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Wisconsin’s Oldest Cemetery Has a Beautiful Origin Story
Nestled amidst the rolling hills of Wisconsin, the oldest cemetery in the state whispers stories of bygone eras, its ancient gravestones weathered by time yet standing as silent sentinels to the past. Amid the tall, whispering grasses and century-old oaks, the spirits of early settlers seem to linger, their tales...
Trump's RNC speech leaves Kalamazoo voters with mixed feelings
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Former President Donald Trump's speech at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Thursday night left viewers in Kalamazoo with mixed reactions. News Channel 3 spoke with Kalamazoo residents about whether or not Trump's speech, and sudden change of tone and demeanor, was enough to sway...
RNC 2024 Confessions: Milwaukee Uber Drivers Spill The Tea On GOP Convention Chaos!
MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee, Wisconsin turned into a frenzy with the arrival of the 2024 Republican National Convention. Rideshare drivers expected a boom in business but got stuck with nightmarish traffic and awkward passenger chats instead. The city’s security zones around Fiserv Forum threw a wrench in their plans,...
Illinois Has 1, Wisconsin With 2 of Top 40 Best Cities in America
The annual 'Best Cities' rankings from Resonance have been released, and some of the towns that made the list may surprise you, while others are right where you'd expect. Before you see the list of America's Best Cities, how many U.S. towns made the World's Best list?. In their 2024...
With Biden out, these Wisconsin Democratic delegates have more power than they imagined
The Milwaukee delegates have cast their lot with Vice President Harris. Here are the Democrats from Wisconsin who will be delegates at the Convention next month in Chicago. With President Joe Biden announcing Sunday that he’s withdrawing from the race, the nomination is up for grabs. These are the Wisconsinites who will attend the convention as delegates.
Downtown Milwaukee restaurants see lackluster business during RNC: ‘Would have just closed my doors’
As the Republican National Convention took over downtown Milwaukee this past week, restaurants and bars were hopeful of the economic impact hosting a big event could bring to the city. Milwaukee doesn’t host big events like the Super Bowl or other events that showcase the city, so this was set to be a first of […]
'I am surprised': Milwaukee Democrats react to Joe Biden's decision to drop out
In Madison earlier this month - Joe Biden tried to close the door on calls to step aside. "I am running and I'm going to win again," Biden said to a cheering crowd at a middle school rally.
"This has not been a net positive”: Milwaukee's post-RNC hangover
MILWAUKEE — I started writing this at Milwaukee’s Mitchell Airport waiting to catch a long-delayed flight back to Newark having spent the full week covering the Republican National Convention. I am stationed on the floor near an electrical outlet to recharge my phone. From my on-the-ground vantage point, I have a bird's eye view of the airport wheelchair attendants who are people of color straining to push RNC attendees to their gates for their departure flights back home.
Milwaukee vice presidential visit; Kamala Harris set to visit July 23
MILWAUKEE - Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Milwaukee for a campaign event on Tuesday, July 23. A news release from the Office of the Vice President says the upcoming visit will be Harris' fifth to Wisconsin in 2024. Would Harris make a good president?. As President Joe Biden...
Brady Street Festival 2024: Entertainment schedule and more info
If that political festival happening downtown this week wasn’t your particular cup of tea, the good people from the Brady Street Business Improvement District are ready to swoop in and give you an entirely different festival to drink in this Saturday, July 20. Yes, the Brady Street Festival is...
What RNC delegates thought of Milwaukee, would they return, and what souvenirs they picked up
More than 2,000 delegates representing every state and U.S. territory were in Milwaukee this week for the Republican National Convention. On the last day of the convention, Journal Sentinel reporters talked to dozens to see what they thought about Milwaukee, if they'd come back, and what souvenirs they were taking home. Here's what they had to say. ...
Brady Street Festival, Milwaukee event features music, food, more
MILWAUKEE - Brady Street Festival returned to Milwaukee's Lower East Side on Saturday, July 20. There was food, drinks, shopping and more for blocks. The festival was initially planned for July 27, but was moved up due to other events that day. "By moving the festival to July 20, we’re...
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