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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. ...
Wisconsin native donates her kidney to longtime friend, advocates for organ donation
Jeff Kaul met Deb Kness, the woman who would eventually give him her kidney, about 20 years ago. Kaul and Kness both had daughters who played soccer in the Milwaukee area. From watching their daughters play youth-level soccer at 12 years old all the way to playing at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Kaul and Kness took a lot of road trips together.
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. ...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
The Commodore, a new Bartolotta restaurant and event space in Lake Country, sets opening date
Nearly two years after announcing plans to open in the former Seven Seas restaurant on Nagawicka Lake, The Commodore is finally ready to welcome guests to its sprawling property. The restaurant and event space, operated by The Bartolotta Restaurants in partnership with HF Hospitality Group, will open July 24 at 1807 Nagawicka Road...
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