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Why isn’t Keston Hiura playing more?
It’s a question you have probably wondered aloud in recent weeks, and rightfully so. He leads the Milwaukee Brewers in OPS, has performed excellently against righthanded pitching in his career and seems to produce every time his name is penciled into the lineup.
That pencil just doe... | 2022-08-18T03:08:15Z | www.jsonline.com | Why hasn't Keston Hiura been in the Milwaukee Brewers lineup more? | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2022/08/17/why-hasnt-keston-hiura-been-milwaukee-brewers-lineup-more/10343102002/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2022/08/17/why-hasnt-keston-hiura-been-milwaukee-brewers-lineup-more/10343102002/ |
MEQUON - Daniel Mazziotta arrived in Wisconsin last summer looking to find his way in golf again.
The 33-year-old native of Fort Myers, Florida, fell in love with state and its cornucopia of great courses. It appears that the change of scenery has also breathed new life into his game.
Mazziotta, who caddies at Sand Val... | 2022-08-18T05:08:58Z | www.jsonline.com | Sand Valley caddie Daniel Mazziotta beats Marquette's Hunter Eichhorn | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/golf/2022/08/17/sand-valley-caddie-daniel-mazziotta-beats-marquettes-hunter-eichhorn/10346567002/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/golf/2022/08/17/sand-valley-caddie-daniel-mazziotta-beats-marquettes-hunter-eichhorn/10346567002/ |
Two local artists recently completed murals at the Cudahy Health Department that highlight diversity and tell a local story.
One is even interactive.
“I’m passionate of letting people tell their stories through artwork,” said John Kowalczyk, one of the artists hired by the Cudahy Health Department, 5050 S. Lake Drive. ... | 2022-08-18T14:25:54Z | www.jsonline.com | New murals at Cudahy Health Department showcase diversity, inclusivity | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/south/news/cudahy/2022/08/18/new-murals-cudahy-health-department-showcase-diversity-inclusivity/10344201002/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/south/news/cudahy/2022/08/18/new-murals-cudahy-health-department-showcase-diversity-inclusivity/10344201002/ |
'I think The Fan changed Milwaukee sports media:' Former radio employees lament loss of Milwaukee sports-talk staple
If you thought the sports-talk radio ecosystem in Milwaukee couldn't support itself forever, you wouldn't be alone.
Once 97.3 The Game opened shop in 2018, that made three stations emphasizing Milwaukee ... | 2022-08-18T14:26:01Z | www.jsonline.com | After 1250-AM abruptly ends local programming, ex-radio hosts react | https://www.jsonline.com/story/life/green-sheet/2022/08/18/after-1250-am-abruptly-ends-local-programming-ex-radio-hosts-react/10349634002/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/life/green-sheet/2022/08/18/after-1250-am-abruptly-ends-local-programming-ex-radio-hosts-react/10349634002/ |
Love your job? Nominations are now open for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplaces 2023 program.
Love your job?
Then nominate your employer for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Top Workplaces program.
The Top Workplaces program, which is in its 14th year, is now accepting nominations for 2023 — with those chosen... | 2022-08-18T14:26:26Z | www.jsonline.com | Nominations open for Journal Sentinel's Top Workplaces 2023 program. | https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/2022/08/18/nominations-open-milwaukee-journal-sentinels-top-workplaces-2023-program/10301510002/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/2022/08/18/nominations-open-milwaukee-journal-sentinels-top-workplaces-2023-program/10301510002/ |
In 2020, at a meeting of Wisconsin construction professionals, an idea surfaced that had nothing to do with supply-chain shortages or the outlook for new projects.
It was about mental health and what contractors could do to help curb a surge in construction worker suicides.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prev... | 2022-08-18T14:26:32Z | www.jsonline.com | Wisconsin contractors team up on suicide, mental health issues | https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/2022/08/18/wisconsin-contractors-team-up-suicide-mental-health-issues/10223830002/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/2022/08/18/wisconsin-contractors-team-up-suicide-mental-health-issues/10223830002/ |
Mural inspired by 'When Claude Got Shot' documentary illustrates peace, community for North Avenue neighborhood
Loretta Young watched with curiosity at the mural taking shape across the street from her North Avenue home.
The words that float above images of buildings, trees, butterflies and a barely visible outline of ... | 2022-08-18T14:26:38Z | www.jsonline.com | 'When Claude Got Shot' documentary inspired North Avenue mural | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2022/08/18/when-claude-got-shot-documentary-inspired-north-avenue-milwaukee-mural/10301828002/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2022/08/18/when-claude-got-shot-documentary-inspired-north-avenue-milwaukee-mural/10301828002/ |
The state of Wisconsin cannot tax Ojibwe lands that have returned to tribal ownership after a period of non-tribal possession, a federal appeals court has ruled.
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court ruling in the long-running tax immunity case, which was brought against the state and several towns in... | 2022-08-18T14:26:44Z | www.jsonline.com | Wisconsin can't tax tribal lands once owned by non-Natives, court says | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2022/08/18/wisconsin-cant-tax-tribal-lands-ojibwe-once-owned-non-natives-court-says/10340530002/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2022/08/18/wisconsin-cant-tax-tribal-lands-ojibwe-once-owned-non-natives-court-says/10340530002/ |
From Grant to Whitnall, these parks in Milwaukee County are natural gems
There’s a saying in the world of outdoor recreation that the best destination is the one in your backyard.
Indeed, some of my favorite spots are ones that are easy to get to — the trails along the Milwaukee River, where I spent many a pandemic lun... | 2022-08-18T14:27:34Z | www.jsonline.com | From Grant to Whitnall, Milwaukee County parks are natural gems | https://www.jsonline.com/story/travel/wisconsin/outdoors/2022/08/18/grant-whitnall-milwaukee-county-parks-natural-gems/10323154002/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/travel/wisconsin/outdoors/2022/08/18/grant-whitnall-milwaukee-county-parks-natural-gems/10323154002/ |
A 100-year-old Cudahy school building might soon become eight loft-style apartments
Cudahy’s nearly 100-year-old Lake School building could become loft-style apartments.
The city’s common council voted in favor of amending the city’s comprehensive land use plan and rezoning of the property from single-family residentia... | 2022-08-18T18:07:25Z | www.jsonline.com | Historic Cudahy Lake School building could become loft apartments | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/south/news/cudahy/2022/08/18/historic-cudahy-lake-school-building-could-become-loft-apartments/10345204002/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/south/news/cudahy/2022/08/18/historic-cudahy-lake-school-building-could-become-loft-apartments/10345204002/ |
A skeleton was found in an abandoned building in Milwaukee and investigators need help identifying it
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office is trying to identify a "mostly skeletonized" body discovered in an abandoned multi-use building in Milwaukee’s Harambee neighborhood last week.
The body was discovered Au... | 2022-08-18T18:07:31Z | www.jsonline.com | Skeleton found in abandoned building in Milwaukee | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2022/08/18/skeleton-found-abandoned-building-milwaukee-harambee-neighborhood/7833425001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2022/08/18/skeleton-found-abandoned-building-milwaukee-harambee-neighborhood/7833425001/ |
The Wisconsin football program has lost another member of its extended family.
Bob Winckler, a four-year starter on the offensive line from 1979-82, died Tuesday at 61. He was diagnosed with cancer two years ago.
Winckler was a graduate of West Bend East High School.
He was married for 36 years to his wife, Sue. The co... | 2022-08-18T18:07:37Z | www.jsonline.com | Former Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Bob Winckler dies at age 61 | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/uw/2022/08/18/former-wisconsin-badgers-offensive-lineman-bob-winckler-dies-age-61/10356235002/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/uw/2022/08/18/former-wisconsin-badgers-offensive-lineman-bob-winckler-dies-age-61/10356235002/ |
A mixed-use Bronzeville development featuring production space for filmmakers, musicians and other creatives is taking a step forward.
A $21 million mixed-use Bronzeville development featuring production space for filmmakers, musicians and other creatives, as well as affordable apartments, is taking a step forward.
