Rescue Gang Dog Shelter Opens Its Doors to the Public Posted on December 24, 2019December 24, 2019 by Patricia McKnight The season of giving is upon us and when word got out that the Rescue Gang dog shelter was having a holiday open house, dozens of people filed into the shelter with donations. The shelter, which is usually closed to public, opened its doors to invite the public to bring in the holiday season with […]
Milwaukee Police Chief Morales is Reappointed Posted on December 24, 2019December 24, 2019 by Lily Maxwell The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission reappointed Police Chief Alfonso Morales for another term late Wednesday night, after a last minute decision to hold the meeting. Morales is the current Milwaukee police chief, who took over after Edward Flynn retired in the middle of his four-year term in February 2018. Morales’ interim term was set […]
Advanced Research Efforts Required in Response to Vaping Epidemic Posted on December 24, 2019January 6, 2020 by Allison Beebe In 2019, the U.S. was plagued by an outbreak of vaping-related illnesses responsible for the deaths and lung conditions of young users in particular. As of mid-Dec., the CDC had confirmed 52 deaths in 26 states including the District of Colombia and 2,409 hospitalized cases across all 50 states and two U.S. territories. Researchers at […]
Challenges and Successes in Recovering Vietnam Veteran Photos Posted on December 24, 2019December 24, 2019 by Allison Beebe The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. honors more than 58,000 men and women who served or sacrificed their lives in the Vietnam War with inscriptions carved on a two-acre granite wall. While the names serve as recognition for their bravery, the photos of more than 300 service members remain missing. In 2017, the Vietnam […]
Bayshore Shopping Center Faces Renovation Posted on December 24, 2019December 24, 2019 by Jaylyn Fahey Bayshore shopping center in Glendale is being restored starting 2020, with many stores closing indefinitely due to the renovation. Jaylyn Fahey with the story.
New Parking Ordinance Creates Issues in Milwaukee Posted on December 24, 2019December 24, 2019 by Jodie Filenius An already difficult task, parking in Milwaukee is getting harder. More than likely, many people reading this were caught off guard by a newly enforced parking ordinance. Jodie Filenius has the story.
Deer Season Sees Numbers Drop in Wisconsin Posted on December 24, 2019December 24, 2019 by Jodie Filenius Deer season kicked off this month in Wisconsin, but the numbers were down state-wide. Jodie Filenius has more.
Student Musician Becomes a Basement and Attic Sensation Posted on December 24, 2019December 24, 2019 by Ryan Marincic The Saint Kate Hotel lobby was buzzing with excitement as young adults from Milwaukee’s East Side neighborhood and other surrounding areas gathered in the gallery to see a familiar face perform a live performance with his full band. The crowd is anticipating the performance of their favorite songs like “Yellow Weekends” and “Granola Glasses.” Parker […]
New Dog Park Opens in West Allis Posted on December 24, 2019December 24, 2019 by Jasper Appleton West Allis welcomed its first dog park this month. The entry is free for now, so hurry up and bring your pets! Jasper Appleton tells us more.
Seasons Greetings from Candy Cane Lane Posted on December 24, 2019December 24, 2019 by Lauren Fenrick 5-year-old Camila held hands with her mother Lana while walking down Candy Cane Lane gazing and admiring all the lit-up displays. She took after her mother with a digital camera in hand taking photos of all the lights surrounding her. Although it was her first time there, it was a tradition the family was excited […]
Man Accused of Homicide and Arson in Waukesha Posted on December 24, 2019December 24, 2019 by Eddie Morales Around the block from Bethesda Elementary School, and across the street from a playground in Merrill Crest Park, a home located at 619 South University Dr. in Waukesha stood out among its neighboring houses. The brown and beige-colored home, owned by 63-year-old Dennis Huelse, had boards placed over several of its front-facing windows. None of […]
Milwaukee Organization Looks to Increase Black Voter Turnout for 2020 Election Posted on December 24, 2019December 24, 2019 by Dashanay Scott After low voter turnout in Milwaukee’s black communities, activists formed an organization that is looking to incentivize people for the upcoming election. BLOC was formed to gain a higher quality of life and access to opportunities for members in the black community through political, and economic advancement. Dashanay Scott has more.