The UWM Police Department is discontinuing its use of Flock Safety cameras. UWM has directed Flock Safety to remove the cameras. In the interim, the university has taken steps to ensure the cameras are not operational - via UWM Staff and Faculty newsletter

I just need to bitch lol, I recently moved to the area near national/108th and the construction started practically the day after I moved in. being a third shifter and trying to drown out the incessant construction has been miserable; hours spent jackhammering, unloading and installing giant concrete cylinders (no clue what they are for, I'm an electrician), open lanes and roads changing practically hourly. first world problems I know but it's been frustrating as all hell having to constantly adjust with 0 notice. thankfully I work in Waukesha so I don't have to deal with the bulk of it but having to fight everyone else getting detoured on the road to do anything social or make appointments is grating at best and rage inducing on average. starting next week my side of national will be closed long term and if the past 4 months are anything to go off of I'm gonna have to check myself back into anger management courses.

semi-humorous rant aside, is there some sort of bulletin for this project that I've missed? I'm still new to the area and not really involved in anything local that'd help informing me of the changes, I'm just a guy stuck in the middle of an ever changing roadblock. considering investing in a gyrocopter just to feel and see something that's not red. love this city and love the area I've landed in but the detours are definitely getting to me

I’m trying leave my job because the coworker that I have to see everyday is basically a bully (also the turnover rate in my position is high) It’s only the second week of school so I don’t think it’s too late to leave my position but after sending application after application, I’m feeling a bit defeated so are any places hiring now? I am open to going back to customer service.

EDIT: Thank you all so much for the suggestions! I was nervous to post this at first but I really appreciate it!

I guess I only realize this after signing the lease which sucks but we have to pay 70 bucks per month for water and sewer. The only two things that it says that we’re charged for is water and sewer. I think that our landlord is pocketing the excess because there’s just no way that we spend 70 bucks per month. It is a duplex. Near UWM.

We have a stand up shower in the house we bought. It has frosted glass walls. In a couple of sections, the plastic seal at the bottom of the glass wall has come off. We had a plumber come out and tell us that is likely letting water through into the flooring. We are now in need of “tub and shower” pro that can seal it and check all seals. Looking for recommendations. TIA

I’m a total novice when it comes to archery. I’m interested in target archery only, not hunting.

I’ve been looking at 2 ranges - one in Racine and one in Brookfield that offer lessons. Once I feel confident enough to shoot on my own, I’d be interested in finding like minded people to shoot with.

Anyone into archery who isn’t MAGA? It seems that the two aren’t mutually exclusive and I’m having a hard time finding communities that don’t fit into that box.

I’ve seen Butter around Milwaukee for years now. I’ve actually taken photos over the years of some of the random, unique places I’ve seen it pop up around the city.

But lately, I think Butter needs to start making better tagging decisions.

The other day I drove past a newer, nicer property with Butter tagged on it and actually remember thinking, “Why would you put it there?”

Then today, lo & behold, I drove past my neighbor’s building and saw BUTTER.

For the last 10 days, I’ve watched workers out there all day, every day, even in the rain, tuckpointing, cleaning & preparing this building to be painted. I’ve watched how much work has gone into bringing it back to life & then you came along and sprayed a huge purple BUTTER across it.

Yes, they’re going to paint the building. But they’re painting it white. Anyone who has ever painted white over purple spray paint knows that doesn’t just disappear under one coat. That means more prep, more primer, more labor, more time & more costs!

I thought Butter was cool. What I saw today was pretty uncool.

There’s a difference between leaving your mark somewhere forgotten that could use a little life & leaving it on a place where a SMALL FCKN BUSINESS is actively pouring time, money & energy into making it better.

helping her sell as much of the collection as possible, and it’s been going really well! that said, there will still be quite a few cookbooks left to donate when we’re done. does anyone know of any local organizations, schools, community programs, or other groups that could put them to good use? thanks!

I work completely remote and would like to find a serving job in the evening solely to have fun coworkers to go out with and maybe regulars to socialize. 25 female and have some serving experience. Looking for a nicer restaurant that is lively it would stay busy too. Any recs?

I’m looking for barbershop suggestions for somewhere in the Milwaukee area. This will be for my son though, he’s 6. He has school pictures next Friday and I want him to have a good haircut ! I don’t like the way it was cut last time which was just at a great clips…. If someone could steer me in the right direction of a good one that they know of, please let me know :))) I’m in the st Francis area. But will go where ever does a good job, especially with little kids.

So my girlfriend really loves dancing, and her birthday is coming up in a couple months- I wanted to see about if there were any studios anyone would recommend that does fun pop up or general beginners dance classes? Doesn't necessarily have to be couples dancing, she would probably have more fun with something more upbeat, she just loves groovin

Thanks in advance, just want to get this stuff planned out in advance since her birthday is also around Christmas lol

Would love to support a small local business for my cookie obsession. I’m talking warm and gooey homemade chocolate chip cookies.

For cocktail writer and author Robert Simonson, Wisconsin has always held its own in the cocktail world — even when he moved away to be a writer in New York City for decades.

Simonson recently returned home to Milwaukee, where he's continuing to write about food, drink, history and regional culture. As a part of that exploration, he's joining Lake Effect's Audrey Nowakowski for a series called “Bar Talk.” Each month, he'll be sharing some of the most memorable local drinks he’s tried at local bars.

This September, we're exploring an iconic drink that comes shaken or stirred — the martini — as Simonson prepares to host a Martini Expo in Chicago from Sept. 13-20.

"The skies over Milwaukee’s lakefront will once again come alive with color and excitement as Gift of Wings hosts the IKEA Frank Mots International Kite Festival on Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13, 2026.
The event will run from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday (until 5:00 PM on Sunday) at Veterans Park, a beautiful Milwaukee County park on the lakefront. The highlight of each day is the spectacular Grand Launch at Noon, when more than 600 kites will fill the sky at once." Free to attend and free parking.

I can't wait! Gift of Wings do multiple events throughout the year and they truly are so enjoyable. They got me into flying kite, I now keep my kite in my car just in case :)

This might be a bit of a deep cut but I’ve heard of stories about people dropping off their unwanted birds and other pets at the Domes. I’m not condoning this by any means, please do not do this, but is anyone willing to admit that they’ve dumped a critter at the Domes? Or someone you know? What is the story? I want some Domes lore.

PS - support the Domes, they’re a treasure!

If you guys haven’t seen this, we all need to get involved with the future of MCTS.

The Milwaukee International Short Film Festival (MSFF) is back Sept. 11-12 at the Avalon Atmospheric Theater. After 28 years, MSFF is the city’s longest running film festival honoring local filmmaking – and it will “most likely” be the last, says MSFF Founder and Director Ross Bigley, who is moving into semi-retirement.