Waukesha Christmas Parade: Five Dead, At Least 48 Injured After SUV Plows Through Crowd

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 […]

Navigating Domestic Violence During the Holidays

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.

The UWM Student Union is Getting a Facelift

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

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 […]

Tinker Lab Promotes Creativity and Laughter for Kids and Grownups

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

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.

UWM Men’s Bowling Team Makes a Comeback

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.