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Domestic violence incidents are rising at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, with a recent arrest at Sandburg Residence Hall highlighting a growing pattern of alleged violence reported on campus, particularly within student housing. An 18-year-old man was arrested Feb. 1 at Sandburg Residence Hall after police responded to an alleged domestic violence incident, according to a […]

The recent years have shown a rise in the usage of artificial intelligence that has many students, educators and parents alike wondering if this new technology is a benefit or a burden in the classroom setting. According to an article in the World Economic Forum, 71% of teachers and 65% of students say that AI […]

Ty Whiteley, a former Phi Sigma Kappa member and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student, is facing a battery charge in relation to a police report filed on Feb. 13, 2026. Whiteley, 20, is accused by his former girlfriend of battery after an incident that occurred at Whiteley’s residence, listed in the criminal complaint. He is innocent […]

Ask just about any American what the state of Wisconsin is known for and you’re likely to get the same answer: cheese. However, Wisconsin also hosts a quiet industry built around hemp, the industrious, un-sexy cousin of the plant Snoop Dogg once encouraged his fans to smoke every day. Hemp, like marijuana, is a member of the cannabis sativa plant family. While marijuana remains illegal on a federal level — even while many […]

Everywhere you look, there seems to be a trail of chaos, the yarn of life tangled, and there are too many complicated things to focus on, but in every small snag, an unsung hero is waiting.  Despite the public’s fondness for cats growing, the animal stray count seems to be constantly rising. Volunteers at Humane […]

The excitement surrounding the proposed accessible splashpad for Milwaukee County, a project championed as a test of fairness and speed, appeared to hit a major slowdown at a recent Commission for Persons with Disabilities meeting, held virtually Dec. 8. Despite being touted as a potential moment to move from Information to Action, the virtual meeting […]

A town hall hosted by Milwaukee’s common council featured Riverwest residents sharing their concerns about a proposed new business, Metro Pantry and Food, which will take the place of the old Dollar General on Locust St. On a chilly November night, nearly 40 residents of Milwaukee’s East Side, mainly Riverwest, gathered to voice their thoughts […]

“They are using hungry families as hostages, and it’s unconscionable,” said Ayisha Hale. Hale, 36, is a single mother of two growing boys and a FoodShare recipient who depends entirely on the benefits to supplement her income. The prolonged federal government shutdown had threatened to leave hundreds of thousands of low-income families across Wisconsin without […]

A new bipartisan bill passed through the state Legislature allows cars used in reckless driving incidents to be towed on the first offense. Vehicles can be impounded after the driver is arrested or issued a citation. If fines are not paid after 90 days, the vehicle will be destroyed. The fee to get a car […]

The U.S. Department of Education is transferring functions of the Office of Elementary and Postsecondary Education to the Department of Labor. The department also plans to move the Office of Special Education to the Department of Health and Human Services   There have been interagency agreements for the departments of Labor, Interior, and Health and […]

MILWAUKEE,Wis-  UWM has decided that students must pay the international fee after the admission to any program. F-1 students who are enrolled in school for the semester usually invest in financial support, residential housing and stable living to be successful in their school career. Although most international students pursue this route for future achievements, it […]

The City of Milwaukee Health Department announced that the Sexual and Reproductive Health (STI) Clinic at Keenan Health Center would be temporarily closed due to ongoing staffing issues until February 2026. The clinic’s temporary closure went into effect immediately. According to Milwaukee District 3 Alderman Alex Brower, the clinic sees about 30 patients every day. Brower also […]