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Upriver Lakes Sturgeon Spearing application deadline Is Aug. 1, 2024 | By Wisconsin DNR
Washington Co., WI – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds sturgeon spearers that the deadline to apply for Upriver Lakes spearing tags is Aug. 1, 2024. FREE local news at. Washington County Insider on YouTube. Due to a higher success rate on the Upriver Lakes, only 500...
Milwaukee Bucks G League affiliate Wisconsin Herd files as creditor in Oshkosh Arena foreclosure case
OSHKOSH – Future Bucks LLC, the Wisconsin Herd’s management team, has filed as a creditor of defendant Fox Valley Pro Basketball Inc. in a recent court document in Bayland Building’s ongoing foreclosure claim against the Oshkosh Arena owner. In a document filed July 18 in Winnebago County...
Milwaukee is celebrating the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Milwaukee County Aging and Disabilities Services will be celebrating the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The act was signed in 1990 to prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities in everyday activities including employment, public transit and more. ...
MMSD clean-water lab construction; facility to test new technologies
MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) announced plans on Monday, July 22 for a clean-water lab to test new technologies that officials say could revolutionize wastewater treatment and lead to improvements in public health and drinking water supplies worldwide. A news release says the $13 million research lab...
Convention rental proceeds will fund student scholarships
Marquette University appreciates all who ensured the university’s successful support of the City of Milwaukee as it hosted the Republican National Convention last week. In line with the university’s commitment to serve as an engaged member of the Milwaukee community, Marquette collaborated with nonpartisan and bipartisan partners throughout the city to help position Milwaukee positively on the national and international stage, leading up to and during last week’s convention.
Marquette University launches search for 25th president
Marquette University’s Board of Trustees has officially launched a national search for its next president, who will be the 25th in the university’s 143-year history. Elected solely by the Marquette Board of Trustees, Marquette’s next president will succeed Dr. Michael R. Lovell, who provided extraordinary leadership to the university over the 10 years he served in the role. The university community continues to mourn his loss after his passing on June 9 following a three-year battle with sarcoma.
Life, Death and ‘A Musical Comedy’
Robert Grede had just retired. He was thinking about what awaited him after retirement. Grede’s thoughts moved him to conceive of a simple musical theater story about an isolated moment in the life of a mortuary. That musical is brought to life this month in RIP: A Musical Comedy of Life & Death, a world-premiere production capably directed by Alan Piotrowicz on the intimate studio theater shared by Next Act and Renaissance Theaterworks. It’s an examination of life, death and everything in between.
Democrats target GOP’s Project 2025 in Milwaukee amid Republican National Convention
To counter the Republican National Convention,Democrats held a press conference in Milwaukee on Thursday morning to critique the GOP’s Project 2025, which they argue represents an authoritarian shift that threatens American democracy andLGBTQ+ rights. The media event highlighted the stark contrast between the two parties’ visions for the country’s future.
AUDIO: Nocturnals Forever – ” Nocturnals Forever”
Nocturnals Forever is a new group, featuring members of the Mid Coast collective, including Mood Migration, DJ Megadon, Nightcrawlers and more. Their self-titled project lives in the realms of electronic experimentation and hip hop, with nine tracks of organic feeling music. Melodics and bars go hand in hand on this one, and there’s a feeling of the group getting together to just have fun and see what comes from it. Check out the album here:
Man Dies in Drowning Incident at South Shore Park
A man drowned at South Shore Park in Milwaukee after his kayak overturned. Divers conducted four separate searches before recovering his body. Witnesses reported that the deceased man was one of two kayakers who capsized; the other kayaker managed to get back to their boat. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s...
Airplane Discovered Upside Down in West Bend
The West Bend Fire Department received a call recently, regarding a small airplane that had flipped over at the West Bend Municipal Airport. Tower 1, Engine 12, Med 11, and Battalion 1 responded. The pilot and three passengers had crawled out of the plane, as firefighters arrived on the scene....
Milwaukee Bucks Make Major Andre Jackson Jr. Announcement After Brutal Summer League Injury
The Milwaukee Bucks expect big things from incoming second-year shooting guard Andre Jackson Jr. this coming season. The 22-year-old is coming off a rather pedestrian rookie campaign, but he is expected to have a more impactful year in 2024-25. Unfortunately, Jackson’s bounceback season got off to a rough start after...
SPD Reminder: No Overnight Parking of Campers, Boats, Trailers
City streets are not the place to park anything but your car, truck or SUV, but it’s apparent that other vehicles – or their accessories – are also spending the night parked curbside. With that comes a reminder from the Sheboygan Police Department that there’s an ordinance that prohibits the overnight parking of trailers, campers, and boats on city streets…with an important exception.
Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs odds, picks and predictions
The Milwaukee Brewers (57-42) and Chicago Cubs (48-53) begin a 3-game series Monday. First pitch from Wrigley Field is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Brewers vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series: Brewers lead 6-4 Both teams are coming off close wins. The Brewers escaped Minneapolis with an 8-7 win as +143 underdogs at the Minnesota Twins Sunday with the Over (7) hitting. They pulled out the win despite a 2-run 9th inning by Minnesota. LF Jackson Chourio and C Eric Haase —...
First Alert Weather: Storms continue on Tuesday, but not as widespread
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Storms will continue to pass through during the morning commute. No severe weather is expected, but a few downpours will be possible. Best chance for rain Tuesday morning will be if you live either south of Highway 29 or east of I-39. Rainfall will mostly cease later in the morning hours before more storms flare up during the afternoon. Odds are, the afternoon storms will flare up around or east of I-39. Just like Monday, these storms are not expected to be severe, but they could feature some downpours and strong wind gusts. Rain chances get lower the further northwest you live of Wausau. With storms being more isolated, rainfall should be lighter for most of us on Tuesday. There is no guarantee you will stay fully dry though.
Illinois and Wisconsin Residents On Alert After Black Bear Sightings
Residents of Illinois are being urged to keep their eyes open after recent confirmed sightings of black bears in several counties across the state. Rare Black Bear Sightings Prompt Caution from Illinois DNR. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) issued a cautionary statement, noting that while black bear sightings...
Gov. Evers, Sen. Baldwin visit MATC after Wisconsin named US regional tech hub
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Governor Tony Evers and Senator Tammy Baldwin visited Milwaukee Area Technical College Monday in celebration of Wisconsin being named a US regional tech hub earlier this month. This designation allows for $49 million to help grow the medicine and biohealth sector and increase jobs across the...
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