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Celebrate the 85th Anniversary of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ in Oconomowoc
Every five years, the city of Oconomowoc celebrates the anniversary of when The Wizard of Oz first premiered in August of 1939 — and this year the celebration to mark the 85th anniversary will take place August 15. The Wizard of Oz first premiered in the Strand Theater in...
Pleasant start to a busy weekend in Milwaukee
This upcoming weekend in Milwaukee and the surrounding area might be the busiest we have ever had! From huge events like German Fest, Harley Homecoming, EAA Airventure, and the Milwaukee Air and Water Show to county events like the Racine and Washington County Fairs and some smaller but still exciting events like Riverwest 24 bike races, Milwaukee Brewfest and not to mention the Milwaukee Brewers back in town for the first time since the All Star Break and Packers Training Camp up in Green Bay. Sheesh!!!
Milwaukee shootings Friday; 2 wounded, including teen
MILWAUKEE - Two people were wounded in separate shootings in Milwaukee on Friday, July 26. No arrests have been made. A 16-year-old was shot and wounded in Milwaukee on Friday morning, July 26. It happened around 1:15 a.m. near 63rd Street and Hope Avenue. Police say the victim was taken...
Indian Gaming Association (IGA) Chairman Ernie Stevens, Jr., Engages in Discussions on Indian Country Priorities at the Republican National Convention
Milwaukee, Wis. (July 26, 2024) — Ernie Stevens, Jr., Chairman of the Indian Gaming Association (IGA), recently participated in important discussions at the Republican National Convention, which was held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from July 15 to 18. The convention brought together Indian country leaders to address critical priorities for the Republican Party.
A month in mourning: D'Vontaye Mitchell's family details life upended, waiting for charges
Demonstrations every few days for a month. One public funeral with prominent activist Al Sharpton and local political leaders in attendance. Detailing a painful life experience over and over again...
Whitewater school district integrates new state literacy guidelines into summer school
The hot summer months are dwindling away and the next school year is on the horizon, when more than 800 students from the Whitewater Unified School District will return to the classroom after weeks of summer learning. Superintendent Caroline Pate-Hefty said the district’s ”record high” summer school enrollment is driven...
RNC's impact less than expected at some restaurants. But hotels, other businesses did well
The Republican National Convention's economic impact was less than expected, according to several downtown restaurateurs. But Milwaukee-area hotels did very well hosting tens of thousands of guests. And other local vendors got business that wouldn't have otherwise existed without the RNC. ...
The World of Outlaws late models race at Wisconsin's Wilmot Raceway for the first time. Here's what to know.
The track that hosted the final Wisconsin race of the season for the World of Outlaws sprint cars earlier this month will host the Outlaws late models for the first time Monday. The $10,000-to-win show is sandwiched by two premier events, the Prairie Dirt Classic on Friday and Saturday in Fairbury, Illinois, and...
Jelly Roll and Harley-Davidson collab for new clothing line
Jelly Roll and Harley-Davidson have teamed up for a brand new apparel line. “I’m excited to show y’all this new Jelly Roll x Harley-Davidson apparel collab, launching at the @hdhomecoming Festival on July 26.” Jelly posted on Instagram. If you are not in the Milwaukee area for...
New biotech $49 million hub could generate thousands of jobs, provide mobile cancer screening
More details have been revealed about a new biohealth technology hub that is projected to generate around 141,000 jobs over 10 years — with most of those positions likely to be in supply-chain and service industries, even restaurants, that benefit from economic growth. Eighteen public and private entities, including Medical College of Wisconsin and Milwaukee Area Technical College, are slated to share $49 million in federal funding for the biohealth hub centered on personalized medicine, an...
Milwaukee Bucks GM Opens Up About Blockbuster Trade
Last offseason, the Milwaukee Bucks shocked the NBA world by acquiring All-NBA guard Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers in a three-team trade. At the time, Lillard’s desire to move on from Portland was well documented. However, the expectation was always that he would end up with the Miami Heat. Regardless, Milwaukee pulled the trigger and landed him to pair alongside former champion and two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.
VIDEO | Sobering images as UW-Washington County signage removed- End of an era
July 26, 2024 – West Bend, WI – Sobering images as all signage has been removed from UW-Washington County. The signage at the end of Campus and University Drive is now simply a white board. The electronic sign at Hwy 33 and University Drive has gone dark. All of the signs atop the building and entryway at the school itself are gone. It’s the official end of an era for West Bend/Washington County, WI.
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