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UWM alum working to help U.S. Olympians be their best
When Mike Clark was in high school, an AP class in psychology piqued his interest in how people think and why they do what they do. After school, when he was running track, Waukesha South coach Darrell Gramdorf stressed the importance of mental preparation. Those intertwining interests eventually came together...
MMSD announces $13M clean water lab in Oak Creek
A $13 million research lab is planned for a wastewater treatment facility in Oak Creek. The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District on Monday announced plans for a clean water lab to test new technology. Officials said the first lab test could lead to $90 million in energy savings over 20 years, reduced sewer overflows and better filtration.
11 Beer Events Brewing in Milwaukee This Week: July 24-28
Sprecher Brewing’s Traveling Beer Garden takes up residency at McCarty Park (8214 W. Cleveland Ave.) until Aug. 4. Hours are 5 to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends. 1840 Brewing Company has two beers being released this week. West Bend Lite is a...
Bloom Beach Set to Electrify Milwaukee with Inaugural Beachside EDM Festival
The wait is finally over. Milwaukee’s first beachside EDM (Electronic Dance Music) festival, Bloom Beach Festival, is set to transform Bradford Beach into a pulsating paradise on August 10, 1 to 8 p.m. Promising an unforgettable experience for music lovers and beachgoers alike, this event is poised to be the highlight of the summer.
Climate change could drive loons out of Minnesota and Wisconsin, scientist warns
MINOCQUA, Wis. — A scientist warns that the effects of climate change could ultimately drive Minnesota's state bird out of the state entirely.Loons captivate our imaginations and steal our hearts, but they're literally shrinking. Loon nesting season on Blue Lake in Minocqua, Wisconsin has become a holiday of sorts."It is a big deal around here," said lake resident Brian Colianni "When the chicks hatch, it's loon watch."For 32 years, Professor Walter Piper, a biology professor at Chapman University in Orange, California, has made the trek from the West Coast for this front-row seat. Piper Tags and tracks loons with the help...
Those who opened doors for delta-8 in Wisconsin say they had 'no idea'
This story is published as part of the series Highly Legal, in partnership with The Examination, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates global health threats, AL.com, PennLive and USA TODAY. Our team is continuing to report on new cannabis products, and we want to hear from you. Share your experience or questions with us here. Marijuana alternatives like delta-8 flooded Wisconsin and...
Meteorologist on ‘Twisters’ movie: “I loved it!”
MILWAUKEE – The summer blockbuster Twisters is storming the box office, following a stellar $80-million opening weekend. “I loved it!” Storm Team 4 chief meteorologist Brian Niznansky told WTMJ’s Wis. Morning News on Tuesday. “I thought it was great. It’s not going to be an Oscar winning movie, but it’s what you’d expect it to be.”
Apply to be a 2024-25 CTL Faculty Teaching Fellow
The Center for Teaching and Learning is seeking applications from faculty in any academic unit on campus for two positions each semester of CTL Faculty Teaching Fellows during the 2024-25 academic year. This is a chance for interested faculty to share their gifts, talents, expertise and good judgment with others...
On international Climate Emergency Day, young Milwaukeeans speak out
Monday was Climate Emergency Day. It’s an international call for action over the next five years to prevent catastrophic global warming. Wisconsin was represented. Nine rallies were staged throughout the state, including at the Capitol. One small but passionate contingent carpooled from Milwaukee to Madison to participate in the rally.
MIAD instructor selected to produce work for Farm/Art DTour
Matthew Vivirito, adjunct instructor at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD), is one of eight artists and artist teams selected to create site-responsive art for Wormfarm Institute’s biannual Farm/Art DTour. Farm/Art DTour, the popular self-guided tour encompassing 50 miles of rural Wisconsin farmland in Sauk County, encourages...
1 Dead And 9 Injured In Mass Shooting At Milwaukee’s Dineen Park
In Milwaukee’s Dineen Park, a shooting that occurred early Monday morning has left one 17-year-old girl dead and nine other teenagers injured. A fight broke out after an impromptu car party in the park on the northwest side of the city, leading to a shooting at around 12:30am. Out...
Inflatable 20-foot rainbow arcs have arrived in downtown Milwaukee
Downtown will be a little more colorful this week with the installation of large inflatable sculptures outside Milwaukee's Marcus Performing Arts Center. "Rainbow Summer: HIGHLIGHT" returns to Milwaukee with "Elysian Arcs" ― five massive, 20-foot-high rainbow arcs, perfect for staging your next Instagram post. The arcs were created by Atelier Sisu, the same Australian design...
Wisconsin lawmakers strike down three emergency election rules
(The Center Square) – The fight over who writes the rules for elections in Wisconsin continues. The Legislature’s rule making body, the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules, on Monday voted to suspend three proposed emergency rules from the Wisconsin Elections Commission that dealt with uniform rules for absentee voting, challenges to candidates and challenges to nominating paperwork. Attorney Sklyar Croy, with the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty,...
B&E Weekly Jams: 7/23 – 7/29/24
There’s a ton of new music coming out of all corners of Milwaukee this week, and you can keep track of some of the highlights in this week’s B&E Weekly Jams! This week, we’ve got new music from Honey Creek, Gwapo Chapo, Allison Mahal and many more!
WMP 151: Melodies of Milwaukee: Jake Williams’ Journey through Wisconsin’s Music Scene as a self-taught musician
Jake Williams’ schedule is packed with over 200 shows a year and boasts 11 local award nominations, making him a true force in the Wisconsin music industry. Beyond his solo work, Jake is also a part of two exciting projects. Sons of Sconnie (formerly The Toys) delivers high-energy, crowd-pleasing performances across Wisconsin, while The Midnight Purchase offers an alternative folk-rock experience with powerful lyricism and intimate shows.
At the Northwestern Mutual conference, many agents wore strings of colorful ribbons. What do they mean?
The annual Northwestern Mutual conference held at Henry Maier Festival Park drew thousands of employees, many sporting a string of multicolored ribbons. Attached to lanyards, some strings of ribbons were so long they trailed the ground as people walked around. Here's what they signify, and why agents are proud to wear them. ...
Employee Resource Group fall welcome back social, Aug. 13
All members of Employee Resource Groups are invited to attend an afternoon welcome back fall social on Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in AMU 254. Beverages and snacks will be provided. Register here.
Survey: Milwaukeeans want MPS reforms and accountability; Vast majority lack trust in State Superintendent Jill Underly
A group pushing for improvements in educational opportunities in Milwaukee is out with a new survey and their findings should open some eyes. City Forward Collective says their mission is to secure Milwaukee’s future by ending educational inequity and ensuring every child has the opportunity to attend high-quality schools. They issued the following press release this morning:
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