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Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent addresses finances, safety and declining enrollment

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius outlined her vision for the district’s future during a “State of Our Schools” address, pointing to progress while acknowledging challenges involving student achievement, finances, staffing, safety and enrollment. Cassellius, who has led Wisconsin’s largest school district since March...

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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Wisconsin Boys Volleyball Coaches Association announces 2026 all-state teams

The Badger Region Volleyball Association and Frisco Mo Apparel announced Tuesday, Nov. 10, that Sussex Hamilton senior outside hitter Cole McCoy was voted by the coaches as the 2026 state boys volleyball player of the year. McCoy becomes the second straight player from Hamilton to win state player of the year after Ben Bayer won the honor in 2025. The Chargers advanced to their second WIAA boys volleyball state title match in the last three seasons this postseason, falling to No. 1 seed and defending champion Middleton in the final. McCoy capped his career at Hamilton with 389 kills this season, 35 aces and was named the Greater Metro Conference player of the year. The Milwaukee area swept the yearly honors with Michael Kopesky winning the 2026 Gary Sorensen coach of the year honor after leading Mukwonago to the state boys volleyball tournament for the first time since 1955. Mukwonago went 23-6 on the year, winning Sectional 6 with a four-set victory over No. 1 Franklin. Along with the player and coach of the year honors, the association also announced its all-state teams for the 2026 season. All-state first team Matthew Goedheer, sr., Catholic Memorial; Trevor Heinzelmann, sr., Kettle Moraine;

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'Suspect it was negligence:' Mother of baby found unresponsive at Milwaukee at-home daycare asks for answers, justice and community prayers

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — As Savannah Griffin sat surrounded by her loved ones and blue candles on Tuesday afternoon, her main focus was on a large picture frame next to her, featuring her young son, Gabriel. "He liked to laugh; he smiled all the time. He was just a...

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Milwaukee Bobblehead Museum adds Governor-elect David Crowley to political collection

A new line of bobbleheads from Milwaukee’s National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum will feature Governor-elect David Crowley along with other recent winners in the midterm elections. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum was founded in 2014 in Milwaukee. As its name suggests, it creates bobbleheads...

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Milwaukee With Kids weekend guide: Start up your holiday spirit

Nov. 13-14 Kick off the 2026 holiday shopping season by strolling through unique gift shops filled with holiday treasures, discovering one-of-a-kind gifts, and enjoying delicious food and drinks from neighborhood eateries. Plus you can travel along the street via horse-drawn wagon and enjoy warm apple cider during the ride. Bavarian...

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Bay Port boys basketball to play in Deer District Prep Showcase

(DEER DISTRICT) – Wisconsin’s next generation of basketball stars will take center court at Fiserv Forum on Saturday, Jan. 2, as the third annual Deer District Prep Showcase returns for a full day of high school basketball action. Hosted by Fiserv Forum and Bound Wisconsin, the event will bring together 12 of the state’s top boys basketball teams for six exciting matchups, giving student-athletes the opportunity to compete at Milwaukee’s premier sports and entertainment venue. From thrilling finishes to standout individual performances, the showcase has quickly become an exciting annual event for players, coaches and basketball fans across the state.

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Holiday cookie swap is getting a Milwaukee-sized upgrade

One of the biggest food brands in the country has been sharing home-cooked recipes for decades, and it all happens right here in Milwaukee. Brian Kramp is at Taste of Home, getting a behind-the-scenes look at the people and recipes that keep America cooking.

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Ebenezer Stone Ministries planning community center, grocery store

Ebenezer Stone Ministries has big plans for the city's west side. For 26 years, the building served as the Pilgrim Lutheran Church daycare center. Now, Ebenezer Stone Ministries is revamping it to be a community resource center and affordable grocery store.

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Vikings Pull Away From Men’s Basketball In Second Half Of Season Opener

APPLETON, Wis. (WLCSports.com) – Wisconsin Lutheran College opened its 2026-2027 season with an 82-69 non-conference loss to Lawrence on Tuesday at Alexander Gymnasium. The Warriors (0-1) and Vikings (1-1) battled through a tightly contested first half that featured eight lead changes and seven ties. WLC was led early by senior Danny Staskunas (New Berlin, Wis.), who caught fire from beyond the arc and scored 21 of his game-high 24 points in the opening half. LU answered with balanced offense, including a strong start from CJ Campbell, who finished with a team-high 18 points. Wisconsin Lutheran used a 7-0 run at the end of the first half, capped by a Staskunas three-pointer with 36 seconds remaining, to take a 40-39 lead into halftime.

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Milwaukee Donut-Eating Contest Smashes Goal, Raises $137K for Boys & Girls Clubs

Milwaukee-based Zizzo Group Engagement Marketing hosted its 10th annual Donut Smackdown Live Event this week, and the mini-donut-eating contest didn't just hit its fundraising goal — it blew past it. The event, held at the historic Oriental Theatre and benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, set out to raise $100,000 to help repair an already aging basketball court at Camp Whitcomb/Mason, whose damage had been worsened by severe spring storms.

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Milwaukee Schools Lean Too Hard on Special Ed Referrals, Consultants Warn

Outside consultants who reviewed Milwaukee Public Schools’ special education referrals and disciplinary transfers say the district appears to be leaning too heavily on both, pointing instead to a need for more direct support when students act out in class. The consultants have proposed building a behavioral rapid response team and expanding early childhood education as ways to cut down on referrals they consider unnecessary.

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A different kind of student council makes a real impact in Milwaukee

They lift your spirits, prompt you to think, make you feel grateful and inspire you to do more. They connect you to our community, shining a spotlight on what's good about our city. They're stories that are Uniquely Milwaukee. When we think of who’s making the decisions that affect our...

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Build first, close later: MPS superintendent pitches new approach to school facilities

Milwaukee Public Schools wants to suggest a list of new buildings and schools targeted for investment or renovation before it closes any schools, Superintendent Brenda Cassellius said at the Great Schools Committee meeting Monday night. “We do not want to come with a list of closing,” Cassellius said. “We want...

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