The... | 2022-08-18T21:29:56Z | www.jsonline.com | Large mixed-use Milwaukee Bronzeville development takes step forward | https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/real-estate/commercial/2022/08/18/large-mixed-use-milwaukee-bronzeville-development-takes-step-forward/10356931002/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/real-estate/commercial/2022/08/18/large-mixed-use-milwaukee-bronzeville-development-takes-step-forward/10356931002/ |
'This is really important'
The amount is what the project was originally approved for through the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, but the grant was rejected by an anonymous member of the Joint Finance Committee of the Legislature last year, leaving the Land Trust scrambling for funding.
MORE:Conservationists hoped ... | 2022-08-18T21:30:02Z | www.jsonline.com | $4.5 million to fund rejected Wisconsin conservation projects | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2022/08/18/4-5-million-fund-rejected-wisconsin-conservation-projects-lions-den-cedar-gorge-sand-creek/10352193002/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2022/08/18/4-5-million-fund-rejected-wisconsin-conservation-projects-lions-den-cedar-gorge-sand-creek/10352193002/ |
MADISON – About six months after he suffered a gruesome injury to his right leg, tight end Clay Cundiff toed the start line for his first 40-yard dash.
With Shaun Snee, Wisconsin’s director of football strength and conditioning, looking on Cundiff covered the distance in 4.66 seconds.
The importance of the time posted ... | 2022-08-18T21:30:20Z | www.jsonline.com | Wisconsin Badgers tight ends Cundiff, Eschenback back from injuries | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/uw/2022/08/18/wisconsin-badgers-tight-ends-cundiff-eschenback-back-injuries/10356097002/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/uw/2022/08/18/wisconsin-badgers-tight-ends-cundiff-eschenback-back-injuries/10356097002/ |
Eastbound lanes of I-43 at South 27th Street closed for fatal crash between car, dump truck
All eastbound lanes of Interstate 43 are closed at South 27th Street because of a fatal crash, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said.
The crash involved a car and a dump truck, the sheriff's office said.
The sheriff's offic... | 2022-08-19T00:26:15Z | www.jsonline.com | Milwaukee traffic: I-43 lanes closed for serious crash at 27th St | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2022/08/18/milwaukee-traffic-43-lanes-closed-serious-crash-27th-st/7837052001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2022/08/18/milwaukee-traffic-43-lanes-closed-serious-crash-27th-st/7837052001/ |
Recently, I had a heart-to-heart conversation with my 14-year-old daughter. These heart-to-hearts typically happen around midnight when I’m in her room saying good night just before bed. I don’t know if the dark room makes vulnerability more palatable or if that’s the time of day when she’s feeling most reflective or i... | 2022-08-19T11:08:51Z | www.jsonline.com | As kids go back to school, Wisconsin mom thinks she has a lot to learn | https://www.jsonline.com/story/life/wisconsin-family/2022/08/19/kids-go-back-school-wisconsin-mom-thinks-she-has-lot-learn/7832762001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/life/wisconsin-family/2022/08/19/kids-go-back-school-wisconsin-mom-thinks-she-has-lot-learn/7832762001/ |
Arrowhead High School manufacturing department has grown thanks to partnership with Mark G Sellers Foundation, other businesses, school says
Not every high school student is necessarily college bound, and it's this group of students that Arrowhead High School is trying to reach through its manufacturing program.
To hel... | 2022-08-19T14:12:49Z | www.jsonline.com | Arrowhead credits partnership with foundation, businesses to grow manufacturing program | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/lake-country/news/hartland/2022/08/19/arrowhead-credits-partnership-foundation-businesses-grow-manufacturing-program/10278086002/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/lake-country/news/hartland/2022/08/19/arrowhead-credits-partnership-foundation-businesses-grow-manufacturing-program/10278086002/ |
Adriatic Fresh Seafood & Steaks to close just six months after opening in Wauwatosa
Just six months after opening, Wauwatosa restaurant Adriatic Fresh Seafood & Steaks announced in a Facebook post that it will be closing because of difficulties with staffing and increased costs spurred by inflation.
“We have made the d... | 2022-08-19T14:12:53Z | www.jsonline.com | Adriatic Fresh Seafood & Steaks closing just six months after opening | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/west/news/2022/08/19/adriatic-fresh-seafood-steaks-closing-just-six-months-after-opening/10350825002/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/west/news/2022/08/19/adriatic-fresh-seafood-steaks-closing-just-six-months-after-opening/10350825002/ |
Jacob Resneck
Since the end of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the the Pentagon has ordered fewer tactical vehicles, and employment has dropped at the corporation’s Oshkosh assembly plants
Rather than build in its namesake city, the company will assemble next-generation postal vehicles about 900 miles away in Spartan... | 2022-08-19T14:12:56Z | www.jsonline.com | Oshkosh Defense sent work South. Will future jobs stay in Wisconsin? | https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/2022/08/19/oshkosh-defense-sent-work-south-future-jobs-stay-wisconsin/10290480002/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/2022/08/19/oshkosh-defense-sent-work-south-future-jobs-stay-wisconsin/10290480002/ |
Legal Action of Wisconsin expands its legal representation program to include debt collection cases
Legal Action of Wisconsin received a $360,000 Pro Bono Innovation Fund grant to expand its Lawyer-For-A-Day program.
The program, which already exists to defend low-income residents in eviction court, will now also be of... | 2022-08-19T14:13:09Z | www.jsonline.com | Legal Action of Wisconsin receives grant to expand legal access | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2022/08/19/legal-action-wisconsin-receives-grant-expand-legal-access-debt-collection-pro-bono/10357665002/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2022/08/19/legal-action-wisconsin-receives-grant-expand-legal-access-debt-collection-pro-bono/10357665002/ |
Breakshots/Huba-Huba sold, closing in Oconomowoc
After more than four decades in the city of Oconomowoc, Huba-Huba is closing tomorrow.
Owner Mandy Counsell made the announcement on Facebook on Aug. 15. Her father, Bob "Bugsy" Counsell purchased the building in 1978. At first, it was a bowling alley called The Main Lan... | 2022-08-19T16:50:02Z | www.jsonline.com | Breakshots Huba-Huba sold, closing in Oconomowoc | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/lake-country/2022/08/19/breakshots-huba-huba-sold-closing-oconomowoc/7841944001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/lake-country/2022/08/19/breakshots-huba-huba-sold-closing-oconomowoc/7841944001/ |
Germantown residents will vote on a water and sewer agreement with Richfield; the referendum question will be on November ballot
Germantown residents will vote in November on whether to share their water and sewer services with a portion of Richfield.
The Germantown Village Board voted Monday to put the referendum on t... | 2022-08-19T16:50:08Z | www.jsonline.com | Germantown-Richfield water referendum placed on November ballot | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/northwest/news/germantown/2022/08/19/germantown-richfield-water-referendum-placed-november-ballot/10347436002/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/northwest/news/germantown/2022/08/19/germantown-richfield-water-referendum-placed-november-ballot/10347436002/ |
Wauwatosa to provide $3.3 million in funding for affordable housing development geared towards individuals with developmental disabilities
The city of Wauwatosa has approved plans that will provide about $3.3 million in tax incremental financing to the developer of Cornerstone Village, AbleLight.
The development, at 75... | 2022-08-19T16:50:20Z | www.jsonline.com | Tosa to provide $3.3 million for affordable housing development | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/west/news/2022/08/19/tosa-provide-3-3-million-affordable-housing-development/7835812001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/west/news/2022/08/19/tosa-provide-3-3-million-affordable-housing-development/7835812001/ |
An additional $20 million is needed for Wisconsin Center's cost overruns fueled by inflation and supply chain problems.
An additional $20 million in public debt is needed to finance inflation-fueled cost overruns on downtown Milwaukee's convention center expansion.
The expansion project, initially budgeted at $420 mill... | 2022-08-19T16:50:32Z | www.jsonline.com | Milwaukee Wisconsin Center project needs $20 million due to inflation | https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/real-estate/commercial/2022/08/19/milwaukee-wisconsin-center-project-needs-20-million-due-inflation/7841786001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/real-estate/commercial/2022/08/19/milwaukee-wisconsin-center-project-needs-20-million-due-inflation/7841786001/ |
Six years ago, Ron Johnson trailed his Democratic challenger by 9 points in Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate race, according to an August 2016 poll by the Marquette Law School.
