Milwaukee artist is living his "dream to wake up and create every day"
When it comes to 28-year-old Mauricio Ramirez the world is a canvas and Milwaukee is his muse. His art is scattered across the city. But before he gets spray cans near a wall, his creative process starts at his cousin's barbershop in West Allis.
When it comes to 28-year-old Mauricio Ramirez the world is a canvas and Milwaukee is his muse. His art is scattered across the city. But before he gets spray cans near a wall, his creative process starts at his cousin's barbershop in West Allis.
"Doing something unique:" Cubanitas, 1st Cuban restaurant in Wisconsin, expanding to Oak Creek
Located in the heart of the Brew City is a restaurant where the atmosphere is inviting and the cuisine is authentic.
Located in the heart of the Brew City is a restaurant where the atmosphere is inviting and the cuisine is authentic.
"It's been non-stop; 12 hours!" Fireworks cap off a fun-filled Fourth of July in SE Wisconsin
BROWN DEER -- Fireworks displays across SE Wisconsin capped off a perfect Fourth of July Tuesday night, July 4th.Thousands set up lawn chairs and blankets in Brown Deer's Village Park after a Fourth of July filled with fun!Gia Sixteco and her family started at 10:00 a.m.
BROWN DEER -- Fireworks displays across SE Wisconsin capped off a perfect Fourth of July Tuesday night, July 4th.Thousands set up lawn chairs and blankets in Brown Deer's Village Park after a Fourth of July filled with fun!Gia Sixteco and her family started at 10:00 a.m.
Milwaukee VA hosts Fourth of July cookout for vets: "They put their lives on the line 2/4 for us"
MILWAUKEE -- On a beautiful Fourth of July in Milwaukee, officials at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center hosted their annual Fourth of July celebration, treating veterans and their families to a cookout.VA therapists said it's important for the hospital to honor its patients."This is the day we really remember they put their lives 24/7 on the line for us, and so that's why we do it," Shep Crumrine, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs said.Organizers said it's an opportunity for the men and women to get out and meet other veterans in the hospital who may not be in their hospital wing, and swap stories.PHOTO GALLERY
MILWAUKEE -- On a beautiful Fourth of July in Milwaukee, officials at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center hosted their annual Fourth of July celebration, treating veterans and their families to a cookout.VA therapists said it's important for the hospital to honor its patients."This is the day we really remember they put their lives 24/7 on the line for us, and so that's why we do it," Shep Crumrine, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs said.Organizers said it's an opportunity for the men and women to get out and meet other veterans in the hospital who may not be in their hospital wing, and swap stories.PHOTO GALLERY
Plenty of Fourth of July fun at Milwaukee County Parks: "I'm going to eat and do games and win prizes!"
MILWAUKEE -- We couldn't have asked for better weather on the Fourth of July in SE Wisconsin -- and there was plenty going on!In Milwaukee's Washington Park, FOX6 News found a friendly competition between brothers, with anticipation for the rest of the day.
MILWAUKEE -- We couldn't have asked for better weather on the Fourth of July in SE Wisconsin -- and there was plenty going on!In Milwaukee's Washington Park, FOX6 News found a friendly competition between brothers, with anticipation for the rest of the day.
"It's just been awesome:" Hundreds celebrate Independence Day in Oak Creek
OAK CREEK -- Hundreds of thousands of people celebrated Independence Day Tuesday, July 4th in SE Wisconsin -- and the City of Oak Creek was no exception.It's not an Independence Day celebration without food, a parade and city of people celebrating.Elie Schwartz and his dad visited Oak Creek from Maryland Tuesday.
OAK CREEK -- Hundreds of thousands of people celebrated Independence Day Tuesday, July 4th in SE Wisconsin -- and the City of Oak Creek was no exception.It's not an Independence Day celebration without food, a parade and city of people celebrating.Elie Schwartz and his dad visited Oak Creek from Maryland Tuesday.
Governor Walker releases Fourth of July statement: "Celebrate the birth of our great nation"
MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker released the following statement Tuesday, July 4th in celebration of the Fourth of July holiday:
MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker released the following statement Tuesday, July 4th in celebration of the Fourth of July holiday:
“Hats off to America:" The Wauwatosa Parade is one of the largest Independence Day parades in the state
WAUWATOSA -- Kramp spent the morning in Wauwatosa for their Fourth of July parade.
WAUWATOSA -- Kramp spent the morning in Wauwatosa for their Fourth of July parade.
Wisconsin Senate passes bill making Veterans Day a holiday
MADISON, Wis. — Veterans Day would be an official state holiday in Wisconsin under a bill approved by the state Senate.The proposal passed on a voice vote Wednesday would mean state offices would be closed every year on Nov. 11.
MADISON, Wis. — Veterans Day would be an official state holiday in Wisconsin under a bill approved by the state Senate.The proposal passed on a voice vote Wednesday would mean state offices would be closed every year on Nov. 11.
