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Milwaukee World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday
MILWAUKEE - A World War II veteran and lifelong Milwaukeean celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday, July 20. Alfred Stachowiak served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Belgium. After leaving the Army, he worked in Milwaukee and eventually retired in 1989. Stachowiak celebrated 100 years doing what he...
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.
Kara Swisher knocks Trump’s RNC speech as ‘off the rails’
Tech journalist Kara Swisher criticized former President Trump’s keynote speech closing out the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, calling it “off the rails.” Swisher joined a CNN panel Saturday to discuss Trump’s address — his first since a failed assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally a week ago. During his speech, he also formally accepted…
Illinois and Wisconsin Kids Invited to Bring Their Small Businesses to August Market
Are your kids obsessed with making friendship bracelets? Hosting lemonade stands? Turn their hobbies into cash this August in Rockton, Illinois. When I think back to being a kid and wanting to earn a few extra bucks, I land on a memory of my friends and I creating some sort of dog's baby-sitting service.
Wisconsin’s Weekend Morning News 7-21-24
WTMJ’s Libby Collins recaps the last week in Milwaukee and takes you inside the RNC. Listen for conversations with figures like Newt Gingrich, Donald Trump Jr., Rudy Giuliani, Marco Rubio, Greg Abbott, and more, and hear about Libby’s brush with fame.
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...
USPS Announces Mailing Service Changes Impacting Wisconsin
It's been a rough few years for the United States Postal Service. According to the official USPS website, the department has recorded $87 billion in financial losses over the last 14 years. In response to this, they are once again hiking up the prices of some of their services, which will affect all Iowans.
5 Wisconsin communities offering a new option for mental health treatment
People on the verge of a mental health crisis or a relapse of substance abuse often face a catch-22. They know that they need help, but their situation isn’t yet dire enough to merit hospitalization. And so they’re forced to struggle as best they can, either waiting to hit rock bottom or struggling to find stability.
5 things to know and do the week of July 22
It’s Monday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know about. If you would like your event to be considered for this column, please submit your news by clicking here at least two weeks in advance. 1. Tour Alverno: Monday, July 22. Alverno College invites...
Refinery outage causes Wisconsin gas prices to spike
(WLUK) -- Average gasoline prices in Green Bay have risen 17.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.38/g today, according to GasBuddy. Appleton- $3.39/g, up 20.0 cents per gallon from last week's $3.19/g. Wisconsin- $3.42/g, up 14.1 cents per gallon from last week's $3.28/g. Michigan- $3.68/g, up 10.5...
Loved Babydog at the RNC? Milwaukee museum is making a bobblehead to commemorate her fame
A lot of big names appeared on stage at the Republican National Convention, including former President Donald Trump, vice presidential nominee and Ohio U.S. Sen. JD Vance, and American wrestler Hulk Hogan. And there was one big dog who stole the show: Babydog. The English bulldog sat on her own armchair while her...
Photo gallery: Wisconsin cheesehead hats unite on Day 4 of the RNC
The group donned the headgear on the fourth and final day of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. Photojournalist Mark Hertzberg is attending the RNC this week and snapping photos for Racine County Eye. All pictures in this slide show were taken by him. unless otherwise noted.
Downtown Milwaukee restaurants see lackluster business during RNC: ‘Would have just closed my doors’
As the Republican National Convention took over downtown Milwaukee this past week, restaurants and bars were hopeful of the economic impact hosting a big event could bring to the city. Milwaukee doesn’t host big events like the Super Bowl or other events that showcase the city, so this was set to be a first of […]
WFCA All-Star Game Recap: North takes two of three, but South Large gets redemption
The 2024 WFCA Eight-Player All-Star Game showcased everything that is great about this week, and everything that is great about the growing sport of eight-player football. It was back-and-forth the whole way, with seven lead changes, the final one coming with just 30 seconds remaining when Denzel Sutton (Thorp) caught a 28-yard touchdown pass from T.J. Lamb (Almond-Bancroft) to secure a 36-34 win for the North squad over the South.
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