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Parents whose children attend Wauwatosa Schools are so displeased with a series of highly publicized fights that many voiced their opinions at the School Board meeting on Monday, March 6, 2023, at 6 p.m. to discuss the fights and various other items such as pay compensation. They demanded that Superintendent Dr. Demond Means take their […]

Milwaukee’s first ice cream shop and bakery for dogs, Salty Paws Milwaukee, will be opening Saturday in the Third Ward.   Owner Linda Smith has lived in Milwaukee for about 20 years. Around a year ago, she stumbled upon the Salty Paws Pittsburgh Instagram in her newsfeed when she shared a reel about her dog’s first […]

Milwaukee’s first co-housing development could be coming to the Riverwest neighborhood. Developers say they hope to address the city’s legacy of racial and economic segregation and incorporate environmental and economic sustainability throughout the project. The $18 million, 39-unit development, River Trail Commons, took a step forward in February with the purchase of the project site […]

The Wisconsin State Supreme Court race, starting with Feb 21’s primary, is on track to become the most expensive judicial election in state history. The four candidates running to fill Justice Patience Roggensack’s open seat are expected to spend a total of $6 million on the primary alone. There will still be six more weeks […]

In a quiet, small section of Golda Meir Library at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a hidden research facility tucked away on the fourth floor called the Special Collections; above the sign is an Italian quote: ‘Lascaite ogne speranza voi ch’intrate,’ which translates to, “Abandon all hope, ye who enter.” Max Yela, the head of […]

Water Street is one of Milwaukee’s prime spots especially for nightlife. With two universities nearby, this area is a popular attraction for college students. It has some of Milwaukee’s largest and oldest nightlife districts for over a century. Due to recent shootings, safety is a common concern for many of those who enjoy Water Street. […]

While many universities have wrapped up the fall semester and sent students home for the holidays, UW-Milwaukee students are in the midst of cramming for the stressful days ahead. Wednesday marks the final day of classes, but some students are assigned due dates and test times into next week. As this time of year can […]

With inflation on the rise, people are seeking new ways to fight increased costs this holiday season. This year, Thanksgiving dinner cost consumers 20% more than last year, according to data from the American Farm Bureau Federation. After a Thanksgiving marked by higher prices, this holiday season will likely continue to cost more for consumers. […]

After graduating high school at the beginning of the pandemic, UW-Milwaukee student Theresa Jackson faced obstacle after obstacle in college. First her grandma died, then she struggled financially, then her other grandma died. She felt guilty, depressed and anxious. “I felt like I was drowning, and I couldn’t come back up or like someone had […]

The City-County Task Force on Climate and Economic Equality committed to finding ways to mitigate racial inequity through “green jobs” on Nov. 29 during the last “Community Climate Conversations” event. The recurring Community Climate Conversations have taken place at the Innovations and Wellness Commons in Milwaukee’s historic Lindsay Heights neighborhood. The purpose of this space […]

At UW-Milwaukee, there are 14 counselors for about 24,000 students. The university is attempting to fill the gaps. “Everywhere besides Madison is understaffed,” said Carrie Fielder, director of counseling at UWM. Approximately 1,200 students, roughly 5% of the student body, received counseling last year. UWM is legally required to provide equal access to students with […]