A sudden rocket-like rise in killings in Milwaukee and elsewhere has experts pondering why — and grasping for solutions A year ago, Tamika Holmes was settling into her new home in Phoenix when she got the call that too many Milwaukee mothers receive. Her 20-year-old daughter, Jahara Kennedy, was dead. Kennedy was celebrating her sister's birthday at the Days Inn on … [Read more...] about Homicides soar in Milwaukee, along with many theories on cause
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Opening This Week – December 9
Opening This Week - December 9 La La Land (2016) - [Limited] 128 min - Comedy | Drama | Musical | Romance Metascore: 89/100 (33 reviews) A jazz pianist falls for an aspiring actress in Los Angeles. Director: Damien Chazelle Stars: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Rosemarie DeWitt, J.K. Simmons Watch Trailer Add to … [Read more...] about Opening This Week – December 9
Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve at The Domes
Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve at The Domes MILWAUKEE (Dec. 1, 2016) – The public is invited to the New Year’s Eve Family Celebration at The Domes, Dec. 31, from 6–9 p.m., with 500 balloons dropping from the Annex ceiling at 9 p.m. Friends of The Domes, Tri City National Bank, and Habush Habush & Rottier Charitable Funds are sponsoring this year’s event. The … [Read more...] about Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve at The Domes
Holiday TV guide 2016
Here's our annual guide to television's Christmas- and holiday-themed movies and specials, airing from Thanksgiving to New Year's Eve. Not included: Christmas-themed episodes of regular TV series, nor the holiday features available on streaming services. As always with TV listings, times and dates are subject to change. NOV. 24 5 a.m. "I'm Not Ready for … [Read more...] about Holiday TV guide 2016
10 top winter concerts in Milwaukee
Around this time of year, when you're scraping the ice from your windshields and your tears are freezing on your cheeks, it's tempting to daydream about the blissful summer that awaits. Let's not get ahead of ourselves. In terms of live music, this is a pretty hot winter, with an enticing mix of arena-ready headliners (Maroon 5,Panic! at the Disco), exciting newcomers … [Read more...] about 10 top winter concerts in Milwaukee
Woman arrested in boy’s death was convicted in torture case
One of the women arrested in the death of a 7-year-old Milwaukee boy previously was convicted of neglecting a baby who was "tortured" in her home and died from his injuries, court records show. The 7-year-old boy was taken from a home near S. 19th St. and W. National Ave. and to a hospital Tuesday, police said. He was suffering from numerous injuries and died several … [Read more...] about Woman arrested in boy’s death was convicted in torture case
Opening This Week – December 2
Opening This Week - December 2 Jackie (2016) 99 min - Biography | Drama Metascore: 85/100 (19 reviews) Following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy fights through grief and trauma to regain her faith, console her children, and define her husband's historic legacy. XmodGames … [Read more...] about Opening This Week – December 2
Presidential recount kicks off in Wisconsin
Madison — A 13-day race to recount nearly 3 million presidential ballots starts Thursday in Wisconsin, with some workers prepared to tally votes until midnight in the nation's first statewide presidential recount since 2004 — one experts believe has little chance of changing the outcome of the race. Green Party candidate Jill Stein's campaign paid $3.5 million to cover … [Read more...] about Presidential recount kicks off in Wisconsin
Packers Legend LeRoy Butler meets Sojourner families
Facetime for Android Smart-Phones On Monday, November 21, 2016, Super Bowl champion and "Lambeau Leap" inventor LeRoy Butler visited Sojourner Family Peace Center, 619 W. Walnut Street. Butler met families and talk about dreams, determination and the social problems that result from bullying. Butler shared his personal experiences of dealing with violence and bullying … [Read more...] about Packers Legend LeRoy Butler meets Sojourner families
North Division Alumni Association hosts Holiday Food Drive
Facetime for PC Download Latest Version The North Division Alumni Association hosted a food drive to support the senior student leaders at North Division High School on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Alumni Association members collected canned goods, donations and other non-perishable food items. The food drive event was hosted at Garfields 502 Club located at 502 West … [Read more...] about North Division Alumni Association hosts Holiday Food Drive