We look at the rising cost of rent in Milwaukee and what it means for residents. Then, the filmmakers of The Loyola Project share the cultural impact of the 1963 Ramblers team. We give a rundown of this summer’s many festivals and events. Plus, tell you about a rare four-toed salamander discovered in a new region of Wisconsin, by UW-Milwaukee students.
Wisconsin is home to six commonly found salamander species. A seventh, called the four-toed, falls under a cautionary “special concern” status. So, earlier this year when two students found the tiny amphibian at UW-Milwaukee’s field station, they were ecstatic. It was the first ever identified in Ozaukee County.
Illinois may well be home to a world-record pumpkinseed; a delightful possibility I discovered when triggered by Sam Joseph Militello Jr. sending his tale and photo of the big pumpkinseed, possible record, he caught and released; plus the Stray Cast and Go & Show.