UW-Milwaukee Hosts ‘Behind the Mic: Two Generations of Journalists in Conversation’ Posted on May 23, 2026May 23, 2026 by Annabelle Hershelman University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee hosted National Public Radio co-host of “Fresh Air,” Tonya Mosley and the Eric Von Fellowship recipient Maria Peralta-Arellano at WUWM 89.7 FM – Milwaukee’s NPR to engage in an intimate conversation with journalism students on May 1 ahead of a larger event in the evening. At 3 p.m., Journalism, Advertising, and Media […]
The 2026 Met Gala Welcomes Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos Posted on May 23, 2026May 23, 2026 by Annabelle Hershelman Ahead of the 2026 Met Gala fundraising gala, formally known as the Costume Institute Benefit held at and in the interest of Metropolitan Museum of Art’s curatorial department known as the Costume Institute, the museum issued a press release announcing the co-chairs, and Honorary Chairs of the extravagant benefit on May 4. Quietly placed at […]
What Are Crisis Pregnancy Centers? Posted on May 23, 2026May 23, 2026 by Skye Williams As the fight for reproductive rights goes on locally and nationally, communities should be aware of crisis pregnancy centers in their neighborhoods. Crisis pregnancy centers, also called CPCs, faith-based non-profit organizations that provide various reproductive services including pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, medical exams, birth control and STD testing and treatment. They have numerous resources on their main website and provide locations for Baby Boxes, places where people can surrender newborn babies anonymously. They […]
L&S Committee Discusses Workload Policy and Appointments Posted on May 23, 2026May 23, 2026 by Junior Sotelo Ramos On Friday, April 17, The College of Letters and Science Academic Planning and Governance Committee Meeting (L&S APGC) discussed proposed instructional workload policies, academic staff appointments and the timeline for the interim dean transition during its April 17 meeting. During the discussion, Scott V Gronert said “every instructional staff reporting to the state needs to […]
Milwaukee Voters Weigh In on Taylor’s Supreme Court Victory Posted on May 23, 2026May 23, 2026 by Jeffrey Richardson The Wisconsin Supreme Court election between Chris Taylor and Maria Lazar has come to a close with liberal judge Chris Taylor winning against conservative judge Maria Lazar by won by more than 20 points. With Chris Taylor as the new judge giving liberals a 5-2 majority in the court, what is next for the Wisconsin […]
Milwaukee’s Mentoring Programs Are Falling Short Without the Data to Fix It Posted on May 23, 2026May 23, 2026 by Jeffrey Richardson When LaNelle Ramey talks about mentoring, he is careful with his words. As executive director of MENTOR Greater Milwaukee, he has spent years watching organizations claim they mentor young people and mean something entirely different. “We hear a lot of programs say they do it, but then when you dig deep, it’s just we did […]
2.7 Billion Gallons of Sewage Released Into Lake Michigan After Heavy April Storms Posted on May 23, 2026May 26, 2026 by Stephanie Serrano April’s heavy rain led to 2.7 billion gallons of untreated wastewater to flow into Lake Michigan, according to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewage District. Discharges began on April 14 at 8:24 p.m. and concluded on April 19 at 2 p.m. for a total duration of 113.6 hours. Other overflows occurred at these locations: April was the […]
MPD Confirms Another Investigation Into Misuse of Flock Cameras by Law Enforcement Officers, Amongst Other Topics at FPC Meeting. Posted on May 23, 2026May 26, 2026 by Alexandra Craker At Thursday’s Fire and Police Commission meeting, MPD Chief of Staff Heather Hough revealed to members that a current investigation is underway regarding another case of misuse of Flock systems by a MPD officer. “I will disclose to this body there is an investigation pending, but I cannot disclose any other information at this time,” […]
What Happened to Brandon Clarke? Memphis Grizzlies Forward Found Dead at 29 Posted on May 23, 2026May 23, 2026 by Alexandra Craker Brandon Clarke, a seven-year Memphis Grizzlies Forward, has died, the team announced Tuesday. He was 29. The Memphis Grizzlies posted the following statement to their social media pages shortly after 1 p.m.: “We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brandon Clarke. Brandon was an outstanding teammate and an even better person whose impact on the […]
Romantic Homicide Singer D4vd’s Case- Updates and What You Need to Know Posted on May 23, 2026May 23, 2026 by Nina Marks LA County District Attorney postponed singer and songwriter d4vd’s preliminary hearing until June, following his defense attorney’s request for more time to review the evidence detailed in the prosecution’s brief. Last Tuesday, May 12, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Charlaine Olmedo agreed to postpone until June 29, according to an article in ABC. The DA’s […]
Milwaukee Officials Highlight Youth Career Pathways and Mentorship at Advisory Council Meeting Posted on May 23, 2026May 23, 2026 by Nina Marks Milwaukee officials and education leaders met on Thursday with an agenda that prioritized expanding career pathways, youth mentorship, and workforce development programs. During a meeting of the Emerging Youth Achievement Advisory Council, highlighting ongoing efforts to connect young people with technical education and long-term employment opportunities. The Meeting Agenda The May 14 meeting at City […]
Milwaukee Common Council condemns detention of Islamic Society leader Salah Sarsour Posted on May 23, 2026May 23, 2026 by Zack O’Hara The Milwaukee Common Council on April 21 unanimously passed a resolution condemning the federal detention of Salah Sarsour, president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, and calling for his immediate release. Dozens of supporters filled the council chamber gallery during the meeting, many holding signs reading “Free Salah.” The nonbinding resolution, sponsored by several alderpersons […]