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January 22nd, 2026

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Former police officer pleads guilty to manslaughter in George Floyd killing

A former Minneapolis police officer pleaded guilty on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, to manslaughter in the murder of George Floyd and agreed to spend three years in state prison, officials said. Thomas Lane’s plea to a count of aiding and abetting manslaughter came a year after his former colleague Derek Chauvin, who was recorded by a bystander killing Floyd by kneeling on his … [Read more...] about Former police officer pleads guilty to manslaughter in George Floyd killing

May is Mother’s Day Month (Week 4)

We have reached the fourth week during Mother’s Day Month, and we wanted to continue with the National Old Farmer’s Almanac. This is an old favorite for many and they have published a section regarding the 10 Fun and Creative Ways to Celebrate Mom this Year! We are down to #8-10 for your enjoyment: 8. Make a homemade gift! You don’t need to go out to a store and buy a gift. … [Read more...] about May is Mother’s Day Month (Week 4)

On Memorial Day, remember our most loyal and ill-treated troops

Hundreds of thousands of African American men enlisted and fought for a nation that saw them as second-class citizens. They deserve our thanks. Hundreds of thousands of African-American men enlisted and fought for a nation that saw them as second- class citizens. They deserve our thanks. While serving as a sentry with French forces in the Argonne Forest in 1918, a … [Read more...] about On Memorial Day, remember our most loyal and ill-treated troops

This one’s on Lorenzo

The Milwaukee Brewers' “This One’s On Me” promotion continued on Friday, May 13, 2022, with Lorenzo Cain covering the tab at an area restaurant while the Crew took on the Miami Marlins in Miami at 5:40 p.m. To support small businesses and thank the fans, players have selected their favorite restaurants and watering holes where Brewers fans typically gather and will … [Read more...] about This one’s on Lorenzo

I-94 East-West Freeway Public Involvement Meetings on June 14 and 15

You are invited! I-94 East-West Freeway Public Involvement Meeting The Wisconsin Department of Transportation invites you to a Public Involvement Meeting regarding the I-94 East-West Freeway Corridor Study from 70th Street to 16th Street. The open-house style meeting will have the same information on both nights - stop in when it is convenient for you. June 14, … [Read more...] about I-94 East-West Freeway Public Involvement Meetings on June 14 and 15

This Week In Black History

May 26, 1961 – Marvin Cook named ambassador to Niger Republic; first black envoy named by Kennedy Administration to an African nation. May 27, 1919 – Madame C.J. Walker, cosmetics manufacturer and first black female millionaire, died. May 28, 1948 – National Party wins whites-only election in South Africa and begins to institute policy of apartheid. May 29, 1901 – … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History

Celebrating 2022 Recipients of North Central Service Club Scholarship Awards

North Central Service Club, Inc. (NCSC), hosted their 45th Scholarship Luncheon on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Bader Philanthropies, Inc., 3300 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53212. NCSC is a community service organization with a focus on providing scholarships each year to talented young women graduating from Milwaukee Public Schools. The guest speaker this year … [Read more...] about Celebrating 2022 Recipients of North Central Service Club Scholarship Awards