Missing in Milwaukee
Student journalists from UW-Milwaukee investigate overlooked cases of missing people in Milwaukee.
I'm an Award-Winning Local and Historical Events Journalist from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
I am a journalist from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and I focus on local events and events with historical significance. I've always been interested in writing and researching in both my professional career and my hobbies. I value historical context in all of my stories, and I've used historic newspapers, public archives, local and online libraries to research my stories.
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Recent Articles & Features
Local Business American Science and Surplus Launches GoFundMe - UWM Post
American Science and Surplus (AS&S) is a local novelty store that has been in business for nearly nine decades. However, rising operational costs, increased pressure from online retail giants, and soaring shipping rates have led the retailer to seek help from its customers.
Seeing "Eye to Eye" is the Theme of a Song, and a Relationship - Media Milwaukee
Derek Byrne is a local musician in the band Paddygrass, and he wrote the song “Eye to Eye” for his son. The song serves as an allegory for a father-and-son relationship that will prepare his son for the rest of his life.
Finding a Creative Outlet in the Student Union - Media Milwaukee
UWM Student Isaac Levin is the lead ceramics technician at the UWM Student Union Arts and Craft Center, and he teaches ceramics classes.
Change Sometimes Starts at Community Meetings - Media Milwaukee
A UWM Student Journalist tells his story about how he became active in his community to improve the Milwaukee Police Department and stop the disparities that missing people of color experience in Milwaukee.
An Out of this World Experience: Sally - UWM Post
Kicking off the 19th Annual Milwaukee Film Festival this past Thursday, Sally served as the opening night movie to commence the two-week-long celebration, followed by a block party with discount drinks and free bowling to boot.
The picture is directed by proud Wisconsinite Cristina Costantini. She was inspired by the lasting hero of her childhood and the far-reaching feminist icon of Sally Ride to make this showcased documentary all about the first American woman in space, from her personal ac...
The picture is directed by proud Wisconsinite Cristina Costantini. She was inspired by the lasting hero of her childhood and the far-reaching feminist icon of Sally Ride to make this showcased documentary all about the first American woman in space, from her personal ac...
Here's What to Watch at the 2025 Milwaukee Film Festival
The Milwaukee Film Festival is back this spring with a sprawling, eclectic, and emotional slate of films, celebrating storytelling from Milwaukee to Mumbai. Artistic Director Cara Ogburn announced that this year’s lineup includes 208 films representing 40 countries with 96 features and 112 shorts showcased across 13 shorts programs and scattered pre-feature screenings.
The festival will take place from April 24 to May 8. With 265 total screenings hosted entirely on Milwaukee’s east side—at the...
The festival will take place from April 24 to May 8. With 265 total screenings hosted entirely on Milwaukee’s east side—at the...
Project by student journalists at UW-Milwaukee highlight cases of missing people of color
Every year, students in the Journalism, Advertising and Media Studies program at UWM take an investigative course where they research and complete a project around a specific topic.In the latest project, Missing in Milwaukee, 12 student journalists reviewed 18 open cases of missing people of color in Milwaukee, and elsewhere in Wisconsin.The cases from between 1975 and 202 spanned from toddlers to the elderly.Students spoke with the family and loved ones of the missing people, interviewed expert...
