Articles by Brady Jager

Gasoline prices are the most expensive in U.S. history right now with an average of $4.17 per gallon. Milwaukeeans have their thoughts on the way that the national gas price hike is affecting life in the city. Brady Jager has the story.

Pop star Olivia Rodrigo brought her “Sour Tour” to Milwaukee. Tickets for the “Drivers License” singer’s show sold out in under an hour back in November. Fans camped out overnight and waited hours outside The Rave/Eagles Club in hopes of being in the front row. Brady Jager has the story.

In this short documentary, Brady Jager introduces us to Caitlin Mourek, a TikTok influencer from Illinois. Caitlin recently posted a video that got 4.5 million views with 1.5 million likes and she has worked with famous influencers and brands, as well as with the “Gen-Z for Biden” campaign. But despite her success, she has also […]

Harry Styles helped a fan come out as gay to her mother at his sold-out Milwaukee show Wednesday. Photo: Brady Jager McKinley McConnell, 23, brought a sign to the Milwaukee stop of the British pop star’s “Love on Tour” at the Fiserv Forum that read, “My mom is in Section 201. Help me come out.” […]

On November 21, Waukesha parade-goers watched in horror as an SUV plowed into crowds of marchers and onlookers. Six people were killed and dozens more injured. Now, the community is finding ways to move forward. Brady Jager reports.

Kyle Rittenhouse broke down crying on the stand Wednesday as he testified that he feared for his own safety prior to killing two men and injuring one with his rifle during the 2020 civil unrest in Kenosha. On Aug. 25, 2020, Illinois teenager Kyle Rittenhouse, 17 at the time, was in Kenosha during protests following […]

Anna Bromberger had preconceived notions about rodents, but her roommate’s hamster won her heart.

In 2020, residents in assisted living facilities were visited by loved ones in innovative ways, such as apartment windows, phone calls and other interactive digital means. Now, as the world opens with the accessibility to vaccinations, these facilities are continuing to struggle in both employment and life satisfaction for residents.  UWM Student Alexis Carr, 20, […]

Fifteen people were shot and one was killed in a mass shooting at Kroger grocery store in Collierville, Tennessee on Thursday, Sept. 23, according to police.  The accused gunman, who police have identified as 29-year-old UK Thang, took his own life at the scene. According to Collierville Police, Thang was a third-party vendor for Kroger. […]

Kelly Jager describes her connection with a favorite song and how music transcends the bounds of time.

After moving from her small town, Kassie Rotz realized what it was like to live in a big city.

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — The line of guests waiting to ride Lighting Rod, a 1950s-era roller coaster, wrapped around gift shops and food stands in Dollywood’s vintage-themed Jukebox Junction area, just 15 minutes after the park’s opening on April 23. Among those anticipating a daring thrill on the wooden-and-steel-hybrid ride, Sydney Held, 24, and Amy […]