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Which former Milwaukee City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 2?

By Milwaukee City Wire | Sep 1, 2024

These former Milwaukee City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 2.

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Milwaukee Panthers perform strongly at Tom Barry Invitational

By Milwaukee City Wire | Aug 31, 2024

The Milwaukee Panthers men's cross country team opened their season at St. Norbert's Tom Barry Invitational on Saturday morning.

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Panthers secure second place at Tom Barry Invitational

By Milwaukee City Wire | Aug 31, 2024

The Milwaukee Panthers men's cross country team commenced their season at St. Norbert's Tom Barry Invitational on Saturday morning in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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Milwaukee Public Schools Class Of 2024 Earns Record Scholarships And Grants

By Milwaukee City Wire | Aug 30, 2024

The 2024 graduates of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) have been offered a total of $113 million in scholarships and grants to further their education, the school district announced on Thursday, August 29. This marks the second-highest total since the district began tracking this figure in 2012.

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Panthers' cross country teams set for season opener at Tom Barry Invitational

By Milwaukee City Wire | Aug 30, 2024

MILWAUKEE—The Panthers men's and women's cross country teams will begin their 2024 season on Saturday, Aug. 31 at the Tom Barry Invitational, hosted by St. Norbert in Green Bay, Wis.

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Milwaukee women second; men sixth in Horizon preseason poll

By Milwaukee City Wire | Aug 29, 2024

MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee women's cross country team was picked to finish second in the Horizon League preseason poll, while the men were slotted for the sixth spot.

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Senator Johnson updates timeline of Trump assassination attempt

By Milwaukee City Wire | Aug 29, 2024

On Thursday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released an updated timeline detailing law enforcement's awareness of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the individual who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, PA on July 13, 2024.

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UWM updates logo for digital accessibility while honoring heritage

By Milwaukee City Wire | Aug 29, 2024

UWM has unveiled an updated logo designed to enhance readability and accessibility on digital platforms while continuing to honor the school’s ties to Milwaukee.

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UWM Research Foundation awards $250K in grants for innovative scientific projects

By Milwaukee City Wire | Aug 28, 2024

The UWM Research Foundation has awarded $250,000 in Catalyst Grants to fund several innovative projects. These include identifying proteins for new drugs to treat triple-negative breast cancer, developing improved materials for solar cells, and creating a threat-modeling system to enhance cybersecurity in manufacturing.

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MPS releases new Parent/Student Handbook for 2024-25 school year

By Milwaukee City Wire | Aug 27, 2024

All MPS families are encouraged to read the Parent/Student Handbook on Rights, Responsibilities, and Discipline as the 2024–25 school year gets underway. This annual publication details many MPS programs, student and family rights, and the MPS Code of Conduct. Important information for athletes is also included.

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UWM welcomes over 3,900 students to campus for fall semester

By Milwaukee City Wire | Aug 27, 2024

A burst of new life and enthusiasm can be felt around the UWM campus this week, as more than 3,900 students began moving into Sandburg and three other residence halls.

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Alumnus Paul Koier reflects on career and personal milestones

By Milwaukee City Wire | Aug 27, 2024

Paul Koier, a 2019 graduate with a major in Sport and Exercise Science, currently serves as the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for Women’s Basketball and Tennis at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

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Restoration PAC launches ad in Milwaukee calling Kamala Harris a ‘complete failure’ on border

By Milwaukee City Wire | Aug 26, 2024

Restoration PAC launched an ad this week, entitled, ‘CZAR,’ that called Vice President Kamala Harris (D) a “complete failure” on the border.

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UWM Police welcome first K-9 officer – Ezmae

By Milwaukee City Wire | Aug 26, 2024

Ezmae, a 1-year-old golden retriever, has joined the UWM Police force as its first K-9 officer. She was sworn in at a ceremony with her handler, Officer Mindy Wucherer, at the UWM Student Union’s Fireside Lounge earlier this month.

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Which former Milwaukee City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26?

By Milwaukee City Wire | Aug 25, 2024

These former Milwaukee City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26.

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Milwaukee County home sales during week ending Aug. 17

By Milwaukee City Wire | Aug 24, 2024

There were 201 reported residential sales in Milwaukee County in the week ending Aug. 17, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Milwaukee City Wire area weekly mass times

By Milwaukee City Wire | Aug 24, 2024

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

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MPS hosts first in-person college access bridging program for native students

By Milwaukee City Wire | Aug 23, 2024

Lessons in math, science, and Native culture combined with educational trips around Milwaukee filled summer days for a group of MPS Native students. They participated in the first in-person College Access Bridging Program organized by MPS’s First Nations Studies.

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UWM's fostering success initiative aids independent students

By Milwaukee City Wire | Aug 23, 2024

Emerson Vassilew was struggling to figure out how to sign up for classes and apply for housing when she ended up at the registrar’s office. “And they said we have someone who can help you,” said the first-year studio arts major.

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Milwaukee Recreation celebrates successful 2024 summer playgrounds season

By Milwaukee City Wire | Aug 21, 2024

Milwaukee Recreation strives to serve all ages and abilities with free and low-cost recreation programming. This summer, Milwaukee Recreation continued to provide new activities for young people at safe and enriching recreation spaces through the summer playgrounds program.