A University of Wisconsin-Madison journalism class explores what ails the state — and how it can improve By Dee J. Hall Wisconsin Watch Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit and nonpartisan newsroom. Subscribe to our newsletter to get our investigative stories and Friday news roundup. More than a century ago, Wisconsin was among the U.S. leaders in making public […]
Columbia Savings & Loan Invites Public to Free Home Buyer Seminar
By Karen Stokes Columbia Savings & Loan Association and Port Washington State Bank are inviting the public to a FREE Homebuyer Seminar on Friday, June 30. This is an opportunity to gather valuable information concerning home ownership. “Port Washington State Bank is nearly a billion dollar bank. They’ve been working with us to serve more […]
Formerly Wrongfully Incarcerated, Yusef Salaam Runs for Office, Seeking Redemption in the City’s Power Structure
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Yusef Salaam, a man who endured wrongful imprisonment, has launched a campaign for a seat on the New York City Council. Widely recognized for the unjust ordeal that altered the trajectory of his life, Salaam now aspires to join the very power structure that once […]
Alpha Phi Alpha ‘Alpha Roundup’ in Milwaukee from June 22-25
More than 100 motorcycle riders to participate in fellowship rides, community service MILWAUKEE – More than 100 members of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity will be in Milwaukee from June 22-25, 2023, for the Seventh Annual Alpha Roundup, which is a brotherhood for motorcycle riders. Known as Alphas on 2, the riders will spend three days […]
Midwest drought: Corn and soybeans suffer as forecasters expect no quick relief for farmers
Arid conditions are expected to persist in eastern Iowa and Missouri, Illinois and Wisconsin. River barges are affected, too. By Bennet Goldstein Wisconsin Watch This story is a product of the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk, an editorially independent reporting network based at the University of Missouri School of Journalism in partnership with […]
‘They die so quickly’: Fentanyl killing 1,000+ people in Wisconsin each year
Many teenagers dying from the drug aren’t addicted, says one mother who lost her son to fentanyl. ‘They’re taking pills to make themselves feel better.’ By Max Stapleton and Grace Friedman Wisconsin Watch Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit and nonpartisan newsroom. Subscribe to our newsletter to get our investigative stories and Friday news roundup. Clarification: This story has […]
Governor and Legislative Leaders Collaborate on GroundBreaking Revenue Reform Deal for Milwaukee County’s Financial Recovery
By Karen Stokes Governor Tony Evers, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos have announced a bipartisan deal to increase shared revenue for communities statewide and provide a revenue generation tool for Milwaukee County’s unique financial challenges. Milwaukee County is in a serious financial crisis, as shown by its recent five-year financial […]
Some Milwaukee County parents leaving workforce due to sky-high child care costs
Milwaukee County parents spend more of their income on child care than most Americans. Gov. Tony Evers wants to intervene as Wisconsin providers face a fiscal cliff. by Tyler Dedrick for Wisconsin Watch News414 is a service journalism collaboration between Wisconsin Watch and Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service that addresses the specific issues, interests, perspectives and […]
Special Campaign for Russian Speaking Individuals in Illinois and Wisconsin
Volunteers from Across North America to Participate in A Russian Bible Education Initiative During the month of June, more than 500 Russian-speaking Jehovah’s Witnesses from across North America will visit communities throughout the greater Chicago and Milwaukee areas to participate in a Russian-language Bible education initiative. Together with about 250 local volunteers, they’ll share the […]
Creating Safer Communities and Reducing Violence – An Interview with Director Hamilton, Office of Violence Prevention
By Karen Stokes In recent years, as the warmer weather approaches, there have been concerns about the potential escalation of violence in the City. However, recent data from the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) indicates homicides showing a nearly 40% decrease and non-fatal shootings are down by almost 10% compared to the same period last year. […]
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