Radio Milwaukee launches Backline initiative to help Milwaukee musicians succeed
88Nine Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM 88.9) announced the creation of Backline on March 28, a new grant and educational initiative to help Milwaukee musicians succeed, establish Milwaukee’s reputation as an emerging music city, and help Milwaukee companies attract and...
Norquist and Grunau among RiverWalk leaders celebrating the district’s top global award
The Milwaukee RiverWalk celebrated its international award from the Urban Land Institute for global excellence with community leaders and supporters who developed the landmark attraction over the past two decades on March 22 at the Stock House in Schlitz Park....
Milwaukee area in narrow crash path of China’s Tiangong-1 space station
Authorities have announced an expected re-entry date for the out-of-control Chinese space station, returning to Earth sometime over the Easter weekend. Milwaukee is one of the predicted locations for where the descending space station could hit, along with a handful...
New book honors memory of Joe Weirick in support of downtown homeless charity
The Adventures of Bob and Downtown Milwaukee depicts a tale of “tails,” as Bob the dog explores landmark attractions throughout the metropolitan area. Produced and published by Shawna Nicols, daughter of Beth Weirick, CEO of Milwaukee Downtown BID #21, the book was...
Wisconsin voters are the decision makers in judicial elections
Wisconsin Spring elections are upon us, with early voting and the April 3rd election day voting for nonpartisan offices, including state judicial officers. Wisconsin remains in the majority of states which elects its judges and justices, entrusting the entire...
Massive crowd of Milwaukee families march to save their kids from guns
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Emotional rally by Parkland students one of largest in capital’s history
“On Valentine’s Day, we hid in classrooms, in closets, while 17 of our fellow Eagles were brutally murdered, and 17 more were injured. For those we lost, for those still healing injuries, for those still shattered by what happened, we stood up and demanded...
“Power On” exhibit expands Discovery World’s role as regional science center for kids
Discovery World and We Energies recently announced details about a new partnership that includes a $2 million We Energies Foundation contribution dedicated to the creation of a new energy experience called “Power On.” In addition to Discovery World’s current phase of...
Mayor Barrett and students appeal to Governor Walker to value the lives of kids over NRA money
“We are here today because we are undergoing something transformational in this nation. Led by the teenagers, the high school students, the college students, I believe this country is at last coming to grips with the fact that our gun laws have been hopelessly and...
Free Lyft Rides in Milwaukee for “March for Our Lives” Participants
“We thank the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School for inspiring us all to act.” – Lyft On March 24, those around the country will join March for Our Lives demonstrations to demand that their lives and safety become a priority. This movement has been...
State incorrectly drops thousands of Milwaukee residents from voter registration list
Mayor Tom Barrett called attention to the erroneous deactivation of potentially thousands of voter registration records in Milwaukee as a result of the state’s recent enrollment in Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) and incorrect data provided by the...
Milwaukee formalizes Sister City status with Ukraine’s Irpin
“Whereas, Milwaukee and Irpin, sharing a common interest in education, health care and business, and the desire to promote mutual understanding among our citizens do herby proclaim themselves Sister Cities beginning on December 19, 2017, the date of the Milwaukee...
