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October 8th, 2025

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WI Supreme Court: Amazon drivers are employees, not independent contractors

The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 let stand a lower court ruling that declared some delivery drivers for Amazon are employees as the state argued, not independent contractors as the online retail giant contended. The court, in a unanimous decision, said the appeal was "improvidently granted," meaning the Supreme Court should not have reviewed the case. … [Read more...] about WI Supreme Court: Amazon drivers are employees, not independent contractors

Notice of Spring Election and Presidential Preference Vote and Sample Ballots April 2, 2024

OFFICE OF THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE: Notice is hereby given of a spring election and presidential preference vote to be held in the City of Milwaukee on April 2, 2024, at which the officers named below shall be chosen. The names of the candidates for each office, whose nominations have been certified to or filed in this … [Read more...] about Notice of Spring Election and Presidential Preference Vote and Sample Ballots April 2, 2024

Thoreau Elementary School celebrates Women’s History Month with special awards ceremony

Henry David Thoreau Elementary School celebrated Women's History Month on March 14, 2024 at the school, located at 7878 N. 60th St. Women's History Month is a time to recognize the important contributions of women throughout our past who have played a role in shaping our children's future. Therefore, Thoreau School acknowledges them with an award along with many other guests. … [Read more...] about Thoreau Elementary School celebrates Women’s History Month with special awards ceremony

The Links, Inc. hosts first annual ‘Black Family Wellness Expo’

The Cream City (WI) Chapter and the Milwaukee Chapter of the Links, Incorporated held its inaugural nationwide "Black Family Wellness Expo" on March 18, 2024, in an effort to reduce health disparities and save black lives. This effort in Milwaukee is aimed at addressing multiple health, educational, and economic disparities that negatively impact the health and quality of life … [Read more...] about The Links, Inc. hosts first annual ‘Black Family Wellness Expo’

Bipartisan lawmakers pushing for tougher penalties in police chases

Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are asking Governor Tony Evers to sign tougher legislation when it comes to reckless driving. Senate Bill 514 would increase punishments for criminals who flee from police when the chase results in injury or death. Both Republican and Democratic state lawmakers came together at the Greenfield Police Station to ask Evers to sign the … [Read more...] about Bipartisan lawmakers pushing for tougher penalties in police chases

How to watch Wisconsin teams in March Madness: Tip times, channels, and more

March Madness is back! This year, there are four teams from the Badger State competing in the men's and women's NCAA Tournaments. March Madness is here once again, and this year there are four teams from Wisconsin to cheer on as each tries to cut down the nets and claim a national championship. This year's teams dancing from the Badger State include both the men and … [Read more...] about How to watch Wisconsin teams in March Madness: Tip times, channels, and more

Milwaukee Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosts first ‘Intergenerational Community Women’s Day’

More than 125 women and girls from the community joined roughly 50 members of the Milwaukee Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., for its first "Intergenerational Community Women’s Day" on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Epikos Church - Sherman Park, 3737 N. Sherman Blvd. Called "Women and Girls of Wisdom Growing in Grace," this event included health screenings, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosts first ‘Intergenerational Community Women’s Day’

Outcome of April referendum will either sustain or jeopardize strides MPS has made since 2020

Milwaukee Public Schools is one of more than 90 Wisconsin school districts putting referenda on the ballot this year because of the state’s continued underfunding of public schools. Milwaukee residents will vote on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, on the MPS referendum question that asks voters to raise the revenue limit to support students by $252 million, to be phased in over four … [Read more...] about Outcome of April referendum will either sustain or jeopardize strides MPS has made since 2020