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January 16th, 2026

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Ruth McNeely-Wells, 105 votes in Wisconsin’s most watched Supreme Court election

Ruth Bradley McNeely-Wells has witnessed more than a century of American history, including the passage of the Voting Rights Act in 1965. On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, the 105-year-old cast her ballot in Wisconsin’s spring election. Ruth delivered her absentee ballot accompanied by her daughter Tracey Louise McNeely (left Photo) to the Milwaukee Election Commission at City … [Read more...] about Ruth McNeely-Wells, 105 votes in Wisconsin’s most watched Supreme Court election

Brews’ celebrate the life of announcer Bob Uecker during opening day

On March 31, 2025 the Milwaukee Brewers hosted their home opener at American Family Field. It was a bittersweet occasion as it was the first one without beloved Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Uecker, who passed away in January 2025. The home opener included several remembrances, including Ueck’s signature across the outfield grass, a moment of silence and the Milwaukee debut of … [Read more...] about Brews’ celebrate the life of announcer Bob Uecker during opening day

Thousands in Milwaukee join nationwide ‘Hands Off!’ protests against Trump, Musk

Organizers said the protests are meant to highlight reproductive rights, voting access and other topics. Thousands of protesters gathered in front of the Federal Building in downtown Milwaukee took part in nationwide "Hands Off!" demonstrations on Saturday, April 5, 2025. According to organizers, the protests were meant to oppose "legislative actions threatening … [Read more...] about Thousands in Milwaukee join nationwide ‘Hands Off!’ protests against Trump, Musk

Seasonal workers wanted: Milwaukee World Festival to hold job fair

Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF), has announced they will be holding a job fair in hopes of finding seasonal workers for the upcoming season at Henry Maier Festival Park. The job fair will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m., at the Summerfest Operations Building, 114 N Jackson St. MWF said over 2,000 seasonal workers are needed for this … [Read more...] about Seasonal workers wanted: Milwaukee World Festival to hold job fair

Community Advocates will continue to provide energy assistance despite federal layoffs at the low-income home energy assistance program

2024-2025 energy assistance benefit season ends May 15 On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) laid off all federal employees working in the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) as part of the Trump administration’s plan to reduce the DHHS workforce by 20,000 positions. LIHEAP—commonly known as Energy Assistance— … [Read more...] about Community Advocates will continue to provide energy assistance despite federal layoffs at the low-income home energy assistance program

Cory Booker breaks Senate speech record in 25-hour rebuke of Trump administration

Democrats have been struggling to energize their frustrated base since losing all three branches of government in the November 2024 election. Senator Cory Booker (DNJ) may have found a way. For more than 25 hours, the New Jersey Democrat stood at the Senate lectern speaking against President Donald Trump’s policies in what may be the most dramatic and sustained public … [Read more...] about Cory Booker breaks Senate speech record in 25-hour rebuke of Trump administration

Ardella Taylor turns 100 years old

Ardella Taylor (top right photo) celebrated her 100th birthday at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 1825 W. Hampton Ave., surrounded by family, friends, church family and church pastor, Rev. Russell Williamson, and First Lady Jenell Williamson. Ardella Taylor was born to Mamie McMurray on March 10, 1925, in Pine Bluff, AR, alongside her siblings, Cornilious, Ester, and … [Read more...] about Ardella Taylor turns 100 years old

New Covenant Baptist Church honors their 90-year-old church members

On Sunday, March 30, 2025, New Covenant Baptist Church honored nine of its members who are 90 years old or older during "Family and Friends Day." The members where recognized for being faithful and dedicated member under the leadership of Rev. Dr. F.L. Crouther for the past 46 years. Each member received a Proclamation from Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, and an … [Read more...] about New Covenant Baptist Church honors their 90-year-old church members