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City of Milwaukee City Council Meeting starting at 9 am today — here's what you need to know!

MPS students take a break during parent-teacher conferences

Students will have a break from school on Friday, October 18, and Monday, October 21, 2024. These nonattendance days align with the Parent-Teacher Conferences scheduled for this week.

Rollins leads Milwaukee past Robert Morris with two goals

Kayla Rollins and Molly O'Regan led the Milwaukee women's soccer team to a 3-0 victory over Robert Morris at Engelmann Stadium.

Panthers to face unbeaten Wright State Raiders in key Horizon League matchups

The Milwaukee volleyball team is set to face the Wright State Raiders in a significant matchup at the Klotsche Center this weekend.

MPS career fair engages students with diverse skilled trade opportunities

The MPS Skilled Trades and Technical Career Fair, held on October 9, 2024, at the Milwaukee Tool offices in downtown Milwaukee, attracted about 600 students from 23 high schools. The event offered students an opportunity to explore various career paths across fields such as construction trades, manufacturing, healthcare, information technology, law enforcement, firefighting, sustainable energy, hospitality and tourism, engineering, and automotive.

Milwaukee Panthers gear up for Bradley Pink Classic before league championships

The Milwaukee cross country team is set to compete in the Bradley Pink Classic on Friday, October 18, in Peoria, Illinois. This event serves as the final competition before the Horizon League Championships. The races will be divided into two groups, with all Panthers athletes participating. The men's 8K White Race begins at 1:30 p.m., followed by the women's 6K at 2:15 p.m. The Red Races will feature the men's 8K at 3:00 p.m. and conclude with the women's 6K at 3:45 p.m. These events will take place at Newman Golf Course and are hosted by Bradley University, with live...

Milwaukee schools schedule parent-teacher conferences for October 18

All schools within the Milwaukee Public Schools district are set to hold Parent-Teacher Conferences on October 18, 2024. This day has been designated for parents and guardians to meet with teachers, as students will not have classes. The aim is to provide a platform for discussing children's progress, addressing questions, and finding solutions to individual educational needs.

Local Government Meetings today in City of Milwaukee

City of Milwaukee Local Government Meetings today.

Mother & Son Superhero Night celebrates fifth anniversary with new activities

Milwaukee Recreation is set to host its annual Mother & Son Superhero Night at Hamilton High School on Saturday, November 9. This year marks the fifth anniversary of the event, which invites mothers and their sons, aged 1-8, for an evening filled with games, arts and crafts, and snacks.

Milwaukee Panthers face Cleveland State aiming to break winless streak

Following a recent stretch where the Milwaukee men's soccer team achieved regional ranking for the first time in three years, they aim to start a new winning streak.

Young runner reflects on endurance trek through boundary waters

In 2022, Sam Blascyk, then a junior at Duluth East High School in Minnesota, faced an unusual question: "How much do mosquitos bother you?" This inquiry came just before he and three friends set out on the 68-mile border route, an offshoot of the Superior Hiking Trail in the Boundary Waters between Minnesota and Canada. "It was an idea that was just spontaneously thought of at practice one day and we all said we'd do it," Blascyk recalled. Despite skepticism from their parents, who were concerned about the spontaneity of the plan, the group pressed forward with their adventure.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee achieves emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution status

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) has reached a significant milestone, becoming the second four-year public university in Wisconsin to be recognized as an Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution.

Milwaukee Panthers prepare for new basketball season with Media Day event

The Milwaukee basketball season for 2024-2025 is approaching, with the men's and women's teams preparing to start their campaigns. The men's team, led by head coach Bart Lundy, will begin their regular season on November 4 against Lakeland at the Klotsche Center, with a game time of 6 p.m.

Milwaukee County Education: 28,604 Hispanic students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

There were 28,604 Hispanic students enrolled in Milwaukee County schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Local Government Meeting today in City of Milwaukee

City of Milwaukee City Council Meeting starting at 1 pm today — here's what you need to know!

National School Lunch Week highlights impact on children's health

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is observing National School Lunch Week, which runs through October 18. This week-long event highlights the importance of nutritious school lunches and acknowledges the National School Lunch Program's role in providing meals to students who might not have regular access to food.

Milwaukee Panthers favored to win Horizon League title