Johnson went on to beat Russ Feingold by 3 points in November.
The latest Marquette Poll, released Wednesday, showed the Wisconsin Republican lagging 7 ... | 2022-08-19T16:50:38Z | www.jsonline.com | As in 2016, Ron Johnson trails his re-election opponent in August poll | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2022/08/19/2016-ron-johnson-trails-his-re-election-opponent-democrat-mandela-barnes-august-poll/7842734001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2022/08/19/2016-ron-johnson-trails-his-re-election-opponent-democrat-mandela-barnes-august-poll/7842734001/ |
MATC receives largest gift in its history to offer full-ride scholarships to some students
Milwaukee Area Technical College has received the largest gift in its history, which will allow the school for the first time to award full-ride scholarships to some students.
Ellen and Joe Checota are giving up to $5 million to ... | 2022-08-19T16:50:50Z | www.jsonline.com | Milwaukee Area Technical College receives largest gift in its history | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/education/2022/08/19/milwaukee-area-technical-college-receives-largest-gift-its-history/7841824001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/education/2022/08/19/milwaukee-area-technical-college-receives-largest-gift-its-history/7841824001/ |
The number of COVID-19 patients in Wisconsin hospitals dropped dramatically during the week starting Aug. 14.
On Tuesday, hospitalizations were as high as 551 patients — the highest total in nearly six months — however that number fell to 524 patients on Wednesday and to 460 patients on Thursday, according to the Wisco... | 2022-08-19T23:36:48Z | www.jsonline.com | COVID hospitalizations in Wisconsin decreases; vaccine doses drops | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2022/08/19/covid-hospitalizations-wisconsin-decreases-vaccine-doses-drops/7846110001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2022/08/19/covid-hospitalizations-wisconsin-decreases-vaccine-doses-drops/7846110001/ |
Those who knew Quanita “Tay” Jackson remember her as a community role model.
She advocated for peace, she said things like "it's time to put the guns down and start bringing our loved ones and friends and family together again."
Jackson also organized community events. The day after Jackson organized a 3-on-3 basketbal... | 2022-08-20T01:42:33Z | www.jsonline.com | Celebrity basketball game and 3-on-3 tournament planned for 'Tay Day' | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2022/08/19/celebrity-basketball-game-and-3-3-tournament-planned-tay-day/7847595001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2022/08/19/celebrity-basketball-game-and-3-3-tournament-planned-tay-day/7847595001/ |
River Falls native Alex Call hit his first major-league home run late Friday, and it benefitted the Milwaukee Brewers in the latest chapter of the Josh Hader saga.
Hader did not record an out during a tumultuous ninth inning to absorb the loss, drawing boos from the Padres crowd for a second straight night. Washington,... | 2022-08-20T15:12:16Z | www.jsonline.com | River Falls native Alex Call hits first MLB homer against Josh Hader | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2022/08/20/river-falls-native-alex-call-hits-first-mlb-homer-against-josh-hader/7854140001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2022/08/20/river-falls-native-alex-call-hits-first-mlb-homer-against-josh-hader/7854140001/ |
North America's foremost waterfowl survey found 34.2 million ducks this spring, a drop of 12% from the last time the work was completed in 2019 and 4% below the long-term average, according to a report issued Friday by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Also of note the 2022 Waterfowl Population Status report represen... | 2022-08-20T21:19:57Z | www.jsonline.com | Waterfowl Population Status report: ducks plentiful but trending down | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/outdoors/2022/08/20/waterfowl-population-status-report-ducks-plentiful-but-trending-down/7844310001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/outdoors/2022/08/20/waterfowl-population-status-report-ducks-plentiful-but-trending-down/7844310001/ |
A fire at an apartment building in Brown Deer has displaced more than 100 people.
The fire occurred at the River Place apartments, 4130 W. Hawthorne Trace Rd., at 4:05 p.m. on Saturday, according to a news release from North Shore Fire/Rescue.
First responders found a "significant fire" in the attic of the apartment bu... | 2022-08-21T04:10:57Z | www.jsonline.com | Fire at an apartment in Brown Deer displaces more than 100 people | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2022/08/20/fire-apartment-brown-deer-displaces-more-than-100-people/7858764001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2022/08/20/fire-apartment-brown-deer-displaces-more-than-100-people/7858764001/ |
CHICAGO – Heading into the season, Jace Peterson would not have been one of the first names rattled off when listing the most indispensable members of the Milwaukee Brewers.
A five-week absence since suffering left elbow sprain in late July, however, has proved Peterson's worth to the team in many ways, and the utility... | 2022-08-21T21:52:30Z | www.jsonline.com | Brewers' Jace Peterson expected to return from elbow injury soon | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2022/08/21/brewers-jace-peterson-expected-return-elbow-injury-soon/7846456001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2022/08/21/brewers-jace-peterson-expected-return-elbow-injury-soon/7846456001/ |
Drake Bentley Kassidy Hill
The NFL has released part of the Top 100 Players of 2022 — the league's annual poll is voted on solely by current NFL players.
Only one member of the Green Bay Packers has been named to the list as of Sunday.
The poll is conducted by the NFL in the off-season, and players rank their peers bas... | 2022-08-22T01:54:58Z | www.jsonline.com | Packers represented on NFL's Top 100 Players of 2022 | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/2022/08/21/packers-represented-nfls-top-100-players-2022/10325431002/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/2022/08/21/packers-represented-nfls-top-100-players-2022/10325431002/ |
10 years of tunes: Racine native Zachary Scot Johnson has recorded a song every day for over 3,600 days and has no plans of stopping
A lot has happened to Zachary Scot Johnson in the past decade.
He's moved across the country multiple times. He became a father. He's sang with famous musicians like Roseanne Cash, "The O... | 2022-08-22T13:13:57Z | www.jsonline.com | Zachary Scot Johnson has recorded a song a day to YouTube for 10 years | https://www.jsonline.com/story/entertainment/music/2022/08/22/racine-zachary-scot-johnson-song-a-day-recorded-10-years-youtube/10287861002/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/entertainment/music/2022/08/22/racine-zachary-scot-johnson-song-a-day-recorded-10-years-youtube/10287861002/ |
Caitlin Looby Madeline Heim
Last week, President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, which will kick off a suite of action on health care, taxes and climate change.
The bill, passed by Democrats without any Republican support, dedicates nearly $370 billion towards climate change and energy security —... | 2022-08-22T13:14:03Z | www.jsonline.com | Inflation Reduction Act may help Wisconsin farmers, push clean energy | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2022/08/22/inflation-reduction-act-may-help-wisconsin-farmers-push-clean-energy/7833950001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2022/08/22/inflation-reduction-act-may-help-wisconsin-farmers-push-clean-energy/7833950001/ |
Kenosha artist, a Muslim convert, brings bold colors, funky shapes to latest mural at downtown Milwaukee office building
Muralist Jaime Brown brought her signature bold colors and funky shapes to downtown Milwaukee last week for a unique artistic challenge:
Paint an entire mural in the span of one evening.
Brown, a Ken... | 2022-08-22T13:14:09Z | www.jsonline.com | Kenosha artist Jaime Brown paints mural at Milwaukee's 310W building | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2022/08/22/kenosha-muslim-artist-jaime-brown-paints-mural-milwaukee-310-w-building-night-market/7835818001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2022/08/22/kenosha-muslim-artist-jaime-brown-paints-mural-milwaukee-310-w-building-night-market/7835818001/ |
5,000 former ITT Tech students in Wisconsin will have their federal loans canceled after investigations into the school's practices
Nearly 5,000 Wisconsin borrowers who attended ITT Technical Institute will have their federal loans canceled, authorities announced last week.
