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Wisconsin’s Only Black-Owned, Full-Scale Grocery Store Meets Community’s Needs
The husband-and-wife team of Maurice 'Moe' and Yashica Spears Wince hope to bring healthy food options to one of Milwaukee’s food deserts with their Sherman Park Grocery. Located in West Milwaukee, Sherman Park Grocery is the only full-scale, Black-owned grocery store in Wisconsin. Co-owners Maurice “Moe” and Yashica Spears Wince founded the grocery store to meet the community’s needs, home to nearly 80% of Black residents.
44th AD Dem primary candidates Roe, Myers both back more funding for education
Two Democratic candidates, both former congressional candidates, are running in a primary for the heavily Dem 44th Assembly District seat in the Janesville area. Ann Roe of Janesville is a small business owner and former instructor at UW-Whitewater who ran for Wisconsin’s 1st CD in 2022, but lost to U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville.
'Starve the beast': GOP candidates in Wisconsin offer their solutions to economic woes
(The Center Square) – Auditing the federal reserve, reforming the tax code and decentralizing health care were just a few of the policy solutions proposed by the three Republican candidates vying for Wisconsin’s 8th congressional district in a debate Thursday. Trump-endorsed businessman Tony Wied, state Sen. André Jacque and former state senator and veteran Roger Roth participated in a 90-minute debate played host to by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce. A panel asked the three candidates their opinions and policy suggestions on issues including rising inflation...
Aldi opens stores in Maryland, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Missori
It was a big week for German discount grocer Aldi, which opened four stores in four different states. The grocer launched three on Thursday at the following locations:. 737 South Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg, Md. 4344 Mormon Coulee Road, La Crosse, Wisc. 1270 N. Telegraph Road, Monroe, Mich. A fourth store...
Lost for 150 Years: Maritime Historians Shocked by Shipwreck Found Off Wisconsin Coast!
GREEN BAY, WI – In a discovery straight out of a maritime legend, the remains of the 150-year-old schooner Margaret A. Muir have been found off the coast of Algoma, Wisconsin. This incredible find by maritime historians unveils a dramatic tale of survival and tragedy on the Great Lakes.
Keith Urban’s Outfit Under Fire From Popular Wisconsin Gas Station
Kwik Trip gas station has ignited a social media frenzy after calling out country music superstar Keith Urban for his questionable fashion choice at a recent show in Wisconsin. Kwik Trip vs. Buc-ee's. Let me just start by saying I have never been to a Buc-ee's gas station before, BUT...
Black Wisconsin voters weigh in on Harris' candidacy
MADISON, Wis. — As Vice President Kamala Harris continues to gain the support of delegates and looks toward a potential Democratic presidential nomination at next month’s convention in Chicago, supporters said they hope the campaign will have new energy. What You Need To Know. More than 91% of...
UPDATE: Suspect in day-long standoff is dead, police say
A man who allegedly shot at deputies and barricaded himself into a home in Amherst is dead, one day after a shelter in place order was issued for the area. Portage County Sheriff Mike Lukas, in a news release issued late Saturday, said a death investigation is underway and 32-year-old Jeffery E. Miller was located inside the home. Miller, of Sauk County, kept police at bay for nearly 24 hours before his body was discovered by SWAT team members, inside the home’s attic. The shelter in place order has since been lifted.
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