Quantcast

Milwaukee City Wire

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

News from May 2024

Medium 03ch9mukutfcklebvp8mizikcbw3

Milwaukee Public Schools announce changes to school calendar due to winter weather

By Milwaukee City Wire | May 31, 2024

To compensate for school days lost due to extreme winter weather, Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) have adjusted the school calendars for this semester. Families are advised to take note of these changes:

Medium 03ch9mukutfcklebvp8mizikcbw3

Students urged to complete FAFSA for college financial aid

By Milwaukee City Wire | May 31, 2024

High school graduates are reminded that it is not too late to apply for financial aid for college and technical schools. The initial step involves completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This application determines students' eligibility for grants and loans and is utilized by colleges nationwide to create each student's financial aid package.

Medium q10siehh563jnymklpoqsm7nma1o

2022: 6.6% of Milwaukee County students played sports on collegiate teams

By Milwaukee City Wire | May 30, 2024

Milwaukee County universities had 6.6% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

Medium joshua eckstein sre2j0jr9p0 unsplash

Milwaukee City Wire area weekly mass times

By Milwaukee City Wire | May 30, 2024

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

Medium 03ch9mukutfcklebvp8mizikcbw3

MPS launches Passport to Summer Reading program starting June

By Milwaukee City Wire | May 30, 2024

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) families can participate in the summer reading program, Passport to Summer Reading, by picking up a free children’s book at participating Milwaukee businesses and festivals. The program begins on June 19 and continues into August.

Medium 2qpfj6phg7mslayzwaaapr2rn8oi

UWM extends AAPI Heritage Month celebrations into April

By Milwaukee City Wire | May 30, 2024

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) has extended its celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, traditionally observed in May, to include much of April due to the academic calendar.

Medium fmr8dm19o0g8twiikwdrslrxonf6

Alumnus Lance Meyer: From history major to artist advocating for minority students

By Milwaukee City Wire | May 28, 2024

Lance Meyer, a 1994 graduate with a major in History, has made significant strides since his time at Wisconsin Lutheran College (WLC). Currently an artist at Green Room Art Studio and the founder of GRAS Ministries, Meyer reflects fondly on his college years.

Medium 2qpfj6phg7mslayzwaaapr2rn8oi

UWM Student Union renovation receives two architecture awards

By Milwaukee City Wire | May 28, 2024

The renovation of the UWM Student Union was recently honored with two architecture awards.

Medium m365r57cmoh8r1yejpw10e7f37d6

Natalie Block qualifies for nationals with record-breaking run

By Milwaukee City Wire | May 25, 2024

Natalie Block has qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships, setting a new program record in the 400m hurdles at the NCAA West Regionals in Fayetteville. This marks her as the first Milwaukee women's track & field athlete to reach the national meet since 2011.

Medium 03ch9mukutfcklebvp8mizikcbw3

Milwaukee Public Schools to host annual Senior Send-off on May 31

By Milwaukee City Wire | May 24, 2024

Milwaukee Public Schools will host its annual Senior Send-off on Friday, May 31, at MPS Central Services. The event aims to help students celebrate the end of high school and the beginning of new endeavors in college and careers. All Class of 2024 graduates are invited to enjoy lunch, music, games, and prizes suitable for a dorm room or apartment.

Medium fz1egpnfu0rguo3bi18qi6k4mdol

Senator Johnson criticizes Democrats over recent border bill

By Milwaukee City Wire | May 23, 2024

This week, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) criticized Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Senate Democrats for their handling of a recent border bill. Johnson characterized the bill as a political maneuver intended to obscure what he described as "appalling open border policies."

Medium rbw0to90h8iwcbxuufecunixopxu

Milwaukee women secure five spots on Horizon League academic team

By Milwaukee City Wire | May 23, 2024

The Milwaukee Panthers women's track and field team has achieved a notable accomplishment by securing five spots on the Outdoor Track & Field All-Academic Team, as announced by the Horizon League. This achievement positions Milwaukee at the forefront of the league, with no other program having more than three athletes selected.

Medium gy125sdiov5sib30j6mgjtj76n0i

Block advances to quarterfinals at NCAA West Regionals

By Milwaukee City Wire | May 23, 2024

Natalie Block has advanced to the quarterfinals in both the 100m hurdles and 400m hurdles at the NCAA West Regionals. Competing in Fayetteville, Block achieved qualifying times in both events and will compete in the second round on Saturday.

Medium fz1egpnfu0rguo3bi18qi6k4mdol

Johnson and Grassley allege obstruction by Kerry over Iran deal

By Milwaukee City Wire | May 23, 2024

On May 23, 2024, U.S. Senators Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) released unclassified internal FBI emails and whistleblower disclosures alleging that former Secretary of State John Kerry obstructed multiple FBI arrest operations to further negotiations on the Iran nuclear deal.

Medium 03ch9mukutfcklebvp8mizikcbw3

MPS hosts community meeting on equity practices in schools

By Milwaukee City Wire | May 23, 2024

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) will host a community meeting to discuss the implementation of equity practices in schools. The event aims to provide insights into programs and policies designed to ensure fair and consistent discipline.

Medium 1cyghv3scz7mstysbrrfyxa8qrtk

Campbell and Cotton conclude track season at NCAA West Regionals

By Milwaukee City Wire | May 22, 2024

Anthony Campbell and Golden Cotton concluded their outdoor track season at the NCAA West Preliminary Rounds in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Cotton participated in the 100m dash with a program record time of 10.29 seconds, securing the 45th seed. In today's event, he finished with a time of 10.58 seconds, placing him 42nd in the region.

Medium fz1egpnfu0rguo3bi18qi6k4mdol

Senators criticize Schumer's reintroduction of February immigration legislation

By Milwaukee City Wire | May 22, 2024

On Wednesday, The Hill published an op-ed by U.S. Senators Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) criticizing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's (D-N.Y.) reintroduction of the February border legislation. The senators described this move as a political maneuver aimed at providing vulnerable Senate Democrats with political cover rather than addressing border security.

Medium gwenmoore

Rep. Moore votes to count illegal aliens towards seats in Congress

By Milwaukee City Wire | May 21, 2024

U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI) was joined by 201 other House Democrats in unanimously voting against the Equal Representation Act, which would prevent the inclusion of illegal aliens in the count for seats in the Electoral College.

Medium 03ch9mukutfcklebvp8mizikcbw3

MPS welcomes Class of 2024 as newest alumni

By Milwaukee City Wire | May 21, 2024

As the Class of 2024 graduates from MPS high schools, the district extends a warm welcome to its newest alumni. Each graduate is now a member of the MPS Alumni Association, with opportunities to connect with other alumni and contribute to their schools. Graduates will receive an MPS Alumni pin along with their diploma.

Medium fmr8dm19o0g8twiikwdrslrxonf6

Wisconsin Lutheran College announces Spring 2024 Dean's List

By Milwaukee City Wire | May 21, 2024

MILWAUKEE, WI - The Spring 2024 Dean's List has been released. Undergraduate students who were named to the Dean's List at Wisconsin Lutheran College carried a semester GPA of 3.6 or higher.