‘Father of environmental justice’ says sending fluorinated firefighting foam to a landfill in the mostly poor, Black town of Emelle perpetuates racism. By Bennet Goldstein Wisconsin Watch, Sarah Whites-Koditschek AL.com and Dennis Pillion AL.com Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. Subscribe to our newsletters for original stories and our Friday news roundup. Five-gallon plastic pails holding a […]
Wisconsin Celebrates Innovation and Inclusivity During WI Tech Month
By Karen Stokes October is WI Tech Month, a month-long celebration of all things tech. Led by the Milky Way Tech Hub and Latinos in Tech, the initiative aims to elevate Wisconsin’s burgeoning tech industry. In 2021, Wisconsin Tech Month was established in partnership with Governor Evers. This year features 80 events dedicated to the […]
BikerFest Mke Unveils Empowering Flat Track Racing Program for Milwaukee Youth, Supported by Industry Visionaries and Community Partners
Milwaukee, WI– BikerFest Mke, a pioneering force in motorcycle culture and industry, is thrilled to announce the launch of “Sliders”, a transformative Flat Track Racing Program for underrepresented youth in Milwaukee. This groundbreaking initiative is made possible through strategic partnerships with industry luminaries, including Jeremy Prach from Flatout Friday, Scott Johnson from Mama Tried Motorcycle […]
NNS Spotlight: How Serenity Inns is Expanding to Serve men Struggling With Addiction
This week, leaders of the facility broke ground on an additional 16-bed facility across the street from Serenity Inns’ current location.
Wisconsin 5th Senate District Residents Rally Against Protesiwcz Impeachment
By Karen Stokes Democratic Senate Leader Melissa Agard and Assembly Assistant Democratic Leader Kalan Haywood participated in a Defend Justice Town Hall meeting in Wauwatosa on Wednesday, engaging with voters from Wisconsin’s 5th Senate District to address Robin Vos’ unconstitutional threat of impeaching Justice Janet Protasiewicz. The standing room only event, held at Ally’s Powerhouse […]
Wisconsin Legislature Passes SB 110 to Extend Postpartum Health Coverage for New Mothers and Infants
By Karen Stokes The Wisconsin Legislature has taken a positive step forward to safeguard the well-being of new mothers and their infants. The passage of SB 110, will extend health care coverage from 60 days to 12 months for postpartum mothers. The bill passed the Senate with a 32-1 vote Monday afternoon. The bill now […]
Young Chef Pursues Culinary Dreams
By Karen Stokes “You’re never too young to follow your dreams,” these wise words came from 11-year-old Ra’quell Boyd, a student at St. Marcus North Campus, who is also known as Chef Kisses. Chef Kisses’ proves that age is not a barrier to her dream of cooking professionally. She was inspired by watching her parents […]
Milwaukee American Heart Association Gearing up for Annual Heart and Stroke Walk
MILWAUKEE, WI— The Milwaukee lakefront again will be on full display for the American Heart Association’s annual Heart and Stroke Walk on Saturday, Sept. 23. Walkers will begin their route around Veterans Park, 1300 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, a little after 10 a.m. The village will open at 9 a.m. “The entire Heart Walk team […]
Impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz? Here’s what’s missing from debate
Recent talk of impeaching a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice has ignored the actual process of removal for an ethics violation, which requires a two-thirds Assembly vote. by Matthew DeFour Wisconsin Watch and Jack Kelly Wisconsin Watch Wisconsin Republican leaders have fueled speculation in recent weeks that they could impeach new liberal Supreme Court Justice Janet […]
Rev-Up MKE Finalists Prepare to Pitch Their Near West Side Business Dreams
By Meredith Melland This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Jameelah Love has a goal of making her Merrill Park neighborhood a place where she can live, work, eat and play. As one of the finalists in […]
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