Mike Beiermeister

Milwaukee

Multimedia Journalist at WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI)

Multimedia Journalist for TMJ4 News. Story idea? [email protected].

Articles

How a runner and nonprofit are navigating through Milwaukee's bad air quality

2 days ago | tmj4.com | Mike Beiermeister |Tony Aria

MILWAUKEE — Running groups in Milwaukee's Walker's Point neighborhood celebrated Global Running Day, but it comes as the city's air quality ranks among the worst in the country due to Canadian wildfires. According to AirNow.gov, the city had an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 159 as of 4:00 p.m. Wednesday which is deemed unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Milwaukee arts groups scramble after funding pulled without warning

1 week ago | tmj4.com | Mike Beiermeister |Tony Aria

MILWAUKEE — Two Milwaukee arts organizations were left scrambling after the National Endowment for the Arts unexpectedly withdrew thousands of dollars in previously awarded grant funding. ArtWorks for Milwaukee, which runs a 10-month program teaching teenagers (14-17) career skills by creating community art that helps spread environmental awareness, lost a $10,000 grant this spring. That money would go toward a few months of wages for the 10 teens currently in the program.
Milwaukee teaching aide faces pivotal immigration decision

1 week ago | tmj4.com | Mike Beiermeister |Tony Aria

MILWAUKEE — Yessenia Ruano's 14-year journey in the United States could end next week as she awaits a crucial decision from immigration officials on her trafficking victims visa application. On May 30, they'll hear her case to remain in the U.S. "At the beginning, I was like worried with different emotions. But at the end of the day, I said, Okay, it's going to happen. That's going to happen," Ruano said. Ruano entered the U.S. through the U.S.-Mexico border.
Fans envision hospitality, nightlife additions near American Family Field as redevelopment study to launch

1 week ago | tmj4.com | Mike Beiermeister |Tony Aria

MILWAUKEE — An outside firm will soon study the potential for commercial development around American Family Field, with the goal of transforming areas near the Milwaukee Brewers' stadium into vibrant, multi-use destinations. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Milwaukee Brewers fans weigh in on potential new amenities at American Family Field"I'd love to see some hospitality. I'd love to see a hotel," said Andy Lange, a Brewers fan.
Milwaukee Army vet's wife fights cancer again as family faces fresh challenges

1 week ago | tmj4.com | Mike Beiermeister |Tony Aria

MILWAUKEE — An Army veteran's family is facing a difficult challenge as his wife battles non-Hodgkin's lymphoma for the second time in five years. Tina Rohde, who went into remission in 2020 after her first cancer diagnosis, learned in February that the lymphoma had returned. "It was a real kick in the stomach for me," said Andy Rohde, Tina's husband.
Deep split over possible ban on enhanced wake boating on Whitewater, Rice Lakes

2 weeks ago | tmj4.com | Mike Beiermeister |Tony Aria

TOWN OF WHITEWATER, Wis. — As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, a heated debate is unfolding on Whitewater and Rice Lakes in Walworth County over whether to ban artificially enhanced wakes popular for sports like wake surfing. "A total ban would be incredibly difficult to enforce and deeply unfair to responsible boaters," said one resident during a Thursday's town board meeting. Whitewater Lake is 35 ft. deep and 625 acres while Rice Lake is only 10 ft. deep and 144 acres.
Engineer working in Milwaukee stranded in Spain after visa revoked

2 weeks ago | tmj4.com | Mike Beiermeister |Tony Aria

MILWAUKEE — A Spanish engineer who relocated to Milwaukee for work is now stuck in limbo after his visa was unexpectedly revoked without explanation. READ ALSO: Classmates reflect as visa status restored for 13 UWM international studentsPablo Rocamora Labat moved to Milwaukee in January on anE-2 visa, excited about new professional opportunities in the city. "The professional opportunities that I can get in Milwaukee, in this case, are great. So it was like a dream come true.
Waukesha church holds prayer vigil after parishioner detained by ICE

2 weeks ago | tmj4.com | Mike Beiermeister |Tony Aria

WAUKESHA, Wis. — A Waukesha church community gathered for a prayer vigil after one of their members was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The man, who is originally from El Salvador, was taken into custody as he left for work Tuesday morning, according to Ascension Lutheran Church's lead pastor. Pastor Chris Marien told TMJ4 he was undocumented and that they would not identify the man due to the situation.
Chefs, volunteers step up to feed people around Dodge County following tornadoes

3 weeks ago | tmj4.com | Mike Beiermeister |Tony Aria

JUNEAU, Wis. — A local chef and his team spent all of Friday preparing and serving meals for victims and those impacted by devastating tornadoes in Dodge County. More Coverage: NWS confirms 4 tornadoes touched down in Dodge County ThursdayChef Chanse Schomber knew he had to help when tornadoes struck communities including Mayville, Juneau, and other areas with storm damage especially since some victims were people he knew personally.
Neighbors band together as likely tornado rips through Mayville

3 weeks ago | nbc26.com | Mike Beiermeister

MAYVILLE — A likely tornado struck the city of Mayville Thursday evening, causing significant damage to the area and leaving residents shaken but thankful for community support. New videos captured the tornado as it approached Mayville, showing the destructive path it carved through the south side, uprooting trees and scattering debris throughout the area.