5 Free Things To Do in Milwaukee This Week (Aug. 18–21)
From free community yoga to a back-to-school block party, here’s what’s happening around Milwaukee this week — straight from Monday’s UNJ LIVE.
LeBron James Signs With the 76ers — And Steph Curry’s Contract Clock Is Ticking
LeBron James is officially a 76er at 41. Meanwhile, Steph Curry’s Warriors contract runs out after this season. Marcus Hart breaks down both storylines.
Crowley vs. Tiffany: Wisconsin’s Governor Race Is Officially Set
David Crowley heads into the general election against Tom Tiffany after a razor-thin Democratic primary win. Marcus Hart breaks down what a statewide race means for Milwaukee.
Wisconsin State Fair Ends in Chaos — UNJ Demands Real Answers, Not a Press Release
Multiple fights broke out on the final night of the 2026 Wisconsin State Fair, and at least one officer was struck. UNJ is pressing State Fair Park and West Allis PD for real numbers — not a press release.
This Weekend in MKE: TRUE SKOOL’s Summer Park Jam Brings Free Music and Community to Peck Pavilion
TRUE SKOOL’s Summer Park Jam Weekend brings free live music to Peck Pavilion Saturday — plus a full slate of free community events across Milwaukee this weekend.
Veterans’ Watch: Navy Sends USS George Washington to Relieve Carrier Amid Crew Morale Concerns
The USS George Washington is deploying to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln after reports of mental health strain and supply issues among its crew — a veteran’s-eye look at what extended deployment costs.
Checks on Power: Judge Tosses Trump Administration’s Harvard Lawsuit as ICE Cooperation Deals Expand
A federal judge dismissed the administration’s Harvard antisemitism lawsuit this week — the second court setback in as many weeks — while ICE local-cooperation agreements continue to expand.
Another Teenager Lost: 16-Year-Old Killed in Thursday Morning Milwaukee Shooting
A 16-year-old was shot and killed Thursday morning near N. 40th and W. Clarke — the third violent incident in Milwaukee in under two weeks. No suspect identified yet.
Milwaukee’s Own: David Crowley Wins Photo-Finish Democratic Primary for Governor
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley pulled off a photo-finish win over State Rep. Francesca Hong in Tuesday’s Democratic primary for governor — putting Milwaukee’s own on the statewide ballot in November.
Netflix’s Vince Young Documentary Isn’t a Football Story. It’s a Warning About What We Do to Black Athletes After the Cameras Leave.
On August 25, Netflix releases “Untold: The Testimony of Vince Young,” the latest installment of its sports documentary series, and the trailer has already made one thing clear: this isn’t a highlight reel dressed up as a documentary. It’s a reckoning. The film traces Young’s rise from a Texas high school legend to the player […]