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January 16th, 2026

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The Milwaukee Brewers honor our service members with ‘Military Appreciation Day’

On Monday, May 26, 2025, the Milwaukee Brewers recognized the service and sacrifice of our nation’s heroes during their home game against the Boston Red Sox at American Family Field as part of their " Military Appreciation Day." The Brewers honored active-duty and veteran service men and women representing each of the six branches of the U.S. military. This special event was … [Read more...] about The Milwaukee Brewers honor our service members with ‘Military Appreciation Day’

MATC graduates nearly 1,700 students at 2025 spring commencement

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) hosted its 2025 Spring Commencement at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. Nearly 1,700 students were eligible to receive associate degrees, technical diplomas, apprenticeship diplomas and adult high school diplomas. In addition, 28 candidates for graduation who have served in the U.S. military received red, white and … [Read more...] about MATC graduates nearly 1,700 students at 2025 spring commencement

Friends and family of Sade Robinson stand united for justice ahead of trial

More than a year after the death of 19-year-old Sade Robinson, the man accused of her murder, Maxwell Anderson, will stand trial this week in Milwaukee County. More than a year after the death of 19-year-old Sade Robinson, the man accused of her murder, Maxwell Anderson, will stand trial this week in Milwaukee County. Robinson, a criminal justice student at Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Friends and family of Sade Robinson stand united for justice ahead of trial

Milwaukee health officials push back on latest RFK comments about MPS lead crisis

Milwaukee's health department said Friday, May 23, 2025, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., "continues to misstate the facts" about an ongoing lead crisis in several of the city's public schools. Kennedy appeared on CNN Thursday night for an interview segment and was asked about the federal response to the findings of dangerously high lead levels in at least nine … [Read more...] about Milwaukee health officials push back on latest RFK comments about MPS lead crisis

MATC graduation marks a milestone for one graduate and his life-long mentor

Saturday, May 17, 2025 was a pivotal occasion in the life of Michael Jefferson. He walked across the graduation stage for Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, earning a degree in Electronic Engineering. But his milestone is more than an academic achievement—it's the culmination of a journey marked by struggle, resilience, and unwavering … [Read more...] about MATC graduation marks a milestone for one graduate and his life-long mentor

Cancer is getting younger—and the system isn’t ready

Cancer is showing up in younger women—earlier, faster, and often more aggressively. Yet our healthcare system, research priorities, and support structures are still stuck in a model designed for older patients. A recent webinar hosted by leaders at City of Hope, the American Cancer Society, and cancer survivor advocates laid out the reality with blunt urgency: if we don’t … [Read more...] about Cancer is getting younger—and the system isn’t ready