"Freedom isn't free:" VA holds annual Memorial Day ceremony at Wood National Cemetery
MILWAUKEE -- The annual Milwaukee Veterans Affairs Memorial Day ceremony was held at Wood National Cemetery on Monday morning, May 29th.Guest speakers included U.S. Sen.
MILWAUKEE -- The annual Milwaukee Veterans Affairs Memorial Day ceremony was held at Wood National Cemetery on Monday morning, May 29th.Guest speakers included U.S. Sen.
Vets honor the fallen on Memorial Day in Milwaukee: "I'm a Marine from 17 until I die"
MILWAUKEE -- Fallen service members were honored in Milwaukee on Memorial Day, May 29th during the annual Milwaukee Memorial Day Parade.The parade and pageantry kept the interest of those too young to know the meaning behind it.
MILWAUKEE -- Fallen service members were honored in Milwaukee on Memorial Day, May 29th during the annual Milwaukee Memorial Day Parade.The parade and pageantry kept the interest of those too young to know the meaning behind it.
Volunteers serve up Memorial Day lunch at Milwaukee shelter for those with "no place to go"
MILWAUKEE -- Memorial Day can be difficult for those less fortunate.
MILWAUKEE -- Memorial Day can be difficult for those less fortunate.
City of Waukesha honors fallen service members with parade, performance by Civic Band
WAUKESHA -- The City of Waukesha honored fallen service members on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th with a parade through the downtown area.
WAUKESHA -- The City of Waukesha honored fallen service members on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th with a parade through the downtown area.
Archbishop Listecki leads Memorial Day Mass: "We pray to your departed servants"
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki led a special mass on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th at Calvary Cemetery in Milwaukee.Archbishop Listecki served as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve."We pray to your departed servants, those buried here and those which are in our hearts," Listecki said.The Mass also featured the "Sons of Union Veterans" leading a Civil War memorial service, with period clothing and military equipment.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki led a special mass on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th at Calvary Cemetery in Milwaukee.Archbishop Listecki served as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve."We pray to your departed servants, those buried here and those which are in our hearts," Listecki said.The Mass also featured the "Sons of Union Veterans" leading a Civil War memorial service, with period clothing and military equipment.
Memorial Day: Pres. Trump places wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY -- President Donald Trump is honoring America's military dead at Arlington National Cemetery.Pres.
ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY -- President Donald Trump is honoring America's military dead at Arlington National Cemetery.Pres.
Show your support: Line the streets for Milwaukee's 2017 Memorial Day Parade
MILWAUKEE -- Memorial Day is a day to recognize those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.
MILWAUKEE -- Memorial Day is a day to recognize those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.
"Emotional day:" Fallen service members honored during Memorial Day ceremony in Union Grove
UNION GROVE -- They gave their lives so that we might enjoy our freedom, and on Sunday, May 28th in Union Grove, a ceremony was held, saluting our fallen service members during the Memorial Day holiday weekend.Rain trickled off headstones decorated with flowers and American flags at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery Sunday.
UNION GROVE -- They gave their lives so that we might enjoy our freedom, and on Sunday, May 28th in Union Grove, a ceremony was held, saluting our fallen service members during the Memorial Day holiday weekend.Rain trickled off headstones decorated with flowers and American flags at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery Sunday.
Memorial Park hosts Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen Marines
BROOKFIELD -- Hundreds gathered Sunday morning, May 28th for the Marine Corps League's annual "Marine Memorial Service" at Wisconsin Memorial Park in Brookfield."We've partnered with an organization called Dryhootch, and they have brought their veterans here today to show their art displays, talk about things they're doing in the community and really bring attention to us this weekend and help give back to the City of Milwaukee," Garrett Rose with Wisconsin Memorial Park said.Attendees also heard patriotic songs from the Milwaukee Male Chorus.About 4,000 were expected to visit Wisconsin Memorial Park this Memorial Day weekend.
BROOKFIELD -- Hundreds gathered Sunday morning, May 28th for the Marine Corps League's annual "Marine Memorial Service" at Wisconsin Memorial Park in Brookfield."We've partnered with an organization called Dryhootch, and they have brought their veterans here today to show their art displays, talk about things they're doing in the community and really bring attention to us this weekend and help give back to the City of Milwaukee," Garrett Rose with Wisconsin Memorial Park said.Attendees also heard patriotic songs from the Milwaukee Male Chorus.About 4,000 were expected to visit Wisconsin Memorial Park this Memorial Day weekend.
Memorial Day: Sister uses her gifts to honor her brother, a fallen soldier
NEENAH — The art of making or repairing a violin is a methodical one.
NEENAH — The art of making or repairing a violin is a methodical one.
"They fight for us:" After storm damaged cemetery, community comes together for veterans
WHITEWATER -- Strong to severe storms on May 17th left behind a mess in a Whitewater cemetery, as groups were trying to prepare the grounds for Memorial Day.
WHITEWATER -- Strong to severe storms on May 17th left behind a mess in a Whitewater cemetery, as groups were trying to prepare the grounds for Memorial Day.