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World legends with Wisconsin roots explored in new book, 'Wisconsin Idols'

2 days ago | wuwm.com | Audrey Nowakowski |Rob Larry

Georgia O’Keeffe, Chris Farley, Orson Welles, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. These might be local names you’re well familiar with, but how about the Beatles, Joni Mitchell or Jackie Robinson? Wisconsin Idols: 100 Heroes Who Changed the State, the World, and Me, a new book by journalist and author Dean Robbins, explores intriguing true tales of legends and trailblazers with special — and even surprising — connections to the Badger State.
How one Wisconsin native is preserving the history of the White House

2 months ago | wuwm.com | Audrey Nowakowski |Rob Larry

In honor of President’s Day, and we’re going to focus on a Wisconsin-native tasked with preserving the history of the People’s House — also known as the White House. The White House Historical Association (WHHA) was founded by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in 1961 to help the White House collect and exhibit artifacts of American history and culture. It’s a private, nonprofit organization that works to preserve artifacts, pursue research and provide education.
Essential tips for brutal winter conditions

2 months ago | wuwm.com | Joy Powers |Rob Larry

In the winter, many of us find ourselves spending more time in our homes. But that’s not always an option, especially for people who need to be outside for long periods, such as farmworkers, delivery drivers or EMTs.This is familiar territory for Eric Larsen, a Wisconsin native and polar adventurer. Through his work, he’s learned how to survive in extremely cold environments, and as an expedition guide, he helps others do the same.
A look at how felony charges for accidental shootings impact Milwaukee families

Dec 10, 2024 | wuwm.com | Joy Powers |Rob Larry

Accidental shootings account for just 1% of overall shooting incidents in Wisconsin, but that number jumps to 5% for children. These shootings can often play out in a predictable and terrifying way: a parent or guardian has an unsecured gun in the home, a child finds the firearm, and then shoots themselves or another person. But the fallout from these incidents can add more devastation, especially here in Milwaukee, where the parents and guardians responsible are routinely charged with felonies.
Free Mentorship, Big Impact: How MPL is empowering local entrepreneurs

Nov 25, 2024 | wuwm.com | Audrey Nowakowski |Rob Larry

The library is more than just books, and our series with the Milwaukee Public Library — Books and Beyond — highlights that by sharing resources, book recommendations and unique offerings you might not know about. Today, we’re diving into launched in summer 2024 as a collaboration between the library and a local entrepreneur. The Entrepreneur-in-Residence program provides free workshops, one-on-one consultations, mentoring, and more for current and aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Ahead of Election Day, Leaders Igniting Transformation has knocked on doors more than 600,000 times

Nov 4, 2024 | wuwm.com | Maayan Silver |Rob Larry

Many people in Wisconsin, especially in the metro Milwaukee area, will have had a few knocks on their door this election season. Campaigns, parties, and partisan and nonpartisan groups have been furiously engaging in get-out-the-vote efforts. Leaders Igniting Transformation, or LIT, is one of those groups. It seeks to mobilize Black and Brown youth.
Indie-folk duo Sway Wild on embracing their artistic leap

Oct 29, 2024 | wuwm.com | Audrey Nowakowski |Rob Larry

Washington-based indie-folk duo Dave McGraw & Mandy Fer started their musical partnership in 2010. Nine years later, new inspiration struck while on a sailing trip in the wilds of British Columbia that led to a new sound and a new name: Sway Wild. After years of performing under their songwriting names, they duo rebranded themselves to Sway Wild to reflect the new sound and inspiration that was fueling them.
Exploring the frights of space with UW-Milwaukee's planetarium

Oct 15, 2024 | wuwm.com | Audrey Nowakowski |Rob Larry |Jean Creighton

As we continue celebrating spooky season this month, perhaps you like to get a good scare by watching a horror movie set in space. There’s the classics such as Aliens or 2001: A Space Odyssey, but we don’t need fictionalized versions of space to find it scary. In fact, the longer and harder you think about space — the scarier it can get.
What to know about the Mayor's proposed city budget and what happens next

Oct 9, 2024 | wuwm.com | Jimmy Gutierrez |Rob Larry

Late last month, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson submitted his proposed 2025 city budget. The $200 million budget addresses everything from funding parks, libraries and police. So, what happens now? And what should we know about what's in the mayor’s proposed budget? Urban Milwaukee President and co-founder Jeramey Jannene, who has been covering city government for the past decade, says it's important to understand the steps in passing the city's yearly budget.
The Milwaukee Comedy Festival celebrates 19 years of laughs

Oct 2, 2024 | wuwm.com | Rachel Owens |Rob Larry

While the summer festival season may be cooling off in Milwaukee, the comedy is just warming up! This week marks the return of the 19th annual Milwaukee Comedy Festival. As one of the nation’s longest-running annual comedy festivals, it presents top national and regional stand-up comedy acts through Sunday, Oct. 6. Performances are held at multiple venues across Milwaukee, including Lakefront Brewery, The Laughing Tap, Shank Hall and Great Lakes Distillery.