17-Year-Old Robert D. Johnson Gets 13 Years for 2022 McDonald’s Shooting

A somber atmosphere filled the barely air-conditioned courtroom when 16-year-old Robert D. Johnson looked back from the defendant’s chair toward crying friends and family after being sentenced to 13 years in prison. His supporters cried out that they loved him as the teary-eyed teenager was escorted out of the room by police, chains clanking on […]

UW-Milwaukee Accused of Lack of ‘Immediate Transparency’ Over Sexual Assault Report 

On Thursday, Feb. 8, UWM Police released a vague email statement to the campus community about an investigation of a reported sexual assault in the Kenilworth Square Apartments, a student dorm. However, the alleged assault itself was reported to police that Sunday, a four-day lag in notifying campus, Media Milwaukee has learned.  Citing ongoing criminal […]

TikTok Users Criticize Bill that Will Ban the App

The House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday, March 13 that calls for TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app or the app will be banned on all U.S. devices. The vote of 352-65 has users calling out the House for focusing on the wrong issues.  “I want you to think about the last […]

All Grown Up, Siblings Remember a Time of Change

Moving away can be hard, especially if you are 10 years old. Siblings Hunter, Madi, and Peyton reminisce about old memories, new changes and acceptance of a past that is long gone but not forgotten.

Unusual Infection Frustrates, Threatens Young Athletes

Running down the soccer field, nothing is better than the feeling of being on top of my game. It’s the height of the season and I get the chance to play varsity, which isn’t common for a freshman. Everything is good; I’m feeling great. Then things go south, fast.  In the spring of 2017, I […]

“It’s sort of weird — it’s like a legacy. It’s going to last way beyond me.”

Eugene Orlandini has worked in his family’s plaster-making business for over 40 years. Their beautiful plasterwork decorates many notable structures around Milwaukee including the Pabst Theater, Eagles Ballroom and The Plaza Hotel. Orlandini takes immense pride in his family’s business, displaying their work during Doors Open Milwaukee. Q: What got you started here? A: Well, […]