Comfort Food in Milwaukee’s Backyard Posted on December 24, 2020December 29, 2020 by Everett Eaton The COVID pandemic has cost the world a great deal, ranging from a price as severe as a life to as minimal as yeast and toilet paper. Sometimes warming our bellies with something a little different is exactly what we need to forget the horror and stress this year has brought. El Charrito and Thai […]
Wisconsin 32nd District Helped Save Evers’ Veto Power in Redistricting Posted on December 6, 2020December 6, 2020 by Everett Eaton Wisconsin’s 32nd district solidified Gov. Tony Evers veto power in state redistricting after an election determined by a margin of less than 600 votes and massive campaign funding. The senate seat was won 48,853 for Brad Pfaff (D) to 48,264 for Dan Kapanke (R) in the initial counting; however, the deadline for certifying the election […]
Murder in Madison Leaves Two Teens with Million-Dollar Bail Posted on November 24, 2020November 24, 2020 by Everett Eaton Two 18-year-olds are held on a $1 million dollar bail and are being charged with abducting a UW-Madison associate professor and her husband in their own car then killing them on campus. Khari Sanford and Ali’jah Larrue are being charged with the murder of Dr. Beth Potter, a physician at the Access community Health Centers […]
Milwaukee Common Council Voted Unanimously to Create an Unarmed First Responder Program Posted on November 19, 2020July 26, 2024 by Everett Eaton The Milwaukee Common Council voted to adopt an unarmed first responder program in lieu of police presence for issues that do not traditionally require force, but the program is not close to being rolled out. Alderwoman Chantia Lewis authored the legislation and was co-sponsored by Alderman Nik Kovak and Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs. It is […]
Alvin Cole’s Family Arrested and Protestors Tear Gassed After DA’s Decision Posted on October 10, 2020October 16, 2020 by Everett Eaton Members of Alvin Cole’s family were arrested, including his mother Thursday night, and protestors were tear gassed and shot with rubber bullets by police during the demonstration on Wednesday following the decision of the Police and Fire Commission not to prosecute Joseph Mensah with criminal charges. According to a video posed by Tahudah Cole, during […]
“My Mind is in Panama”: Immigrants Face Hardships in Lockdown Posted on May 13, 2020August 31, 2020 by Everett Eaton During the pandemic, three immigrants in a range of situations find that family means the most to them.