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MCTS provides list of detours for routes affected by RNC security perimeter
Bus riders should expect delays as the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) moves many routes around the Republican National Convention's security perimeter, the transit agency announced Monday.
What to know about UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, one of the RNC venues
UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, one of the city’s oldest sports complexes, will play a critical role in the Republican National Convention this month. The arena is one of three main venues for the four-day event, alongside Fiserv Forum and Baird Center. All three are part of convention security’s “hard zone,” meaning the area will...
Police investigating crash at 60th and Calumet in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE — Police are investigating a crash that happened early Monday morning near 60th and Calumet in Milwaukee. It appears the vehicle hit a tree and was on fire. There's no word yet on injuries in this crash. We will update this story when more information is available. Watch:...
Academic Integrity Tutorial temporarily unavailable while improvements made
The Academic Integrity Tutorial housed on D2L will be unavailable for several weeks starting Monday, July 8, as it is revamped and expanded. The improved tutorial is expected to be available in early August. Contact the Academic Integrity Office at academicintegritycouncil@marquette.edu with any questions or concerns.
Preview of the Republican convention, How to transform closed churches, A Milwaukee actor explains their conservation and art
We learn what to expect at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee next week. Then, a pastor explains how shuttered churches can be transformed to serve the public. Then, a Milwaukee-born actor details their work in Hollywood and conservation efforts. Analysis on the upcoming Republican National Convention. The Republican National...
Everything RNC: Here's what you need to know as the convention comes to Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE — The 2024 Republican National Convention is just days away. Between Monday, July 15, and Thursday, July 18, more than 40,000 people are expected to flock to Fiserv Forum in downtown Milwaukee. Lots of preparation was required ahead of the convention and the changes have raised plenty of...
Spinning The State: Manawa, Milwaukee, Cudahy, Knowlton
Stories you might have missed from around Wisconsin. Manawa: Floods cause dam to fail and evacuations. Wisconsin has been experiencing a lot of severe weather lately. On Friday, up to 100 homes, including a nursing home had to be evacuated after erosion caused part of the bank at the edge of the Mawana Mill Pond dam failed and sent flood waters down into the Little Wolf River. Mid-morning on Friday, Manawa got about four inches of heavy rain. SAlthought the dam was deemed to be holding, erosion on the north side was observed. Gates were opened to relieve pressure and prevent, what Manawa Police Chief Jason Severson described as “catastrophic failure”.The flooding started in rural areas then spread to people’s homes and local roadways. No injuries were reported. Full Story.
Villa Terrace Art Museum celebrates 100 years
MILWAUKEE - This week, Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum turns 100! To celebrate, the museum is hosting an array of Centennial Celebration activities. Brian Kramp is at the museum, where the entire family can shop, watch and create to celebrate the big anniversary.
Fireworks Blamed for Milwaukee Fire That Charred Apartment Building
Fireworks are being blamed for a fire that severely damaged an apartment building on Milwaukee’s northwest side on the Fourth of July. The incident occurred at apartments located at 84th and Mill. Investigators believe a firework set off the massive three-alarm fire. Two residents were hospitalized for smoke inhalation,...
Sherman Park Grocery Store—Neighborhood Grocery Store Serves Up More Than Food
Maurice (“Moe”) and Yashica Spears Wince, co-owners of Sherman Park Grocery, are bringing back the nostalgia of a corner grocery store to the Sherman Park neighborhood. They are not only meeting the needs of this community by providing fresh produce, but they are also building relationships, providing good customer service and building trust among neighbors. Currently Sherman Park Grocery has the distinction of being the only Black-owned, full scale grocery store in the state of Wisconsin.
Community Block Grant Funding input needed at public hearings
Council members looking for your input to help create jobs, development activity. Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, chair of the Community & Economic Development Committee, is asking Milwaukee residents to attend public hearings scheduled for next week to prioritize funding proposals for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Alderman Stamper...
Masters of Illusion to perform magical illusions at Pabst Theater
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Masters of Illusion will bring its magic show to Milwaukee’s Pabst Theater on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. The show is scheduled to feature award-winning magicians presenting modern illusions and acts of deception live on stage, with a mix of large illusions and comedic magic.
Gov. Evers Announces Evers Administration Accepting Submissions to Conduct Independent Audit of MPS Instruction
Evers Administration seeking experienced, qualified auditors with expertise auditing classroom and school settings to conduct independent review of district’s instructional policies, methodologies. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his administration is seeking submissions from experienced, qualified auditors with expertise auditing classroom and school settings to conduct an outside,...
2023-24 Marquette Men’s Basketball Player Review: #1 Kam Jones
With the 2023-24 season long since in the books, let’s take a few moments to look back at the performance of each member of YOUR Marquette Golden Eagles this year. While we’re at it, we’ll also take a look back at our player previews and see how our preseason prognostications stack up with how things actually played out. We’ll run through the roster in order of total minutes played going from lowest to highest, and today we focus the penultimate installment of our saga at Gary Parrish’s little homie from Memphis.....
Student parking permits for fall 2024 semester and academic year 2024-25 on sale beginning July 16
Student parking permits for the fall 2024 semester and academic year 2024-25 will go on sale through a tiered system beginning on Tuesday, July 16. Permit rates and more information, along with a link to the portal, can be found at www.marquette.edu/parking. Parking permits will be available in line with...
How much did it rain in Wisconsin on Sunday?
Fourth of July weekend was no exception to this year's rainy Wisconsin summer. After a relatively sunny start to the holiday weekend, much of the state saw scattered rain throughout Sunday. In Milwaukee, forecasts called for a 34% to 36% chance of afternoon and evening rain, and some communities around...
Deadly Marquette Crash Blamed on Drunk Valet Driver
A fatal crash on Marquette University’s campus has been attributed to a drunk valet driver using a borrowed car. Formal homicide charges were filed against 23-year-old Marco Gomez yesterday. Police report that Gomez, employed as a valet at a Milwaukee hotel, took a guest’s Toyota and crashed into another...
A message from College of Nursing Dean Jill Guttormson
I hope everyone is having a great start to their summer! It’s a busy one for the College of Nursing; we are moving everything out of Clark Hall and into David A. Straz, Jr., Hall, our new home. That process will continue through the summer so we can be ready to welcome students on Aug. 26. I invite you to visit the building once it’s open and look forward to the official dedication ceremony in October.
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