Wisconsinites Struggle With Inflation Prices at Grocery Stores Posted on June 2, 2022June 3, 2022 by Cecelia Stocker You might have noticed that going to the grocery store costs more than ever. With inflation at its highest in decades, Wisconsinites are finding they have to cut back on spending. The pandemic seems to be the biggest factor in this change. Cece Stocker has the story.
Deer District Ready For Bucks Playoffs Posted on June 2, 2022June 2, 2022 by Grant Sanger The NBA Playoffs are back and that means a return of the Deer District for fans of the Milwaukee Bucks. Rain, wind, or sunshine, fans are eager to get outside and cheer on the team. Bars and restaurants located in and around the stadium are ready for the increase in business, as Grant Sanger discovered […]
Robot Server Steals The Show at Wauwatosa Restaurant Posted on June 2, 2022June 2, 2022 by Faith Rae The concept of robots taking over human jobs has been a topic of discussion for decades. A restaurant in Wauwatosa is taking a step towards this reality and they brought in some robotic helpers. Faith Rae has the story.
Fans Camp Out Overnight For Olivia Rodrigo Concert Posted on June 2, 2022June 2, 2022 by Brady Jager Pop star Olivia Rodrigo brought her “Sour Tour” to Milwaukee. Tickets for the “Drivers License” singer’s show sold out in under an hour back in November. Fans camped out overnight and waited hours outside The Rave/Eagles Club in hopes of being in the front row. Brady Jager has the story.
Friendship Circle Art Auction Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion Posted on May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 by Kaylee Gierl The Friendship Circle of Wisconsin held an art auction on March 6 celebrating local artists and artists with disabilities. Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judge Lori Kornbloom was in attendance, showing support for the community as a mother of a child with special needs. Kornbloom’s son, who has nonverbal autism, was one of the first adult […]
Jury Finds Edgecomb Guilty for First-Degree Reckless Homicide Posted on May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 by Kassie Rotz Theodore Edgecomb, 31, was charged with first-degree reckless homicide for shooting an immigration attorney after a road rage incident on the bridge by Brady St. and Holton St. in Milwaukee on Sept. 22, 2021. “This case is part of the insanity that goes on in Milwaukee County with guns,” Judge David Borowski said. “A justice […]
College Students Call for Abortion Rights at Protest May 4 Posted on May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 by Hunter Turpin As hundreds of abortion rights protesters marched past Zilber Hall on the Marquette University campus, students smiled, waved and blew kisses from the third floor. “Do you need to get your steps in?” a young woman from the crowd shouted to a young man waiting to cross Wisconsin Ave. at 13th Street. “Hell yeah,” the […]
Students Avoid “Fast Fashion” for Environmentally Friendly Style Posted on May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 by Ainsley Feigles Anna Wood, a third-year elementary education major, worked on her computer in the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee library, wearing a patterned sweater that she thrifted from Goodwill, a pair of jeans that she bought from Target and shoes from Nike. “I think it was last year, I was like, ‘I’m going to only shop from thrift […]
Davis Reflects on Season and His Decision to Enter the 2022 Draft Posted on May 11, 2022May 12, 2022 by Grant Sanger The Wisconsin Badgers’ basketball season came to an abrupt end after a stunning loss to Iowa State in the second round of the March Madness tournament. As the Badgers walked off the court that night, many fans wondered if that would be the last game Johnny Davis would play for his home state team. The […]
300+ Gather at UWM for An Evening with Aly Raisman Posted on May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 by Grant Sanger Retired American gymnast and two-time olympian Aly Raisman spoke at the UWM Union Ballroom on Tuesday, April 19th as a part of the UWM Distinguished Lecture Series. Raisman emphasized the importance of prioritizing self-care and self-awareness. She stressed to the audience that being patient with yourself is more important than pleasing your peers. Raisman –the […]
The Milwaukee Riverkeeper Hosts its 27th Annual Spring Clean-up following Earth Day Posted on May 11, 2022August 30, 2023 by Dominique Hamilton “A Clean River is a Happy River,” read the t-shirts of over 4,000 volunteers during Saturday’s 27th annual Milwaukee River Cleanup. “I like to fish in the river, and I know how much garbage is in it. I see all the trash and pollution accumulate every time I go fishing,” said Gunnar Kostka, a volunteer […]
Women’s History Month and Contemporary Female Business Leaders Posted on May 11, 2022August 30, 2023 by Dominique Hamilton What’s so special about March of 1987? At this time, the National Women’s History Project petitioned to pass Pub. L. 100-9, which determined March as Women’s History Month. During this time, women throughout American history are celebrated for their accomplishments that have carved the path for change in future generations. Their achievements have become the […]