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There is no accurate data for standardized tests in Milwaukee Charter schools because of the lack of students taking them from COVID-19.  Ald. Michael J. Murphy, at the meeting in City Hall 200 East Wells Street, says he is concerned and feels that children are falling behind in education. The students who graduate from high school are not prepared for college education.   He gives an example that when students […]

A deeper look at the closing arguments made in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial on Nov. 15, which later resulted in a not-guilty verdict. At a protest against police brutality on Aug. 25, 2020, Rittenhouse shot and killed two people and injured a third person.  Rittenhouse was arrested and charged with seven counts: first-degree intentional homicide, […]

A week after the event that traumatized the community, residents and friends of Waukesha held a moment of silence and lit the city blue in honor of the victims of the Christmas parade tragedy. Kobe Brown was there.

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a dreadful experience for us all. State-wide lockdowns halted us from living the everyday life we were so accustomed to living. Not to mention the mask mandate that still leaves the country divided. But most importantly, it disallowed many of us to see our family, friends and loved ones. And […]

A constant feature of the United States of America has ironically been division. Take a look at politics; we have two primary parties who, more often than not, differ in core principles to the point it feels like a person almost has to be one or the other. We could even look at religion where […]

The 15-year-old suspect accused of killing four Oxford High School students and injuring another six students and a teacher Tuesday was charged with four counts of first-degree murder, one count of terrorism causing death, seven counts of assault with intent to murder and 12 counts of possession of a firearm in the commission of a […]

The Hip-Hop Chess Club of Wisconsin started four years ago, and operated out the back of a West Allis bar that was called Only on Tuesdays, then moved to Flip n Styles barber shop at South Eighth Street and West National Avenue until the pandemic interrupted meetings and events. “Covid hit and we just haven’t […]

Joseph Domask, an attorney who was representing Darrell E. Brooks, the prime suspect of the Waukesha parade attack, in prior cases, filed a motion to withdraw from the case due to personal relationships with those affected by the attack. During the motion hearing, which was presided over by Judge David Feiss, Domask invoked a Supreme […]

KENOSHA, Wis.- Kyle Rittenhouse,18, was found not guilty on all charges Friday, Nov. 19. on day 14 of the trial. Rittenhouse pleaded self-defense in the Kenosha shootings that happened last year. The jury came back with its verdict after needing 3 days of deliberation Rittenhouse began to choke up and fall forward toward the defense […]

KENOSHA, Wis. – Kyle Rittenhouse, the 18-year-old who killed two people and injured another last year, has been found not guilty from all charges in a criminal trial that has society troubled about disturbance at racial justice protests and gun rights.  Rittenhouse was facing first-degree reckless homicide and first-degree intentional homicide, but after the jury deliberated for more than 24 hours, they accepted Rittenhouse’s reaction was in self-defense. Prior to the jury’s decision, Rittenhouse testified saying that the two men were […]

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has not been able to hire enough workers within many departments, especially in the dining halls.  It is no secret that students need jobs during their college years and many of them look for one inside the university. Although there are signs all around campus admiring the work environment of the union and dining halls, those signs don’t mention what happens behind the scenes.   The […]

On Nov. 30, 2021, the University Committee for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee gave their approval for the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, but are strongly urging that further disciplinary steps are specified, and that the dean or dean’s designee have these conversations with those concerned faculty members.  “All UWM employees must receive their COVID-19 vaccine shots and provide proof […]