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January 22nd, 2026

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Mayor Tom Barrett resigns from office, Common Council President Cavalier Johnson becomes acting mayor

State Senator Lena Taylor ends campaign for Lt. Gov., announces run for mayor Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett resigned on December 22, 2021, handing over authority to Common Council President Cavalier Johnson, who assumes the role of acting mayor until the city’s spring election. The transition, which was effective at 5:00 p.m., came after the U.S. Senate’s unanimous … [Read more...] about Mayor Tom Barrett resigns from office, Common Council President Cavalier Johnson becomes acting mayor

Desmond Tutu, anti-apartheid human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, dies at 90

Human rights activist and anti-apartheid hero Archbishop Desmond Tutu died on Sunday, December 26, 2021. He was 90. The Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation confirmed the South African civil rights icon's death on Sunday, noting the Nobel Peace Prize winner passed away in Cape Town. "Tutu was a living embodiment of faith in action, speaking boldly against racism, … [Read more...] about Desmond Tutu, anti-apartheid human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, dies at 90

Brew City Cowboys ride door-to-door to bring Christmas to those in need

On Saturday, December 18, 2021, the Brew City Cowboys along with West Care Foundation, Beulah Family Homestead and the Milwaukee Police Mounted Patrol Unit, passed out Christmas toys and turkeys on horseback. The Cowboys were escorted from 3rd and Wright, east to Humboldt and North Avenue, then North through the neighborhoods to Keefe Avenue and then to MLK Dr., and finally … [Read more...] about Brew City Cowboys ride door-to-door to bring Christmas to those in need

Jammin’ 98.3 FM hosts ‘Stokes Coats’ at Gee’s Clippers

On Thursday, December 16, 2021, Jammin'98.3 FM along with America Works of Wisconsin, Inc., and Gee's Clippers, 2200 N. MLK Dr., hosted "Stokes Coats." Jammin'98.3 FM radio host Earl Stokes and the staff of Gee's Clipers collected adult and children's coats for those in need here in Milwaukee. In total Earl and crew collected more than 500 new and gently used winter coats, well … [Read more...] about Jammin’ 98.3 FM hosts ‘Stokes Coats’ at Gee’s Clippers

Ascension Ebenezer Resource Center hosts Christmas Toys Giveaway

Volunteers at the Ascension Ebenezer Resource Center stood ready to assist with a Christmas Toy Giveaway on December 18, 2021. Approximately 220 children aged 10 and under received a Christmas gift, had the opportunity to stock up on food staples, were read stories and had their pictures taken courtesy of Our Daily Bread Community Outreach Center, Inc. Sponsors included The … [Read more...] about Ascension Ebenezer Resource Center hosts Christmas Toys Giveaway