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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...
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!
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. ...
Wisconsin Music Festival Surprises Fans with Drone Show
It's music festival season, and Wisconsin is home to several huge festivals that draw tens of thousands of fans for several days of music and fun, one of these festivals just surprised fans with a high-tech show to end the day. Rock Fest in Cadott, Wisconsin, just celebrated its 30th...
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:
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.
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...
Wauwatosa Spends $368,000 on Large Park TROLL by Danish Artist [EXCLUSIVE]
The artist describes himself as a “Danish artist / designer specialized in building from trash / recycle materials“. The other day, we received a tip from a concerned citizen who said that the City of Wauwatosa’s Tourism Commission was blowing $368,000 on a large garden gnome. Could this possibly be true?
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...
DNR Investigating New Manure Spill That Killed Fish In Wisconsin
It's common knowledge that water bodies are important in many ways, while also serving as great places to have recreational fun. That's why it's important to protect them from pollution and other things that can disrupt the natural ecosystem. However, despite our best efforts, water bodies are compromised in various ways.
'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...
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...
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...
Milwaukee Bucks Send Strong Message to Giannis Antetokounmpo After Greece Lose to Nikola Jokic, Serbia
Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo led the charge for Greece on Monday as they took on Nikola Jokic and the Serbian national side. This was nothing more than a tune-up game ahead of the Paris Olympics, but with two of the top superstars in the NBA today taking part in the contest, you just knew that there was more to this one than just an ordinary exhibition matchup.
Illinois and Wisconsin Residents On Alert After Black Bear Sightings
Residents of Illinois are being urged to keep their eyes open after recent confirmed sightings of black bears in several counties across the state. Rare Black Bear Sightings Prompt Caution from Illinois DNR. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) issued a cautionary statement, noting that while black bear sightings...
A group of light industrial buildings near Mitchell International Airport sells for $60 million
A group of light industrial buildings near Mitchell International Airport has been sold for just under $60 million, according to Wisconsin Department of Revenue records. The buildings, known as Mitchell Industrial Park, are at 6055 S. Pennsylvania Ave. and other addresses in Cudahy. They were sold by four investors groups...
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