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October 8th, 2025

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Gov. Evers signs bipartisan “Prince Act” to expand AMBER Alert System for missing kids

Legislation comes in the wake of the tragic disappearances of Prince McCree in Milwaukee and Lily Peters in Chippewa Falls On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, Gov. Tony Evers signed the “Prince Act”—Senate Bill (SB) 981, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 272—which aims to address gaps in the Wisconsin AMBER Alert System by expanding criteria for issuing alerts for missing children. Gov. Evers … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers signs bipartisan “Prince Act” to expand AMBER Alert System for missing kids

Connect One BRT fare-free rides come to an end: What riders need to know

The Milwaukee County Transit System's (MCTS) Connect One BRT is a nine-mile route that runs along Wisconsin Avenue from the Regional Medical Center to downtown. According to MCTS, the ridership for Connect One makes it one of the top 10 routes. The Connect One has been free for riders since it debuted in June 2023, but soon they'll have to pay. The free fare is … [Read more...] about Connect One BRT fare-free rides come to an end: What riders need to know

New street signs arrive to honor Dr. Lester Carter

On Friday April 5, 2024, crews installed the new street signs that bear the name of Dr. Lester Carter Jr., a pioneering pharmacist who served Milwaukee’s black residents for decades. In 2023, the Common Council voted to rename N. 24th St., from W. Keefe Ave. to W. Center St., as 'N. Dr. Lester Carter Drive' Previously, N. 24th St. held an honorary name of 'N. Dr. Lester … [Read more...] about New street signs arrive to honor Dr. Lester Carter

MPS Turnaround Arts students performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

Eleven Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) students from Roosevelt Middle School of the Arts presented an original musical work recently at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., considered America’s national cultural center. The performance — on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at the Kennedy Center’s Eisenhower Theater — was for the Turnaround Arts 2024 Student … [Read more...] about MPS Turnaround Arts students performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

Three types of pain that could mean irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

As many as 60-million people – that’s 20 percent of Americans – deal with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is a chronic condition that affects the lower gastrointestinal tract. It also causes the colon to be irritable and spastic, which causes the abdominal discomfort associated with changes in the consistency and/or frequency of bowel movements. The causes of IBS are … [Read more...] about Three types of pain that could mean irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

How diverse clinical trials can advance black health

Clinical trials are one of the foundations of modern medicine. Data from clinical trials provides insights on how people are likely to respond to a treatment, which helps doctors understand when to use the treatment, how to advise patients who may receive it and what outcomes to expect from it. “If we don’t have adequate representation in the trial, we can’t be sure how the … [Read more...] about How diverse clinical trials can advance black health

‘Scam Jam’ will help Milwaukeeans stay one step ahead of the fraudsters

Brought to you by AARP Wisconsin Scammers steal millions of dollars from Wisconsinites every year, and their tactics are constantly evolving. That’s why it’s more important than ever to arm yourself with the information you need to stay vigilant and battle the fraudsters on their own turf, said AARP Wisconsin, which is hosting a free “Scam Jam” event in Milwaukee on April … [Read more...] about ‘Scam Jam’ will help Milwaukeeans stay one step ahead of the fraudsters

This Week In Black History – April 11, 2024

April 11, 1966 – Emmett Ashford became first black umpire in the Major Leagues Baseball. April 12, 1983 – Harold Washington became first African American mayor of Chicago. April 13, 1950 – Historian Carter G. Woodson, author of The Miseducation of the Negro, died. April 14, 1775 – First abolitionist society in U.S. was founded in Philadelphia. April 15, 1964 – … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History – April 11, 2024