17-Year-Old Robert D. Johnson Gets 13 Years for 2022 McDonald’s Shooting Posted on May 13, 2024May 17, 2024 by Peyton Radloff 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 Posted on April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 by Ava Ladky and Peyton Radloff 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 Posted on March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 by Peyton Radloff 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 Posted on December 22, 2023December 28, 2023 by Peyton Radloff 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 Posted on December 21, 2023December 22, 2023 by Peyton Radloff 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 […]
Classic Songs Offer Comfort, Memories Posted on October 25, 2023November 17, 2023 by Peyton Radloff Music used to be a coping mechanism for Taylor Porter when she was growing up; now it’s one of her passions.
“It’s sort of weird — it’s like a legacy. It’s going to last way beyond me.” Posted on October 18, 2023October 19, 2023 by Peyton Radloff 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, […]
Faces of UWM: Journalism is “Being a Good Human Being” Posted on October 2, 2023November 20, 2023 by Peyton Radloff Ava Ladky finds that passion comes in the most unexpected places.