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‘Great American Punchline’ Addresses Divisions with Humor
From Lenny Bruce to Richard Pryor to Wanda Sykes, comedians have often used their jokes to address the most pressing issues of the moment. And what issue is more important at this particular moment than the fragile state of American democracy?. On Saturday, July 6 “The Great American Punchline” will...
Be MKE: Fourth of July, MPS to lose out on $43 million in state aid, farm-to-table dining
Who we are. Where we go. What we need to know. What will you be doing? Perhaps parade-ing with the fam, grilling out — classic — or hitting up Summerfest (like me). If you're still figuring it out, here's a look at the July Fourth festivities around the area.
‘The Chi’ star Jacob Latimore on his Milwaukee roots and mental-health push
The smart money would be on his work as an actor that has spanned more than a decade and extends from the big screen (Ride Along, The Maze Runner, Collateral Beauty and the new version of House Party) to prestige television series like his current run on The Chi, which recently got renewed for a seventh season.
Brewers Designate Taylor Clarke For Assignment
The Brewers have designated right-hander Taylor Clarke for assignment to open a spot on the 40-man roster for newly acquired right-hander Aaron Civale. The right-hander did not pitch in the majors for Milwaukee after coming over from Kansas City in an offseason trade sending minor league right-hander Ryan Brady and minor league infielder Cam Devanney back to the Royals.
Wisconsin Fans Shocked To See Kim Kardashian At Summerfest
Did you hear Kim Kardashian and her daughter North West we spotted at Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin recently? Now the big question is; why were they there?. Summerfest festivalgoers did a double take (or triple, let's be honest) when none other than Kim Kardashian and her daughter North West were spotted rocking out at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater on Saturday, June 22, 2024.
A summer reading challenge lets MPS students receive free books and explore Milwaukee
A summer reading program is in full swing and your child can join in. The Passport to Summer Reading is a reading program through Milwaukee Public Schools. It encourages kids and their families to pick-up free children's books at different festivals and local businesses in Milwaukee's neighborhoods. It's meant to...
Keith Urban Performs ‘We Were Us’ With Alana Springsteen [WATCH]
Keith Urban recently reprised one of his earlier hits, joined by one of country music’s most promising rising stars. The New Zealand native sang “We Were Us,” a duet with Miranda Lambert released in 2013, joined this time by Alana Springsteen. The two sang together while both performing at Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Report: Wisconsin basketball great Sam Dekker tries out for three NBA teams
Former Wisconsin Badgers great Sam Dekker has recently tried for three NBA teams: the Philadelphia 76ers, Golden State Warriors and Milwaukee Bucks. This news is courtesy of the CapTimes’ Mike Lucas, who recently caught up with Dekker as he looks to make his return to the NBA. Dekker has...
Milwaukee Brewers: Pat Murphy Comments And Jokes Surrounding The Teams 26th Come From Behind Victory
The Milwaukee Brewers came from behind on Tuesday night to defeat the Colorado Rockies by a score of 4-3. This marked their 26th come from behind victory and of their last six wins they had been losing at various points during each game. Following the game on July 2 manager Pat Murphy commented on the team and also had some good jokes as well.
An update on downtown construction projects as RNC approaches
Two downtown Milwaukee apartment towers are moving in residents and are nearly done with construction. Site preparation work is starting on other high-profile developments. And a pair of major downtown street projects will continue throughout summer and fall. Such big construction projects are part of downtown's landscape as the city prepares to host...
Things to do in Milwaukee this weekend after July Fourth (besides Summerfest)
For the first time since 2019, the African Cultural Festival, celebrating African culture, art, music, food and more, returns to Areas 2 and 3 of Brown Deer Park, 7835 N. Green Bay Road, from noon to 7 p.m. July 6. Admission is free. Info: africanstakeholdersinc.org/african-cultural-festival. Independence Day Weekend at Old...
Can anyone go to the RNC in Milwaukee, and how close can you get to the convention?
The Republican National Convention will take over Milwaukee soon, making a large impact on business, traffic and daily life in the city. But can you go to the RNC, set for July 15-18, and actually get inside the venues to watch politicians make speeches and see delegates conduct party business?
New biography explores the secrets of Shank Hall owner Peter Jest's success in Milwaukee
In today's corporate and increasingly algorithmic pop music business, it's unlikely we'll ever see another Peter Jest. Jest transformed himself from a marginal University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student with a passion for rock music into a club owner and independent concert promoter through ambition, hard work and persistence. ...
When Summerfest's music-festival rivals had Led Zeppelin, Stevie Wonder, Monkees, jazz
For much of its 56-year history, Summerfest has been Milwaukee's biggest gig. For many years, during the massive music festival's run, it was the only gig — many Milwaukee bars and live-music venues went dark rather than compete with it. (Not so this year: In its first weekend, Summerfest 2024 had to compete with a big country concert at American Family Field as well as the Tacos and Tequila Festival.)
Man suing Milwaukee school 8 years after incident with teacher
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A Milwaukee man is suing a Milwaukee school for $20 million. The suit alleges Saint Peter Immanuel Lutheran School staff didn't take action when a parent voiced their concerns multiple times over an inappropriate relationship between a former student and a teacher. At a news conference...
Former TMJ4 anchor Bill Taylor's family & former colleagues remember his legacy
TMJ4 remembers the late Bill Taylor and his many contributions to this community. His family has planned a memorial for Saturday, August 3rd at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society Museum.
Brewers 4, Rockies 3: At long last, Milwaukee wins a close game in its house of horrors
DENVER -- Coors Field, despite being home to one of the perennial worst teams in baseball, has been the Milwaukee Brewers’ personal house of horrors. The Brewers, no matter how good a team they have been in recent history, have made a pattern of coming to the capital of Colorado, breathing in the...
‘Disruptive’ observers removed from Milwaukee area polling locations
Two election observers were removed from polling locations in a Milwaukee suburb Tuesday after reports that they were being disruptive. Police in Glendale, north of the city of Milwaukee, removed the poll watchers from two separate locations before 10 a.m., according to a statement from Glendale police Capt. Thomas Treder.
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