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Contributing writer and digital reporter at Milwaukee Magazine. Stringer for Associated Press Sports and MLB.com. Allegheny Mountains born and raised. Marquette University grad. website: www.richrovito.com Pax et bonum. 14 Joys.
The United Soccer League and the city of Green Bay are exploring bringing men’s and women’s professional soccer to Northeast Wisconsin at a time when the USL’s planned expansion into the Milwaukee market has stalled and is all but dead at this point.
With Milwaukee Soccer Effort Stalled, USL Now Looks to Green Bay
Titletown is in the running for a franchise in the same tier as the dormant bid to bring a pro team to the unrealized Iron District.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:27 PM
The United Soccer League and the city of Green Bay are exploring bringing men’s and women’s professional soccer to Northeast Wisconsin at a time when the USL’s planned expansion into the Milwaukee market has stalled and is all but dead at this point.
Cirque du Soleil returns to the Miller High Life Theater in Milwaukee this week with its Christmas show, ‘Twas the Night Before. @milwaukeemag.bsky.social spoke with aerialist Aryn Shelander about what it takes to become a performer in one of the world's best-known acrobatic troupes.
Interview With the Acrobat: Cirque du Soleil Comes to Milwaukee
The circus company is bringing its first Christmas show to the city – and we got an insider view.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Cirque du Soleil returns to the Miller High Life Theater in Milwaukee this week with its Christmas show, ‘Twas the Night Before. @milwaukeemag.bsky.social spoke with aerialist Aryn Shelander about what it takes to become a performer in one of the world's best-known acrobatic troupes.
Jimmy Cliff, the charismatic reggae pioneer and actor who preached joy, defiance and resilience, has died at 81.
Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film 'The Harder They Come,' dead at 81
Jimmy Cliff, the charismatic reggae pioneer and actor who preached defiance, joy and endurance in such classics as “Many Rivers to Cross,” “You Can Get it If You Really Want” and “Vietnam” and starred...
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November 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Jimmy Cliff, the charismatic reggae pioneer and actor who preached joy, defiance and resilience, has died at 81.
Cade Cunningham had 29 points as the #Pistons beat the #Bucks 129-116 on Saturday for their 12th straight victory, one shy of the longest winning streak in franchise history. Detroit also ended a 13-game skid in the series vs. Milwaukee.
Cunningham helps Pistons breeze past Bucks 129-116 for 12th consecutive victory
Cade Cunningham had 29 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds as the Detroit Pistons capitalized on sizzling shooting to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 129-116 for their 12th straight victory.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Richie Saunders made five 3-pointers and scored 26 points to lead No. 9 BYU to a 98-70 victory over No. 23 Wisconsin on Friday.
Richie Saunders scores 26 as No. 9 BYU gets 1st win over ranked foe, beating No. 23 Wisconsin 98-70
Richie Saunders made five 3-pointers and scored 26 points to lead No. 9 BYU to a 98-70 victory over No. 23 Wisconsin.
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November 22, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Richie Saunders made five 3-pointers and scored 26 points to lead No. 9 BYU to a 98-70 victory over No. 23 Wisconsin on Friday.
An outbreak of a highly contagious and often fatal viral disease among shelter and outdoor cats appears to be under control at MADACC, which has also been dealing with overcrowding at its facility, forcing a temporary halt of the intake of healthy cats.
Why MADACC Hasn’t Been Accepting Rescue Cats Lately (and How You Can Help)
An outbreak of a feline virus has affected intake at the facility – but they’re not euthanizing cats unless needed.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:22 PM
An outbreak of a highly contagious and often fatal viral disease among shelter and outdoor cats appears to be under control at MADACC, which has also been dealing with overcrowding at its facility, forcing a temporary halt of the intake of healthy cats.
The #Bucks and Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey have teamed up to create a second Single Barrel Select Collection featuring whiskey from a barrel chosen by former Bucks player Brandon Jennings (of "Bucks in 6" fame).
November 19, 2025 at 10:23 PM
The #Bucks and Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey have teamed up to create a second Single Barrel Select Collection featuring whiskey from a barrel chosen by former Bucks player Brandon Jennings (of "Bucks in 6" fame).
Major League Baseball announced Wednesday that the #Brewers and #Braves will headline the 2026 MLB Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pennsylvania on Aug. 23, 2026. The special event, which launched in 2017, is held in connection with the Little League Baseball World Series.
November 19, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Two breweries opened in the Milwaukee area this past week – Tailwinds in Union Grove and Brewed Omen in Hartford. Dan Murphy has the story for @milwaukeemag.bsky.social
Meet the MKE Area’s Two New Breweries: Tailwinds and Brewed Omen
Two breweries opened in the past week – Tailwinds in Union Grove and Brewed Omen in Hartford.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Two breweries opened in the Milwaukee area this past week – Tailwinds in Union Grove and Brewed Omen in Hartford. Dan Murphy has the story for @milwaukeemag.bsky.social
Milwaukee’s Bronzeville district has long been home to the vibrant culture of the city’s African American community. Celebrated new media artist Martine Syms has added to it by debuting four new "subtle" art installations in partnership with Sculpture Milwaukee.
Sculpture Milwaukee Is Carving a Space for More Art in Bronzeville
The organization’s collaboration with Bronzeville Center for the Arts is bringing four new art installations to the neighborhood.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Milwaukee’s Bronzeville district has long been home to the vibrant culture of the city’s African American community. Celebrated new media artist Martine Syms has added to it by debuting four new "subtle" art installations in partnership with Sculpture Milwaukee.
