Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office outlines COVID-19 protocols for protecting individuals in custody
The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office responded to COVID-19 developments in the area, with a statement on March 13 about preparations being taken to safeguard staff, persons in custody, and its facilities. The department said it has been closely monitoring the spread...
Nykoli Koslow to become first transgender Artist in Residence for historic Pfister Hotel
The historic Pfister Hotel recently announced Nykoli Koslow would become its 12th Artist in Residence. Born in Chicago and Milwaukee-based, Koslow is a conceptual abstraction artist and will work in the hotel’s lobby-level Artist’s Studio for one year beginning April...
Governor Tony Evers declares public health emergency for Wisconsin in response to COVID-19
On March 12, Governor Tony Evers declared a public health emergency in response to new cases of COVID-19, directing the Department of Health Services (DHS) to use all the resources necessary to respond to and contain the outbreak. Just this week, Wisconsin has had 5...
UW-Milwaukee suspends in-person classes after spring break until April due to coronavirus concerns
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee announced on March 11 that it will suspend in-person instruction after spring break until April 10. Classes will be offered through alternate means, including online. A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee employee tested positive...
Rise and Thrive: A “Lives in Landscape” Series – Zenith
This multi-part editorial series was based on the “Rise and Thrive: A Lives in Landscape Exhibition” created by Milwaukee artist Brianna Joy Seipel. The project was produced in partnership with LOTUS Legal Clinic and the Untold Stories program....
Susan Meiselas: Four decades of photography featured in “Through a Woman’s Lens” exhibit
A new exhibition at the Milwaukee Art Museum highlights the four decades of work of documentary photographer Susan Meiselas, and is the first to focus on the artist’s long-standing commitment to working with and sharing the stories of women. “Susan Meiselas: Through a...
Please Count Me: Greater Milwaukee residents reminded to participate in the 2020 Census
The Greater Milwaukee 2020 Census Complete Count Committee reminded the public about the upcoming 2020 Census and encouraged every household in the greater Milwaukee area to participate. The U.S. Census, a count of the entire U.S. population, is mandated by Article 1,...
State awards $4.9M grant to support agricultural transload facility at Port Milwaukee
Governor Tony Evers announced a $4.9 million Harbor Assistance Program grant on February 24 to support the construction of a new agricultural commodity bulk vessel transload facility at Port Milwaukee. The $31.3 million facility, the first of its kind on the Great...
Hops and Stops: Milwaukee Streetcar rolls out inaugural pub crawl downtown
The Hop, presented by Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, announced a new partnership with Beechwood Sales and Service to host the inaugural “Hops and Stops” pub crawl on Saturday, April 4. The unique event will feature eight downtown bars and restaurants located along...
Updated yoga program at Milwaukee Art Museum aims to broadens the experience
The Milwaukee Art Museum announces on February 25 that it refreshed its popular Yoga at MAM series. The updated monthly program moves to different locations around the Museum, incorporates new experiences such as live music, and features diverse instructors from yoga...
Milwaukee County leaders introduce ordinance to advance racial equity and improve public health
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, with the Milwaukee County Supervisors, and the Office on African American Affairs (OAAA), introduced an ordinance that commits Milwaukee County to advancing racial equity and eliminating health disparities. The ordinance moves...
Paul Knapp promoted to Major General when sworn in as commander of Wisconsin National Guard
Governor Tony Evers swore in the new adjutant general of the Wisconsin National Guard on March 5. Brigadier General Paul E. Knapp was officially promoted to the rank of Major General by the governor, who is the commander-in-chief of the Wisconsin National Guard,...
