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Milwaukee Panthers secure decisive win against North Central Cardinals

By Milwaukee City Wire | Dec 22, 2024

Milwaukee's men's basketball team secured a commanding victory over North Central, winning 92-57 at the Klotsche Center.

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Which former Milwaukee City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Dec. 23?

By Milwaukee City Wire | Dec 22, 2024

These former Milwaukee City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Dec. 23.

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Milwaukee City Wire area weekly mass times

By Milwaukee City Wire | Dec 21, 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 Dec. 14

By Milwaukee City Wire | Dec 21, 2024

There were 193 reported residential sales in Milwaukee County in the week ending Dec. 14, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Brian D. Litzsey appointed senior director at Milwaukee Recreation

By Milwaukee City Wire | Dec 20, 2024

On Thursday, December 19, the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Board of Directors approved Brian D. Litzsey as the new senior director of Milwaukee Recreation.

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Milwaukee teacher Laura Lofton wins prestigious statewide educator award

By Milwaukee City Wire | Dec 20, 2024

Laura Lofton, an art teacher at Escuela Vieau in Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), has been honored with the Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA) Outstanding Educators Award.

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Entertainment events this weekend in City of Milwaukee: Friday, Dec. 20 - Sunday, Dec. 22

By Milwaukee City Wire | Dec 19, 2024

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

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Milwaukee sopranos earn national honors in prestigious YoungArts competition

By Milwaukee City Wire | Dec 19, 2024

Young performers aspiring to achieve prestigious awards like the Grammy or Tony often see the national YoungArts competition as a stepping stone.

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Donald Driver partners with Cousins Subs for holiday toy donation campaign

By Milwaukee City Wire | Dec 19, 2024

Cousins Subs, in collaboration with Green Bay football legend Donald Driver, has announced the results of their Driven to Deliver Cheer campaign.

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Keli Gilson shares career insights as January 2025 featured alumna

By Milwaukee City Wire | Dec 19, 2024

Keli Gilson, a 2008 graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran College (WLC), has been recognized as the January 2025 Featured Alumna.

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Wisconsin Lutheran College alumnus Craig Swiontek reflects on his role

By Milwaukee City Wire | Dec 19, 2024

Craig Swiontek, a 1995 graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran College (WLC), has been serving as the Director of Graduate and Transfer Admission since June 1997.

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Which former Milwaukee City Wire area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Dec. 22?

By Milwaukee City Wire | Dec 19, 2024

These former Milwaukee City Wire area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Dec. 22.

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Milwaukee County: Black students were most represented ethnicity in 2023-24 school year

By Milwaukee City Wire | Dec 18, 2024

The most prevalent ethnicity in Milwaukee County student body in the 2023-24 school year was Black, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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Oshkosh man faces federal charges for firearm theft and possession

By Milwaukee City Wire | Dec 18, 2024

A federal grand jury has indicted Donta E. Bradshaw, 42, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on charges related to the illegal possession and theft of a firearm.

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Milwaukee man receives 45-year sentence for sex trafficking offenses

By Milwaukee City Wire | Dec 18, 2024

Samuel L. Spencer, also known as "Bin Laden," has been sentenced to 45 years in federal prison for sex trafficking crimes.

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Which former Milwaukee City Wire area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Dec. 21?

By Milwaukee City Wire | Dec 18, 2024

These former Milwaukee City Wire area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Dec. 21.

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Local Government Meeting today in City of Milwaukee

By Milwaukee City Wire | Dec 17, 2024

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

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Stillwell among five players awarded Oscar Robertson National Player of Week

By Milwaukee City Wire | Dec 17, 2024

Jamichael Stillwell, a player from the Milwaukee men's basketball team, has been recognized as one of the five Oscar Robertson National Players of the Week for his performances through December 15.

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Milwaukee volleyball players earn record academic all-district honors

By Milwaukee City Wire | Dec 17, 2024

College Sports Communicators has announced its Academic All-District Team for the 2024 volleyball season, with Milwaukee earning a record four selections.

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Milwaukee track athletes sweep Horizon League's weekly awards

By Milwaukee City Wire | Dec 17, 2024

Four athletes from the Milwaukee Track & Field programs have been recognized by the Horizon League as Track & Field Athletes of the Week following their performances at the Blue Demon Holiday Invite hosted by DePaul.