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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...
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...
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:
Celebrate Marquette Athletics at the annual Back to School Block Party, Aug. 28
Enjoy a variety of Milwaukee’s favorite food trucks, children’s games, inflatables and activities hosted by student-athletes and coaches from Marquette varsity teams at the annual Back to School Block Party on Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Central Mall. Men’s Basketball Head Coach Shaka...
THC, stolen property, and a firearm found during traffic stop in Wisconsin, three men arrested
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in Wisconsin say three men were arrested in the early morning hours on July 17 after a firearm, THC, and stolen property were found following a traffic stop. According to a release from the Pleasant Prairie Police Department, officers pulled over a vehicle...
Double shooting in Milwaukee leaves 2 teens with serious injuries
MILWAUKEE — Two teenagers are in the hospital after a double shooting left them with life-threatening injuries. Milwaukee police say it happened around 11 p.m. on Monday near 27th Street and Fairmount Avenue, just a few blocks south of Hampton Avenue. Police said an 18-year-old and a 17-year-old were...
3 Brewers prospects to keep at all costs, 2 to gamble with in trade talks at Deadline
We are one week away from the MLB Trade Deadline. There's been little movement thus far, but that is going to change soon. The Brewers still have work to do to improve this roster. In order to improve the roster, the Brewers will have to trade prospects from their farm...
Personal connection to Alzheimer’s leads Shamiah Johnson to start Our Memories
Years after Shamiah Johnson’s mother was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s, she started the brand Our Memories in September 2023. According to their website, the goal of the brand is to bring more awareness to dementia and to empower caregivers, while also providing those affected with a community to lean on.
'Well needed bump in business': Northwestern Mutual annual meeting packs Third Ward
Many downtown restaurants and bars are still feeling the pain of a quiet week from the Republican National Convention, but some are enjoying a boost from Northwestern Mutual's annual meeting. This year, because of the RNC cleanup at Fiserv Forum, Panther Arena and the Baird Center, Northwestern Mutual's event is taking place at...
Republicans are trying to court Black voters, but Milwaukeeans say it'll take more
At Coffee Makes You Black, a cafe about two miles north of Fiserv Forum, the owner, employees and patrons all agreed on one thing: Nobody from the Republican National Convention had made an effort to reach out to their community. Both political parties — Republicans and Democrats — needed to actually come to...
Family of man killed by officers during RNC in Milwaukee seeks answers
Angelique Sharpe now sadly knows firsthand how frequently police interactions can turn deadly for Black men. Her brother, Samuel Sharpe Jr., was shot and killed on North 14th and West Vliet streets in Milwaukee on July 16 by Columbus, Ohio, police officers who were in the city to work at the Republican National Convention.
'He left an indelible mark': Milwaukee firefighter and prolific recruiter dies of cancer
Doran Kemp Jr. knew he had limited time when he was diagnosed with brain cancer in early 2023. Doctors estimated he had about 18 months left to live with heavy, intensive treatment or six months without. The Milwaukee Fire Department firefighter-recruiter and Milwaukee Bucks super fan, sat down with his wife, LeKeisha Johnson...
Activists and police look beyond Trump’s coronation in Milwaukee to the Democratic convention in Chicago
Activists who marched outside the Republican National Convention are trumpeting their efforts, despite crowd estimates falling short. Milwaukee police are praising their cooperation with other agencies in convention security, even as Ohio officers face scrutiny for shooting and killing a man while in the city. Some activists and attendees said...
Try an ice cream cone at Milwaukee's new Ben & Jerry's lickity-split!
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- On hot summer days, the local ice cream shop is the place to chill and savor the flavors. Now, there's another option for you. Wisconsin's only Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop opened its doors just last week in Milwaukee's Third Ward. As you might expect, the store offers many of the Vermont-based ice cream giant's iconic and unique tastes you've come to know and love.
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