Articles by Alexis Lonzo

Milwaukee’s streets are becoming public art galleries, with new murals and art installations all over the city. Along with supporting local artists, public projects help drive tourism and give residents a new way to experience their neighborhoods. Alexis Lonzo tells us more.

Award-winning children’s book author Kevin Henkes visited Racine Public Library in his hometown for the first time in almost 50 years. He spoke to the community of young readers and longtime fans about his journey from Racine to literary success. Alexis Lonzo has the story.

Central Bark’s New Berlin location hosts a variety of events throughout the year to promote their business, get dogs adopted, and offer an opportunity for dogs to socialize. This time, they tried something new with an outdoor movie to enjoy with your dog. Alexis Lonzo has the story.

Susan Bence covers the environment for WUWM, a public radio station operated by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She talked about her work with Alexis Lonzo, a student in JAMS 660 Environment and the Media. Alexis Lonzo: Can you give me an overview of your thoughts on how the environment has been addressed in political settings? […]

Colin Goyette is a restoration ecologist at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center in Bayside, Wis. He received a degree in environmental science and natural resource management and conservation from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2021. He talked with Alexis Lonzo, a student in JAMS 660 Environment and the Media. Alexis Lonzo: Can you give me […]

GREEN BAY, Wis. (April 2, 2024) – I am a student in my second year at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee studying Journalism and thought it would be a great opportunity to report on the Trump Rally in my hometown. However, I did not expect to get threatened to be kicked out by Trump’s team within […]

GREEN BAY, Wis. (April 2, 2024) – Former President Donald Trump discussed border issues, tax cuts, an executive order, his plan for squatters and a death penalty sentence for those who kill a police officer at his first appearance in Wisconsin in the last two years in downtown Green Bay on Tuesday. Trump has had […]

Haley Steines is the manager and curator of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) Union Art Gallery, and she has a special connection to art because of her mother. Haley’s mom was an artist and always encouraged her to get into the arts, but she only found her passion when she took AP Art History in […]

Ernee Kender is a Germantown resident and visitor to the Grain Exchange and other local buildings during the Doors Open event in Milwaukee. The Grain Exchange invented the very first trading pit in the 1860s, and for some time Milwaukee exported more wheat than any port in the world. It can be difficult to take […]