“Student borrowers who were defrauded by a pr... | 2022-08-22T13:14:33Z | www.jsonline.com | Wisconsin ITT Tech student loan debt canceled after investigation | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/education/2022/08/22/wisconsin-itt-tech-student-loan-debt-canceled-after-investigation/7842263001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/education/2022/08/22/wisconsin-itt-tech-student-loan-debt-canceled-after-investigation/7842263001/ |
Jesse Nuese
Almost a year ago, I woke up on the morning of my 28th birthday and turned on the news to see images of the Taliban triumphantly parading through Kabul. Seven years earlier I had celebrated my 21st birthday, not with Spotted Cow or Miller Lite in downtown Madison, but with my platoon in southern Afghanistan... | 2022-08-22T13:14:45Z | www.jsonline.com | How we can still help U.S allies left behind in Afghanistan | https://www.jsonline.com/story/opinion/2022/08/22/how-help-us-allies-left-behind-afghanistan-siv-program/10348155002/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/opinion/2022/08/22/how-help-us-allies-left-behind-afghanistan-siv-program/10348155002/ |
'J.R.R. Tolkien: The Art of the Manuscript' at Marquette University shows how he created 'Lord of the Rings' a page at a time
J.R.R. Tolkien never quit his day job.
Instead, his work as a philologist and professor of Anglo-Saxon and English at the University of Oxford fed the brilliantly detailed fantasy worlds saturat... | 2022-08-22T17:12:33Z | www.jsonline.com | Marquette exhibit shows the creation of Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" | https://www.jsonline.com/story/entertainment/arts/2022/08/22/marquette-university-exhibit-shows-creation-jrr-tolkiens-lord-rings/7841566001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/entertainment/arts/2022/08/22/marquette-university-exhibit-shows-creation-jrr-tolkiens-lord-rings/7841566001/ |
18-year-old dies after falling from window of moving car Sunday
Two Milwaukee women ages 18 and 87 are dead after one fell out of the window a moving vehicle and the other crashed a car into a tree in separate incidents Sunday.
The first incident was reported at 2:33 a.m. on the 100 block of North 35th Street, on the n... | 2022-08-22T17:12:45Z | www.jsonline.com | 18-year-old Milwaukee woman dies falling from window of moving car | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2022/08/22/18-year-old-milwaukee-woman-dies-falling-window-moving-car/7865214001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2022/08/22/18-year-old-milwaukee-woman-dies-falling-window-moving-car/7865214001/ |
Talis Shelbourne Isaac Yu
Nearly a year after millions of dollars from the American Rescue Plan were deployed for housing-related projects, the city is on track to build, rehab and demolish dozens of homes throughout Milwaukee.
In 2021, Milwaukee's Common Council passed a measure appropriating roughly $44 million to mu... | 2022-08-22T17:12:57Z | www.jsonline.com | Milwaukee will spend $44 million in federal ARPA funds for housing | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2022/08/22/milwaukee-spend-44-million-federal-arpa-funds-housing/10154069002/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2022/08/22/milwaukee-spend-44-million-federal-arpa-funds-housing/10154069002/ |
Roger Roth, a senator in the state Legislature, emerged from a crowded field of eight candidates to become the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor.
Here is what to know about Roth, a Republican from Appleton, as voters head into the general election.
His political experience includes a long history in the Legisl... | 2022-08-22T17:13:03Z | www.jsonline.com | What to know about Roger Roth, the Republican running with Tim Michels | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/08/22/what-know-roger-roth-republican-running-tim-michels-wisconsin-lieutenant-governor-race/10309278002/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/08/22/what-know-roger-roth-republican-running-tim-michels-wisconsin-lieutenant-governor-race/10309278002/ |
Sara Rodriguez, an Assembly representative in the state Legislature, captured the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor after romping to victory in the Democratic primary.
Here is a look at Rodriguez, a Democrat from Brookfield, as voters head into the general election.
Rodriguez flipped a GOP-held district in ... | 2022-08-22T17:13:09Z | www.jsonline.com | What to know about Sara Rodriguez, Democrat running with Tony Evers | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/08/22/what-know-sara-rodriguez-democrat-running-tony-evers-wisconsin-lieutenant-governor/10313180002/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/08/22/what-know-sara-rodriguez-democrat-running-tony-evers-wisconsin-lieutenant-governor/10313180002/ |
The Wisconsin men’s hockey team will open the season and Big Ten play on the same day.
The Badgers will play at Ohio State Oct. 7-8 and will have three Big Ten series under their belts before the end of the first month.
This will mark the third time in six seasons that UW has opened the season and conference play at th... | 2022-08-22T17:13:15Z | www.jsonline.com | Wisconsin men's hockey schedule includes season opener at Ohio State | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/uw/2022/08/22/wisconsin-mens-hockey-schedule-includes-season-opener-ohio-state-uw-osu-university/7865318001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/uw/2022/08/22/wisconsin-mens-hockey-schedule-includes-season-opener-ohio-state-uw-osu-university/7865318001/ |
This Sussex resident started CannedWater4Kids to take on the world's water problems. This is what Gregory Stromberg has done.
While Gregory Stromberg was an executive in the general can packaging industry, he never forgot the feeling he had when he learned thousands of children worldwide were dying every day because of... | 2022-08-22T20:47:13Z | www.jsonline.com | CannedWater4Kids works to provide clean water where it's needed | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/northwest/news/sussex/2022/08/22/cannedwater-4-kids-works-provide-clean-water-where-its-needed/10272728002/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/northwest/news/sussex/2022/08/22/cannedwater-4-kids-works-provide-clean-water-where-its-needed/10272728002/ |
Milwaukee girl killed in off-road vehicle crash along Muskego's southern edge
MUSKEGO - A 17-year-old Milwaukee girl died after the utility terrain vehicle on which she was riding crashed off-road in Muskego on Sunday evening.
The girl, who was not identified by Muskego police, was a passenger on the UTV driven by some... | 2022-08-22T20:47:14Z | www.jsonline.com | Milwaukee girl killed in off-road UTV crash along southern Muskego | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/waukesha/news/muskego/2022/08/22/milwaukee-girl-killed-off-road-utv-crash-along-southern-muskego/7865208001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/waukesha/news/muskego/2022/08/22/milwaukee-girl-killed-off-road-utv-crash-along-southern-muskego/7865208001/ |
Annysa Johnson Sophie Carson
Retired Milwaukee Archbishop Rembert G. Weakland, a once-towering figure in the American Catholic Church who spent his final years in virtual exile after a public fall from grace, has died. He was 95.
He suffered a long illness and died overnight at Clement Manor, a Greenfield senior living... | 2022-08-22T20:47:30Z | www.jsonline.com | Rembert Weakland, former Milwaukee Archbishop, dies at 95 | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/religion/2022/08/22/rembert-weakland-former-milwaukee-archbishop-dead-95-catholic-church-priest-sex-abuse/93122018/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/religion/2022/08/22/rembert-weakland-former-milwaukee-archbishop-dead-95-catholic-church-priest-sex-abuse/93122018/ |
Entering Aug. 22, the Brewers were 1½ games back from the nearest playoff spot, though it's really 2½ back since Milwaukee doesn't have a tiebreaker advantage with its nearest competitor, the Philadelphia Phillies.
San Diego 68-56 (½ game ahead of Phillies, 2 games ahead of Brewers)
St. Louis has two doubleheaders on i... | 2022-08-22T20:47:42Z | www.jsonline.com | Brewers battling Cardinals, Padres, Phillies for NL playoff spot | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2022/08/22/brewers-battling-cardinals-padres-phillies-nl-playoff-spot/7843225001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2022/08/22/brewers-battling-cardinals-padres-phillies-nl-playoff-spot/7843225001/ |
A four-story, 55-unit apartment building proposed for Milwaukee's east side is being recommended for Common Council zoning approval — despite a lawsuit filed by its opponents.
That site now includes a vacant lot as well as St. Mark's Episcopal Church. That empty site north of the church parish hall is where the apartme... | 2022-08-23T02:38:20Z | www.jsonline.com | Approval of Milwaukee east side apartments recommended, foes suing | https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/real-estate/commercial/2022/08/22/approval-milwaukee-east-side-apartments-recommended-foes-suing/7865544001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/real-estate/commercial/2022/08/22/approval-milwaukee-east-side-apartments-recommended-foes-suing/7865544001/ |
'It's a pretty special evening': Venetian Night Lighted Boat parade returns to Port Washington
Decorated boats will light up the night sky again this fall during the Venetian Night Lighted Boat Parade in Port Washington.
