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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...
Janet Jackson reveals which part of career she doesn't enjoy
MILWAUKEE - Janet Jackson loves performing, but the interviews? Apparently not so much! Gino Salomone shares what Jackson revealed during a recent appearance on ‘Heart Evenings with Dev Griffin.’
Far From Shocking: RNC Attendees Abhorrently Played Clip From Video Of Ole Miss Student Making Monkey Noises & Racist Gestures At Black Woman
The Republican National Convention (RNC) reached a new low in Milwaukee this year, showcasing racism with a level of brazenness that left even the most cynical observers stunned. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Normal (@thenormalnews) On the final night of the convention, a video played featuring a white University of […]
A group of light industrial buildings near Mitchell International Airport sells for $60 million
A group of light industrial buildings near Mitchell International Airport has been sold for just under $60 million, according to Wisconsin Department of Revenue records. The buildings, known as Mitchell Industrial Park, are at 6055 S. Pennsylvania Ave. and other addresses in Cudahy. They were sold by four investors groups...
Has life changed in Milwaukee for 'Two American Families'? PBS film updates their stories
Thirty-three years ago, a pair of PBS filmmakers joined with Bill Moyers to tell the stories of two Milwaukee working-class families — one white, one black, and both grappling with the realities of the post-industrial economy. The filmmakers didn't expect to keep telling the story. ...
Shooting and Arrest in Separate Kenosha Gunfire Incidents Early Sunday
Kenosha, WI (WLIP)–A shooting and a separate arrest for gunfire incidents occurred in Kenosha, with both cases under investigation. Early Sunday morning, a man was shot and later treated and released from the hospital, while another man was taken into custody in a separate incident. The shooting occurred around...
Kenosha bank robbery; armed suspect caught on camera, police seek ID
KENOSHA, Wis. - Kenosha police are asking for the public's help to identify a man they say twice robbed the same US Bank at 22nd Avenue and 18th Street. Officials say the first robbery happened on the morning of April 13. The second robbery happened on Saturday morning, July 13. In both instances, officials say the suspect displayed a firearm and demanded cash from the teller.
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.
Milwaukee Air and Water Show 2024: Headliners and more info
Among the many reasons to find yourself at what’s likely to be a very crowded lakefront this week is the Milwaukee Air & Water Show, presented by WaterStone Bank, which brings a bit of international flair to the event scheduled for July 27 and 28. Let’s start with their overseas representatives as we run through this year’s headliners.
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.
RUSH SR Racing Series: Local racer Rob Radmann joins FOX6 WakeUp
When drivers hit the track at Road America this weekend, there will be a local racer to cheer for! Rob Radmann is driving the all-new first season of the RUSH SR Season Pro Series at the Gridlife Festival.
Democrat-leaning volunteer at the RNC reflects on experience
David Stack describes himself as a progressive who leans Democrat. He grew up in Bayside and worked for many years for the University of Wisconsin System. In his retirement, Stack works as a spiritual director and pursues other interesting things as they come up. Last week, he added Republican National Convention volunteer to the list.
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:
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...
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...
Warhawk Almanac: UW-Rock County Mascot Controversy
Please be aware this post contains content considered harmful, offensive, and inappropriate in contemporary settings. The University Libraries strive to create an accessible, welcoming, and accountable understanding of the historic record. Founded in 1966, the University of Wisconsin-Rock County (now a satellite campus of UW-Whitewater) originally adopted the “Rebels” as...
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