Dodge County Board Of Supervisors Approve A New Spending Policy

Dodge County Board of Supervisors met on March 19, 2024, to pass a motion authorizing a county administration policy for the purchase of equipment and supplies. All voting, the motion passed 20 to 10. The new policy was previously referred to as the rule of 30 in the Rules of Order Governing the County Board […]

UWM’s Golda Meir Library Hosts Massive Music Collection

Tucked away on the second floor of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Golda Meir Library, the university’s inconspicuous music collection hosts tens of thousands of scores, books and vinyl records for students and faculty to check out. Although the majority of the campus’ student body may be unaware of it, the collection is a treasure trove […]

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 […]

Kirk Cousins Departs and Vikings Bolster Defensive Front in Free Agency

The Minnesota Vikings started NFL free agency with a bang, letting go of veterans and revamping their defensive front.  The biggest shake-up for the Vikings has been with their quarterback. Kirk Cousins, who spent six seasons quarterbacking Minnesota, agreed to a four-year $180 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. […]

Elm Grove Public Works Discusses Placement of Fish Cameras

Two potential fish cameras will be placed by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) by the South Park Fields if it is approved by the Board of Trustees. Michelle Nott, a Physical Scientist for the USGS described how fish spawn in different areas. Some fish commonly found in Lake Michigan include a variety of salmon […]

Trevor from ‘Love is Blind’ Confirms He Was Involved with a Woman Outside the Pods   

Trevor’s Other Woman Scandal   The reunion for season six of Love is Blind aired Wednesday, and fans have been buzzing about the eight minutes when Trevor Sova was grilled on an unresolved scandal. Sova confirmed that romantic screenshots between himself and another woman, which were sent moments before and after filming, were real.   The Text Messages   […]

Kacey Musgraves’ 2024 ‘Deeper Well’ Album: Introspection, Finger-Picking and Mixed Reactions

Seven-time Grammy-winning vocalist and “cosmic cowgirl” Kacey Musgraves’ 2024 album, entitled “Deeper Well” was released March 15, showcasing acoustics and vocals with 14 new songs.  Musgraves promoted pre-sale tickets via Instagram for the “Deeper Well” tour with special guests: Lord Huron, Father John Misty, Nickel Creek, and Madi Diaz. The tour kicks off April 28 […]

Milwaukee’s Nearly-100-Year-Old Hilton City Center Nominated to Join the National Register of Historic Places

The Hilton City Center, formerly known as Hotel Schroeder, has been nominated by its owner, Marcus Corporation, to join the National Register of Historic Places. The more than 25-story, 275 foot-tall Milwaukee landmark was first opened in 1928 by Walter Schroeder, and was acquired by Marcus Corporation in 1995.  Milwaukee’s Historic Preservation Commission is responsible […]

Milwaukee Dancer Reflects on Community and Super Bowl Performance

Davien Holton was only 6-years-old when he realized that he loved performing. He credits his start in performing gospel inspired hip hop at the Greater New Birth Church – where he found his passion and drive in his community, faith and mission.  Holton grew up on the North Side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the Sherman […]

Finals Season and Therapy Dogs: Pets Helping People Visits UWM

With students bracing for finals, a moment away from the crinkling of papers and clicking of pens is necessary for the wellness of many. Pets Helping People, a Milwaukee organization that brings and provides training for therapy dogs around Southeast Wisconsin, visited the UW-Milwaukee campus to alleviate stress for students during finals season. On the […]

The Controversy of Taylor Swift as Time Magazine 2023 Person of the Year

Taylor Swift was named TIME’s Magazine 2023 Person of the Year. The singer-songwriter is arguably one of the biggest pop stars today with an estimated 114 million albums sold. Her most recent “Eras Tour” is the highest-grossing tour of all time with at least $1 billion in profits, according to data from Pollstar. The decision […]