beat in the East now that they’ve successfully brought in nine-time All-Star Paul George via free agency. Along with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, the Sixers now have a legitimate Big 3 — one that is expected to terrorize the Eastern Conference this coming season.
Democrats worry about Harris ‘blue wall’ strength
Democrats hold palpable concerns about whether Vice President Harris can appeal to voters in key battleground states, even as they have united behind her candidacy in the six days since President Biden’s exit from the race. The worries have been hard to see amid the party’s elation with Harris, who is widely seen as a…
‘History and Taste’: Wollersheim Winery’s French roots run deep in Wisconsin
PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. (WMTV) - There are some Wisconsin ties to the host country of the Paris 2024 Olympics. French wine, food and culture can all be found year-round at Wollersheim Winery & Distillery in Prairie du Sac. For owner and head winemaker, Philippe Coquard, it’s about carrying on...
Beware of Scam in Illinois Involving Amazon and Temu Package Shipments
Thieves are working around the clock trying to come up with new ways to trick you using all the latest technology and techniques to steal your identity and money. Illinois and Wisconsin residents who order products online that are being shipped to their homes need to know about this latest scam that uses fake text messages about package deliveries.
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