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News from September 2023

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Milwaukee City Wire area weekly mass times

By Milwaukee City Wire | Sep 30, 2023

The following parishes in the Milwaukee City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Milwaukee County home sales during week ending Sept. 23

By Milwaukee City Wire | Sep 30, 2023

There were 263 reported residential sales in Milwaukee County in the week ending Sept. 23, according to BlockShopper.com.

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U.S. Senator Ron Johnson Announces Mobile Office Hours for Constituents

By Milwaukee City Wire | Sep 29, 2023

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) has announced that his staff will be holding mobile office hours at various locations to provide constituents with the opportunity to seek assistance on federal matters. These office hours are aimed at helping individuals with their concerns and requests related to federal agencies.Sen. Johnson’s staff will be available at the following times and locations:Langlade County Office HoursDate: Wednesday, October 4Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Location: White Lake Village Hall,...

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U.S. Senator Introduces Legislation to Reduce Burdensome Government Regulations

By Milwaukee City Wire | Sep 29, 2023

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) has joined forces with Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and seven other GOP colleagues to reintroduce the Unnecessary Agency Regulations Reduction Act. The purpose of this legislation is to alleviate taxpayers from burdensome and outdated government regulations and streamline the disposal process for unnecessary agency regulations.The Unnecessary Agency Regulations Reduction Act aims to create a mechanism that will eliminate multiple regulations originating from federal executive branch agencies through a joint...

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Milwaukee Panthers secure fourth place at Blugold Invite

By Milwaukee City Wire | Sep 29, 2023

Cullen Boyle led the Panthers to a 4th place team finish at the Blugold Invite in Colfax, completing the 8K race in 16th place among over 250 participants. Milwaukee followed Whitewater, St. Olaf, and La Crosse in a field of 30 programs.

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Sen. Johnson and Republican Colleagues Demand Accountability on DOD Official with Iran Ties

By Milwaukee City Wire | Sep 29, 2023

On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and twenty-nine of his Republican colleagues signed a letter demanding a full account of actions by a senior Pentagon official who allegedly served as part of an Iranian influence operation. The official in question is Ariane Tabatabai, the Chief of Staff to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict.According to leaked emails, Tabatabai allegedly engaged in an Iranian government-linked initiative to bolster Iran's image and reinforce Tehran's national security priorities. She reportedly...

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Sen. Johnson Joins Colleagues in Bill to Keep Border Agents Paid During Government Shutdowns

By Milwaukee City Wire | Sep 29, 2023

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) has shown his support for the Keep Our Border Agents Paid Act, alongside U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and four other Republican colleagues. This bill aims to ensure that U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents, as well as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents and contractors, continue to receive their paychecks in the event of a government shutdown.Sen. Johnson emphasized the importance of this bill, stating, "The record-breaking number of migrants pouring across our southern border does not stop during a government...

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Milwaukee cross country prepares for Blugold Invitational after strong showing

By Milwaukee City Wire | Sep 28, 2023

The Milwaukee men's and women's cross country teams are preparing to compete at the Blugold Invitational in Colfax, Wisconsin. The event, hosted by Eau Claire, will take place at the Whitetail Golf Course with the women's 6K and men's 8K races scheduled for tomorrow.

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Johnson: 'Milwaukee board members included no language requiring parental consent'

By Milwaukee City Wire | Sep 27, 2023

Scarlett Johnson, a member of Moms for Liberty Wisconsin, expressed her concerns about the recent decision made by the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors to approve Milwaukee County as a sanctuary for "transgender" and "nonbinary" individuals. The vote took place last week and has sparked controversy among different groups.

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Anderson and Picco earn Horizon League runners of week honors

By Milwaukee City Wire | Sep 26, 2023

Aubrey Anderson and Lucas Picco have been recognized as the Horizon League Cross Country Runners of the Week, according to an announcement from the league office.

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Picco and Kline named Horizon League cross country freshmen of the week

By Milwaukee City Wire | Sep 26, 2023

Lucas Picco and Grace Kline have been recognized as the Horizon League Cross Country Freshmen of the Week, according to an announcement from the league office.

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Weekly recap of Milwaukee County home sales during week ending Sept. 16

By Milwaukee City Wire | Sep 23, 2023

There were 270 reported residential sales in Milwaukee County in the week ending Sept. 16, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Milwaukee City Wire area weekly mass times

By Milwaukee City Wire | Sep 23, 2023

The following parishes in the Milwaukee City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Milwaukee men’s cross country finishes sixth at Pioneer Gender Equity Invite

By Milwaukee City Wire | Sep 23, 2023

The Milwaukee men's cross country team secured sixth place out of ten teams at the Pioneer Gender Equity Invite in Cuba City. The event was hosted by Platteville.

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Milwaukee cross country heads to Pioneer Gender Equity Invite

By Milwaukee City Wire | Sep 22, 2023

The Milwaukee men's and women's cross country teams are set to compete in the Pioneer Gender Equity Invite in Cuba City, Wisconsin. The event, hosted by Platteville, will take place at Coles Acres Golf Course. The men's 8K race is scheduled for 11:00 AM, followed closely by the women's 6K race at approximately 11:03 AM. No live results will be available during the competition.

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Milwaukee City Wire area weekly mass times

By Milwaukee City Wire | Sep 16, 2023

The following parishes in the Milwaukee City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Milwaukee men's cross country finishes strong at John McNichols Invitational

By Milwaukee City Wire | Sep 16, 2023

The Milwaukee men's cross country team secured 10th place out of 18 teams at the John McNichols Invitational in Terre Haute, hosted by Indiana State. Leading the team was Aidan Sodemann, who achieved a personal best and program second-best time of 24:35.5 in the 8K race, placing him 14th among 257 runners. This performance ranks just behind Trevor Wenzel's record of 24:12.8 set last season.

Milwaukee cross country teams to compete at John McNichols Invitational

By Milwaukee City Wire | Sep 15, 2023

The Milwaukee men's and women's cross country teams are preparing to compete in the 2023 John McNichols Invitational in Terre Haute, Indiana. The event, hosted by Indiana State University, will see the men's team take on an 8K race at 9 AM ET, followed by the women's 5K race at 9:45 AM. The Panthers will be up against 22 other programs, including 13 NCAA Division I teams.

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Milwaukee County median home valuation prices rose by 9.9% in August 2023 compared to August 2022

By Milwaukee City Wire | Sep 12, 2023

In August 2023, the median sale price of a home in Milwaukee County rose by $19,338 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 15.7%.

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Aidan Sodemann earns Horizon League runner of week honor

By Milwaukee City Wire | Sep 12, 2023

Milwaukee men's cross country senior Aidan Sodemann has been recognized as the Horizon League Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week, according to an announcement made by the league office on Tuesday. This marks Sodemann as the second recipient of this award for the 2023 season and he is also the first Panther to receive it this year.