D.I.Y. ‘til I D.I.E.: How Emmitt James makes Grassroots Art Grown and Sexy Posted on November 9, 2025February 2, 2026 by Charles Butler Milwaukee is a city that many residents complain is creatively slept on. In the midst of that slumber, artists like Emmitt James emerge to wake up the scene like a tall glass of locally produced cold brew. Mixing the grassroots with the gargantuan, James is showing what it means for an independent artist to bet on […]
Jamaican Airport in Montego Bay Set to Have Commercial Flights Starting Saturday Morning Posted on November 2, 2025November 9, 2025 by Luke Urback Jamaica was hit hard this past week by Category 5 Hurricane Melissa. Hurricane Melissa is the 3rd-worst hurricane in Atlantic history according to the National Hurricane Center. The Jamaican airports were no exception to the destruction caused by Melissa, as many of them had roofs and parts of buildings destroyed. However, starting on Saturday, Nov. […]
Daniel Naroditsky Dead at Age 29 Posted on October 31, 2025November 6, 2025 by Kavina Spinks Daniel Naroditsky is dead at age 29; he was known as the grandmaster of chess. The cause of Naroditsky’s passing is still a unknown, with no information available yet. He was the youngest chess author when he released his strategy book, “Mastering Complex Endgames: Practical Lessons on Critical Ideas & Plans.” In 2013, his commitment […]
Matthew Lane: PowerSchool Hacker Sentenced to 4 years After Putting Millions at Risk Posted on October 31, 2025October 31, 2025 by Shannon Knowski A 19-year-old former Assumption University freshman hacker of PowerSchool has been sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to the cyber attack on Canadian school districts, according to the North Carolina Attorney General. Matthew D. Lane has been ordered to pay $14 million in restitution after affecting more than 60 million students and […]
The Moment That May Have Forced Microsoft out of Caledonia Posted on October 22, 2025December 29, 2025 by Jack Laude On Oct. 8, it was reported that Microsoft Corp. pulled its plan for a data center in Caledonia after public pushback. The Plan Commission meeting at the Caledonia Village Hall on Sept. 29 may have been the turning point. Cars piled one after another into the small parking lot outside the village hall for the […]
Late Start to Fall in Southeastern Wisconsin Posted on October 20, 2025November 10, 2025 by Natalie Chudzik Temperatures across the Midwest have been warmer than average at this time of year. Milwaukee experienced record high temperatures in the 80s this October, when many would begin to expect falling leaves and apple cider. Media Milwaukee’s Natalie Chudzik explores how locals are adjusting to the warmer temperatures.
Across the Generations: Reflections on 9/11/01 Posted on October 19, 2025October 19, 2025 by Media Milwaukee staff How different generations see 9/11/01 can be very eye-opening.
Area Residents Speak Out Against Data Center; City Highlights Economic Impact Posted on October 16, 2025December 29, 2025 by Alex Stahl Hundreds of people waited outside the Port Washington City Hall, as protestors held signs saying “No Data Center” and “Stay away from our water” in an effort to raise concerns about energy and environmental impacts of a new data center that was approved by the city. Mayor Ted Neitzke IV says the economic effect is […]
Brewers Fans Rally Behind Braun’s Call to Action, Help Propel Brewers to First NLCS Since 2018 Posted on October 12, 2025October 12, 2025 by Stephen Wielebski Ryan Braun’s comments on a local sports radio station galvanized Brewers fans to create an explosive playoff atmosphere in Game 5 of the NLDS vs the Cubs.
Cottage Grove Fire Department Trains in Local House Posted on October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 by Jack Laude The Cottage Grove Fire Department started using a local house to train for serious scenarios. When someone is in danger and needs to be removed from a house, the procedure needs to be second-rate. Jack Laude has the story.
Muskego Household Survives Historic Floods Posted on October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 by Natalie Chudzik Following historic flooding in Southeastern Wisconsin, Media Milwaukee checks in with Muskego resident Scott Meyers, who shares his experience with the floods and what he’s learned while recovering from them. Natalie Chudzik has the story.
Fans Gear Up For 1st Playoff Match-up Between Cubs & Brewers in MLB History Posted on October 5, 2025October 6, 2025 by Luke Urback The Cubs vs Brewers game was the first-ever playoff match-up between the rival teams, and fans had a lot to say about it.