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Milwaukee Public Schools expand recognition for Orange Shirt Day

By Milwaukee City Wire | Sep 27, 2024

Orange Shirt Day, which recognizes the traumatic and lasting impact of Indian boarding schools, will take place on Monday, September 30, 2024. Everyone is invited to wear an orange shirt on that day. This year, the observance of Orange Shirt Day at Milwaukee Public Schools has expanded.

Milwaukee volleyball team wins Horizon League opener against Oakland

By Milwaukee City Wire | Sep 27, 2024

The Milwaukee Panthers volleyball team achieved a notable victory against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies in their Horizon League opener on Friday night.

Entertainment events this weekend in City of Milwaukee: Friday, Sept. 27 - Sunday, Sept. 29

By Milwaukee City Wire | Sep 26, 2024

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in City of Milwaukee this weekend.

Average cost of college went up for students in Milwaukee County in 2022-23 school year

By Milwaukee City Wire | Sep 26, 2024

College tuition fees rose 1.8% in Milwaukee County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Rollins leads Milwaukee past Oakland with decisive goal

By Milwaukee City Wire | Sep 26, 2024

Kayla Rollins scored the decisive goal in the 62nd minute, leading the Milwaukee women's soccer team to a 1-0 victory over Oakland at Engelmann Stadium.

Milwaukee Panthers open Horizon League volleyball play against Oakland

By Milwaukee City Wire | Sep 26, 2024

Milwaukee is set to begin its Horizon League volleyball season with two matches against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies in Michigan.

Panthers announce sale date for single game basketball tickets

By Milwaukee City Wire | Sep 26, 2024

The Milwaukee Athletic Department has announced that single game tickets for the Panthers men's and women's basketball teams will be available starting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, October 1. The announcement also includes the release of game times for all home games.

Wisconsin Lutheran College alumnus Adam Goede reflects on career and personal growth

By Milwaukee City Wire | Sep 26, 2024

Adam Goede, a 2003 graduate with a major in Communicative Arts, currently serves as a Supervisor at the WELS Ministry of Christian Giving. Reflecting on his time at Wisconsin Lutheran College (WLC), Goede shares fond memories and insights into his life post-graduation.

Milwaukee Athletics releases Fall 2024 issue of The Roar Report

By Milwaukee City Wire | Sep 25, 2024

Catch up on all the developments in Milwaukee Athletics by reading the latest issue of The Roar Report, now available.

Senators release bipartisan report examining Secret Service security failures

By Milwaukee City Wire | Sep 25, 2024

On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, along with U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, released a bipartisan interim report on the U.S. Secret Service’s security planning, communications, and coordination failures that contributed to the July 13 assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump in...

Senator Ron Johnson leads roundtable on American health with diverse expert panel

By Milwaukee City Wire | Sep 25, 2024

On Monday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) led a roundtable discussion titled "American Health and Nutrition: A Second Opinion." The event featured a panel of experts who provided insights into the changes within agriculture, food processing, and healthcare industries over the past century and their impact on national health.

Local Government Meeting today in City of Milwaukee

By Milwaukee City Wire | Sep 24, 2024

City of Milwaukee City Council Meeting starting at 8:45 am today — here's what you need to know!

UWM undergraduate programs rank high in latest U.S. News report

By Milwaukee City Wire | Sep 24, 2024

The undergraduate nursing program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) has again been recognized among the top programs in the nation, according to the 2025 Best Colleges rankings by U.S. News & World Report.

Milwaukee men's soccer defeats Northern Illinois to retain LeWang Cup

By Milwaukee City Wire | Sep 24, 2024

The Milwaukee men's soccer team secured a 2-0 victory over Northern Illinois at the NIU Soccer Complex.

UWM unveils new Chemistry Building after six years of construction

By Milwaukee City Wire | Sep 24, 2024

UWM will officially unveil its new Chemistry Building at a grand opening celebration from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday. The event will celebrate the completion of six years of design and construction and cap a significant milestone in UWM’s commitment to advancing scientific education and research.

Senators urge action on unaccompanied migrant children program

By Milwaukee City Wire | Sep 24, 2024

On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and 42 bicameral Republican colleagues in a letter urging President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to work with Congress to address abuses in the administration’s unaccompanied migrant children program and stop the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)’s alleged cover-up of the crisis. HHS has not complied with two out of three Department of Homeland Security (DHS) subpoenas and other information requests issued during its investigation into more than 100 suspicious sponsors.

Wisconsin Lutheran College earns multiple top rankings from various organizations

By Milwaukee City Wire | Sep 24, 2024

Wisconsin Lutheran College (WLC) has been ranked 16th among Regional Colleges in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report for 2025. The Best Regional Colleges category focuses on institutions that primarily offer undergraduate programs in liberal arts, business, nursing, and education. WLC is the only Wisconsin institution to be included in the Top 20 Regional Colleges in the Midwest.

Catholic Vote launches grassroots mobilization campaign in Wisconsin

By Milwaukee City Wire reports | Sep 23, 2024

Catholic Vote announced the launch of a grassroots campaign in seven battleground states, including Wisconsin, that includes 4,500 volunteers activating Catholic voters at the parish level.

Milwaukee women's tennis begins fall season at Gopher Invitational

By Milwaukee City Wire | Sep 23, 2024

The Milwaukee women's tennis team commenced its 2024 fall season at the Gopher Invitational held at Baseline Tennis Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The event took place from Friday through Sunday and featured twelve teams competing in singles and doubles matches.