Feature Stories

The Covid-19 pandemic has completely changed the way that college students learn and attend classes in the past year. Many students struggle with mental health and the adjustment to online learning; especially for those in majors and programs that normally have lab and studio classes, where work is completed in the classroom and learned hands-on. […]

Born and raised in Chicago, Tiara Badie graduated from Howard University, a historically black college, with a B.S. in Psychology and a minor in Criminology. She is currently attending Marquette University Law School where she is secretary of the Black Law Student Association, a member of the Intellectual Property Law Society, and part of the […]

In Milwaukee, Krystle Stagman, 35, owns a small metaphysical store on S. Kinnickinnic Avenue called Altered State of Mind. On the outside, a heavy glass door is set back under a shallow awning, a large window with a logo and above that a flat sign with the store name printed on it. Inside, guests enter […]

At the main entrance to Mequon Nature Preserve, wind spins a turbine and sunlight reaches a solar panel array, helping to power an education center. A short trail to the right opens up to a children’s play area, and a winding trail to the left leads to an observation tower. A view from the top […]

COVID-19 has affected musicians across the state of Wisconsin. Media Milwaukee reporter Sam Dehring brings us a closer look at the struggles these local musicians are facing.

UWM’s Outdoor Pursuits offers safe opportunities for students to stay active and make new friends amidst the pandemic. Hannah Borchert with the story.

The Coronavirus pandemic has changed what the holidays look like for everyone, but here’s Jay Stahl’s inside look at some volunteers who are spreading some Christmas cheer to those in need this year.

The Lucky Mutts Dog Rescue held a Merry Christ-Mutts event at Milwaukee’s favorite place for holiday lights. Pups waiting for a new home got lots of attention. Allison Peoples reports.

Back in Spring, gyms and workout facilities were shut down across the country. UW-Milwaukee’s UREC and the Klotsche Center were no different. UREC has worked to create virtual and in-person spaces for students to keep working out throughout the semester. Brianna Schubert reports.

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Women’s Resource Center hosted its third annual feminist flea market event this year online the week on Nov. 16 due to Covid restrictions. This event is intended to provide a platform for local women, nonbinary, and femme-identified entrepreneurs and makers to showcase their work and to help inspire students of UWM […]

Holiday shopping is in the air and while big box stores have many sales on Black Friday, our local Milwaukee businesses are making the most of Small Business Saturday with a new shopping event, Scroll and Stroll. Terese Radke tells us more.

“You’re not a church, you’re a cult.” “Jesus did not teach of resistance.” “You’re supplying food and supplies to Satan’s army.” “Satan’s army?!”  Worship Pastor Cameron Overton recalls the incredulous reaction he had when reading the flood of hate comments in his church’s inbox.  “Good Lord!” The pastors of Zao MKE Church believe this animosity […]