Waukesha Christmas Parade: Five Dead, At Least 48 Injured After SUV Plows Through Crowd Posted on December 21, 2021December 21, 2021 by Liam O'Donnell A suspect, identified by authorities as Darrell E. Brooks, 39, sped through barricades and mowed people down in a maroon Ford Escape SUV during a Waukesha Christmas parade Sunday, killing five and wounding at least 48, according to Waukesha police. In a news conference Monday, Waukesha Police Chief Daniel Thompson confirmed the names of the five victims: Virginia Sorenson, 79, Leanna Owen, 71, Tamara […]
Home Prices Increasing as Fewer Houses Go on the Market Posted on December 20, 2021March 16, 2022 by Jamie Winsted The housing market has changed drastically over the last couple of months leading to fewer houses available and the prices of those houses increasing. Jamie Winsted has the story.
Navigating Domestic Violence During the Holidays Posted on December 20, 2021December 20, 2021 by Matt Gotsch Arguing with family members over politics and religion are not the only holiday stressors. Family conflict around this time of the year can result in an increase in cases of domestic violence. Matt Gotsch has the details and explains what can be done about it.
“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.