The Venetian Night Lighted Boat parade is hosted by the Port Washington Yacht Club and is scheduled... | 2022-08-23T12:57:37Z | www.jsonline.com | Port Washington's Venetian Night Lighted Boat Parade returns September | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/northshore/2022/08/23/port-washingtons-venetian-night-lighted-boat-parade-returns-september/10290814002/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/northshore/2022/08/23/port-washingtons-venetian-night-lighted-boat-parade-returns-september/10290814002/ |
There’s no arguing the fact that Social Security and Medicare funds will be exhausted in the coming years. Reports have shown that Medicare funds will run dry in 2028, while the trust fund reserves for Social Security will be unable to pay full benefits starting in 2034. This is a serious crisis that most politicians r... | 2022-08-23T12:57:56Z | www.jsonline.com | Ron Johnson is a champion for the future of Social Security, Medicare | https://www.jsonline.com/story/opinion/2022/08/23/ron-johnson-champion-future-social-security-medicare/7834959001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/opinion/2022/08/23/ron-johnson-champion-future-social-security-medicare/7834959001/ |
Once upon a time, the American Legion National Convention completely took over Milwaukee.
Back in 1941, when the prestigious event chose Milwaukee as its destination, the city scrambled for ample hotel space and food accommodations for the thousands of Legionnaires headed into town. Governor Julius Heil and Milwaukee m... | 2022-08-23T15:52:02Z | www.jsonline.com | American Legion National Convention 2022 comes to Milwaukee | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2022/08/23/american-legion-national-convention-2022-comes-milwaukee/7873086001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2022/08/23/american-legion-national-convention-2022-comes-milwaukee/7873086001/ |
Greendale looks to create TIF district, spend $10.5 million to redevelop former Boston Store property at Southridge Mall
The village of Greendale is looking to create a tax incremental financing district and spend about $10.5 million in village funds to facilitate the redevelopment of the former Boston Store property a... | 2022-08-23T18:26:34Z | www.jsonline.com | Greendale looks to spend $10.5M to help develop old Boston Store site | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/southwest/news/greendale/2022/08/23/greendale-looks-spend-10-5-m-help-develop-old-boston-store-site/7865312001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/southwest/news/greendale/2022/08/23/greendale-looks-spend-10-5-m-help-develop-old-boston-store-site/7865312001/ |
For the first time in 10 years, the Wauwatosa School District has approved a new human growth and development curriculum, which will address controversial issues of sexual orientation and gender identity. But the action didn't come easily.
The 6-1 vote came late Monday as anxious attendees, spilling out of the crowded ... | 2022-08-23T18:26:40Z | www.jsonline.com | Wauwatosa School Board approves new sex education curriculum | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/west/news/wauwatosa/2022/08/23/wauwatosa-school-board-approves-new-sex-education-curriculum/7873012001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/west/news/wauwatosa/2022/08/23/wauwatosa-school-board-approves-new-sex-education-curriculum/7873012001/ |
Southbound I-43 lanes closed on Milwaukee's south side
The closure runs from West Holt Avenue to West Howard Avenue, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office said a death occurred in the area of Howard Avenue and the interstate. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner... | 2022-08-23T18:27:05Z | www.jsonline.com | Southbound lanes of I-43 in Milwaukee closed | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2022/08/23/southbound-lanes-43-milwaukee-closed-death-investigation/7874759001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2022/08/23/southbound-lanes-43-milwaukee-closed-death-investigation/7874759001/ |
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced a plan Tuesday to tap the state's nearly $4 billion biennium budget surplus to provide more than $600 million in tax relief including a 10% income tax cut.
Evers, who is in a tight race for governor with Republican candidate Tim Michels, announced his proposal against the backdrop of... | 2022-08-23T18:27:17Z | www.jsonline.com | Evers announces plan to cut taxes $600 million tapping state surplus | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2022/08/23/wisconsin-governor-tony-evers-announces-plan-cut-taxes-600-million-tapping-state-surplus/7872384001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2022/08/23/wisconsin-governor-tony-evers-announces-plan-cut-taxes-600-million-tapping-state-surplus/7872384001/ |
Brewtown Pub and Grill in South Milwaukee suffers significant fire damage
A fire heavily damaged the Brewtown Pub and Grill in South Milwaukee on Monday evening.
Firefighters were dispatched to 1902 17th Ave. at 7:11 p.m. for a fire at the bar, according to South Milwaukee Fire Chief John Litchford.
There was nobody in... | 2022-08-23T20:45:38Z | www.jsonline.com | Brewtown Pub and Grill South Milwaukee suffers significant fire damage | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/south/news/south-milwaukee/2022/08/23/brewtown-pub-and-grill-south-milwaukee-suffers-significant-fire-damage/7877834001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/south/news/south-milwaukee/2022/08/23/brewtown-pub-and-grill-south-milwaukee-suffers-significant-fire-damage/7877834001/ |
North Division mourns the sudden death of Principal Keith Carrington at age 48
North Division High School Principal Keith Carrington died Monday afternoon at age 48, three days after asking for prayers before he headed to a hospital.
His wife, Tanzanique Carrington, said he started feeling sick last Monday, the first d... | 2022-08-23T20:45:50Z | www.jsonline.com | North Division mourns death of Principal Keith Carrington at age 48 | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/education/2022/08/23/north-division-mps-mourns-death-principal-keith-carrington-age-48/7873064001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/education/2022/08/23/north-division-mps-mourns-death-principal-keith-carrington-age-48/7873064001/ |
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee has announced funeral plans for former Archbishop Rembert Weakland, who died Monday at 95.
The current archbishop, Jerome Listecki, will celebrate a funeral Mass at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 812 N. Jackson Street, Milwaukee.
Visitation will be held at th... | 2022-08-23T22:58:30Z | www.jsonline.com | Funeral for former Archbishop Rembert Weakland to be held in Milwaukee | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2022/08/23/funeral-former-archbishop-rembert-weakland-held-milwaukee-cathedral-st-john-evangelist/7878412001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2022/08/23/funeral-former-archbishop-rembert-weakland-held-milwaukee-cathedral-st-john-evangelist/7878412001/ |
Kettle Moraine Middle School students win National History Day contest
Two Kettle Moraine Middle School students learned earlier this summer that the hard work they did to make their National History Day projects a success paid off.
Krin Blegen and Emma Manion are the first students in the Kettle Moraine School Distric... | 2022-08-24T13:57:14Z | www.jsonline.com | Wisconsin students win at National History Day competition | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/lake-country/news/delafield/2022/08/24/wisconsin-students-win-national-history-day-competition/7865543001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/lake-country/news/delafield/2022/08/24/wisconsin-students-win-national-history-day-competition/7865543001/ |
The American Red Cross is teaming up with other agencies to help more than 100 people displaced in Brown Deer apartment fire
The American Red Cross is teaming up with other agencies to provide resources after a fire at an apartment building in Brown Deer displaced more than 100 people last weekend.
Resources will be av... | 2022-08-24T13:57:20Z | www.jsonline.com | Red Cross, other agencies help Brown Deer apartment fire victims | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/northshore/2022/08/24/red-cross-other-agencies-help-brown-deer-apartment-fire-victims/7876168001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/northshore/2022/08/24/red-cross-other-agencies-help-brown-deer-apartment-fire-victims/7876168001/ |
Developer withdraws plan for Oak Creek bar/gas station concept after chilly reception from residents and city officials
A concept for a combination gas station and bar got a chilly reception by Oak Creek’s plan commission Aug. 23, as well as nearby residents.
