New Dog Park Opens in West Allis Posted on December 24, 2019December 24, 2019 by Jasper Appleton West Allis welcomed its first dog park this month. The entry is free for now, so hurry up and bring your pets! Jasper Appleton tells us more.
Milwaukee Organization Looks to Increase Black Voter Turnout for 2020 Election Posted on December 24, 2019December 24, 2019 by Dashanay Scott After low voter turnout in Milwaukee’s black communities, activists formed an organization that is looking to incentivize people for the upcoming election. BLOC was formed to gain a higher quality of life and access to opportunities for members in the black community through political, and economic advancement. Dashanay Scott has more.
Milwaukee’s Nativity Jesuit Academy hosts annual Turkey Tip-off Posted on December 24, 2019March 19, 2020 by Daniel Valadez-Reyes Milwaukee’s Nativity Jesuit Academy hosted its annual Turkey Tip-off tournament, bringing former students together to compete and reconnect. Daniel Valadez-Reyes has more.
German Christmas Market brings joy and fun to Oconomowoc Posted on December 24, 2019March 19, 2020 by Ryan Marincic Authentic European food, drinks and handcrafted Christmas gifts filled the 8th annual German Christmas market in Oconomowoc. Ryan Marincic was there.
Students work to increase higher voter turnout for Wisconsin democrats. Posted on December 24, 2019March 19, 2020 by Ryan Marincic Student activists are canvasing in hopes of engaging potential Democratic voters, particularly those who have sat out past elections. The goal is to find out what issues could mobilize these citizens. Ryan Marincic has more.
Juneau Posted on December 23, 2019January 16, 2020 by Nia Wilson This short documentary follows everyday life with local hip-hop artist NileXNile.
Service Dog Helps Marine Combat Veteran Find a New Leash on Life Posted on November 6, 2019November 7, 2019 by Megan Zemple Jacob Gennrich, a beer in his free hand, looked down at the Marine Corps scrapbooks spread out on his coffee table. His wife Melissa made them for him so he could remember his ten years in the Marine Corps Reserves. The infantry platoon sergeant discharged in 2012. His hands gently grazed over the shiny plastic […]
Drumbeats Draw Hundreds to State Fair Park Posted on May 21, 2019May 21, 2019 by Megan Zemple The Winter Pow Wow celebrates Native American Culture. Megan Zemple was there.
Artists Bring Splashes of Color to the Domes Posted on May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 by Kaitlyn Herzog Artists and horticulturalists came together this weekend at the Mitchell Park Domes. Kaitlyn Herzog has more.
Pool Tourney Brings Hot Competition to the Rec Center Posted on April 30, 2019April 30, 2019 by Luke Zembrowski What is there to do at UWM when the weather’s bad? How about take part in a pool tournament at the Union Rec Center? Luke Zembrowski has the story.
Milwaukee Bar Features Axe-Throwing and Fundraising Posted on April 30, 2019April 30, 2019 by Megan Zemple Axe-throwing bars are growing in popularity. Megan Zemple reports on a Milwaukee bar that partners with others to give back.
Milwaukee Marathon Runners Can’t Miss the Guy on the Bridge Posted on April 30, 2019December 24, 2019 by Kaitlyn Herzog Finishing a marathon is hard, but all it takes to cheer on the runners is a terrific vantage point and a cowbell, as Kaitlyn Herzog found out.