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Did you know the Milwaukee Safety Academy used to be a Catholic girls school?
On Teutonia Avenue, just south of Good Hope Road, there’s a sprawling building constructed in the brutalist style of the 1960s. Concrete fins jut out around the windows, creating a repetitive pattern that is only broken by a giant stained-glass...

Fifty Years After It Sank, Science Might Finally Solve the Mystery of the Edmund Fitzgerald
It was a calm and clear afternoon when the Edmund Fitzgerald left port in Superior, Wisconsin, on November 9, 1975. The enormous ship carried more than 26,000 tons of iron ore in the form of taconite pellets for a journey to the steel mills of...

No plans this weekend? Here are 7 events happening around Wisconsin
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) -Here’s a look at the 7 big events happening this weekend in Wisconsin. Celebrate a beloved Thanksgiving side dish Saturday at the Food and Farm Exploration Center in Plover. National Mashed Potato Day is a family-friendly...

Your 2025 Milwaukee Pain Management Guide
Photo by of Getty Images For cancer treatment pain… One of the challenges posed by cancer is pain that can come from both the disease itself and the treatment. Studies show that one-third of cancer patients say their pain is considered moderate to...

Science of Medicine Day helps elementary students learn about health care
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - Students at State Road Elementary are getting to participate in Science of Medicine Day. The day is run by Emplify Health by Gundersen’s Family Health Residence. They bring medical students and Health Science Academy high...

Help us cover Wisconsin's waters, land and air
Community and foundation support now helps fund environmental reporting at the Journal Sentinel. You can help support this work. The team covers issues affecting Wisconsin's water, land, and air, including PFAS, invasive species, and the Great...

Wisconsin Health Officials Urge Respiratory Illness Vaccination
Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban Milwaukee Vaccination. (Pixabay License) As the weather grows colder, Wisconsin health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated for several respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19. The plea...
Chicago’s Cawley Commercial Real Estate adds research analyst
Cawley Commercial Real Estate congratulates Matthew Elich on joining the firm as a Research Analyst. Elich earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, graduating summa cum laude. He...

Wisconsin celebrates innovation during 'Tech Month'
Wisconsin celebrates innovation during 'Tech Month' 'The future is built here' is the theme for 'Tech Month' in Wisconsin PAYMENTS. DON’T MISS THE BIG EVENT! RIGHT NOW, WISCONSIN IS CELEBRATING INNOVATION. THE FUTURE IS BUILT. HERE IS THE THEME OF...

Wisconsin's elk season opens Oct. 18
WAUSAU, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating the start of the 2025 elk hunting season on Saturday, Oct. 18. This is Wisconsin's eighth elk hunting season since the reintroduction of elk in the state, and the...

UW–Madison expands research partnerships with federal defense and cybersecurity agencies
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is working to strengthen its research partnerships with federal defense and cybersecurity agencies. This effort aims to increase collaboration on projects related to national security and information protection....
New 100 MW battery now storing and releasing energy in Grant County, Wisconsin
The newly operational battery captures and stores excess energy generated by solar and other resources, then releases the energy to the grid, as needed. “Energy storage systems, like this one, complement our existing generation resources and serve...

MKE County: Report Says Bad Times Just Beginning For Milwaukee County
Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban Milwaukee Milwaukee County Courthouse. Photo by Graham Kilmer. Financially speaking, the good times are over for Milwaukee County, and the bad times have really only just begun, according to a new...

Wisconsin Science Festival celebrates 15th year of family friendly fun
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Wisconsin Science Festival returns for another year of family friendly fun centered around STEAM activities. This year’s festival theme is ‘Rock & Roll’ which highlights music, motion, and the geology of Wisconsin. The...

Milwaukee Paranormal Conference Will Celebrate the Weird in Wisconsin
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Wisconsin Science Festival celebrates 15th year of family friendly fun

Wisconsin health officials urge people to get vaccinated for respiratory illnesses
As the weather grows colder, Wisconsin health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated for several respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19. The plea comes as people are facing more confusion and hurdles over getting a COVID shot. The...

Officials battling to contain 'zombie deer disease' as southern state records second case
A second case of the gruesome 'zombie deer disease' has been discovered near the border in Florida sparking fears it may spread. Officials are battling to contain Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), which poses a significant threat to deer populations...

Scientists issue warning that ancient US feature could completely vanish: 'We'll be the first to see'
Climate scientists are now sounding the alarm regarding the grim fate of glaciers in the Sierra Nevada mountains. What's happening? As reported by the San Francisco Chronicle, steadily rising global temperatures have inflicted severe damage on...

Soy sauce submerges yacht for spot in Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin 2025 finals
By USA Today Network via Reuters Connect The Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin in 2025 will be custom cushions for wheelchair users, soy sauce, extraction tools or a rescue airboat. Another upset-laden round of head-to-head votes narrowed the field...