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Who is funding the Milwaukee school board recall?
One of the main drivers of the MPS School Board Recall Collaborative’s campaign is criticism over what recall members said is a lack of transparency by Milwaukee Public Schools. But since the group was launched last month to unseat four MPS board members, there have been questions about how...
You Get a Reliever and You Get a Reliever and…
We’re barreling toward the trade deadline, which means it’s time for teams to decide if they’re in, out, or Tampa Bay. After picking which of those categories they fit into, the next move is obvious. In? Trade for a reliever. Out? Trade away your relievers. Tampa Bay? Make 10 moves, with more moving parts than you can possibly imagine. All of those types were on display this weekend, so let’s round up some reliever trades.
Milwaukee teachers’ union accuses recall collaborative of campaign violations
(The Center Square) – There is now an ethics complaint to go along with the effort to recall four members of Milwaukee’s school board. The Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association said it filed an ethics complaint against the Milwaukee Public School School Board Recall Collaborative. “The people of Milwaukee deserve clean, transparent elections so they know who is funding the candidates and initiatives seeking their vote. That’s why we have campaign...
Evers names education firm to head MPS audit
(The Center Square) – A consulting firm with former public school administrators will lead the audit into Milwaukee Public Schools’ financial woes. Gov. Tony Evers on Monday named MGT of America Consulting to lead the probe. “I’ve been clear from the beginning that the folks selected to conduct the independent, outside audits of MPS bring expertise and specific experience in classrooms, schools, and helping support school districts facing significant challenges,...
Menomonee Falls credit card theft investigation; 2 sought
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. - Police are investigating a report of a credit card theft from the Planet Fitness in Menomonee Falls. Officials say the stolen credit card was used around 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, July 27 to purchase $5,370.41 in merchandise from the Menomonee Falls Costco. Menomonee Falls police are...
Ex-Rockies pitcher has remarkable criticism of team
A former Colorado Rockies pitcher had a fairly damning criticism of the team after being traded to the Milwaukee Brewers. The Rockies made the rather minor move to trade reliever Nick Mears to Milwaukee on Sunday, but Mears caused a bit of a stir with some of his comments upon joining the Brewers. He suggested... The post Ex-Rockies pitcher has remarkable criticism of team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Brewers need to respond to rival Cardinals, Dodgers big additions in three team trade
The Milwaukee Brewers need to respond. In the battle for the NL Central, the St. Louis Cardinals, the closest threat to the Brewers position atop the division, just swung a massive three team trade. The Cardinals brought in both Erick Fedde and Tommy Pham in one fell swoop, only shipping...
Wisconsin primary election guide for Aug. 13: Referendum questions, candidates, drop boxes, early voting
The next statewide election is Aug. 13, when Wisconsin voters will weigh in on two referendum questions and narrow down candidates for the U.S. Congress, the state Legislature and some county races. Early voting may start in some communities as early as Tuesday. ...
Meet Wisconsin Valley Fair’s Fairest of the Fair 2024 Aubrey Behling
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - We are just a few hours away from the start of the Wisconsin Valley Fair, and that means introducing a new Fairest of the Fair. Aubrey Behling is the Fairest of them all this year. Which means you’ll be seeing her a lot on the grounds this year. She’s originally from the Eau Claire area and moved to the area about a decade ago. She’s been involved in agriculture her whole life. She’s been coming to the Wisconsin Valley Fair and showing since then. Her focus at the fair this week is being the ambassador of the fair. Including speaking with youth and promoting agriculture.
Trump launches ad blitz to try to slow Harris surge
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign will launch a $10 million advertising blitz in six battleground states this week as it tries to counter a surge of voter enthusiasm and donations for his Democratic rival Kamala Harris.
Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Announces 2025 Executive Committee and Welcomes New Board Members
MADISON, Wis. (July 24, 2024) — The Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) board of directors announces the seating of nine board members and the Fiscal year 2025 Executive Committee. The DFW board re-elected Janet Clark, District 16 from Rosendale, as Board Chair for her third consecutive year. Clark, along with 24 peer-elected Wisconsin dairy farmers, will lead the organization through the next fiscal year, from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.
Michael Fields Agricultural Institute testing new type of grain to promote Wisconsin farmers and businesses
EAST TROY, Wis. — The Michael Fields Agricultural Institute has planted a new type of grain for a research trial. The goal of the trial is to develop recommendations to farmers for planting the crop and promote it to Wisconsin businesses. Kernza is a relatively new crop. It was...
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