Milwaukee City Wire

Milwaukee County awards $12,950,915 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jul 22, 2024

Milwaukee County's seven universities paid $12,950,915 in athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Milwaukee County's institutions spent $30,142,257 on basketball teams in 2023

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jul 21, 2024

Milwaukee County's basketball collegiate teams received $30,142,257 in funding for the 2023 season.

University raises record $46.3M through donations

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jul 21, 2024

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) has announced its highest fundraising year in the history of the university. Between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024, more than 5,000 donors contributed a total of $46.3 million to the UWM Foundation, which supports UWM. The previous record was set in 2018 with $38.6 million.

Senator Johnson releases initial findings on Trump assassination attempt investigation

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jul 21, 2024

On Sunday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released preliminary findings relating to the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during his July 13, 2024 campaign rally in Butler, PA. Immediately following the shooting, Senator Johnson’s office began contacting federal, state, and local government entities as well as private companies seeking information about the security failures at the rally. The preliminary findings released today are based on the initial information the senator’s office obtained over the last week.

Milwaukee City Wire area weekly mass times

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jul 20, 2024

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

Recent Milwaukee County home sales in week ending July 13

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jul 20, 2024

There were 184 reported residential sales in Milwaukee County in the week ending July 13, according to BlockShopper.com.

MPS student artwork displayed at Museum of Wisconsin Art until July 21

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jul 19, 2024

Milwaukee Public Schools high school students are sharing their joy through an exhibition at the Museum of Wisconsin Art in West Bend, running until Sunday, July 21.

Community prepares for 2024-25 Milwaukee City Conference high school athletics season

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jul 19, 2024

The community is preparing for the 2024-25 Milwaukee City Conference high school athletics season. The first day of practice is imminent, with game action following soon after. Student-athletes, MCC families, staff, and community members can find more information below.

From The Sconi

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee listed among least affordable Wisconsin institutions for in-state students in 2023

By The Sconi | 5 months ago

College costs for in-state students at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, in Milwaukee, were $10,020 in 2023, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

MPS students assist visitors during Republican National Convention

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jul 18, 2024

MPS students are participating in a unique event this summer during the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee. The students have been training for several months to greet visitors and assist with offering directions and answering questions about local restaurants, attractions, and Milwaukee landmarks.

UWM baseball player Owen Rice selected by St. Louis Cardinals

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jul 17, 2024

For a third consecutive year, a UWM player has been chosen in the Major League Baseball draft.

Milwaukee adds Malhotra and Benforado to strength & conditioning staff

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jul 17, 2024

Director of Strength & Conditioning Bennett Reed has announced the additions of Garv Malhotra and Charlie Benforado as assistant strength & conditioning coaches.

Milwaukee volleyball earns sixth-straight AVCA Team Academic Award

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jul 17, 2024

The Milwaukee volleyball team has earned Team Academic Award Honor Roll status for the sixth consecutive season, as announced by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) on Wednesday afternoon.

Archbishop of Milwaukee gives invocation at 2024 Republican National Convention

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jul 16, 2024

On July 15, the Archbishop of Milwaukee, Rev. Jerome E. Listecki, gave the invocation for the start of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

UWM student-athletes achieve high GPAs amid rigorous athletic schedules

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jul 15, 2024

UWM student athletes excel both on and off the field.

Milwaukee Public Schools opens enrollment for Fall 2024 Virtual Program

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jul 15, 2024

Following three successful years of the Milwaukee Public Schools Virtual Program (MVP), MPS is enrolling students for Fall 2024. Seats are still open.

Milwaukee County home prices rose in first half of 2024

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jul 14, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the first half of 2024 in Milwaukee County rose by $17,800, while total sales increased by 2.1%.

Home prices in Milwaukee County during June 2024 increased compared to the same period in 2023

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jul 14, 2024

In June, the median sale price of a home in Milwaukee County rose by $18,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 11.2%.

Home prices in Milwaukee County increased

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jul 14, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the second quarter of 2024 in Milwaukee County rose by $24,400, while total sales increased by 3.3%.

Senator Johnson requests preservation of records following assassination attempt on former President Trump

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jul 14, 2024

On Sunday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) sent a letter to Department of Justice (DOJ) Attorney General Merrick Garland, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray. The senator requested that the agencies preserve all records referring or relating to the protective detail of former President Trump. Additionally, he asked for information regarding the security plans concerning the July 13, 2024 assassination attempt on the former president.