Voters across Wisconsin went to the polls Tuesday, April 1, 2025, to vote in a variety of races, but nothing was more contentious and more costly than the state Supreme Court race, which determines the balance of power in the court. Liberal Susan Crawford and conservative Brad Schimel competed in the most expensive state court race in the nation's history. With Crawford winning … [Read more...] about Spring election results are in
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UNCF hosts ’10th Annual Mayor’s Masked Ball’
On Saturday, March 29, 2025, The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) celebrated the "10th Annual Mayor’s Masked Ball," at the the Pfister Hotel. It is hosted by the Honorable Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Chaired by U.S. Bank Senior Vice President Wisconsin Branch Banking Market Leader Nina V.A. Johnson. The Mayor’s Masked Ball raises scholarship dollars for local students attending … [Read more...] about UNCF hosts ’10th Annual Mayor’s Masked Ball’
UW-Stevens Point chancellor named next UW-Milwaukee chancellor
Dr. Gibson is currently the chancellor at UW-Stevens Point, a job he has held since 2021 The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents has voted to name Thomas Gibson as the next chancellor of UW-Milwaukee. Dr. Gibson is currently the chancellor at UW-Stevens Point, a job he has held since 2021. He will replace Mark Mone, who will step away from the job at the end of … [Read more...] about UW-Stevens Point chancellor named next UW-Milwaukee chancellor
Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to take case challenging Elon Musk’s $1-million payments
A unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court on Sunday, March 30, 2025, refused to hear a last-minute attempt by the state's Democratic attorney general to stop billionaire Elon Musk from handing over $1 million checks to two voters, a ruling that came just minutes before the planned start of the rally. Two lower courts had already rejected the legal challenge by Democrat Josh Kaul, … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to take case challenging Elon Musk’s $1-million payments
GMUL honors equity work at annual ‘Whitney M. Young, Jr., Equal Opportunity Day Awards’
On Thursday, March 13, 2025, The Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) hosted its prestigious Whitney M. Young, Jr., Equal Opportunity Day Awards Luncheon at the Pfister Hotel, 424 E. Wisconsin Ave. Celebrating outstanding individuals and organizations championing the mission and vision of "Empowering Communities, and Changing Lives" in the Milwaukee community. This year's … [Read more...] about GMUL honors equity work at annual ‘Whitney M. Young, Jr., Equal Opportunity Day Awards’
Remembering our beloved Ida J. Grant
It is with heavy hearts, the Grant family announces the passing of Ida Johnson Grant, who departed this life on March 15, 2025, at the age of 100. The Celebration of Ida’s life will be held, Saturday, April 5, 2025, Family hour is 10:00 a.m. and the Service at 11:00 a.m., at The Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 2207 N. 2nd Street Milwaukee Wisconsin, 53212. Ida Grant was born on … [Read more...] about Remembering our beloved Ida J. Grant
Outreach Community Health Centers hosts 2nd annual ‘Dine with Docs’
Outreach Community Health Centers hosted its 2nd annual fund-and friend-raiser, "Dine with Docs," on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. "Dine with Docs" featured physicians from the city of Milwaukee as the chefs grilled up the sumptuous goods for the evening. Proceeds from this event will support the great causes Outreach champions daily, which include providing quality primary … [Read more...] about Outreach Community Health Centers hosts 2nd annual ‘Dine with Docs’
George Foreman, legendary boxer, dies at 76
George Foreman, the legendary boxer and namesake of one of the most iconic cooking apparatuses of the last 30 years, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the age of 76. A statement confirming the Texas legend’s death was shared on his Instagram page. “Our hearts are broken. With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman, Sr., who … [Read more...] about George Foreman, legendary boxer, dies at 76
Milwaukee postal workers protest Trump administration privatization proposal
USPS workers in Milwaukee protested against Trump administration plans to privatize USPS, citing risks to rural service and worker unions. Postal workers across the United States gathered Sunday, March 23, 2025, to protest potential privatization plans for the United States Postal Service (USPS). In Milwaukee, dozens of workers assembled outside the post office at Plankinton … [Read more...] about Milwaukee postal workers protest Trump administration privatization proposal
City alderwoman fights back against Milwaukee tire dumping epidemic
A mountain of illegally dumped waste tires at N. Teutonia Avenue and W. Mill Road is perhaps the most egregious example of a growing problem in Milwaukee. WISN 12 News last week obtained body cam video of DNR wardens catching a Milwaukee man in the act there in January. "It's an issue. It'll continue to be an ongoing issue until we do something about it," said … [Read more...] about City alderwoman fights back against Milwaukee tire dumping epidemic