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Survey: Milwaukeeans want MPS reforms and accountability; Vast majority lack trust in State Superintendent Jill Underly
A group pushing for improvements in educational opportunities in Milwaukee is out with a new survey and their findings should open some eyes. City Forward Collective says their mission is to secure Milwaukee’s future by ending educational inequity and ensuring every child has the opportunity to attend high-quality schools. They issued the following press release this morning:
Celebrate Marquette Athletics at the annual Back to School Block Party, Aug. 28
Enjoy a variety of Milwaukee’s favorite food trucks, children’s games, inflatables and activities hosted by student-athletes and coaches from Marquette varsity teams at the annual Back to School Block Party on Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Central Mall. Men’s Basketball Head Coach Shaka...
For its fourth year, Pilot Project moves its festival to Milwaukee
The Great Milwaukee Summer is HERE! Your guide to what you'll be doing, where you'll be drinking, who you'll be hearing and how you'll be getting a sweet tan this summer is on OnMilwaukee. The Great Milwaukee Summer guide is brought to you by Geis Garage Doors and Peoples State Bank!
'Well needed bump in business': Northwestern Mutual annual meeting packs Third Ward
Many downtown restaurants and bars are still feeling the pain of a quiet week from the Republican National Convention, but some are enjoying a boost from Northwestern Mutual's annual meeting. This year, because of the RNC cleanup at Fiserv Forum, Panther Arena and the Baird Center, Northwestern Mutual's event is taking place at...
Historic steam engine to leave the Milwaukee County Zoo
Four generations of the Rosinski family filed into three train cars at the Milwaukee County Zoo for a second trip around the track in one morning. One of Kate Rosinski’s sons shouted, “All aboard!” before the train took off. Like many families, the train ride is a...
Family of man killed by officers during RNC in Milwaukee seeks answers
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 on North 14th and West Vliet streets in Milwaukee on July 16 by Columbus, Ohio, police officers who were in the city to work at the Republican National Convention.
Activists and police look beyond Trump’s coronation in Milwaukee to the Democratic convention in Chicago
Activists who marched outside the Republican National Convention are trumpeting their efforts, despite crowd estimates falling short. Milwaukee police are praising their cooperation with other agencies in convention security, even as Ohio officers face scrutiny for shooting and killing a man while in the city. Some activists and attendees said...
Try an ice cream cone at Milwaukee's new Ben & Jerry's lickity-split!
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- On hot summer days, the local ice cream shop is the place to chill and savor the flavors. Now, there's another option for you. Wisconsin's only Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop opened its doors just last week in Milwaukee's Third Ward. As you might expect, the store offers many of the Vermont-based ice cream giant's iconic and unique tastes you've come to know and love.
Progress Continues on Summer Renovations at Oconomowoc Schools
OCONOMOWOC — With the summer break in full swing, renovation and update projects at Oconomowoc High School (OHS) and Ixonia Elementary School are progressing as planned, according to the Oconomowoc Area School District (OASD). Ixonia Elementary School Updates. At Ixonia Elementary School, significant strides have been made on the...
Fans Are Asking Kimberly Guilfoyle To 'Stop With The Plastic Surgery' After Seeing Her Transformation From 2020 To Present
Shortly after Kimberly Guilfoyle delivered a speech and appeared with fellow Republicans at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention last week, social media users and her fans on TikTok began scrutinizing the mom of one...
Dodgers Gift Brewers Perfect Starting Pitcher to Bolster Rotation
Milwaukee has maintained a firm grip on first place in the NL Central all season so far, but collapses are always possible. The Brewers’ starting rotation is one of the thinnest of any first-place team, and they’ve already made some attempts to strengthen it with the additions of Aaron Civale and Dallas Keuchel.
Big Lots is closing in Sheboygan and could be among several Wisconsin stores to close
SHEBOYGAN – Big Lots in Sheboygan could be among a handful of Wisconsin locations to close. The discount store, 3426 Kohler Memorial Drive, is expected to close but doesn’t have a final timeline yet, according to staff at the Sheboygan location. ...
Lawyer to Committee: Lift Unfair Restrictions That Forced Dave’s Who’s Inn to Close the Doors
Restrictions imposed by the City of Sheboygan on a well-known tavern will be discussed in committee after being labeled unfair and vague by its lawyer. Attorney Richard Hahn of Holden & Hahn law firm says that requirements to prohibit minors from the property and to use a scanner and metal detector on clients in order to maintain the Class-B liquor license for Dave’s Who’s Inn are conditions no other tavern is required to meet, and that the reasons for imposing them are vague and unfair.
3 Brewers prospects to keep at all costs, 2 to gamble with in trade talks at Deadline
We are one week away from the MLB Trade Deadline. There's been little movement thus far, but that is going to change soon. The Brewers still have work to do to improve this roster. In order to improve the roster, the Brewers will have to trade prospects from their farm...
Milwaukee Brewers: Pat Murphy Has Perfect 3 Word Phrase To Sum Up Frustrating Loss To The Chicago Cubs
The Milwaukee Brewers dropped the series opener on Monday night to their division rival Chicago Cubs. 3-1 was the final score in this game but the Brew Crew left the bases loaded twice, drew six walks against the Cubs starting pitcher, allowed a run to score off a wild pitch, and overall did not play a clean baseball game. Following the game manager Pat Murphy had a perfect three word phrase to sum up this frustrating loss.
Once popular spot for darts and brat fries, Emmer's will close after nearly 40 years in Sheboygan
SHEBOYGAN – The white walls inside Emmer’s, 906 S. 15th St., were already bare as owner Wayne Emmer, 80, shared stories and insight into the bar business on a June afternoon. The bar is closing after nearly 40 years in Sheboygan. Emmer has been semi-retired for the past few years as he’s gotten older and the pandemic rattled the tavern and bar industry. Emmer’s is only open a few times a week, with cornholes on Fridays....
VIDEO | Pledge of Allegiance by the Kettle Moraine Detachment Marine Corps League
West Bend, WI – WashingtonCountyInsider.com is working to gather videos from people in the community reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Today, the pledge is by the Kettle Moraine Detachment Marine Corps League in West Bend. Today is also Military Day at the Washington County Fair.
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