The Mothership, the Bay View bar known for its quirky edge, reopened Nov. 11 following a three-month closure due to extensive flood damage. “It was bonkers. We ordered a normal week’s worth of inventory and completely sold out,” owner Ricky Ramirez said.
The Mothership Has Returned to Milwaukee
After several setbacks, the quirky bar is back and dishing up creative cocktails again.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The Mothership, the Bay View bar known for its quirky edge, reopened Nov. 11 following a three-month closure due to extensive flood damage. “It was bonkers. We ordered a normal week’s worth of inventory and completely sold out,” owner Ricky Ramirez said.
#Roughriders force late fumble at goal line, beat #Alouettes 25-17 for 5th Grey Cup title
Roughriders force late fumble at goal line, beat Alouettes 25-17 for 5th Grey Cup title
Tevaughn Campbell forced Montreal backup quarterback Shea Patterson’s fumble at the goal line and Marcus Sayles recovered it in the end zone with 2:53 left to help the Saskatchewan Roughriders beat th...
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November 17, 2025 at 10:30 PM
#Roughriders force late fumble at goal line, beat #Alouettes 25-17 for 5th Grey Cup title
#Lakers coach JJ Redick on #Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo. "He puts so much pressure on the rim. He's so physical. But the development he’s made over the last seven, eight years - he’s just such a willing passer. You can load up on him and pack the paint and he can still beat you.”
November 15, 2025 at 11:54 PM
College football coach John Beam from ‘Last Chance U’ has died after being shot, Oakland police say
College football coach John Beam from ‘Last Chance U’ has died after being shot, Oakland police say
Police in Oakland, California, say college football coach John Beam, known from Netflix's “Last Chance U,” has died after being shot on campus.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:57 PM
College football coach John Beam from ‘Last Chance U’ has died after being shot, Oakland police say
A new multipurpose venue in Whitefish Bay will provide a midsize space in the Milwaukee area market to book local and regional music talent. The Argo, housed in the restored Fox Bay Theater, will open in December after an extensive renovation of the 74-year-old art deco building.
Whitefish Bay’s Newest Concert Venue Is Lining Up a Slate of Shows – and Much More
The co-founders hope to fill a gap in Milwaukee’s music market.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:16 PM
A new multipurpose venue in Whitefish Bay will provide a midsize space in the Milwaukee area market to book local and regional music talent. The Argo, housed in the restored Fox Bay Theater, will open in December after an extensive renovation of the 74-year-old art deco building.
Cleveland's Stephen Vogt and Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy win Manager of the Year for 2nd straight season
Cleveland's Stephen Vogt and Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy win Manager of the Year for 2nd straight season
Cleveland’s Stephen Vogt is the AL Manager of the Year for the second straight year. Same for Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy on the NL side.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Cleveland's Stephen Vogt and Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy win Manager of the Year for 2nd straight season
Milwaukee muralist Mauricio Ramirez, who did the Downtown Milwaukee mural of #Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, has finished what is said to be the largest mural in Wisconsin - almost the length of three football fields – on a massive factory in Oshkosh. www.milwaukeemag.com/milwaukee-ar...
Milwaukee Artist Finishes Wisconsin’s Largest Mural
Mauricio Ramirez’s new work along Oshkosh’s riverfront tells the story of the city in his colorful, geometric style.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Milwaukee muralist Mauricio Ramirez, who did the Downtown Milwaukee mural of #Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, has finished what is said to be the largest mural in Wisconsin - almost the length of three football fields – on a massive factory in Oshkosh. www.milwaukeemag.com/milwaukee-ar...
Dodgers force World Series to deciding Game 7 by holding off Blue Jays 3-1 as Yamamoto wins again
Dodgers force World Series to deciding Game 7 by holding off Blue Jays 3-1 as Yamamoto wins again
Yoshinobu Yamamoto beat Toronto for the second time in a week, slumping Mookie Betts hit a two-run single in a three-run third inning and the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers held off the Blue J...
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November 1, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Dodgers force World Series to deciding Game 7 by holding off Blue Jays 3-1 as Yamamoto wins again
You now have a chance to get your own – free! – piece of Deep Thought, the graffiti-covered abandoned boat that captivated Milwaukeeans for months until pulled from Lake Michigan in May. While supplies last, of course.
You Can Get a Piece of Milwaukee’s Favorite Boat – For Free
The owner of the salvaged Deep Thought that was stuck in the lakefront for months, is cutting up graffitied pieces of the boat for the public.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:07 PM
You now have a chance to get your own – free! – piece of Deep Thought, the graffiti-covered abandoned boat that captivated Milwaukeeans for months until pulled from Lake Michigan in May. While supplies last, of course.
I contributed to yet another story by hard-working AP sports writer Dave Skretta about college basketball's "old guard" coaches who are seemingly nearing the end of their careers while dealing with dramatic changes in the landscape.
As college basketball continues to change, how long will the game's old guard of coaches press on?
The landscape of college basketball is changing rapidly with name, image and likeness deals and the transfer portal reshaping teams yearly.
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October 30, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I contributed to yet another story by hard-working AP sports writer Dave Skretta about college basketball's "old guard" coaches who are seemingly nearing the end of their careers while dealing with dramatic changes in the landscape.
Yesavage pitches Blue Jays past Dodgers 6-1 for 3-2 lead in World Series
Yesavage pitches Blue Jays past Dodgers 6-1 for 3-2 lead in World Series
Trey Yesavage set a World Series rookie record with 12 strikeouts, and the Toronto Blue Jays opened Game 5 with back-to-back homers in a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers that moved them within...
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October 30, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Yesavage pitches Blue Jays past Dodgers 6-1 for 3-2 lead in World Series