Dodge County Board Of Supervisors Approve A New Spending Policy Posted on April 1, 2024April 1, 2024 by Chevy Miller Dodge County Board of Supervisors met on March 19, 2024, to pass a motion authorizing a county administration policy for the purchase of equipment and supplies. All voting, the motion passed 20 to 10. The new policy was previously referred to as the rule of 30 in the Rules of Order Governing the County Board […]
Union Art Gallery Celebrates Year 51 of Its Juried Exhibition in Newly Renovated Space Posted on March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 by Alexis Lonzo Haley Steines is the manager and curator of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) Union Art Gallery, and she has a special connection to art because of her mother. Haley’s mom was an artist and always encouraged her to get into the arts, but she only found her passion when she took AP Art History in […]
Study Finds Disparities in Milwaukee City Contracts Posted on December 17, 2023August 27, 2024 by Colton Pemble On Tuesday, the City of Milwaukee Common Council formally adopted the findings and recommendations of a recent disparity study, which found a significant underutilization of minority-owned and women-owned businesses in city contracts. Over the past 6 years, 15th district Ald. Russell Stamper II has been advocating for the creation of this study. In 2017, he […]
New Residential Area to be Built in Milwaukee’s North Side, Allowing Seniors and Families to Share Living Area Posted on December 11, 2023December 11, 2023 by Samantha Calderon A proposed city plan would allow seniors and families in Milwaukee’s north side to live in new residential buildings. The senior-living building is planned to have 40 units at W Chambers Street and N 8th Street. There is also a plan to build five townhouses that families can live in. The plan was partially approved […]
The Comeback of Club Cramer Posted on December 1, 2023February 13, 2024 by Elizabeth Lintonen Milwaukee’s ‘DIY’ music scene is a place for local musicians to showcase their work and skills at all levels. There’s a place for every genre to be discovered, and as many local bands have continued to play, they have encountered a growing fanbase, and gained name recognition. Lately, the local scene has skyrocketed in popularity, […]
Milwaukee Judge Makes a Mistake in Homicide Sentencing Posted on November 24, 2023November 24, 2023 by Liliana Fannin In what a victim’s family spokesman said had been a “huge ordeal,” Milwaukee Judge Jean M. Kies resentenced murder defendant, Kevin Taylor, with a reduction in jail time on Nov. 9, 2023, after she made a mistake in sentencing. On Jan. 13, 2023, Taylor was initially sentenced to 20 years in prison and five […]
Remembering Wisconsin’s Cold War History Posted on November 24, 2023November 24, 2023 by Colton Pemble To many, Wisconsin may seem very removed from the Cold War, but the state is filled with history and memories from that era. Waukesha author Chris Sturdevant has been working to keep this history alive over the last two decades. Sturdevant, a Waukesha children’s librarian, serves as the Midwest chapter chairman for the Virginia-based Cold […]
Milwaukee Completes 5 Foreclosed Homes With $15 Million in COVID Money Posted on November 17, 2023November 17, 2023 by Erin O’Neill City of Milwaukee officials told the Joint Committee on Redevelopment of Abandoned and Foreclosed Homes that the city has completed rehabbing five homes, as of now, with $15 million of COVID relief money. The committee received the money in 2021. The meeting occurred in October 2023. The city is trying to renovate or demolish more […]
Remembering Activist Matthew Perry and Comfort Character Chandler Bing Posted on November 14, 2023December 21, 2023 by Elizabeth Lintonen Matthew Perry passed away this weekend at the age of 54. The American-Canadian actor is known primarily for his role as Chandler Bing on the famed sitcom ‘Friends,’ as well as his work with helping those plagued by addiction. His death has sparked memorials around the world to honor the late actor. The actor was […]
Milwaukee Social Media Networking Event Draws Influencers Posted on November 14, 2023March 13, 2024 by Juan Rodriguez-Mora Hashtag MKE is “Milwaukee’s premiere networking community for content creators and social media enthusiasts.” It began in 2017 by JMatt because it was difficult for people to look for locals working in the social media industry. In life, it is not what you know it is who you know. In events such as Hashtag MKE, […]
Palestine Supporters Rallied in Downtown Milwaukee to Show Solidarity Posted on November 13, 2023November 13, 2023 by Samantha Calderon A surprise Hamas attack on Oct. 7 surprised the rest of the world, but not Israelis and Palestinians. The attack occurred around 6:30 a.m. local time, and people were advised within minutes of anticipation to hide in their safe rooms. Hamas is an organization governing the Gaza Strip, a geographical location that is fought by […]
“Boo at the Zoo” Brings Fun and Excitement for Families in Milwaukee Posted on October 17, 2023December 4, 2023 by Troy Johnson Looking for something fun and exciting to do with your kids? The Milwaukee County Zoo is holding its annual yearly event, Boo at the Zoo, from Thursday October 19th to Sunday October 22nd this year. Troy Johnson was there and he has more details.