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Franklin 911 dispatcher needs help after accident doing yard work
FRANKLIN, Wis. - When a life is on the line, she is the first person you would call. But after an accident, a Franklin 911 dispatcher is on the other side of an emergency. "I always just wanted to be somebody for somebody," said Ashley Nabbefeld, Franklin 911 dispatcher. When...
Family continues to rally for answers nearly 1 month after D'Vontaye Mitchell's death outside Hyatt
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- It's been almost a month since D'Vontaye Mitchell died while restrained outside a Hyatt Regency in downtown Milwaukee. Since then, his family has held a number of protests and rallies, including last week during the RNC, in hopes of getting answers from law enforcement. Mitchell's family...
Milwaukee shootings Tuesday; 3 injured, including 13-year-old
MILWAUKEE - One teenager and two adults were injured in different shootings in Milwaukee on Tuesday, July 23. A 13-year-old was shot at approximately 1:19 p.m. They were taken to the hospital for non-fatal gunshot injuries. The circumstances leading up to the shooting are still under investigation. Police continue to...
Vivarium in the Park will bring live music to local beer gardens
Here in the home stretch of July, I bet you thought we had left the days of summer concert series announcements behind us. Well, friend, think again because today we found out about not just a summer concert series, but a traveling summer concert series from our friends at Pabst Theater Group.
Old World Wisconsin offers free admission to kids for two weeks this summer
Old World Wisconsin is offering two weeks of free admission to kids this summer. From July 31 through Aug. 4 and from Aug. 7-11, kids age 12 and under can get into the living history museum for free. A regular kids ticket for ages 5-12 costs $13. ...
'For Those About to Die'; Gino at the Movies
MILWAUKEE - Explore th either side of Rome, where sports, politics and dynasties collide in the dirty business of entertaining the masses. ‘For Those About to Die’ is streaming now on Peacock, and Gino Salomone had a chance to talk with the cast.
UWM alum working to help U.S. Olympians be their best
When Mike Clark was in high school, an AP class in psychology piqued his interest in how people think and why they do what they do. After school, when he was running track, Waukesha South coach Darrell Gramdorf stressed the importance of mental preparation. Those intertwining interests eventually came together...
MMSD announces $13M clean water lab in Oak Creek
A $13 million research lab is planned for a wastewater treatment facility in Oak Creek. The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District on Monday announced plans for a clean water lab to test new technology. Officials said the first lab test could lead to $90 million in energy savings over 20 years, reduced sewer overflows and better filtration.
11 Beer Events Brewing in Milwaukee This Week: July 24-28
Sprecher Brewing’s Traveling Beer Garden takes up residency at McCarty Park (8214 W. Cleveland Ave.) until Aug. 4. Hours are 5 to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends. 1840 Brewing Company has two beers being released this week. West Bend Lite is a...
Bloom Beach Set to Electrify Milwaukee with Inaugural Beachside EDM Festival
The wait is finally over. Milwaukee’s first beachside EDM (Electronic Dance Music) festival, Bloom Beach Festival, is set to transform Bradford Beach into a pulsating paradise on August 10, 1 to 8 p.m. Promising an unforgettable experience for music lovers and beachgoers alike, this event is poised to be the highlight of the summer.
Ben’s List: Quirky sightings at the Republican National Convention
Ben Bradley is back from a week in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention and he shares some of the quirky things he encountered. Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.
Meteorologist on ‘Twisters’ movie: “I loved it!”
MILWAUKEE – The summer blockbuster Twisters is storming the box office, following a stellar $80-million opening weekend. “I loved it!” Storm Team 4 chief meteorologist Brian Niznansky told WTMJ’s Wis. Morning News on Tuesday. “I thought it was great. It’s not going to be an Oscar winning movie, but it’s what you’d expect it to be.”
Apply to be a 2024-25 CTL Faculty Teaching Fellow
The Center for Teaching and Learning is seeking applications from faculty in any academic unit on campus for two positions each semester of CTL Faculty Teaching Fellows during the 2024-25 academic year. This is a chance for interested faculty to share their gifts, talents, expertise and good judgment with others...
On international Climate Emergency Day, young Milwaukeeans speak out
Monday was Climate Emergency Day. It’s an international call for action over the next five years to prevent catastrophic global warming. Wisconsin was represented. Nine rallies were staged throughout the state, including at the Capitol. One small but passionate contingent carpooled from Milwaukee to Madison to participate in the rally.
MIAD instructor selected to produce work for Farm/Art DTour
Matthew Vivirito, adjunct instructor at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD), is one of eight artists and artist teams selected to create site-responsive art for Wormfarm Institute’s biannual Farm/Art DTour. Farm/Art DTour, the popular self-guided tour encompassing 50 miles of rural Wisconsin farmland in Sauk County, encourages...
1 Dead And 9 Injured In Mass Shooting At Milwaukee’s Dineen Park
In Milwaukee’s Dineen Park, a shooting that occurred early Monday morning has left one 17-year-old girl dead and nine other teenagers injured. A fight broke out after an impromptu car party in the park on the northwest side of the city, leading to a shooting at around 12:30am. Out...
Inflatable 20-foot rainbow arcs have arrived in downtown Milwaukee
Downtown will be a little more colorful this week with the installation of large inflatable sculptures outside Milwaukee's Marcus Performing Arts Center. "Rainbow Summer: HIGHLIGHT" returns to Milwaukee with "Elysian Arcs" ― five massive, 20-foot-high rainbow arcs, perfect for staging your next Instagram post. The arcs were created by Atelier Sisu, the same Australian design...
B&E Weekly Jams: 7/23 – 7/29/24
There’s a ton of new music coming out of all corners of Milwaukee this week, and you can keep track of some of the highlights in this week’s B&E Weekly Jams! This week, we’ve got new music from Honey Creek, Gwapo Chapo, Allison Mahal and many more!
WMP 151: Melodies of Milwaukee: Jake Williams’ Journey through Wisconsin’s Music Scene as a self-taught musician
Jake Williams’ schedule is packed with over 200 shows a year and boasts 11 local award nominations, making him a true force in the Wisconsin music industry. Beyond his solo work, Jake is also a part of two exciting projects. Sons of Sconnie (formerly The Toys) delivers high-energy, crowd-pleasing performances across Wisconsin, while The Midnight Purchase offers an alternative folk-rock experience with powerful lyricism and intimate shows.
Employee Resource Group fall welcome back social, Aug. 13
All members of Employee Resource Groups are invited to attend an afternoon welcome back fall social on Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in AMU 254. Beverages and snacks will be provided. Register here.
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