By Karen Stokes Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell hosted a roundtable discussion at Safe & Sound with community-based organizations … [Read more...]
Impactful Civic Leaders Honored by Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Milwaukee, Wis.,– The Greater Milwaukee Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Greater Together Civic Awards. Roger and Cindy Schaus – 2025 William C. Frye Award First … [Read more...]
ICE Plans to Leave Facility on Milwaukee School of Engineering Campus
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokesperson said the new location at 11925 W. Lake Park Drive will operate as a processing center, not a detention facility By Devin Blake This … [Read more...]
State and Region’s Leaders Take Aim at Human Trafficking
Nonprofit’s campaign aims to have 75,000 men join together to end all forms of human trafficking; Volunteers seek to raise awareness as state lawmakers seek tougher penalties MILWAUKEE– State and … [Read more...]
More Than Camping and Cookies, Girl Scouts Address Real Issues Facing Wisconsin Girls
By Karen Stokes Girl Scouts have evolved more than ever before. As girls' needs today have changed, the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Wisconsin are doing their part to address them. This year, the … [Read more...]
County Executive Crowley, Chairwoman Nicholson-Bovell Approve 2026 County Budget
The 2026 Adopted Budget protects essential services, invests in critical infrastructure, and maintains stability in the face of shifting financial realities. MILWAUKEE – Last week, Milwaukee … [Read more...]
Families Struggle as SNAP Funds Run Dry Amid Nation’s Longest Government Shutdown
By Karen Stokes Millions of families nationwide saw their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits run out this past weekend, leaving many families, including children, seniors, … [Read more...]
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Making Wisconsin Work for Working Families
By David Crowley Last month, I stood alongside local and federal leaders surveying the flood damage that devastated neighborhoods across Milwaukee in August. Families were hauling soaked furniture … [Read more...]
Common Threads for Cancer: Milwaukee Fashion Show Unites Community in the Fight Against Cancer
By Karen Stokes Inspired by a passion for fashion and compassion for people living with cancer, Nichole Muex, a plus-size model for over 12 years, is creating an unforgettable event that brings … [Read more...]
MPS and M³ Team Up to Kick Off FAFSA Application Season
By Karen Stokes Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) and M³ partners — Milwaukee Area Technical College and the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee — held a news conference at Washington High School of … [Read more...]
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