Articles by Alexis Knecht

The Brookfield Farmer’s Market offers a chance for people to purchase goods locally and support small businesses located in Wisconsin, even during the Winter months. The 2025-2026 winter season is the first time that the Brookfield Farmers Market is hosting their winter session, allowing for new businesses to broaden their reach and encouraging a new […]

Young people rely on caffeine to stay awake during long hours of studying or to boost exercise performance. Medical professionals and students alike worry that energy drinks can have adverse effects on college students and teens.  “It’s very rare but [high amounts of caffeine] can cause sudden death in certain people,” said Dr. Waheeb Ahmad, […]

President Donald Trump is demanding the permanent termination of the “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” host after a comment the ABC comedian made prior to the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner.  Jimmy Kimmel, in the segment that was recorded Thursday, April 23 joked that First Lady Melania Trump had “a glow like an expectant […]

Brookfield Square Mall has been on the decline for years, with the space vacant, stores empty, individuals like Even Nevals wanted to make use of the aging building. A new event has allowed for the mall to go from desolate to swarming with energy every weekend.  “All these years I’ve been wondering why don’t we […]

Los Angeles Police have identified the woman who they say fired multiple shots at pop star Rihanna’s Beverly Hills-area home as 35-year-old Ivana Lisette Ortiz, according to NBC News.  The LAPD told NBC News that the shooting took place around 1:15 p.m. Sunday, March 8.  The singer was home at the time of the incident, […]

According to a new Marquette Law School Poll, 46% of likely voters in Wisconsin are still unsure about where they will vote in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election between Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor.  The Marquette Poll surveyed 850 registered voters in Wisconsin between Mar. 11 and Mar. 18 with a margin of error of […]

Nikita Casap made his initial appearance in the Waukesha County court on March 27 for the alleged murders of his mother and step dad and the theft of a vehicle. At the hearing, court officials discussed the potential charges for Casap.   During the hearing for 17-year-old Casap, there were 10 different counts alleged by the […]

Tensions were high during the General Campus Session on March 2 in the UW-Milwaukee Student Union, where about 30 students and faculty expressed their anger at the university’s decision to consolidate the eight Student Cultural Centers on campus, with one student calling it a “slap in the face.” “I think the power of these sessions […]

A college degree was once the pinnacle of the American dream. Today, much of the younger generation holds a significantly less positive attitude towards college education, according to various studies and student opinions. “I don’t know, my general attitude towards it is clearly not positive,” said Carly Janscha, a Cybersecurity student at Waukesha County Technical […]

William Scheibel is celebrating his 8th birthday with his favorite cousin, Alexis Knecht. While their plans don’t go exactly as they hoped, they still make it a memorable day.

Jamie Knecht plays with her dogs and talks about their impact on the family.

Emma Clifford is a first-year student at UWM majoring in Art History. She feels deeply impacted by the actions of the Trump Administration and discusses the policies that seem the most important to her. Alexis Knecht: What aspects of President Trump’s current term stand out to you the most? Emma Clifford: His social media presence. […]