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In a galaxy far, far away, Ojibwe was spoken
Boozhoo ("hello" in Ojibwe) and miigwech ("thank you") for reading the First Nations Wisconsin newsletter. Representation matters in mass media, and tribal members from Wisconsin are continuing to ensure that Indigenous peoples are seen and heard on big and small screens this year. For example, Ojibwe people of northern Wisconsin have just made their...
Bucks legend Marques Johnson grows his Milwaukee legacy by fighting substance abuse in the community
MILWAUKEE — In an attempt to help the City of Milwaukee overcome its gripping opioid crisis, a Milwaukee Bucks legend is preparing to unveil his latest project. Former NBA All-Star and ‘Hear District‘ host Marques Johnson will serve as an advocate and cabinet member for Serenity Inns’ capital campaign fundraising committee.
Democrats try to block Green Party from presidential ballot in Wisconsin, citing legal issues
MADISON, Wis . (AP) — An employee of the Democratic National Committee filed a complaint Wednesday seeking to remove the Green Party’s presidential candidate from the ballot in Wisconsin, arguing that the party is ineligible. It’s the latest move by the DNC to block third-party candidates from the...
Wisconsin’s Evers urges federal judge not to make changes at youth prison in wake of counselor death
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers asked a federal judge Wednesday not to impose any changes at Wisconsin’s youth prison after an inmate was accused of killing a counselor during a fight earlier this summer, insisting conditions at the prison have been slowly improving despite the death.
Natural Resources Conservation Service awards grants to Wisconsin conservation projects
MADISON, Wis. -- The Natural Resources Conservation Service announced Wednesday it awarded $22 million to projects through the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative, three of which are located in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin DOJ launches new Missing Child Alert
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced the new Missing Child Alert, that broadens options for alerting the public to missing children. Wisconsin Act 272, authored by state Senator LaTonya Johnson, state Senator Jesse James, Assemblywoman Shelia Stubbs and Assemblyman John Spiros, expands Wisconsin’s alerts to include the new Missing Child Alert.
Spinning the State: Kohler, Neenah, Big Flats, Wausau
Stories you might have missed form across Wisconsin. Kohler: Whispering Pines to host three USGA events. Whistling Straits is on the verge of of hosting more national golf competitions. On Tuesday, the Untied States Golf association announced that the course in Kohler will host three upcoming events. The scheduled events are the the 2028 U.S. Amateur, the 2033 US Junior Amateur and the 2037 US Girls’ Junior. Whistling Straits hosted the Ryder Cup in 2021. Three PGA Championships have also been played on the course as well as the 2007 US Senior Open. Mark Hill, the USGA managing director of championships said in a statement, “The USGA is excited to reignite our commitment to Kohler, and look forward to a long and fulfilling relationship.” Fore! Full Story.
Latino Chamber of Southeast Wisconsin to host Latino Economic Unsummit Sept 20
The Latino Chamber of Commerce of Southeastern Wisconsin will host its Eighth Annual Wisconsin Latino Economic Unsummit, a prime networking and educational opportunity for entrepreneurs in Wisconsin, on September 20. The event will be at the Crowne Plaza 6401 South 13th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53221. “This Unsummit aims fostering an...
Top election takeaways from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Vermont, and Connecticut primaries
Primaries in Minnesota, Vermont, Connecticut, and Wisconsin on Tuesday evening proved to be a good night for incumbents. Progressive “Squad” Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) survived a Democratic primary challenge in Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, a positive sign for the beleaguered hard Left. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) easily fended off four Democratic primary challengers. In the […]
Senate Committee convenes hearing in response to Proulx’s death at Lincoln Hills
The Wisconsin Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety convened an Informational Hearing on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, at Merrill High School, which ran an uninterrupted seven and one-half hours long before all testimony was heard. The Senate Committee focused on a single topic: Lincoln Hills School and the recent death of Corey Proulx, who died on June 24, 2024, when he was attacked by a youth inmate at the facility. Lincoln Hills School and Copper Lake School in Irma is currently Wisconsin’s only Type 1 secure juvenile correctional facility for male and female youth in Department of Corrections (DOC) custody.
BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin Creates Inclusive Birding Spaces
BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin creates an outdoor community for Black, Brown and Indigenous birdwatchers in the Madison and Milwaukee areas. The club is built on values of diversity, equity and inclusion, cultivating safe spaces where BIPOC folks and allies may connect over shared love for birds, hiking and fresh air. All ages and experience levels are welcome.
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