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MPS board recall attempt prompts concern over fake signatures, funding
Although a group's attempt to recall four Milwaukee School Board members failed this week after it was unable to collect enough signatures, it was still able to submit over 29,000. But after one school board member found what appeared to be fake addresses and uncannily similar handwriting for multiple signatures, it's unclear how many were valid. ...
Gary Trent Jr. Named Bucks' Biggest X-Factor For By Bleacher Report
Bleacher Reporter released its biggest x-factor list for each NBA team heading into the 2024-25 season. For the Milwaukee Bucks, they believe Gary Trent Jr. will be the team's most important piece heading into 2024-25.
Milwaukee Brewers: Jackson Chourio Gets Intriguing Rank In National League Rookie of the Year Race
The Milwaukee Brewers have a good one in outfielder Jackson Chourio. He’s not just one of the best players on his team; Chourio is also among the most impressive hitters in the big leagues in the 2024 MLB regular season thus far. Jackson Chourio is the future. Oozing with...
Ubuntu MKE, Flavors of Africa Event to Unite, Bridge Differences
Yollande Tchouapi is a visionary when it comes to using food to unite individuals and communities. For more than a decade, Tchouapi, a native of Cameroon, has welcomed and encouraged exploration of African and Caribbean cuisines and cultures. Her line of spices and sauces, Afro Fusion, along with Irie Zulu, her former restaurant in Wauwatosa, served as vehicles of culinary and cultural exploration.
Previewing September call-up candidates for the Milwaukee Brewers
It's hard to believe that the month of September is just around the corner but we are just a week away from the season's final month. MLB teams will be doing whatever they can to secure one of the league's few playoff spots. On September 1, MLB rosters will expand...
Mexican Fiesta continues today and Van McNeil is live with the fun
MILWAUKEE — Mexican Fiesta continues today. Van McNeil was live this morning at the Henry Maier Festival Grounds to show you the festivities happening near Lakeshore. It goes until midnight each day this weekend. Doors open at noon today through Sunday.
The 2024 Marquette Volleyball Season Preview: The Returning Players
We’re inching closer and closer to the start of the 2024 Marquette volleyball season! It’s probably about time that we get around to doing some serious season previewing before head coach Ryan Theis leads his troops against Eastern Illinois on August 30th. We’ll start things off with a look (a verrrrry long look, as it turns out) at the returning players on the roster here. In future installments, we’ll take a peek at the new faces on the MU roster for this fall and figure out if any of them have a chance to break into the rotation right away, and then we’ll also talk about the three biggest questions facing the Golden Eagles this year.
Men’s Soccer Prepares For Match Against Marquette
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin- The Marist men's soccer team is set for its second match of the season against Marquette, Sunday afternoon. The Red Foxes look to finish their first road trip strong against the Big East opponent. Last Time Out. The Red Foxes dropped their season opener against Wisconsin 4-0. Chris...
Medieval drag, LARP, free beer: A renaissance fair is coming to Riverwest
Grab your breeches, corsets and flails: a renaissance fair is coming to Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood next month. Several local organizations and businesses are teaming up to host Argren Faire, the first-ever renaissance fair in Riverwest. The day-long event will feature everything from free beer to a medieval drag parade. ...
Warm temps, humidity, return to SE Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE- A late summer heatwave is on the way to Southeast Wisconsin this weekend and into early next week. Mostly sunny conditions Saturday coupled with rising humidity and a high temp in the mid 80s will lead to overnight showers that may linger into Sunday morning. Temperatures continue to rise Sunday with a high in the upper 80s. Starting on Monday, temps really rise into the 90s with a heat index that could reach triple digits. That heatwave will linger into midweek before temps normalize into the 80s on Wednesday.
New UMOS CEO stresses seasonal farmworker safety, impact of new protections
Milwaukee-based United Migrant Opportunity Services Inc. recently announced longtime employee Jose Martinez will become the nonprofit’s first new permanent president and CEO in almost 50 years. The move came after former CEO Lupe Martinez, no relation, took the role of president emeritus on Jan. 1. Founded in 1965, UMOS...
Dr. Lee Za Ong receives Fr. Pedro Arrupe, S.J. Faculty Colleague Award
Dr. Lee Za Ong, associate professor of counselor education and counseling psychology in the College of Education, was selected by her colleagues to receive the 2024 Fr. Pedro Arrupe, S.J., Faculty Colleague Award. The Fr. Pedro Arrupe, S.J., Faculty Colleague Award is designed to recognize and celebrate a faculty colleague...
Celebrate 25 years of Anodyne at the Bean Plant Block Party
Anodyne Coffee Roasting Company has grown well beyond coffee in its 25 years, due in part to its location on Bruce Street in Walker’s Point. The expansive brick building is a gathering spot at all hours and one of the most reliable venues in the city when it comes to catching a quality concert.
Fostering Success program helps independent students find their way
Emerson Vassilew was struggling to figure out how to sign up for classes and apply for housing when she ended up at the registrar’s office. “And they said we have someone who can help you,” said the first-year studio arts major. Miles Lenz, a sophomore studying computer...
Erik's Bike Shop is closing its location on Milwaukee's east side
Minnesota-based Erik's Bike Shop will close its east side location and move to Brookfield in the fall, the company announced. The shop, at 1819 E. Kenilworth Place, will close Sept. 15. Erik's in Brookfield will open late 2024. The company has not yet released the location for the Brookfield store. ...
Groundbreaking announced for Downtown MKE Dog Park
The new MKE Dog Park is expected to open later this year at 103 W. Clybourn St. and a groundbreaking ceremony has been set for Thursday, Sept. 5 at 3 p.m. The 22,000-square-foot dog park – a collaboration between Milwaukee Downtown, Business Improvement District #21 (BID #21) and the Historic Third Ward Business Improvement District #2 (BID #2) – will be built beneath the I-794 freeway, along the west bank of the Milwaukee River, which will also get a new section of RiverWalk.
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