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Replacing the original 360° VR experience of Discovery World’s HIVE (Hybrid Interactive Virtual Education) display, the Virtual Explorer exhibit incorporates new technology that transports visitors into several hyper-real environments. Opened in partnership with MilliporeSigma in the fall of 2017, the Virtual Explorer uses a custom launcher built with help from the Zizzo Group, a Milwaukee-based marketing firm. The platform ensures that multiple VR options can be offered daily, instead of a one-time static program. Discovery World is the first science center to put five VR stations within such a close proximity to each other, allowing a higher number of...

MCTS Bus Driver Karen Martinez-Casper received some well deserved attention from the public for her act of kindness, during the Milwaukee Bucks game on January 10. The Bucks recognized Martinez-Casper for her alert reaction and maternal instincts that helped save a 5-year-old boy from a very scary situation. “I didn’t do that for any attention,” Martinez said. “I just wanted to help someone. To be there for that little boy, it warmed my heart to help him.” Martinez was driving on the Route 80, on a cold October morning last year, when she saw a little boy standing outside...

Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn made a surprise announcement of his retirement on January 8, after a decade in the position. Chief Flynn said it was time to focus on his family. He will remain in his position until February 16. His retirement comes nearly two years before the end of his third term, which was scheduled to expire January 7, 2020. “In 10 years, a lot has happened. Much has been accomplished, much has been achieved,” said Chief Flynn. “It’s a good benchmark. And it’s time, time to say thank you, time to say goodbye.” His retirement announcement...

The Milwaukee County Historical Society’s Brew City MKE hosted its first of the Behind the Brew series for 2018 on January 4. The founder and co-owner of Lakefront Brewery, Jim Klisch, hosted the unique event on the continuing history and innovation of hops in the American IPA. His talk had a emphasis on the application of hops in the brewing process of particular to Milwaukee. Hops are the flowers of the hop plant Humulus lupulus, used primarily as a flavoring and stability agent in beer, giving the beverage bitter, zesty, or citric flavors. “A community has formed at these...