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Wisconsin Weekend: Mexican Fiesta, Green Day, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
There's plenty of summer left here in southeast Wisconsin and there's plenty of things to do in our area! The weather is supposed to be great, if a little hot, this weekend, so get out and enjoy it!
Weather webcast with Lisa Michaels
Partly cloudy skies Saturday night with temps in the upper 60s. A few showers are possible into Sunday morning, otherwise another partly sunny, humid and warm day ahead. Highs Sunday in the upper 80s with dew points near 70°F. Hot and humid early next week, with possible feel like temperatures approaching 100°F in spots inland on Monday. Tuesday has the better chance for more areas to experience higher heat index values. A front rolls through on Wednesday which will drop temps back into the lower 80s.
College Possible Wisconsin helps students navigate new FAFSA application amid frustrations
MILWAUKEE — Applying for financial aid is a critical step in seeking higher education for many Wisconsin families, but this year, they faced some difficulties. Significant technical issues and delays with the rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application system frustrated many. In an...
Taurean Prince could patch a flaw the Bucks have been trying to fix for years
The Milwaukee Bucks have established themselves as a perennial NBA contender, anchored by the transcendent talent of Giannis Antetokounmpo and the all-time shooting greatness of last year’s blockbuster acquisition in Damian Lillard. Yet despite their potential for postseason success, a persistent flaw has plagued the franchise through the years:...
5 things to know and do the weekend of Aug. 23
It’s Friday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know about. If you would like your event to be considered for this column, please submit your news by clicking here at least two weeks in advance. 1. Opening Reception: Friday, Aug. 23. Latino Arts Inc....
Jeanette Mitchell, founder of African American Leadership Alliance of Milwaukee, has died
Jeanette Mitchell, who founded the African American Leadership Alliance of Milwaukee in 2017 and served for three years as Milwaukee School Board president, died Sunday. Mitchell's eight-year stretch on the school board in the 1980s and '90s spanned three superintendents. She was known for her passion for education in the city. ...
Northeastern Wisconsin Republicans react to the DNC, calling it 'bizarre' and 'it makes me want to puke'
GREEN BAY — The sea of 23,500 "Harris" signs. the Obamas and Clintons and Bidens. The cheese wedges atop the 95 Wisconsin delegates' heads. Beyoncé's "Freedom" thundering at the biggest party in the Midwest this week. Republicans three and a half hours north couldn't turn away from the music fast enough. "I can't...
WBW volleyball earns AVCA Team Academic Award
West Bend, Wi – The American Volleyball Coaches of America (AVCA) announced the West Bend West High School volleyball team was awarded the AVCA Team Academic Award for maintaining a 3.6 team GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for the 2023-2024 school year. Five players on the team earned a...
Scarecrow Contest in downtown West Bend, Wi
West Bend, WI – It’s festive Fall fun for everyone as Stefanie Ulma of Green Dog Market and Michelle of Artful-Spark launch a community-wide Scarecrow Contest. Everyone is welcome to create a scarecrow to be displayed on Main Street in downtown West Bend, Wi during the month of October. Showoff your creativity with a traditional or spooky scarecrow, whimsical or humorous, mischievous or loveable. This is a family-friendly event, so entries deemed too gruesome, bloody, or scary will not be accepted.
4 years after Kenosha unrest, community still rebuilding
In August of 2020, Abel Alejo received a phone call from Yolanda Hernandez. His business, La Estrella Supermarket, was on fire. “When I got to Kenosha, everything was chaos. There was big flames,” Alejo said. “The fires just went from one business, to the next, to the next.”
Bucks announce new convoluted discounts
To me, one of the joys of the 2023–24 Milwaukee Bucks campaign was the sheer absurdity of the Ultra Kwik 95. If you’re not familiar, let’s hear it from the cow’s mouth:. “If the Bucks reach 95 points by the end of the third quarter during...
2024 Liuna! 175 Qualifying Order: Key Drivers Set for Milwaukee’s Race
2024 Liuna! 175 Qualifying Order: As the 2024 Liuna! 175 approaches, the qualifying order reveals a competitive landscape at Milwaukee Mile, with Ty Majeski setting a formidable pace at 2.000 moments. Close on his heels, Christian Eckes demonstrates that the stress is palpable, while seasoned veterans like Grant Enfinger and emerging talents such as Taylor Gray add layers of intrigue to the race. With 37 drivers battling not just for victory but for essential points in the playoff structure, the tactical decisions made in the coming days will be crucial in shaping the outcome of this high-stakes event. What strategies might emerge as drivers assess their positions?
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