Milwaukee City Wire

Men’s basketball teams from Milwaukee County received $22,143,404 during the 2023 season, down 2.1% from the previous year.

6 companies in cities within Waukesha County received six inspections in Q1

There were six companies in cities associated with Waukesha County that received six FDA inspections in the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Milwaukee's track teams aim high under Coach Andrew Basler

The following story is from the Summer 2024 edition of the "Roar Report" that came out June 17. It is authored by Gary D'Amato, the former longtime sportswriter and columnist for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, who joined the staff as a feature writer for the Roar Report in Fall 2018.

Senator Johnson criticizes President Biden's debate performance

On Friday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released a statement in reaction to President Biden’s performance at the previous night's debate.

Natalie Block advances to 100m hurdle semifinals at U.S. Olympic Team Trials

Natalie Block advanced to the semifinal round of the U.S. Olympic Team Trials after achieving a first-round time of 13.84 seconds on Friday evening at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.

Natalie Block set for U.S. Track & Field Olympic Team Trials

Milwaukee's Natalie Block will compete this season in the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in the 100m hurdles, starting on Friday, June 28, at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.

Milwaukee places second in Horizon League academic honor roll with 145 athletes honored

Milwaukee placed 145 student-athletes on the 2024 Horizon League Spring Academic Honor Roll, as announced Thursday by the conference office.

How many companies in cities in Washington County received FDA inspections in Q1?

There were six companies in cities associated with Washington County that received six FDA inspections in the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

UWM hurdler aims for spot on U.S. Olympic team

One of UWM’s most decorated athletes is competing this weekend with the shot of a lifetime – a chance to make the U.S. Olympic team.

July 2024 featured alumna Alyssa Schwartz reflects on WLC experiences

Alyssa Schwartz, a 2010 graduate with a major in Elementary Education, is currently featured as the July 2024 alumna. She balances her time between being a full-time mother and a part-time workshop leader for The Math Learning Center.

Ari Miller receives Cecil N. Coleman Medal of Honor

INDIANAPOLIS – On Thursday, the Horizon League announced its annual winners of the Cecil N. Coleman Medal of Honor Awards, the most prestigious individual honor issued by the conference. Milwaukee's Ari Miller from the volleyball and track & field programs was selected as one of the two annual recipients for the 2023-24 academic year.

Milwaukee Recreation offers extensive summer child care programs

This summer, Milwaukee Recreation is operating full-day child care and enrichment programming at nearly 70 locations. Prices and ages vary per site, with offerings available to youth ranging from grades K3-12. Each site promotes creativity, expands knowledge, and offers a safe place for young people to engage in cultural, recreational, and academic activities.

Milwaukee men’s basketball announces “Cream City Challenge” tournament dates

The Milwaukee men's basketball program is set to host the "Cream City Challenge" this season at UWM Panther Arena. The Multi-Team Event (MTE) will take place from November 22-24, featuring the Panthers playing one game each day against different opponents.

UWM expands partnership with Moraine Park Technical College

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) will introduce nearly 50 new program pathways with Moraine Park Technical College (MPTC), ensuring MPTC students can seamlessly continue their education at UWM with junior status. UWM Chancellor Mark Mone, UWM Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Andrew Daire, MPTC President Bonnie Baerwald, and MPTC Vice President of Teaching and Learning Doug Hamm signed 49 articulation agreements at MPTC’s campus in West Bend on Wednesday.

Senators demand HHS compliance for COVID-19 records

On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, along with four GOP members of the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra regarding the agency’s lack of compliance with 31 outstanding oversight letters related to COVID-19 origins and vaccine safety. The senators' letter cited 5 U.S.C. § 2954, requiring HHS to produce the records requested in the 31 outstanding letters.

MPS Reads offers book lists for summer reading