The response prompted applicant Jay Walia of Spring South LL... | 2022-08-24T13:57:26Z | www.jsonline.com | Bar/gas station concept withdrawn in Oak Creek after sour reception | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/south/news/oak-creek/2022/08/24/bar-gas-station-concept-withdrawn-oak-creek-after-sour-reception/7882190001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/south/news/oak-creek/2022/08/24/bar-gas-station-concept-withdrawn-oak-creek-after-sour-reception/7882190001/ |
South Milwaukee Medal of Honor recipient honored as part of new War Memorial Center exhibit
South Milwaukee is home to one of Wisconsin’s 64 Medal of Honor recipients. Gary Wetzel and his fellow Medal of Honor recipients were recently honored by the War Memorial Center through the creation of a new Wisconsin Medal of H... | 2022-08-24T13:57:32Z | www.jsonline.com | War Memorial Center honors South Milwaukee Medal of Honor recipient | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/south/news/south-milwaukee/2022/08/24/war-memorial-center-honors-south-milwaukee-medal-honor-recipient/7871556001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/south/news/south-milwaukee/2022/08/24/war-memorial-center-honors-south-milwaukee-medal-honor-recipient/7871556001/ |
From Post Malone to Lil Durk, Chris Stapleton to Carrie Underwood, 20 top Milwaukee concerts this fall
After an overwhelming year of concerts — following 16 months with virtually none of them — it feels like the live music industry, in Milwaukee anyway, is taking a bit of a breather for the fall.
Outdoor season is fadi... | 2022-08-24T13:58:08Z | www.jsonline.com | Post Malone to Lil Durk to Chris Stapleton: 20 top Milwaukee concerts this fall | https://www.jsonline.com/story/entertainment/music/2022/08/24/post-malone-lil-durk-chris-stapleton-20-top-milwaukee-concerts-fall/10350364002/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/entertainment/music/2022/08/24/post-malone-lil-durk-chris-stapleton-20-top-milwaukee-concerts-fall/10350364002/ |
A lot of words come to mind when you think of Lake Superior: expansive, deep, cold, clear.
But sassy and saucy? Probably not.
Unless you follow "Lake Superior" on Twitter, the account claiming to be the greatest lake of all time — or G.L.O.A.T.
Earlier this summer, the account went viral after sharing a stance on abort... | 2022-08-24T13:58:14Z | www.jsonline.com | Lake Superior on Twitter is a popular account with a sassy approach | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2022/08/24/lake-superior-twitter-account-is-sassy-popular-tweets-about-abortion/7867068001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2022/08/24/lake-superior-twitter-account-is-sassy-popular-tweets-about-abortion/7867068001/ |
The destination for Sammy Smith, like any promising young stock car racer, is obvious and the general path is laid out:
Super late models, to ARCA, to the NASCAR Xfinity Series with a possible stopover in trucks, to the Cup Series, to winner to champion.
What Smith can’t really know – and can’t really control – is the ... | 2022-08-24T13:58:27Z | www.jsonline.com | 18-year-old Toyota racer Sammy Smith seeks Milwaukee Mile ARCA victory | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/motor/2022/08/24/18-year-old-toyota-racer-sammy-smith-seeks-milwaukee-mile-arca-victory/7878862001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/motor/2022/08/24/18-year-old-toyota-racer-sammy-smith-seeks-milwaukee-mile-arca-victory/7878862001/ |
A drunken driver hit one of the village of Sussex's playgrounds in the Grove at Village Park in May 2020. Now, the insurance money from the crash may allow for new enhancements to the village's splash pad.
The play structure hit by the driver was built in 1995, the older of the two playgrounds at W244 N6260 Weaver Driv... | 2022-08-24T17:14:51Z | www.jsonline.com | New shade structure planned for village of Sussex's splash pad | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/northwest/news/sussex/2022/08/24/new-shade-structure-planned-village-sussexs-splash-pad/7874104001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/northwest/news/sussex/2022/08/24/new-shade-structure-planned-village-sussexs-splash-pad/7874104001/ |
A $7 million office and residential project planned for Milwaukee's east side is apparently postponed; development for sale
A $7 million office and residential project planned for Milwaukee's east side has apparently been postponed.
Developer Josh Delaney received Plan Commission and Common Council zoning approvals in ... | 2022-08-24T17:14:57Z | www.jsonline.com | Office/residential project planned for Milwaukee's east side postponed | https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/real-estate/commercial/2022/08/24/office-residential-project-planned-milwaukees-east-side-postponed/7883411001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/real-estate/commercial/2022/08/24/office-residential-project-planned-milwaukees-east-side-postponed/7883411001/ |
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that he is canceling $10,000 in student loan debt for Americans earning $125,000 or less per year, a move that will help hundreds of thousands of borrowers in Wisconsin.
Biden is offering an additional $10,000 of debt forgiveness for students who received Pell grants in college, ... | 2022-08-24T20:12:15Z | www.jsonline.com | Wisconsin student loan borrowers weigh in on Biden loan forgiveness | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/education/2022/08/24/wisconsin-student-loan-borrowers-weigh-biden-loan-forgiveness/10265086002/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/education/2022/08/24/wisconsin-student-loan-borrowers-weigh-biden-loan-forgiveness/10265086002/ |
Another opening day at Wrigley Field, a balanced schedule and a pair of 10-game road trips are the highlights of the Milwaukee Brewers' 2023 schedule, which was released Wednesday by Major League Baseball.
The Brewers' first true road trip comes next and will be a challenging one, with three games at Arizona (April 10-... | 2022-08-24T20:12:33Z | www.jsonline.com | Brewers will open 2023 season vs. Cubs March 30 at Wrigley Field | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2022/08/24/brewers-open-2023-season-vs-cubs-march-30-wrigley-field/7884884001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2022/08/24/brewers-open-2023-season-vs-cubs-march-30-wrigley-field/7884884001/ |
WASHINGTON – Trump administration advisers leaned on Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson in a failed effort to push top health officials to reauthorize the use of an anti-malaria drug as a treatment for COVID-19 during the early months of the pandemic, according to a new congressional committee report.
Those advisers, including... | 2022-08-24T22:54:23Z | www.jsonline.com | Trump advisers turned to Ron Johnson in push for hydroxychloroquine | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2022/08/24/trump-advisors-turned-ron-johnson-push-hydroxychloroquine/7886363001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2022/08/24/trump-advisors-turned-ron-johnson-push-hydroxychloroquine/7886363001/ |
An Ozaukee driver died Tuesday after drifting into a barrier and rolling over on the interstate near Grafton, confirmed the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
Police were called at 6:01p.m. after a Ford F-450 Utility truck drifted into a barrier on northbound Interstate-43 near Highway 60. The Wisconsin State Patr... | 2022-08-25T14:20:08Z | www.jsonline.com | Ozaukee driver died Aug. 23 after drifting into barrier on I-43 | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/northshore/2022/08/25/ozaukee-driver-died-aug-23-after-drifting-into-barrier-43/7883495001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/northshore/2022/08/25/ozaukee-driver-died-aug-23-after-drifting-into-barrier-43/7883495001/ |
The Sears Hometown store in Cudahy is closing soon.
Yellow signs indicating a “store closing event” with various markdowns ranging from 30% to 50% are on all items in the store, including mattresses, washers and dryers and smaller household essentials like cleaners, bins, tissue and baggies. Tools remain, as well, feat... | 2022-08-25T14:20:14Z | www.jsonline.com | Sears Hometown to close in Cudahy after less than a year in business | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/south/news/cudahy/2022/08/25/sears-hometown-close-cudahy-after-less-than-year-business/7882339001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/south/news/cudahy/2022/08/25/sears-hometown-close-cudahy-after-less-than-year-business/7882339001/ |
Lake Country logrolling program sweeps Lumberjack World Championships podium
Logrolling is often something you might have seen on TV or social media — but not in person. That is unless you go to the YMCA at Pbast Farms in Oconomowoc, where you can find world champions.
At the Lumberjack World Championships on July 21 i... | 2022-08-25T18:09:25Z | www.jsonline.com | Lake Country logrolling program sweeps Lumberjack World Championships | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/lake-country/2022/08/25/lake-country-logrolling-program-sweeps-lumberjack-world-championships/10338868002/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/lake-country/2022/08/25/lake-country-logrolling-program-sweeps-lumberjack-world-championships/10338868002/ |
Arrowhead School Board votes to fix electrical issues plaguing the school’s pool to keep the facility open
Concerns raised by parents and community members about the status of Arrowhead High School's swimming pool have been alleviated, at least temporarily.
