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Emily Lorentzen decided to go to her favorite wellness shop, Sheepish in Racine Wis., one day in the summer of 2021 to clear her mind and calm her nerves, as she was contemplating a life-changing decision that day. When she walked through the front door, she let the aromas of burning incense wash over her […]

The Beatles Tribute band, ‘The Taxmen,’ performed in their own unique way, without wigs or English accents, the famous bands’ music at Mad Planet for the second time for the venue’s “Beatles vs Bee Gees” event on November 4, 2023.  Mad Planet twisted and shouted at 10 P.M. on November 4th when The Taxmen, a […]

Students listen and watch intently on the dancer in front of them as they learn and practice choreography. Sweat drips off everyone’s foreheads after a long practice packed tight of dancing yet smiles still shine on everyone’s faces as the team circles up at the end of practice to scream “HYPE-U-DUB” before they leave for […]

Milwaukee’s ‘DIY’ music scene is a place for local musicians to showcase their work and skills at all levels. There’s a place for every genre to be discovered, and as many local bands have continued to play, they have encountered a growing fanbase, and gained name recognition. Lately, the local scene has skyrocketed in popularity, […]

Taste of Ireland is a fundraiser for Hibernanias for the division in Milwaukee for Catholics focused on friendship, unity, and Christian charity. They are a men’s Catholic fraternal organization, and the main goal is to support education in the city of Milwaukee. With the year nearly coming to an end, you can expect to celebrate […]

What do we see when we look up at the night sky? Do we automatically remember the stories and voices of the past? These stories speak of traditions, adventure, and lessons that Indigenous cultures have passed down for generations. The stories of the stars and the languages that share them are precious, not only for […]

The City of Milwaukee Public Safety and Health Committee Resolution approved funding for providing vaccinations, specifically for COVID-19 and flu, for seniors and low-income people on Nov. 9. Aaron Szopinski, Budget and Administration Manager for the Milwaukee Health Department, spoke at the meeting. Szopinski wore a white N95 mask and was wearing a suit and […]

In what a victim’s family spokesman said had been a “huge ordeal,” Milwaukee Judge Jean M. Kies resentenced murder defendant, Kevin Taylor, with a reduction in jail time on Nov. 9, 2023, after she made a mistake in sentencing.   On Jan. 13, 2023, Taylor was initially sentenced to 20 years in prison and five […]

To many, Wisconsin may seem very removed from the Cold War, but the state is filled with history and memories from that era. Waukesha author Chris Sturdevant has been working to keep this history alive over the last two decades. Sturdevant, a Waukesha children’s librarian, serves as the Midwest chapter chairman for the Virginia-based Cold […]

City of Milwaukee officials told the Joint Committee on Redevelopment of Abandoned and Foreclosed Homes that the city has completed rehabbing five homes, as of now, with $15 million of COVID relief money. The committee received the money in 2021. The meeting occurred in October 2023. The city is trying to renovate or demolish more […]

Students at the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee are facing a competitive job market upon graduation, and the lack of jobs is not the issue. The unemployment rate is standing at 3.8 percent, which for the country is a sign of success. But for Zillennials, a micro-generation between Millennials and Gen Z, that 3.8 percent may […]

Matthew Perry passed away this weekend at the age of 54. The American-Canadian actor is known primarily for his role as Chandler Bing on the famed sitcom ‘Friends,’ as well as his work with helping those plagued by addiction. His death has sparked memorials around the world to honor the late actor.  The actor was […]