The Rise of Roufusport Posted on May 2, 2021May 2, 2021 by Beckett Callan The basement of Ian McDonald is a treasure trove. Filled with memorabilia galore and as many obscure 80s references as you could imagine, it is just the place for friends to watch a fight. The tv screen is not of substantial size, but its perfect for the 12 or so people gathered to watch Israel […]
George Floyd’s Death Caused by “Low Levels of Oxygen” Posted on May 2, 2021May 2, 2021 by Margaret Tews Medical Professionals Testify George Floyd’s Death Caused by Interacting with Law Enforcement Three medical professionals rule George Floyd’s cause of death as a “low level of oxygen”. Physician and pulmonologist Dr. Martin Tobin testified on April 8 that to a degree of medical certainty George Floyd died from a low level of oxygen also known […]
Minnesota Police Officer Shoots an African American Man During a Traffic Stop Posted on May 2, 2021May 2, 2021 by Madison Rios A Brookyln Center, Minnesota police officer shot and killed an African-American man after mistaking her gun for her taser. On April 11 around 2 p.m. an unidentified police officer made a lethal mistake when she accidentally discharged her firearm during the arrest of Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old African American man, according to Brookyln Center Police Department Chief Tim Gannon. The officers did have bodycams and […]
Wausau Aspirus Hospital Adapts to the Peak of COVID-19 Posted on May 2, 2021May 2, 2021 by Gracie Reineking Wausau is a town in central Wisconsin with a population of about 38,500 and amid the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, their biggest hospital, Aspirus, struggled. On Nov. 15, 2020 there were 279 new cases in Marathon County alone. Decreased Access to Materials Aspirus Wausau Hospital was one of many hospitals in the state of Wisconsin to become overwhelmed with […]
The Harrowing Tales of Great Lake Shipwrecks Posted on May 2, 2021May 5, 2021 by Haley Krueger Everyone knows, or knows of, the Edmund Fitzgerald. Or more likely, the song. However, it’s likely less known that this was not the greatest shipwreck in the history of the great lakes. In fact, it does not even make the top 10. “We’re not going to talk about these popular stories tonight,” said Anna Lardinois. The Milwaukee Historical Society […]
A Boxer from Kenosha, WI & His Journey to the USA Boxing Team Posted on May 2, 2021May 2, 2021 by Madison Rios Tenacious Boxing’s doors open up around 4 p.m. Kids rush into the building, holding gym bags that are half their size. When they first walk in, there’s a small front room, and just behind that is where the action takes place: the boxing ring. A few chairs are lined up for viewers, and athletes of all shapes and sizes are scattered […]
Review and Recap: Unpacking the 2021 NFL Draft Posted on May 2, 2021October 24, 2022 by Justin Brenner MILWAUKEE – It was a crazy day in Cleveland for the NFL as teams had the chance to improve during the first round of the NFL draft. Draft day started out as everyone suspected with the Jacksonville Jaguars taking Trevor Lawrence the QB out of Clemson. The Lawrence pick was obvious he has been the […]
New Milwaukee Commissioner of Health Tackles Pandemic Head-on Posted on May 2, 2021May 2, 2021 by Lauren Breunig The FDA’s recommended pause on the single-dose Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine and stagnation in vaccination enthusiasm created challenges in Milwaukee’s vaccine roll out the Commissioner of Health Kirsten Johnson said on Friday. “What I think we’re seeing is that the initial 30% of people who are really excited and wanted to get vaccinated immediately have done so,” Johnson said. “Now we’re seeing there’s […]
UWM Alum Luis de Leon: Reflecting on a Journey Thus Far Posted on April 23, 2021April 23, 2021 by Cherita Booker A young Luis de Leon sat eating lunch in the cafeteria of his elementary school watching through the big glass windows as a thunderstorm made its arrival. All the other students listened to the loud thunder and watched the lighting strike in amazement, while fearful 9-year-old Luis, burst into tears. The school nurse escorted him […]
Boswell Book Co, the Little “Indie” that Could Posted on April 22, 2021April 22, 2021 by Lauren Breunig Customers lined up outside Boswell Book Co., standing six feet apart on turquoise lines spray-painted onto the pavement near the storefront. Others sat in nearby benches as they sipped from coffee cups with either a Starbucks or Stonecreek logo slapped along the side. The scene has such as sense of normalcy that a person could momentarily forget the pandemic if it weren’t for the masks […]
Brewers Look Primed for Big Season After Spring Training Posted on April 22, 2021October 24, 2022 by Justin Brenner The Brewers are looking to have a huge season after finishing fourth in the Cactus League this Spring Training. The Brewers finished with a record of 15-11 only two games behind the leading team. Leading the way for the Brewers was the catcher Many Pina and Left fielder Christian Yelich. Yelich had 11 hits and […]
Biden Holds First News Conference Posted on April 18, 2021April 18, 2021 by Jamie Winsted In his first news conference since taking office, Joe Biden announced his new goal for COVID-19 vaccinations in his first 100 days will be increased to 200 million and that other problems such as immigration are long-term problems that are being put under COVID in importance. The news conference happened on March 25, 2021 at […]