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Investigators confirm identity of recently discovered skeletal remains in Milwaukee

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 16, 2022

Authorities are still searching for answers after the skeletal remains of a 32-year-old local man were recently discovered in an abandoned Milwaukee church.

Brewers drop three of four to D-backs as offense sputters

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 9, 2022

Craig Counsell’s Milwaukee Brewers are struggling to catch a break right now.

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Milwaukee reporter: 'A lot of proud union workers at Laborfest' where Biden made an appearance

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 6, 2022

Bruce Harrison, a reporter at TMJ4 News in Milwaukee, was among the droves of local residents recently turning out to celebrate the state’s first Laborfest event in three years.

Milwaukee Mayor Johnson: 'There is nothing I love more than being out in the community'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 6, 2022

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced that he and his wife have bought a new home and moved to a new neighborhood in the city.

Milwaukee mayor on Bucks Gaming win: 'These individuals proved that playing video games can be productive'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 4, 2022

Bucks Gaming, an affiliate of the team, is now home to the NBA 2K League champions after the esports team blitzed Wizards District Gaming 3-1 in the best-of-five League Finals earlier this month to earn the virtual court title in Indianapolis.

Gov. Evers: 'We’re 70 days away from election day'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 1, 2022

President Joe Biden is scheduled to be in Milwaukee for Labor Day and Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is hoping to make the most of his appearance.

Milwaukee assistant attorney: Former Northridge Mall 'greatly impacts public safety'

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 27, 2022

With just weeks remaining before the two sides are due back in court to battle over the ultimate fate of the former Northridge Mall, city officials argue that the one-time site has now deteriorated into a danger zone.

WisDOT plans new commuter rail system from Milwaukee to Kenosha

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 26, 2022

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is touting planned upgrades, including a new commuter rail system that stretches 33 miles of active freight rail from Milwaukee to Kenosha.

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Harvard polling director says Biden's student debt forgiveness is about 'trust in politics, in government, in our system'

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 26, 2022

John Della Volpe, director of polling at Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics, is championing President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan as one that could pay dividends for the administration.

UW's Rothman on Wisconsin Tuition Promise: 'The benefits of a college education are unassailable'

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 21, 2022

University of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman is heralding the creation of a new initiative aimed at increasing the number of underserved local students attending one of the UW System universities.

Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent: 'We are thrilled to welcome our early start students and staff back to learning'

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 19, 2022

With most Milwaukee public high and middle schools now following an early-start calendar, instructors welcomed early-start students back to class on Aug. 15.

Hamilton: 'Violence is a public health issue'

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 18, 2022

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson recently named Alderman Ashanti Hamilton as the director of the city's Office of Violence Prevention (OVP).

Milwaukee Brewers prospect Jackson Chourio 'has the tools to be a future superstar,' Baseball American says

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 15, 2022

The sky is the limit for rising 18-year-old Milwaukee Brewers prospect Jackson Chourio.

Executive director of Milwaukee Bucks Foundation: 'We are thrilled to have the opportunity to provide grants'

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 10, 2022

The Milwaukee Bucks Foundation is set to give out $250,000 of grant money to 20 Wisconsin-based nonprofits the NBA franchise is teaming up with this summer.

Mayor Johnson: 'Are you ready to vote?'

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 10, 2022

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson did all he could to bring voters to the polls in large numbers for the Aug. 9 primaries.

Counsell anticipates Peralta's return; 'We're excited to get him back'

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 8, 2022

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell is counting down the days until veteran hurler Freddy Peralta’s return after more than two months on the team's injury list.

DeMarre Carroll 'excited' to join Milwaukee Bucks coaching staff

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 6, 2022

The Milwaukee Bucks recently added longtime NBA veteran forward DeMarre Carroll to their coaching staff as an assistant coach.

Milwaukee mayor: 'Great weather and great fun at German Fest' last weekend

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 3, 2022

German Fest was finally back for its 40th anniversary celebration over the weekend of July 29 to 31, returning to the lakefront at Maier Festival Park after initially being canceled due to COVID-19 concerns.

David Stearns, President of Operations of Milwaukee Brewers: 'We look forward to watching his continued growth'

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 2, 2022

The Milwaukee Brewers have inked rising left-hander Aaron Ashby to a five-year deal through 2027.

Giannis Antetokounmpo: 'It's not work when the people you love are around.'

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 31, 2022

For Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo it’s all love.

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