Ruthie Weatherly

Brady Street Pet Parade, Pet Costume Contests, and More!

Milwaukee Ramps Up Monkeypox Testing, Vaccines

City health department leads the way. 'If you know you’ve been exposed get tested.'

City Has Most Cases of Syphilis in 20 Years

441 cases in 2021 versus 183 in 2020. Especially affecting women of child-bearing age.

State Says Health Department Needs Improvement Plan

MHD is in trouble, but the blame goes back four commissioners.

Board of Health Statement on Dr. Kowalik’s resignation as Commissioner of Milwaukee Health Department

Budget Testimony Includes Repeated Ask For $75 Million Police Cut

Two-thirds of those that testified at preliminary budget hearing want funds to go towards health, housing.

Board of Health Appointments Sail Through

Public Safety & Health Committee approves Barrett's appointments, chastises Barrett for not creating board earlier

Barrett Appoints First Board of Health

City's first health oversight board is proposed to be filled almost entirely with women.

Backline Selects First Four Musicians for 12-Week Accelerator Mentorship Program Including $20,000 Grants

Music-Industry Pros Select Backline Artists After 340 Applications Received

New Homes Popping Up Around Brady Street

One of the city's oldest neighborhoods is a hotbed for new construction.

Milwaukee-Area Musicians Encouraged to Apply Now Through June 25 for First Backline Accelerator Session and $20,000 Grants

Four Bands or Artists to Be Selected for Backline’s Intensive 12-Week Mentorship Program

Backline announces Enrique “Mag” Rodriguez as Program Director

Rodriguez leads Backline’s 12-week accelerator program and free workshops to help Milwaukee musicians succeed

Radio Milwaukee Unveils “Backline” in Partnership with gener8tor to Help Milwaukee Musicians Succeed Through Grants, Intensive 12-Week Program and Workshops

Backline Launches Search for Program Director; Musicians Can Apply For Program in June