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Learning later in life; Becoming a substitute teacher
First, we talk about opportunities to keep learning as an adult from Steve Frye, President of the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education, Angela Kelber, Associate Director of Continuing Education at UW-Milwaukee, and Sarah Grammer, Director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UW-Milwaukee. Then, a focus on the role substitute teachers play in our school districts, and how you can become one. Our guests are Jennifer Kammerud, Director of the Licensing, Educator Advancement, and Development Team at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Diane Schultz, and Stephen Montagna.
Bliffert Lumber makes executive move
A 23-year company veteran promoted to COO. Milwaukee-based Bliffert Lumber promoted Josh Brown to chief operating officer, marking a significant milestone in his 23-year career with the company. Brown joined Bliffert Lumber in 2001, working at the lumber counter at the company’s Morgan Avenue location. Since then, he has advanced...
Hear live coverage of the Democratic National Convention from Chicago
The Democrats will hold their nominating convention Monday Aug.19-Thursday Aug. 22 in Chicago. Tune in to WPR News stations each day and evening and visit wpr.org for stories from the convention. WPR staff, including reporters Anya van Wagtendonk, Rich Kremer and photojournalist Angela Major plus talk producer Courtney Everett, will...
This Week in MKE Music: Aug. 15-21, 2024
Irish Fest, Zoo Ala Carte, Center Street Daze, Sgt. Splendor, Extra Crispy Brass Band – Music on the Beerline and more—This Week in Milwaukee Music!. Milwaukee Irish Fest @ Henry Maier Festival Park, Though Sunday. Four days of music, culture, and craic! Milwaukee Irish Fest is known for...
Celebrating the impact of the Eric Von Fellowship on its recipients
Eric Von was a longtime trusted voice and journalist in Milwaukee. His work in radio spanned over 25 years and included podcasts, reporting and moderating pressing community conversations, specifically those around Black Milwaukee. When he passed away in 2016, WUWM, along with his wife Faithe Colas and donors, started the...
MATC students begin moving into apartments as upcoming semester approaches
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- At times it was pouring Thursday morning as Milwaukee Area Technical College students moved into their apartments for the upcoming semester. The 189 students are moving into apartments at Westown Green on Martin Luther King Drive. And while it probably wasn't much fun doing it in...
Red Bull wakeboarders will Wake The City this month at Henry Maier Festival Park
The Great Milwaukee Summer is HERE! Your guide to what you'll be doing, where you'll be drinking, who you'll be hearing and how you'll be getting a sweet tan this summer is on OnMilwaukee. The Great Milwaukee Summer guide is brought to you by Geis Garage Doors and Peoples State Bank!
Officer saves man’s life at Summerfest
A Shawano police officer was recognized Aug. 14 for his lifesaving efforts at Summerfest a couple of months ago in Milwaukee. Mequon Frechette was off duty on June 26 when he attended a Tyler Childers concert with his family. According to Shawano Police Chief Bradley Rabideau, someone three rows ahead of Frechette called out for someone to call 911 after a man fell and lost consciousness, and the officer sprang into action.
Storms possible Thursday night, Friday afternoon
MILWAUKEE — Interactive Radar | Weather Watch Map Room | Traffic Conditions. Drizzle and light rain on Thursday evening. Not very pleasant. A few storms are possible late Thursday evening. The risk for severe weather is low, but not zero. A few storms may have gusty winds and small...
'Jackpot!'; Gino at the Movies
MILWAUKEE - After mistakenly winning the ‘Grand Lottery,' Katie reluctantly joins forces with an amateur lottery protection agent in hopes of surviving jackpot hunters trying to claim her prize. ‘Jackpot!’ is now streaming on Prime Video, and Gino Salomone had a chance to talk with a few people involved...
Enter to Win Tickets to Jim Henson’s Labyrinth at The Pabst Theater!
It's Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert at The Pabst Theater! Watch the full movie, as a live band performs in sync with David Bowie’s original vocals, playing the songs and score composed by Bowie and Trevor Jones. October 13, 2024 @ 2:30 p.m. Pabst Theater - Milwaukee.
Road to Recovery: Sheboygan man’s journey from drug addict to successful food truck owner
SHEBOYGAN — After a long and tough battle with addiction, a Sheboygan man has been able to turn his life around and start a successful and growing business. Marc Luecke was addicted to drugs and alcohol from the time he was about 16 to 31. It started with weed and cocaine. Eventually, he turned to opioids after a car crash left him in severe pain. During that entire time, he drank.
Dr. Dan Scholz launches new Catholic Schools and Parishes Initiative at Marquette
Dr. Dan Scholz, a 1997 Marquette alumnus, has spent much of his life in spaces of Catholic education. He began his career as a high school teacher before transitioning to higher education, spending two decades at Cardinal Stritch University. His next chapter is focused on providing ongoing education for those...
Brewers Pitcher Issues Bold 'Contract' Statement After Taking Down Dodgers' Big Three
Devin Williams was simply sensational on the mound Wednesday night. On just seven pitches, Williams symbolically set over $1.2 billion worth of baseball contracts on fire. The 30-year-old Milwaukee Brewers closer got the unenviable task of trying to keep safe his team’s one-run lead in the ninth ...
Riverwest restaurant temporarily closed, with its future unclear amid high cost of supplies
The future of Kitchen Kings,1000 E. Locust St., is unclear. The takeout and delivery restaurant, which has been closed for about a week, opened in the Riverwest neighborhood location in June 2023, serving fried chicken, french fries and and burgers. ...
The owner of Romeys in Franklin has purchased the former Wegner’s St. Martins Inn property
The former Wegner’s St. Martins Inn property in Franklin has a new owner. That owner operates Romeys Place Bar & Grill at 7508 S. North Cape Road in Franklin. The...
This Eastern Conference Team Should Consider a Rebuild if They Have Another Disappointing Season
Entering this upcoming season the Milwaukee Bucks are in an interesting situation. Last Summer they traded for Damian Lillard, hoping to win another NBA Title since the 2020-2021 season. However, due to Giannis Antetokounmpo and Lillard suffering injuries, they were bounced to a young Indiana Pacers team in the first round. With that loss, it made three straight disappointing seasons for Bucks fans since winning the title. To go along with that, they have one of the oldest rosters in the NBA. Many believed going into this offseason the Bucks might try an enter a rebuild.
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