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Tejano America Fest 2024: A Celebration of Music and Culture in Milwaukee, July 27-28
Tejano music fans across the Midwest, get ready for an unforgettable experience! The acclaimed producers behind the Vegas Tejano Takeover, Ingenuity, are bringing the party to Milwaukee’s Potawatomi Hotel & Casino on July 27-28 with Tejano America Fest 2024. This all-new, two-day festival is part of the Potawatomi Amplified summer concert series and promises to be a celebration of Tejano music and culture like no other.
Gov. Evers announces $1.3 million in grants for Great Lakes
MADISON, Wis. -- Governor Tony Evers announced Monday nearly $1.3 million in grants to support quality of life, foster economic development, protect and improve the Great Lakes resources, and create resiliency in Wisconsin’s coastal communities.
Wisconsin home-owners facing a tenant discrimination charge
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Two owners of a duplex in Appleton, Wisconsin was charged by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for discriminating against a tenant with disabilities. The owners violated the Fair Housing Act by refusing to grant a tenant with a disability an accommodation to...
2024 WIAA Four Girls Soccer Champions Crowned: Muskego, Oregon, Plymouth and Cedar Grove-Belgium
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The final Tournament Series of the spring produced four champions at the 2024 State Girls Soccer Tournament at Southeast Sales Powersports Stadium at Uihlein Soccer Park Saturday. Second-seeded Muskego (17-1-4) won the Division 1 crown for the third straight season by defeating fourth-seeded Kimberly (22-3-1) 2-1...
What Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race means for Wisconsin's DNC delegates
MADISON – Just days after Republicans packed up and left Milwaukee following the Republican National Convention, the state's Democratic delegates were shoved into the spotlight as President Joe Biden withdrew from the race. High-ranking Wisconsin Democrats on Sunday praised Biden's withdrawal from the the race and threw their support to Vice President Kamala Harris to...
Humidity hangs around for the first half of the week, leading to more storm chances
The downpours that popped along the lake breeze this afternoon have been spotty, but extremely efficient rain producers! Storms were producing up to 2"/hr rainfall rates at times. Here are a few reports. Showers and storms are pushing west and will exit SE WI by 7pm at the latest as...
Small t-storm chance areas south/west today
The latest Northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5…. It’s a rather quiet start to this final day of our weekend with partly cloudy skies. Low pressure to our west is pushing in these early morning clouds, and this system plus the warmer temps and touch of humidity we’re experiencing at this early hour are going to help fuel the chance for pop-up thunderstorms mostly south/west of Green Bay this afternoon.
Brady Street Festival, Milwaukee event features music, food, more
MILWAUKEE - Brady Street Festival returned to Milwaukee's Lower East Side on Saturday, July 20. There was food, drinks, shopping and more for blocks. The festival was initially planned for July 27, but was moved up due to other events that day. "By moving the festival to July 20, we’re...
Inside the MAGA Asylum: Four Days of Worship With the Cult of Trump
MILWAUKEE — On the floor of Donald Trump’s nominating convention Thursday night, a woman from Illinois in a cowboy hat handed out fake bandages for attendees to affix to their ears in solidarity with the former president who was grazed by an assassin’s bullet. These “bandages” weren’t the bright white of the original — they were printed with the American flag. The text on the reverse side read: “July 13, 2024. ‘We ALL Dodged the Bullet.’”Twitch Reinstates Donald Trump's Channel After Three-Year Ban As Trump took the stage to accept the GOP nomination, and recount his brush with death, a...
Veteran First Baseman’s Resilience Will Be Critical For Brewers
Veteran first baseman Rhys Hoskins‘ resilience will be critical during the second half for the National League Central Division-leading Milwaukee Brewers. Hoskins, in his seventh MLB season, has endured several struggles in his first year with the Brewers since signing a two-year, $34 million free-agent contract. Despite suffering a freaky hamstring injury that sidelined him early on and attempting to work through a disheartening, frustrating slump since late May, he has continued to be a leader in the clubhouse. His grit, determination, and hard-nosed approach to the game have helped forge an identity for the young, hungry squad.
‘Disappointing’ Settlement Reached After White Woman Spat On Black Teen
A lawyer for a 22-year-old Black man who was spat on during a Black Lives Matter protest as a teen said a “disappointing” settlement was reached in the case, per the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Eric Lucas, who legally changed his name in 2023 due to publicity from the...
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