Mike Beiermeister

Milwaukee

Multimedia Journalist at WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI)

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

Articles

'Advocate for your health': Brown Deer mom shares cancer battle to help others

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

BROWN DEER, Wis. — Natasha McCants smiles easily these days, but that wasn't always the case. The past two years have tested her in ways she never imagined after a cancer diagnosis changed everything. "It was very hard. Very, very hard. It was not an easy road to get to where I'm at now," McCants said. In February 2023, at just 45 years old, McCants received devastating news: she had colon cancer, despite having no prior symptoms. "My first thought is, I have two children, and who needs their mother.
Protesters rally over UWM International students' terminated visas

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

MILWAUKEE — Dozens spent Monday evening protesting the termination of 13 UW-Milwaukee international students and recent graduates' visas by the Trump administration. Students for a Democratic Society: United with Milwaukee (SDS UWM) helped organize the rally and march.
Milwaukee Marathon takes over this weekend as Latino runners hope to inspire

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

MILWAUKEE — Thousands of runners will take to the streets and paths this weekend for the Milwaukee Marathon. The sold-out full and half marathon take place on Saturday with the start near Discovery World and the finish at Humboldt Park. A 5k will follow on Sunday morning at Washington Park. Learn More: milwaukeemarathon.comThe Buena Tierra Run Club, a nonprofit founded in November 2023 by Patrick Chaves, will have around 30 members participating in the races on Saturday and Sunday.
MPS parents call for transparency, timeline on reopening lead-affected schools

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

MILWAUKEE — Parents of students at Milwaukee schools facing lead contamination issues are growing increasingly frustrated with the lack of communication and clear timeline for when their children's schools will reopen. The Milwaukee Public School District held a virtual town hall meeting on Thursday to address concerns from parents at the affected schools. Both health and school district leaders fielded questions.
College students respond to visa terminations affecting Wisconsin international student

2 weeks ago | nbc26.com | Mike Beiermeister

MILWAUKEE — A spokesperson for the University of Wisconsin System said the U.S. government has terminated visas for international students at universities across the state, including 13 at UW-Madison. At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, one student expressed frustration over the recent developments. "I find that really stupid for that to happen, and pretty much useless," said UWM student Victor Lopez.
Visa terminations impact international students attending Milwaukee institutes

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

MILWAUKEE — A spokesperson for the University of Wisconsin System said the U.S. government has terminated visas for international students at universities across the state, including 13 at UW-Madison. At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, one student expressed frustration over the recent developments. "I find that really stupid for that to happen, and pretty much useless," said UWM student Victor Lopez.
Strangers, students honor late Air Force veteran with no next of kin

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

UNION GROVE, Wis. — Although none of his family was present for the late Air Force veteran Roni Richotto, strangers and even some students stepped up to honor him and pay their final respects. "It really warms my heart to see people come out for something like this," said Air Force veteran Dan Crass, one of dozens who offered condolences. Ground Zero Veterans Outreach contacted TMJ4 last month, looking for help finding any relatives for Richotto and assistance covering funeral expenses.
'He could've killed us': Milwaukee mom, children struck by driver now facing 4th OWI

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

BROOKFIELD, Wis. — A Milwaukee mom and her two children are lucky to be alive after their car was struck by a driver who never should have been on the highway. On March 24, Dorothy Ignasiak was driving with her children to the Mall of America for spring break on I-94 westbound, just before the Moorland Road exit in Brookfield a little after 9 a.m., when their plans took a turn. "Next thing I know, I'm yelling at the kids," Ignasiak said.
Woman's video shows altercation before security K9 bite at Mayfair Mall

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

MILWAUKEE — A new video documents the moments leading up to a security K9 biting a woman at Mayfair Mall last Friday. Jaziah Spivey was one of the women involved in the altercation and reached out to TMJ4. She said it all started with an argument on social media with a woman walking with 19-year-old Amirah Walls, the woman bitten. "It was social media beef. We walk in, we see each other. I see her. She see me. I didn't say nothing. She said something to me first," Spivey said.
Supporters of both Crawford, Schimel attend final rallies ahead of election

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

MADISON — With the Wisconsin Supreme Court race hanging in the balance, supporters of both candidates attended their final rallies on the eve of the election. In Madison, advocates of Democratic-backed candidate Susan Crawford gathered one last time to listen to her speak before heading to the polls on Tuesday. Patty Krafcheck said the "whole world is watching" the pivotal race that will determine the ideological lean of the state's highest court. "That's why I'm here.