Feeling Sedimental Posted on December 21, 2021December 27, 2021 by Maribel Guarin Meet Niko, a local worker who collects rocks and crystals. In this short documentary by Maribel Guarin, she explores how he got into collecting, how he interacts with the items in his collection, and his shopping process.
The Union is Getting a New Look Posted on December 21, 2021December 21, 2021 by Emily Prochaska The UWM Student Union is starting construction this fall and early next year to achieve a fresh new look and update infrastructure. The renovation of the Student Union as well as several other projects were approved by state’s building commission in December 2020. The $40.7 million dollar renovation is being funded by a borrowed $35 […]
Josh Duggar Found Guilty in Child Pornography Trial Posted on December 21, 2021December 21, 2021 by Sonnet Bayer The federal jury in Fayetteville, Arkansas found the former reality T.V. star Josh Duggar guilty of receiving and possessing child pornography on Thursday. Duggar, 33, downloaded images depicting prepubescent children and sadistic abuse, along with other images and videos showing the sexual abuse of children, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Western District […]
Former Denver Bronco and Super Bowl Champ Demaryius Thomas, 33, Found Dead. Posted on December 21, 2021December 21, 2021 by Konrad Krueger ROSWELL, Ga.- Former Denver Bronco and New York Jet wide receiver Demaryius Thomas has died at age 33, according to a police report released Friday, Dec. 10. Police responded just before 7 p.m. to Thomas`s house on reports of someone suffering a cardiac arrest, police wrote in an incident report. Thomas was found in his […]
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 […]
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.