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News from 2024

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UWM baseball player Owen Rice selected by St. Louis Cardinals

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jul 17, 2024

For a third consecutive year, a UWM player has been chosen in the Major League Baseball draft.

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Milwaukee adds Malhotra and Benforado to strength & conditioning staff

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jul 17, 2024

Director of Strength & Conditioning Bennett Reed has announced the additions of Garv Malhotra and Charlie Benforado as assistant strength & conditioning coaches.

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Milwaukee volleyball earns sixth-straight AVCA Team Academic Award

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jul 17, 2024

The Milwaukee volleyball team has earned Team Academic Award Honor Roll status for the sixth consecutive season, as announced by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) on Wednesday afternoon.

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Archbishop of Milwaukee gives invocation at 2024 Republican National Convention

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jul 16, 2024

On July 15, the Archbishop of Milwaukee, Rev. Jerome E. Listecki, gave the invocation for the start of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

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UWM student-athletes achieve high GPAs amid rigorous athletic schedules

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jul 15, 2024

UWM student athletes excel both on and off the field.

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Milwaukee Public Schools opens enrollment for Fall 2024 Virtual Program

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jul 15, 2024

Following three successful years of the Milwaukee Public Schools Virtual Program (MVP), MPS is enrolling students for Fall 2024. Seats are still open.

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Milwaukee County home prices rose in first half of 2024

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jul 14, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the first half of 2024 in Milwaukee County rose by $17,800, while total sales increased by 2.1%.

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Home prices in Milwaukee County during June 2024 increased compared to the same period in 2023

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jul 14, 2024

In June, the median sale price of a home in Milwaukee County rose by $18,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 11.2%.

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Home prices in Milwaukee County increased

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jul 14, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the second quarter of 2024 in Milwaukee County rose by $24,400, while total sales increased by 3.3%.

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Senator Johnson requests preservation of records following assassination attempt on former President Trump

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jul 14, 2024

On Sunday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) sent a letter to Department of Justice (DOJ) Attorney General Merrick Garland, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray. The senator requested that the agencies preserve all records referring or relating to the protective detail of former President Trump. Additionally, he asked for information regarding the security plans concerning the July 13, 2024 assassination attempt on the former president.

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Milwaukee City Wire area weekly mass times

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jul 13, 2024

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

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Home sales in Milwaukee County in week ending July 6

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jul 13, 2024

There were 133 reported residential sales in Milwaukee County in the week ending July 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Milwaukee County's women's football teams did not receive any funding in 2023

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jul 12, 2024

Women's football teams from Milwaukee County received no funding during the 2023 season, unchanged from the previous year.

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Milwaukee County's men's football teams receive $493,638 in 2023

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jul 12, 2024

Men's football teams from Milwaukee County received $493,638 during the 2023 season, up 7% from the previous year.

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Milwaukee women’s soccer alumni achieve success domestically and internationally

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jul 12, 2024

Former members of the Milwaukee women's soccer program have recently garnered attention, most notably with Sarah Hagen being appointed head coach of the Appleton North girls' soccer team earlier this week.

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Amanda Braun elected vice chair for NCAA DI women's basketball committee

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jul 12, 2024

Amanda Braun To Serve As Vice Chair Of NCAA DI Women’s Basketball Committee

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Freshman Bridge prepares MPS freshmen for upcoming school year

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jul 11, 2024

MPS high schools will host Freshman Bridge on August 22-23, 2024, to help new students prepare for their freshman year. The event aims to ensure students are ready for the first day of class, settle in quickly, and become familiar with the support available in high school. Free breakfast and lunch will be provided, and WisGo bus cards will be available.

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Senator Johnson demands DHS records on inadmissible travelers at U.S. airports

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jul 11, 2024

On Monday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas demanding records relating to the threat posed by the Biden administration’s inability to detain and remove inadmissible travelers from U.S. airports.

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Senator Johnson criticizes Biden administration's border policy at roundtable discussion

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jul 10, 2024

On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, participated in a roundtable titled, “The Exploitation Crisis: How the U.S. Government is Failing to Protect Migrant Children from Trafficking and Abuse.” During the event, Sen. Johnson criticized the Biden administration for its handling of border policies, alleging that these policies have led to the exploitation and abuse of migrant children.

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Milwaukee men’s basketball announces key staff promotions

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jul 10, 2024

Head coach Bart Lundy has announced a series of promotions within the Milwaukee men's basketball staff. The changes include Jake Williams being elevated to Associate Head Coach/Recruiting Coordinator, Ben Walker to Associate Head Coach, Jose Winston to Associate Coach, Mike Winans assuming the role of Assistant Coach/General Manager, and Michael Cooper serving as Assistant Coach/Director of Player Development.