By Evan Casey There’s a new face in charge of the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission. La Keisha Butler began her term as the commission’s executive director last week. She was voted in by … [Read more...]
MPS Interim Superintendent Begins Term Amidst Heated Budget Talks
By Evan Casey Keith Posley is hoping to turn things around at Milwaukee Public Schools quickly following his selection as the interim superintendent by the Milwaukee School Board. Posley … [Read more...]
Rally Pushes for Safer Streets
By Evan Casey Milwaukee citizens are starting to take notice of the dangers of a local intersection, as a rally was held at the intersection of W. Capitol Drive and N. 35th St. Monday … [Read more...]
Cannabis March Protestors Push for Criminal Law Reform
By Evan Casey Nearly 200 protestors gathered at MacArthur Square Saturday afternoon to rally for the legalization of marijuana across Wisconsin. This was the 8th annual Cannabis march in … [Read more...]
New Research Shows Small Manufacturers are on the Move in Milwaukee
By Evan Casey A new report from the Urban Manufacturing Alliance was presented to Milwaukee manufacturers and entrepreneurs Monday night. The report, titled State of Urban Manufacturing: … [Read more...]
Antwon Springer’s Family Still Seeking Justice
By Evan Casey Justice has yet to be found for the family of Antwon Springer, following the shooting and killing of Springer by Milwaukee Police Officers last September. Springer, who was 36 … [Read more...]
MPS Students to Take Part in Free City-Wide Arts Festival
By Evan Casey MPS students will be showing off their best this May at the first ever All-City Arts Festival at Henry Maier Festival Park. Over 8,000 students will be participating in the … [Read more...]
Dave Nelson, Brewers Broadcaster and Philanthropist, Dies at 73
By Evan Casey Dave Nelson, longtime Milwaukee Brewers coach and broadcaster, died last week Sunday after a long battle with lung cancer. Nelson, or “Davey,” had a storied career in baseball and … [Read more...]
Vel Phillips, Influential Trailblazer and Civil Rights Pioneer, Dies at 94
By Evan Casey and Karen Stokes Velvalea “Vel” Phillips, a Milwaukee legend, an advocate for civil rights who displayed courage under great pressure, died Tuesday. She was 94. Civil rights … [Read more...]
New Report Sheds Light on High Number of MPS Suspensions, Expulsions
By Evan Casey Leaders Igniting Transformation released a 14- point plan last week that addresses the high number of African American Milwaukee Public School students who are suspended or … [Read more...]