The pool is endangered by a failing electrical system under th... | 2022-08-25T18:09:31Z | www.jsonline.com | Arrowhead School Board votes to keep pool open | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/lake-country/news/hartland/2022/08/25/arrowhead-school-board-votes-keep-pool-open/7878760001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/lake-country/news/hartland/2022/08/25/arrowhead-school-board-votes-keep-pool-open/7878760001/ |
'Just a mess': West Allis woman volunteers time to spruce up historic Honey Creek Cemetery
Where some may look at a cemetery and see a collection of headstones, Lois Pocian sees history. Each gravestone a story of someone's life, a link to the past.
But at the Honey Creek Cemetery in West Allis, it takes a lot of effor... | 2022-08-25T18:09:37Z | www.jsonline.com | West Allis woman works to improve the "mess" at Honey Creek Cemetery | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/southwest/news/west-allis/2022/08/25/west-allis-woman-works-improve-mess-honey-creek-cemetery/7885893001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/southwest/news/west-allis/2022/08/25/west-allis-woman-works-improve-mess-honey-creek-cemetery/7885893001/ |
BROOKFIELD-WAUWATOSA NOW
Solar panel installation has nearly doubled this year as Wauwatosa continues to promote renewable energy
The city of Wauwatosa has received 20 applications for solar panels already this year, nearly twice the demand in previous years, according to the city.
The increase is the result of a conce... | 2022-08-25T18:09:43Z | www.jsonline.com | Solar panel installation in Wauwatosa has nearly doubled this year | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/west/2022/08/25/solar-panel-installation-wauwatosa-has-nearly-doubled-year/7845469001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/west/2022/08/25/solar-panel-installation-wauwatosa-has-nearly-doubled-year/7845469001/ |
The long-planned expansion of a large riverfront apartment community just north of downtown Milwaukee might start by the end of this year.
Atlantic Realty Partners Inc. in 2017 opened River House, 1785 N. Water St., with 243 units in two buildings on the former Gallun tannery site.
Atlanta-based Atlantic in 2018 sold R... | 2022-08-25T18:09:55Z | www.jsonline.com | Milwaukee expansion of River House apartments might start this year | https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/real-estate/commercial/2022/08/25/milwaukee-east-side-expansion-river-house-apartments-might-start-year/7892651001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/real-estate/commercial/2022/08/25/milwaukee-east-side-expansion-river-house-apartments-might-start-year/7892651001/ |
MADISON – More than 17,000 Wisconsinites left the public workforce in 2021, marking a 20-year high and the second straight year of a net decline in public-sector workers, according to a new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum.
The report concluded that 1 in 10 employees who were members of the Wisconsin Retirement S... | 2022-08-25T18:10:01Z | www.jsonline.com | Wisconsin public-sector workforce shrank for 2nd straight year in 2021 | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2022/08/25/wisconsin-public-sector-workforce-shrank-2nd-straight-year-2021/7893572001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2022/08/25/wisconsin-public-sector-workforce-shrank-2nd-straight-year-2021/7893572001/ |
These are the best performances with Milwaukee Brewers position players pitching
Nine pitches, six strikes and a 1-2-3 inning against the best offense in baseball.
Milwaukee Brewers infielder Pablo Reyes is now on track to finish with the best earned run average of any Brewers pitcher this year at 0.00 ... tied with fe... | 2022-08-25T21:32:13Z | www.jsonline.com | Pablo Reyes and other Brewers moments in position players pitching | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2022/08/25/pablo-reyes-and-other-brewers-moments-position-players-pitching/7894996001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2022/08/25/pablo-reyes-and-other-brewers-moments-position-players-pitching/7894996001/ |
Marquette students of color protest, leading to postponed Convocation
Marquette University postponed its Convocation ceremony Thursday after students of color protested what they see as inadequate staffing for several diversity programs and other concerns about the campus climate.
The Black Student Council encouraged s... | 2022-08-26T03:17:19Z | www.jsonline.com | Marquette student protests prompt rescheduled Convocation | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/education/2022/08/25/marquette-student-protests-prompt-rescheduled-convocation/7899226001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/education/2022/08/25/marquette-student-protests-prompt-rescheduled-convocation/7899226001/ |
MADISON – One day before the season opener, the NCAA handed the Wisconsin volleyball team its first loss of the season.
College sports' governing body announced Thursday that senior Shanel Bramschreiber, a graduate transfer from Baylor, will not be eligible to play until the second half of the season. UW's compliance o... | 2022-08-26T05:42:08Z | www.jsonline.com | NCAA rules Wisconsin volleyball transfer ineligible for half of season | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/uw/2022/08/25/ncaa-rules-wisconsin-volleyball-transfer-ineligible-half-season/7900179001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/uw/2022/08/25/ncaa-rules-wisconsin-volleyball-transfer-ineligible-half-season/7900179001/ |
Asthma afflicts 6 million children, many of whom grow up in poor neighborhoods. Most frustrating: It can be controlled.
Starms Discovery Learning Center school nurse Ashley Capodarco exams student Major Wilson, 9, in her office. Asthma is the most common disease Capodarco sees at the school. Angela Peterson / Milwaukee... | 2022-08-26T11:19:58Z | www.jsonline.com | Uncontrolled asthma is magnified in Milwaukee, and can be debilitating | https://www.jsonline.com/in-depth/news/health/2022/08/26/uncontrolled-asthma-magnified-milwaukee-and-can-debilitating/10036320002/ | https://www.jsonline.com/in-depth/news/health/2022/08/26/uncontrolled-asthma-magnified-milwaukee-and-can-debilitating/10036320002/ |
Through TikTok videos, JMatt showcases what makes Milwaukee so special for his 181,100 followers
Before TikTok was the powerhouse of an app that is today, Jeffrey "JMatt" Matthias was on it.
Over the years, he's created all sorts of short-form videos on the platform, from ones of him attempting to solve puzzles on a dr... | 2022-08-26T11:20:10Z | www.jsonline.com | TikTok @JMattMKE videos highlight Milwaukee businesses, events | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2022/08/26/tiktok-jmattmke-videos-highlight-milwaukee-businesses-events/7897482001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2022/08/26/tiktok-jmattmke-videos-highlight-milwaukee-businesses-events/7897482001/ |
Invasive carp were introduced in the U.S. in the 1970s to control algae in aquaculture ponds. The fish began turning up in Illinois rivers in the '90s, but populations really took off in the mid-2000s. Now there are more carp than any other fish in the Illinois River and officials are trying to keep them out of the Gre... | 2022-08-26T11:20:16Z | www.jsonline.com | Who is protecting the Mississippi River from invasive species? | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2022/08/26/who-protecting-mississippi-river-invasive-species-carp/7887729001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2022/08/26/who-protecting-mississippi-river-invasive-species-carp/7887729001/ |
Marisa Woloszyn named meteorologist on morning newscast at Milwaukee's WTMJ-TV (Channel 4)
Marisa Woloszyn has been named the meteorologist for the morning newscast on WTMJ-TV (Channel 4), as the station reshuffles its weather lineup in advance of the departure of Brian Gotter.
The Milwaukee NBC affiliate announced Thu... | 2022-08-26T14:24:29Z | www.jsonline.com | Marisa Woloszyn named meteorologist on WTMJ-TV Channel 4 morning news | https://www.jsonline.com/story/entertainment/television-radio/2022/08/26/marisa-woloszyn-named-meteorologist-wtmj-tv-channel-4-morning-news/7902618001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/entertainment/television-radio/2022/08/26/marisa-woloszyn-named-meteorologist-wtmj-tv-channel-4-morning-news/7902618001/ |
Two cousins have exchanged the same birthday card for 40 years. It's now a time capsule of their relationship.
In 1982, Steve Mathwig sent a birthday card to his cousin, Karl Freund.
