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'Well needed bump in business': Northwestern Mutual annual meeting packs Third Ward
Many downtown restaurants and bars are still feeling the pain of a quiet week from the Republican National Convention, but some are enjoying a boost from Northwestern Mutual's annual meeting. This year, because of the RNC cleanup at Fiserv Forum, Panther Arena and the Baird Center, Northwestern Mutual's event is taking place at...
Milwaukee shootings Tuesday; 1 dead, 5 injured, including 13-year-old
MILWAUKEE - One teenager and two adults were injured in different shootings in Milwaukee on Tuesday, July 23. A 13-year-old was shot at approximately 1:19 p.m. They were taken to the hospital for non-fatal gunshot injuries. The circumstances leading up to the shooting are still under investigation. Police continue to...
Vivarium in the Park will bring live music to local beer gardens
Here in the home stretch of July, I bet you thought we had left the days of summer concert series announcements behind us. Well, friend, think again because today we found out about not just a summer concert series, but a traveling summer concert series from our friends at Pabst Theater Group.
Illinois and Wisconsin Residents On Alert After Black Bear Sightings
Residents of Illinois are being urged to keep their eyes open after recent confirmed sightings of black bears in several counties across the state. Rare Black Bear Sightings Prompt Caution from Illinois DNR. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) issued a cautionary statement, noting that while black bear sightings...
Survey: Milwaukeeans want MPS reforms and accountability; Vast majority lack trust in State Superintendent Jill Underly
A group pushing for improvements in educational opportunities in Milwaukee is out with a new survey and their findings should open some eyes. City Forward Collective says their mission is to secure Milwaukee’s future by ending educational inequity and ensuring every child has the opportunity to attend high-quality schools. They issued the following press release this morning:
Employee Resource Group fall welcome back social, Aug. 13
All members of Employee Resource Groups are invited to attend an afternoon welcome back fall social on Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in AMU 254. Beverages and snacks will be provided. Register here.
Double shooting in Milwaukee leaves 2 teens with serious injuries
MILWAUKEE — Two teenagers are in the hospital after a double shooting left them with life-threatening injuries. Milwaukee police say it happened around 11 p.m. on Monday near 27th Street and Fairmount Avenue, just a few blocks south of Hampton Avenue. Police said an 18-year-old and a 17-year-old were...
Wisconsin, in a first, to unveil a Black woman's statue at its Capitol
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — About 1,000 people are expected at a gala event this weekend as Wisconsin finally honors a person of color with a statue at its state Capitol. Workers lowered the shrouded statue of Wisconsin Secretary of State Vel Phillips into position outside a Capitol entrance Tuesday, and then encased it in a crate ahead of Saturday's unveiling. "This is beautiful," said Michael Johnson, a civil rights advocate...
Bank Robber Sentenced in Case that Prompted Change in Wisconsin Law
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — A bank robber whose case prompted a change in state law was sentenced Tuesday to 18 months in prison. Jeffrey Morris, 55, was also placed on extended supervision for two years by Judge John Zakowski. Morris did not address the court at Tuesday’s hearing....
DMV offers information on obtaining an ID for voting
Ahead of the Wisconsin fall primary, Aug. 13, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles reminds U.S. citizens how to obtain identification, free of charge, that is valid for voting. Valid identification for voting purposes, for those who will be at least 18 years of age by the...
7-23-24 rep. born-one year post budget column
When Legislative Republicans went to work crafting our state budget that went into effect just over a year ago, we coined it the Made for Wisconsin budget. By that we meant our budget would be made for all of Wisconsin, so regardless of whether it’s the City of Beaver Dam, rural Forest County or the City of Milwaukee, our budget invests in your community. Looking back, we can see these investments making a real impact in our state. Look no further than the shared revenue increase that brought millions of dollars to counties, towns, villages and cities throughout Wisconsin for critical services such as infrastructure and public safety. While every community saw at least a 20% increase in funding from the state, our reform gave many smaller communities that have been left behind by the previous funding formula an even bigger bump. We also continued our commitment to funding schools with over a billion dollars of new money in K12 education. This included general aid, along with categorical aid in key areas that we know students are struggling such as mental health, literacy and special education. These dollars are making a difference for students in schools throughout Wisconsin. Another major investment our budget made is in capital projects. This doesn’t only include state office buildings in our cities; it includes a dam in Pattison Park in Douglas County, fire equipment at the Crandon Ranger Station, trail improvements in state-owned property, and so many more. With a significant one-time surplus to start last budget, we were able to do even more to build up our state’s infrastructure. While these thoughtful investments are making a positive impact in our communities, there is one spend that would have helped individuals, families and businesses throughout our state: meaningful tax cuts. Unfortunately, Governor Evers disagreed and vetoed billions in tax relief, keeping taxpayers’ hard-earned money in Madison rather than sending it back to those who overpaid. In six months, the legislative budget season will begin ramping up again. Between now and then, I look forward to hearing from my constituents about how our most recent state budget impacted them, so we can continuing enacting budgets that are made for Wisconsin.
Award-Winning Actor Spotted In Wisconsin
It's not everyday that you have Hollywood royalty spending some time in Wisconsin but that was exactly the case just last weekend. Award-winning celebrity Henry Winkler was spotted all over Wisconsin, eating at a local restaurant and taking in a popular car show. Of course, Winkler is most famous for...
Authorities in Wisconsin searching for suspect who robbed same bank twice in two-month span
KENOSHA, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in southeastern Wisconsin are searching for a bank robbery suspect who allegedly was involved in two separate robberies of the same financial institution. According to a release, officers from the Kenosha Police Department are seeking assistance from the community in attempting to identify a...
A presidential campaign launches in Milwaukee
I'm Steve Martinez and this is the Daily Briefing newsletter by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Sign up here to get it sent to your inbox each morning. We might see some occasional rain Wednesday morning while temperatures cool slightly to the low 70s. Expect cloudy skies. Thursday should be a perfect summer day with plenty of sun and highs around 74. ...
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