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Ronny Chieng on Milwaukee, Wisconsin and the current political landscape
The Daily Show was supposed to come to Milwaukee during last week’s RNC. But following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the shows were canceled. The Daily Show host, Jon Stewart, addressed the cancellation, saying their venue, the Marcus Performing Arts Center, was moved inside the hard security perimeter.
Republicans plan for 40 years of MAGA
The recent Republican National Convention was short on policy while emphasizing theater. However, one theme emerged from the muddled messaging: the RNC’s ambitions. Republicans have set their sights on making MAGA, the controversial umbrella for conservative grievance, a permanent fixture on the American political landscape. Stephen Janis and Taya Graham report from the floor of the RNC in Milwaukee.
43rd Up North Picnic held at St. Germain Park
The Milwaukee retired firefighters and paramedics have sponsored an annual MFD Up North Picnic in the North Woods for the last 43 years, recently held at St. Germain Park. Linda and Mike Ballmann of Sugar Camp coordinated the event this year, which attracted 114 individuals. At noon, a roll call...
Milwaukee teen gets shopping spree at Kohl's after becoming 'Youth of the Year'
GLENDALE, Wis. (CBS 58) – A Milwaukee teen got the shopping trip of a lifetime after receiving $750 in gift cards from Kohl's. From nearly failing to graduating with over a 4.0 GPA, Loren Muwonge says while her story is one of success, it shouldn’t be a unique one.
St. Ann Center Sets Homecoming Gala for Oct. 5
Experience a grand celebration commemorating 25 years of care for all generations. St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care will host Homecoming: A 25th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 5, at its Stein Campus, the intergenerational day care’s first home. The event is among the center’s largest fundraising efforts in support of its world-renowned day care program, which serves children, frail seniors and adults with disabilities, all in the same home-like setting.
Union trades celebrate use of AFL-CIO HIT to get Couture off the ground
Construction unions held a celebration for the labor and investment from organized labor for 31-story Couture project, which is starting to wrap up in Milwaukee. The luxury tower broke ground in 2021 and is located at 909 E. Michigan St. overlooking Lake Michigan. The project, led by Barrett Lo Visionary Development, was a deal in the making for at least eight years. Officials with general contractor Findorff said the project will be fully completed in September.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Had Jokes When Asked to Name Three Toughest Players to Guard
If you were to ask random NBA players to name the most difficult opponent to guard, it's likely several would respond with Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. On Tuesday following the conclusion of exhibition play ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, the FIBA social media team flipped ...
Milwaukee shootings Tuesday; 4 injured, including 13-year-old
MILWAUKEE - One teenager and two adults were injured in different shootings in Milwaukee on Tuesday, July 23. A 13-year-old was shot at approximately 1:19 p.m. They were taken to the hospital for non-fatal gunshot injuries. The circumstances leading up to the shooting are still under investigation. Police continue to...
Vivarium in the Park will bring live music to local beer gardens
Here in the home stretch of July, I bet you thought we had left the days of summer concert series announcements behind us. Well, friend, think again because today we found out about not just a summer concert series, but a traveling summer concert series from our friends at Pabst Theater Group.
Reckless gunfire lands felon in trouble with law again
RACINE — A 38-year-old Racine man, who claimed he fired a handgun into the air to stop someone in a passing vehicle from shooting, now faces six criminal charges, including two felonies for his role in the incident. Randee Urban is charged with felony counts of first-degree recklessly endangering...
Milwaukee police chase: Fleeing driver hit squad, 2 officers hurt
MILWAUKEE - Two Milwaukee police officers were hurt after a police chase led to a crash on Monday, July 22. The crash involved an unmarked squad car. According to police, around 4:10 a.m. officers spotted a vehicle associated with a robbery/carjacking in the area of 25th and Center and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. Police say the driver refused to stop and fled. A vehicle pursuit was initiated.
UPAF in Milwaukee names Annemarie Scobey-Polacheck as its new president and CEO
Annemarie Scobey-Polacheck will be the United Performing Arts Fund's next president and CEO, the Milwaukee-area arts funding organization announced Tuesday. Scobey-Polacheck has been director of corporate philanthropy for Johnson Controls since 2018, with previous roles at Johnson Controls that involved her managing UPAF and United Way campaigns. For more than 20 years, she...
South Shore drowning victim identified, did not have life jacket
MILWAUKEE – New details indicate a drowning victim at Milwaukee’s South Shore Park Sunday was neither able to swim, nor in possession of a life jacket at the time of his death. An investigation report from the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office identifies the victim as 22-year-old Margarito...
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.
Ben’s List: Quirky sightings at the Republican National Convention
Ben Bradley is back from a week in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention and he shares some of the quirky things he encountered. Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.
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...
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