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These Are The Most Haunted Bars In The Midwest – Are You Brave Enough To Belly Up?
MILWAUKEE, WI – Exploring the Midwest isn’t just about scenic landscapes and bustling cities; it’s also a journey into the supernatural. Among the charming towns and historic streets, you’ll find bars and restaurants with eerie tales and ghostly residents. For those seeking a thrill, these haunted...
A summer reading challenge lets MPS students receive free books and explore Milwaukee
A summer reading program is in full swing and your child can join in. The Passport to Summer Reading is a reading program through Milwaukee Public Schools. It encourages kids and their families to pick-up free children's books at different festivals and local businesses in Milwaukee's neighborhoods. It's meant to...
Former TMJ4 anchor Bill Taylor's family & former colleagues remember his legacy
TMJ4 remembers the late Bill Taylor and his many contributions to this community. His family has planned a memorial for Saturday, August 3rd at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society Museum.
Flat track racing and its stars are focus of award-winning Madison film, ‘Angels Of Dirt’
When Charlotte Kainz started to draw as a toddler, she didn’t doodle rainbows or stick people or sun rays on the page. Kainz, of West Allis, drew what she loved: an XR750, a Harley-Davidson racing motorcycle. That’s the bike Kainz would eventually ride to a career in professional flat track racing.
‘The Chi’ star Jacob Latimore on his Milwaukee roots and mental-health push
The smart money would be on his work as an actor that has spanned more than a decade and extends from the big screen (Ride Along, The Maze Runner, Collateral Beauty and the new version of House Party) to prestige television series like his current run on The Chi, which recently got renewed for a seventh season.
Frozen pizza pioneer, Palermo’s Pizza, expands its horizons
Last summer, Palermo’s Pizza announced plans to open a new manufacturing location. Now, with operations well underway, Nick Fallucca, Chief Product and Innovation Officer, provides an update on the company’s progress and another new expansion project. “The expansion effort is developing nicely. Last summer we expanded our facility network into Jefferson, WI, which is just West of Palermo’s headquarters in Milwaukee. Our Jefferson facility is used for pizza topping lines. We also recently announced another expansion project, a local spot in West Milwaukee just five minutes from our headquarters. It’s nice and close and we’ll be hiring from our local community, which is always a bonus. We’re in the middle of the construction process, trying to figure out what needs to go where in terms of plant and equipment. It’s an exciting time, for sure.”
KISS star cuts ribbon at opening of rock-themed restaurant at Forest County casino & hotel
CARTER, Wis. (WLUK) -- A new rock-inspired restaurant and entertainment venue in Forest County officially opened Tuesday, with a little help from a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer. KISS co-founder Gene Simmons was in attendance at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Rock & Brews restaurant at the Potawatomi Casino Hotel in Carter. He and Paul Stanley were there when the project broke ground in Sept. 2023.
Crowds Awed by Floating Baby in Colossal Art Installation Over Lake Michigan
This week, a giant, 112-foot-long sleeping infant floated above the shores of Lake Michigan. It wasn’t a collective hallucination—it was “Baby You,” a breathtaking art installation that captured the imagination of Milwaukeeans over the Summer Solstice. The spectacle celebrated the U.S. launch of Przekrój, an iconic...
One hundred years of history, art and culture for Milwaukee's Villa Terrace
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- It's like having an Italian home from centuries ago in our own backyard. The 19-thousand square foot Villa Terrace Art Museum overlooks Lake Michigan on Milwaukee's east side, and now, the special place is marking a major milestone: one hundred years. There are numerous events planned...
Things to do in Milwaukee this weekend after July Fourth (besides Summerfest)
For the first time since 2019, the African Cultural Festival, celebrating African culture, art, music, food and more, returns to Areas 2 and 3 of Brown Deer Park, 7835 N. Green Bay Road, from noon to 7 p.m. July 6. Admission is free. Info: africanstakeholdersinc.org/african-cultural-festival. Independence Day Weekend at Old...
At the Center for Independence's Urban Garden, clients grow food while cultivating skills
With masterful precision, Malcolm Pereira trims romaine leaves and bronze fennel for a delivery to Braise restaurant, 1101 S. Second St. In addition to clipping fully grown vegetables, Pereira’s job is to put new plants into the ground and pull weeds. Pereira, who is autistic, is one of many Milwaukee Center for Independence...
Artist K Camp Reflects on His Music and Health at Summerfest 2024 in Milwaukee
Artist K Camp is a Milwaukee-born and Atlanta-raised artist who first came to fame in 2013 with the hit song “Money Baby”. He was signed to Interscope Records but has been performing as an independent artist since 2020. The artist performed at the 2024 Summerfest in Milwaukee and...
Milwaukee chef, restaurant owner not seeing expected RNC boost
The head chef and owner of Milwaukee restaurant Amilinda says the expected boost from the upcoming Republican National Convention isn’t materializing, and even regulars won’t be showing up during convention week. Gregory Leon has been running the Spanish-Portuguese restaurant for close to nine years in downtown Milwaukee, about...
Lifeguard coverage expanded to 7 days a week at Zoo Beach for greater swimmer safety
RACINE, WI — Lifeguard has been coverage expanded to seven days a week at Zoo Beach for greater swimmer safety this summer. The change was announced in a press release by the City of Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services. Lifeguards now will be on duty from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. until at least the end of the month.
On the Counter; N/A Black Widow
MILWAUKEE - A complex and delicious spin on the classic New York Sour. Ryan Castelaz, Creative Director for Agency, shows us how to make a N/A Black Widow. Combine the first 7 ingredients and hard shake with ice, then strain and dry shake for 20 seconds. Roll through a basket strainer into your glass, then carefully pour the N/A wine over the back of a bar spoon to sink it between the egg white foam and the cocktail. Enjoy.
Harley-Davidson to kick off Homecoming Festival July 25
The annual Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival will kick off on July 25 and celebrate music, moto-culture, and Milwaukee for four days and nights. The festival is packed with entertainment, events, and live music, with Veterans Park headliners The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jelly Roll, and HARDY. Attendees are invited to start...
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