SpikeBall is Addictive Pastime for Players

SpikeBall may not be the most popular game in Milwaukee, but one group of friends just can’t get enough. They play at Baran Park in Bayview at least once a week. Marty LeMense joined in.

Welcoming Spring with a Trip to the Zoo

With summertime approaching in Milwaukee County, many people are flocking to the zoo to enjoy the animals foreign to Wisconsin. The warm breeze and sunny skies make the zoo a perfect place to spend a Sunday afternoon. Alissa Krenke reports.

Juggling the Roles of Student and Parent

Si’Errah Murphy, a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, is a full time mommy and student. Chardanay Hunt reports on the joys and challenges for this young mother.

Dogs Help Student Stress Melt Away

The Golda Meir Library welcomed a handful of therapy dogs from the Health Heelers organization in preparation for finals week. Students took pictures, asked questions and gave the animals a lot of affection. James Strebe reports.

Volunteers Tackle Trash in Milwaukee River Basin

Over 4,000 volunteers flooded the Milwaukee River basin for the 22nd Annual Spring River Cleanup April 22. Volunteers armed with bags and gloves helped pick up trash at one of 50 clean-up sites along the river. Milwaukee Riverkeepers hosted the event for the seventh season in a row. Rebeka Schmieder was there.

Urban Ecology Center Gets Earth Day Boost

Hundreds of volunteers came out to the Urban Ecology Center at Riverside Park on Saturday to celebrate Earth Day. They picked up trash, tended to gardens and helped mulch. John Gomes reports.

Bike Messenger Subculture Thrives in Milwaukee

Forward Courier is a bike messenger service in Milwaukee. Their employees deliver food from restaurants and stores like Bel Air Cantina and Whole Foods. The lifestyle is busy, but rewarding for the right type of person. Jordan Garcia reports.

Dad Has Unique Perspective On Airline Controversies

Fiascoes on airplanes are hardly uncommon — but they have been receiving increased attention in recent months. Gigi Garcia sits down with her dad to discuss how these incidents affect him as an American Airlines employee.

Small-Scale Art Has Big Impact

Milwaukee art lovers attended Var Gallery’s intimate 30x30x30 exhibit. Viewers arrived ready to view, critique, and embrace art. Rashaud Foster reports.