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 […]
Why Should We Celebrate Juneteenth?
By Karen Stokes Juneteenth has transformed into more than an occasion for acknowledging the emancipation of African Americans from slavery. It has evolved into a meaningful time to recognize the enduring spirit, solidarity, and vibrant culture of the Black community. Juneteenth offers an opportunity to reflect on the heritage. In 1865, Union soldiers arrived in […]
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 […]
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh, Both Conservatives, Joined the Court’s Three Liberals in the Majority
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia In a surprising decision on Thursday, the Supreme Court struck down Republican-drawn congressional districts in Alabama, ruling that they discriminated against Black voters. The 5-4 vote means state officials must redraw the heavily Republican-favored map of Alabama’s seven congressional districts. Chief Justice John Roberts and […]
Biden Administration Allocates $115 Million to Upgrade Jackson, Mississippi’s Water Infrastructure
By Karen Stokes The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the United States has recently declared that it will allocate $115 million to the City of Jackson, Mississippi. This funding aims to assist the city in making crucial investments in water infrastructure, ultimately ensuring safe and dependable drinking water for its residents. According to the EPA, […]
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 […]
Vice President Harris Talks Debt Ceiling, Maternal Health, and Small Biz in Exclusive Black Press Interview
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Vice President Kamala Harris was as integral to the negotiations as anyone else in helping to reach a bipartisan deal so America could avoid defaulting on its debt obligations. Also, in two-plus years in office, the nation’s first Black and first woman vice president already […]
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