It was a typical birthday card, with a typical corny joke. The setup was on the cover of the card: "Happy Birthday. It's plain to see we'... | 2022-08-26T14:24:35Z | www.jsonline.com | Wisconsin cousins exchanged the same birthday card for 40 years | https://www.jsonline.com/story/life/wisconsin-family/2022/08/26/wisconsin-cousins-exchanged-same-birthday-card-40-years/10348992002/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/life/wisconsin-family/2022/08/26/wisconsin-cousins-exchanged-same-birthday-card-40-years/10348992002/ |
West Allis man dies after motorcycle crash on Milwaukee's south side
A 29-year-old West Allis man died after his motorcycle collided with a parked car on Milwaukee's south side Thursday night
The crash occurred near S. Sixth and W. Orchard streets just before midnight. Police say the motorcyclist suffered life-threaten... | 2022-08-26T14:24:41Z | www.jsonline.com | West Allis man dead after motorcycle crash on Milwaukee's south side | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2022/08/26/west-allis-man-dead-after-motorcycle-crash-milwaukees-south-side/7902496001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2022/08/26/west-allis-man-dead-after-motorcycle-crash-milwaukees-south-side/7902496001/ |
Snapping photos, filming videos, editing footage.
Social media content creators and influencers tend to spend a good chunk of time behind screens.
A popular Milwaukee TikToker has created a local community for them — to meet, network, troubleshoot, share ideas and collab — offline and in person.
And there's a pretty go... | 2022-08-26T14:24:47Z | www.jsonline.com | HashtagMKE builds community for Milwaukee social media influencers | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2022/08/26/hashtagmke-builds-community-milwaukee-social-media-influencers-content-creators/10331126002/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2022/08/26/hashtagmke-builds-community-milwaukee-social-media-influencers-content-creators/10331126002/ |
Bryan Torres hunts alone and the baseball field is his ocean.
When he swims into the batter's box, he feasts on pitchers as if they were baby seals. He bites off one hit at a time.
There are whispers throughout the league about El Tiburon.
Or as Milwaukee Manger Anthony Barone puts it:
“He’s like a shark when there’s b... | 2022-08-26T14:24:53Z | www.jsonline.com | Bryan Torres is 'like a shark' for Milkmen while flirting with .400 | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/2022/08/26/bryan-torres-like-shark-milkmen-while-flirting-400/7874503001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/2022/08/26/bryan-torres-like-shark-milkmen-while-flirting-400/7874503001/ |
From uncommon backgrounds, teammates Rajah Caruth and Nick Sanchez are making their way in racing. Next stop: Milwaukee.
For Nick Sanchez, the seed was planted with the backhoes and excavators of his father’s construction company, fertilized by classic automobiles and nurtured by a trip to a NASCAR truck race.
For Raja... | 2022-08-26T14:25:05Z | www.jsonline.com | Nick Sanchez, Rajah Caruth drive to succeed in ARCA, NASCAR | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/motor/2022/08/26/nick-sanchez-rajah-caruth-drive-succeed-arca-nascar/7897877001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/motor/2022/08/26/nick-sanchez-rajah-caruth-drive-succeed-arca-nascar/7897877001/ |
The hummingbirds are leaving Wisconsin for the year. Where are they going? Here’s what we know about their annual migration
Picture this: You’re sitting outside with a slice of watermelon under the shade of neighboring trees. Suddenly, a buzz by your ear alerts you to one of Wisconsin’s tiniest visitors: the hummingbir... | 2022-08-26T17:01:09Z | www.jsonline.com | Hummingbirds are migrating from Wisconsin; here's what that means | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/lake-country/2022/08/26/hummingbirds-migrating-wisconsin-heres-what-means/7894109001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/lake-country/2022/08/26/hummingbirds-migrating-wisconsin-heres-what-means/7894109001/ |
It’s usually easy to find something unique in a thrift store.
A new thrift store with a unique business model makes it even easier. In the case of Thrift on Wheels along Milwaukee County's South Shore, you don't even need to go to the store. The owners will bring it to you.
Thrift on Wheels started delivering deals in ... | 2022-08-26T17:01:15Z | www.jsonline.com | This new thrift store in Cudahy comes right to your door | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/south/news/cudahy/2022/08/26/new-thrift-store-cudahy-comes-right-your-door/7871721001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/south/news/cudahy/2022/08/26/new-thrift-store-cudahy-comes-right-your-door/7871721001/ |
Since a Rhode Island man fell to his death from a downtown Milwaukee bridge as it opened on Aug.15, it remains unclear how the operator, controlling it remotely from another bridge tower, could have missed him in the surveillance video.
Richard Dujardin, a retired reporter from Rhode Island who was on his way to church... | 2022-08-26T17:01:21Z | www.jsonline.com | What we know about Milwaukee bridge operations after Kilbourn death | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2022/08/26/what-we-know-milwaukee-bridge-operations-after-kilbourn-death/7875058001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2022/08/26/what-we-know-milwaukee-bridge-operations-after-kilbourn-death/7875058001/ |
The Germantown Library's Pride-themed exhibit sparked controversy. Now, the board is considering banning public use of the display case.
Germantown Library Director Trisha Smith has proposed changing the library's display, exhibit and posting policy so the public can no longer contribute to the display case.
The German... | 2022-08-26T19:30:46Z | www.jsonline.com | Display case may be barred from public use after LGBTQ display controversy | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/northwest/news/germantown/2022/08/26/display-case-may-barred-public-use-after-lgbtq-display-controversy/7893380001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/northwest/news/germantown/2022/08/26/display-case-may-barred-public-use-after-lgbtq-display-controversy/7893380001/ |
WAUKESHA - Fresh off two rulings that went against him, Darrell Brooks Jr. erupted in anger as a hearing resumed Friday in Waukesha County Circuit Court and later asked to be allowed to withdraw from the rest of the hearing.
Yelling that the proceedings were "political" and "a show" and prompting deputies to restrain h... | 2022-08-26T21:48:28Z | www.jsonline.com | Brooks shouts in anger during Waukesha Christmas Parade case hearing | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/waukesha/2022/08/26/brooks-shouts-anger-during-waukesha-christmas-parade-case-hearing/7904425001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/waukesha/2022/08/26/brooks-shouts-anger-during-waukesha-christmas-parade-case-hearing/7904425001/ |
The Brewers get one of their most valuable players this season back prior to a weekend series against the Cubs
The Brewers did get some positive injury news Friday as Jace Peterson was activated from the injured list after missing six weeks with a left elbow sprain.
Peterson was batting .255/.325/.439 before being plac... | 2022-08-27T01:50:03Z | www.jsonline.com | Brewers activate Jace Peterson from injured list | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2022/08/26/brewers-activate-jace-peterson-injured-list/7908683001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2022/08/26/brewers-activate-jace-peterson-injured-list/7908683001/ |
The Milwaukee Brewers have reached into their bag of top outfield minor-league prospects in hopes of making a late playoff push.
Outfielder Garrett Mitchell, who entered 2022 as the Brewers top-ranked prospect by the Journal Sentinel and is currently ranked No. 5 in the Milwaukee system according to MLB Pipeline, was p... | 2022-08-27T20:09:38Z | www.jsonline.com | Milwaukee Brewers promote prospect Garrett Mitchell | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2022/08/27/milwaukee-brewers-promote-prospect-garrett-mitchell/7920442001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2022/08/27/milwaukee-brewers-promote-prospect-garrett-mitchell/7920442001/ |
The Wisconsin volleyball team started strong Saturday but couldn't sustain it.
The Badgers, ranked No. 3 by the American Volleyball Coaches Association, lost, 3-2, to No. 16 Baylor in a Big Ten-Big 12 Challenge match at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. UW, which opened the season with a straight set win over TCU... | 2022-08-28T01:18:00Z | www.jsonline.com | Wisconsin volleyball can't sustain strong start, falls to Baylor | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/uw/2022/08/27/wisconsin-volleyball-cant-sustain-strong-start-falls-baylor/7922327001/ | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/uw/2022/08/27/wisconsin-volleyball-cant-sustain-strong-start-falls-baylor/7922327001/ |
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