Articles by Kassie Rotz

Candice Marshall was on a study abroad trip when she had sex with a man she had known for a few days. When she found out she was pregnant, she went to a local women’s health clinic to figure out her options. “The pregnancy test put me in panic mode,” Marshall said. “I’ve never imagined […]

Christmas music and decorations are sure to get people in the mood for winter. The Pabst Mansion participates in this tradition, making each room a little different every year. Kassie Rotz has the story.

Imagine you are playing a game of chess. You are black and your opponent is white. To ensure fairness, the chess game has been assigned a gamekeeper, who is sporting your team’s black color. Before the match begins, the gamekeeper writes out all the plays for both you and your opponent in the order you […]

Theodore Edgecomb, 31, was charged with first-degree reckless homicide for shooting an immigration attorney after a road rage incident on the bridge by Brady St. and Holton St. in Milwaukee on Sept. 22, 2021. “This case is part of the insanity that goes on in Milwaukee County with guns,” Judge David Borowski said. “A justice […]

Today was the court hearing for defendant Darrell Brooks, who was identified as the driver in the Waukesha parade run on Nov. 21st, 2021. Waukesha County District Attorney Sue Opper called Police Detective Thomas Casey to the stand to testify the information he had on what the Waukesha Police Department has investigated. Thomas Casey was […]

For the first time in 18 years, residents of Milwaukee County will vote for Bob Donovan or Cavalier Johnson in the mayoral election held on April 5, 2022. In the spring primary on Feb. 15, 20% of registered voters submitted a ballot. Local government election turnouts never sparkle as brightly as presidential elections– even congressional […]

The 2020 pandemic encouraged many Americans to socialize with others by expressing what they have to say through podcasts. Kassie Rotz talked with her two brothers about what this process looked like for them.

Julia Toomey cooks food with her best friend to learn healthier options for dinner.

Brady Jager likes his job at Trader Joe’s, but work got weird during the pandemic.

Kassi Rotz learns about the song that inspires her father in his work life.

The perspective of a dog is often overlooked when a people are considering a new pet to add to the family. Thoughts about how cute a dog looks often overshadow the consideration of the type of lifestyle the dog requires. Aley Horner, 22, understands the importance of learning about different canine communication styles. She is […]