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

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 28, 2024

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

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 27, 2024

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

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 27, 2024

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?

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 27, 2024

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

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 27, 2024

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

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 27, 2024

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

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 27, 2024

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

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 27, 2024

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

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 26, 2024

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

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 26, 2024

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

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 26, 2024

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

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 26, 2024

As summer approaches, families may seek ways to keep children engaged and learning. Reading has been identified as an effective method to maintain and enhance reading skills and vocabulary during the summer months. Studies indicate that students who read in their free time tend to be better readers, possess a larger vocabulary, achieve higher test scores, and have greater content knowledge.

Summerfest hosts third annual Alumni Charity Challenge to benefit local charities

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 25, 2024

MILWAUKEE – For the third consecutive year, former basketball stars from the Milwaukee Panthers, Wisconsin Badgers, Marquette Golden Eagles, and Green Bay Phoenix will reunite to raise money for charity and compete on the court.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.