Author: Matt Wild

Milwaukee radio station B97.3 will switch to 24/7 Christmas music on Friday

November 4, 2026

Halloween has come and gone. Autumn is in its waning weeks. The nebulous "holidays" loom. So who's ready for nonstop Christmas music? Milwaukee radio station B97.3 is ready, that's who! Yes, the iHeartMedia ...

David Crowley wins race for Wisconsin governor. Here’s some of his victory speech

Matt Wild

November 3, 2026

David Crowley defeated Tom Tiffany Tuesday night to become the next governor of Wisconsin. Here's the prepared portion of Crowley's victory speech he delivered to supporters. And yeah, he came out to William Co...

Enjoy some Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport planespotting via live YouTube stream

Matt Wild

November 3, 2026

For the past 100 years (!), Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport has punched above its weight. The user-friendly MKE airport can get you where you need to go without all the mass-of-humanity hassles of airp...

Devils Teeth detail decade of Milwaukee musical mayhem, prep new instrumental EP

Matt Wild

November 3, 2026

"Unless you've happened upon one of the nine-month-old band's first two under-publicized live outings, you've likely never heard Devils Teeth." That was us, Milwaukee Record, back in December 2016. We were i...

Every day can be a victory parade

Matt Wild

November 2, 2026

I experienced several waves of déjà vu during Friday's massive Brewers victory parade and celebration rally. Early in the day, before the parade, I found myself chatting with a dear friend beneath the beatific ...

Death Cab For Cutie will play BMO Pavilion June 25 during Summerfest

Matt Wild

November 2, 2026

We're approximately 8,000 years away from Summerfest 2027, but that hasn't stopped the fest from announcing a surprising number of 2027 headliners. Zac Brown Band! My Morning Jacket! Lake Street Dive! Foreigner...

Kuumba Juice & Coffee will close November 15

Matt Wild

November 2, 2026

After nearly three years in business, Kummba Juice & Coffee, 274 E. Keefe Ave., will close its doors for good on Sunday, November 15. The Riverwest/Harambee cafe and community hub made the announcement on s...

Watch the World Champion Milwaukee Brewers drop by ‘Saturday Night Live’

Matt Wild

November 1, 2026

Continuing an impressive media blitz that included showing up at Lambeau Field Thursday night, participating in a massive victory parade and rally in Milwaukee on Friday, AND engaging in multiple rounds of kara...

Ahead of 2027 opening, see inside under-construction Nature & Culture Museum of Wisconsin

Matt Wild

October 30, 2026

"This is a continuation of the current museum." So said Milwaukee Public Museum President and CEO Dr. Ellen Censky Thursday afternoon during a media tour of the under-construction Nature & Culture Museum o...

Here’s Milverine’s message to the World Series Champion Milwaukee Brewers, and that’s it

Matt Wild

October 29, 2026

YEAHHAASSSS ALRIGHT GUYS WAS THERE ANY DOUBT ABOUT IT? Now look at this, guys! This is an official Major League baseball! Now guys, this great victory by the Brewers! Winning the World Series! Everybo...

Milwaukee Brewers are World Series Champs! No school tomorrow!

Matt Wild

October 29, 2026

Your Milwaukee Brewers are World Series Champions! And your Milwaukee students totally have off school tomorrow! Due to a scheduled Brewers parade and rally, all Milwaukee Public Schools and district offices...

Milwaukee Brewers are World Series Champs! Here’s info on Friday’s parade and rally!

Matt Wild

October 28, 2026

OH MY GOD YOUR MILWAUKEE BREWERS ARE WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS! AHHHHHHH! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Milwau...

World Series Game 5 watch party at AmFam Field sells out, Deer District won’t show game on plaza screen

Matt Wild

October 28, 2026

Earlier this morning, the Milwaukee Brewers announced that tickets to tonight's World Series Game 5 watch party at American Family Field would go on sale to the general public at noon, 10 a.m. for Season Seat M...

Talking new Milwaukee music with WUWM’s Lake Effect (October 2026)

Matt Wild

October 28, 2026

Once a month, I (Matt) sit down with Joy Powers of WUWM's Lake Effect to discuss some of my favorite new Milwaukee records and songs. Listen to the latest installment HERE. This month, I pour my heart out...

Report from the World Series: Game 3 watch party at AmFam Field was incredible, practically the real thing

Matt Wild

October 27, 2026

Roughly 31,000 fans packed American Family Field Monday night to watch their beloved Milwaukee Brewers dismantle the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1 in Game 3 of the 2026 World Series. The stadium erupted when the Brewers ...

Watch us sacrifice a year-old George Webb burger before Game 1 of the World Series

Matt Wild

October 23, 2026

Tonight, the Milwaukee Brewers take on the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the 2026 World Series. It will be the Brewers' first Fall Classic appearance in 44 years. Seems like a good time to make an offering to the...

The Daily Bird will close October 31

Matt Wild

October 22, 2026

Five years after opening in the old Fuel Cafe spot at 818 E. Center St., Riverwest coffee shop The Daily Bird has announced its final day of business: October 31, 2026. "This decision has not been an easy on...

Tickets to World Series Game 3 and 4 watch parties at AmFam Field sold out in about 20 minutes

Matt Wild

October 22, 2026

Tickets to World Series Game 3 and 4 watch parties at American Family Field went on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. on Thursday. At about 10:20 a.m., the $15 tickets were completely sold out. They were...

I dropped by ‘What’s Brewing Wisconsin’ to talk about World Series watch parties

Matt Wild

October 22, 2026

If there's one World Series story that's nearly as hot as the World Series itself (and ticket controversies, of course), it's World Series watch parties. Assuming you didn't fork over $14,000 for a standing-in-...

Bob Uecker mural in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Uecker family: ‘Milwaukee, let’s get loud, let’s do this together, let’s win OUR way!’

Matt Wild

October 21, 2026

The family of Bob Uecker released a message to Milwaukee on Wednesday afternoon, days away from the Milwaukee Brewers' first World Series appearance in 44 years. Here's the full message. (We wish that Ueck was ...

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