“Black Lives are Sacred MKE” Holds 69th Public Witness Event Posted on December 20, 2021December 20, 2021 by Cherita Booker A local religious group is taking a stand in support of racial justice and equality. “Black Lives are Sacred MKE” held it’s 69th public witness event. Cherita Booker with the story.
The UWM Student Union is Getting a Facelift Posted on December 17, 2021December 17, 2021 by Hunter Turpin UW-Milwaukee announced a $40.7 million renovation of the student union to improve navigation, aesthetics and infrastructure at a kickoff event Nov. 30. This comes after students rejected a union renovation project in 2017, but union officials warned of failing mechanical systems that threaten to shut the building down. “I’m very serious when I say we […]
At ‘Crossing Over’ Exhibit, Artists Display Work Made Possible by Scholarships Posted on December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 by Grant Sanger Colorful pictures and paintings hung on the walls, interrupting the white space that stretched the length of the room. A variety of sculptures were displayed on pedestals, on the floor and dangled from the ceiling. In the middle of the back wall, an explosion of yellows, blues and other colors covered a large canvas. The […]
Colorful Hmong Traditions Shine at New Year’s Celebration Posted on December 16, 2021May 12, 2022 by Nkaujoua Xiong The Hmong community gathered at Sheboygan North High School to celebrate the new year. Nkaujoua Xiong was there.
New Composting Program Turns Campus Food Scraps Into Rich Soil Posted on December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 by Jessica Gatzow UW-Milwaukee students are helping turn food waste into nutrient-rich soil. A new composting program called Panther Pails brings food scraps to the Sandburg Gardens Hoop House. Jessica Gatzow reports.
Tinker Lab Promotes Creativity and Laughter for Kids and Grownups Posted on December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 by Nicholaus Wiberg In Greendale, Erin Dummert owns Field Workshop, a tinker lab and do-it-yourself maker space. Her official title is Chief Tinkerer, and her space is open for creative projects, painting classes, home school enrichment and art-themed parties. Nicholaus Wiberg checked it out.
Urban Garden Center Carries on Family Traditions Posted on December 16, 2021December 27, 2021 by Cecelia Stocker Kellner Greenhouses is a garden store and nursery in Milwaukee’s Riverwest neighborhood, and they’re busy during the holiday season. Cece Stocker talked with owners KC and Kelly Crawford, and listened in on the sounds of the season.
Sound of Guitar Brings Warmth to Student Union Posted on December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 by Lauren Clausing Lauren Clausing talks to guitar player Kieran Porter about his passion for music and the city, as he busks in the UW-Milwaukee Student Union.
UWM Men’s Bowling Team Makes a Comeback Posted on December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 by Jeromey Hodsdon The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Men’s Club Bowling team just finished their first semester of competition in two years because of COVID-19. They are gearing up for a strong second half of the season after the holidays. Jeromey Hodsdon has the story.
Rittenhouse Trial Verdict Divides Community Posted on December 15, 2021December 28, 2021 by Grayson Sewell The trial for Kyle Rittenhouse in Kenosha has come to an end. Media Milwaukee’s Grayson Sewell was at the courthouse all week getting reactions from the local community and protestors outside.
BTS is the First Asian Act Ever to Take Home the Biggest 2021 AMA’s Award Posted on December 15, 2021December 15, 2021 by Jesselan Yang The South Korean band made their highly anticipated return at the American Music Awards winning all their nominations, including Artist of the Year. BTS went up against big artists like Ariana Grande, Drake, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and The Weeknd. Both BTS and Coldplay opened the show with “My Universe” which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100. Later that night, BTS closed the show with Butter, their […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis Help Bucks Fend Off Magic 117-108 Posted on December 15, 2021December 15, 2021 by Tony Montalto For the second consecutive game, the Milwaukee Bucks found themselves having to protect their lead in the fourth quarter after a 21-3 run by the Orlando Magic but nevertheless were able to fend off the Orlando come back and win 117-108. “Tonight, I think we were up 26 or 27, or 28, and they got hot and made several threes,” Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer said. […]