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Milwaukee Panthers sign Esyah Pippa-White for upcoming basketball season

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 25, 2024

Esyah Pippa-White of Portland, Oregon, has signed with the Milwaukee men's basketball program and will play for the Panthers beginning this fall, head coach Bart Lundy announced today.

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Cities located in Milwaukee County saw FDA inspections of 7 companies in Q1

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 24, 2024

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

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Milwaukee City Wire area weekly mass times

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 22, 2024

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

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Week ending June 15: Milwaukee County home sales

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 22, 2024

There were 186 reported residential sales in Milwaukee County in the week ending June 15, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Milwaukee Recreation reopens renovated Carmen Playfield

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 21, 2024

On Thursday, June 20, Milwaukee Recreation celebrated the grand reopening of Carmen Playfield alongside community members and local leaders. The completion of Carmen Playfield (7320 W. Carmen Ave.) marks the continued effort by Milwaukee Recreation to transform its network of 52 playfields throughout the city. Renovations were completed in the fall of 2023 with significant input from local residents.

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Sikorsky Support Services settles $70 million claim over improper markups on Navy parts

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 21, 2024

Sikorsky Support Services, Inc. and Derco Aerospace, Inc. have agreed to pay $70 million to resolve allegations under the False Claims Act that they overcharged the Navy for spare parts and materials needed to repair and maintain aircraft used to train naval aviators. The announcement was made by Gregory J. Haanstad, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, in conjunction with the Civil Division of the Department of Justice.

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Milwaukee County's universities spent $493,638 on football teams in 2023

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 20, 2024

Milwaukee County's seven colleges spent $493,638 on their football teams in 2023, a 7% increase over the previous year.

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Senator Johnson questions experts on COVID-19 origins

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 20, 2024

On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, participated in a hearing titled "Origins of COVID-19: An Examination of Available Evidence."

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Eight Panthers earn Academic All-District honors from CSC

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 19, 2024

College Sports Communicators announced its 2023-24 Academic All-District selections for cross country and track & field, recognizing eight Panthers for their academic achievements.

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Milwaukee to hold its 53rd annual Juneteenth observance

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 18, 2024

Milwaukee will mark its 53rd annual Juneteenth observance on Wednesday, June 19. This celebration is one of the longest-running in the country. Juneteenth commemorates when U.S. troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation, which ended slavery for African Americans.

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Milwaukee women's basketball adds Taylor Ignoto as assistant coach

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 18, 2024

Kyle Rechlicz has announced the addition of Taylor Ignoto to the Milwaukee women's basketball staff as an assistant coach on Tuesday.

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Senators request hearing on threats from terrorists exploiting southern border

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 17, 2024

On Friday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) Ranking Member Rand Paul, M.D. (R-Ky.), and their HSGAC GOP colleagues in sending a letter to Chairman Gary Peters (D-Mich.) requesting a hearing to examine the threat of individuals exploiting the southern border for potential terrorist activities.

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Milwaukee celebrates reopening of renovated Stark Playfield

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 17, 2024

On Thursday, June 13, Milwaukee Recreation celebrated the grand reopening of Stark Playfield alongside community members and local leaders. The completion of Stark Playfield (4951 N. 40th St.) marks the 10th site renovated by Milwaukee Recreation in an ongoing effort to transform 52 playfields throughout the city. With each renovation, Milwaukee Recreation aims to ensure that the communities impacted receive a space that meets their needs. Renovations were completed in the fall of 2023, with significant input from local residents.

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Milwaukee Parent Institute offers educational support for parents this summer

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 17, 2024

Milwaukee Parent Institute is inviting parents of children entering 6th or 9th grade this fall to participate in sessions designed to enhance academic performance and readiness for higher education. The institute aims to support parents in communicating with their children about school and future aspirations, understanding adolescent behavior, and identifying high school courses that prepare students for college and careers.

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UWM emphasizes undergraduate involvement in diverse research projects

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 17, 2024

Providing opportunities for undergraduates—not just graduate students—to do research is an important part of UWM’s mission. Whether students are interested in science, engineering, the humanities, or art, UWM’s Office of Undergraduate Research supports over 500 undergrads every year to engage in research collaborations with faculty.

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Milwaukee Athletics releases Summer 2024 issue of The Roar Report

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 17, 2024

MILWAUKEE – The latest issue of The Roar Report, focusing on Milwaukee Athletics, is now available.

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Milwaukee City Wire area weekly mass times

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 15, 2024

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

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Milwaukee County counts 2 bank failures since 2012 amid national trend

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 14, 2024

There were more than 120 bank failures across the country from 2012 to 2024, two of which occurred in Milwaukee County.

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Wisconsin offers summer food benefits through EBT

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 14, 2024

The Wisconsin Summer EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) program is an income-based initiative designed to assist families in purchasing food during the summer months when schools are closed. The program offers a benefit of $120 per qualifying child for the summer, targeting families whose children typically rely on school-based free or reduced-price meals.

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MPS announces free College and Career Expo for students on June 27

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 13, 2024

MPS rising seniors and recent graduates are invited to a free College and Career Expo. The event will provide information on colleges, universities, gap year programs, trades, and apprenticeships. Attendees can participate in workshops on financial aid and career readiness and receive giveaways.