With 100 days to go in his presidency, President Obama still has a length to-do list. USA TODAY (Photo: Carolyn Kaster, AP) WASHINGTON — President Obama has expanded his use of executive power beyond bounds of earth, signing an executive order Thursday to prepare the federal government to deal with the effects of space weather events. That space … [Read more...] about Obama expands his executive power beyond Earth
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Committee to Protect Journalists brands Trump an ‘unprecedented threat’ to press freedom
The Committee to Protect Journalists on Thursday issued a scorching condemnation of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump as a threat to press freedom “unknown in modern history.” The independent nonprofit, which defends the rights of journalists, acknowledged that its denunciation was “an unprecedented step” and that it was sparked by the billionaire mogul’s threats … [Read more...] about Committee to Protect Journalists brands Trump an ‘unprecedented threat’ to press freedom
Beloved Milwaukee chef Gus Kelly dies at 76
MILWAUKEE -- A well-known Milwaukee chef died Wednesday morning after a four year battle with cancer. Gus Kelly was famous for his BBQ at Summerfest and his selfless work with the Salvation Army. Born in 1940, Kelly worked his way up from a migrant farm worker to an executive chef. Education was so important to him, he kept small, tattered cards in his wallet that showed … [Read more...] about Beloved Milwaukee chef Gus Kelly dies at 76
Man found guilty in Laylah Petersen’s homicide
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee jury has found Carl Barrett guilty of first degree intentional homicide in the shooting death of Laylah Petersen. The jury had to decide whether Barrett was responsible for the death of Petersen, and being one of two men who opened fire on the child's home on N. 58th Street and W. Fairmount Avenue on Nov. 6, 2014. The prosecution argued Barrett … [Read more...] about Man found guilty in Laylah Petersen’s homicide
Tulsa officer Betty Shelby booked, released on bond
Tulsa police officer Betty Shelby was booked at the local county jail early Friday and released shortly after on $50,000 bond. Shelby has been charged with manslaughter in the fatal shooting of an unarmed black man, Terence Crutcher, after his SUV broke down last week. Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler announced the charge Thursday. The criminal … [Read more...] about Tulsa officer Betty Shelby booked, released on bond
After watching, Keith Scott’s family calls for shooting videos to be released
The grief-stricken family of a Charlotte, N.C., man who died in a police-involved shooting was shown videos of this fateful encounter — and wants them released to the public. Keith Lamont Scott’s relatives and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have painted two very different pictures of what happened leading up to his death on Tuesday. For the family, the videos … [Read more...] about After watching, Keith Scott’s family calls for shooting videos to be released
Community celebration of life planned for Veteran Journalist Eric Von
Community celebration of life planned for Veteran Journalist Eric Von MILWAUKEE – September 12, 2016 – Veteran Journalist Eric Von passed away on September 8th. The community is invited to a community celebration of his life on Wednesday, Sept. 14th at Marquette Alumni Memorial Union, 1442 W. Wisconsin Ave., from 2:00 – 6:00pm. A special program with reflections … [Read more...] about Community celebration of life planned for Veteran Journalist Eric Von
Radio host Eric Von dies Thursday
Eric Von, journalist and broadcaster for WNOV-AM (860) and the founder of the online men's health magazine Brain, Brawn & Body died Thursday. Von -- long the leading voice of black talk radio in Milwaukee -- died of an apparent heart attack. Von, whose full name was Eric Von Boardley, was 58. "This will be a huge loss not just for the radio station but the entire … [Read more...] about Radio host Eric Von dies Thursday
The Milwaukee Urban League is seeking a President and CEO.
The Milwaukee Urban League is seeking a President and CEO. The Milwaukee Urban League's mission is to provide essential services and strong results-oriented programming to those who share with all of us a desire to be productive, contributing members of the community. For a full position profile and instructions to apply (deadline extended to September 14th) please … [Read more...] about The Milwaukee Urban League is seeking a President and CEO.
Mayor Tom Barrett to strictly enforce 10 p.m. Milwaukee teen curfew
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee teens had better make sure they get home Monday night. Mayor Tom Barrett announced Monday that there will be a strict enforcement of the 10 p.m. curfew for all teens in the city. The curfew is in response to two nights of violence in the Sherman Park neighborhood. Protesters have been gathering near the spot where Sylville K. Smith was fatally shot … [Read more...] about Mayor Tom Barrett to strictly enforce 10 p.m. Milwaukee teen curfew