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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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
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
Milwaukee Downtown flips the switch on the 2016 holiday season
iCloud Drive On Thursday, November 17, 2016 Milwaukee Downtown BID #21 hosted Milwaukee's Annual Holiday Lights Kick-Off Extravaganza to light up downtown's parks and streets for the 18th season during its switch-flipping ceremony at Pere Marquette Park. Performers in the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival Kick-Off Extravaganza included: local variety band Platinum; … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Downtown flips the switch on the 2016 holiday season
AMC theaters to show ‘Sing’ for free Nov. 26
The animated movie "Sing," CamScanner Appwhich doesn't formally open in theaters until Dec. 21, is available in a free screening Nov. 26 at AMC Theatres, including AMC's Mayfair Mall 18 in Wauwatosa and Star Johnson Creek 12. Tickets for the screening at 10 a.m. Saturday are available on the first-come, first-served basis to the first 200 moviegoers. According to … [Read more...] about AMC theaters to show ‘Sing’ for free Nov. 26
White House email from Kevin Durant that highlights a new PSA he appears in for the My Brother’s Keeper Success Mentors Initiative.
Born and raised in Seat Pleasant, Maryland, I grew up in a community with higher rates of poverty and lower graduation rates than most of the state. For me, having the support of my mom was critical, but the support of mentors like the people I met at the local Boys and Girls Club, or people at my community activity center, or my youth basketball coach also helped ensure that I … [Read more...] about White House email from Kevin Durant that highlights a new PSA he appears in for the My Brother’s Keeper Success Mentors Initiative.
Bon-Ton Stores Unveil Black Friday Deals
Bon-Ton Stores Unveil Black Friday Deals windows 10 taskbar not working error Store opens at 5:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Night Over 700 Door Busters, free gift card to the first 200 people at every store MILWAUKEE, WI—November 10, 2016— The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: BONT) which operates Bon-Ton, Boston Store, Bergner’s, Carson’s, Elder-Beerman, Herberger’s and Younkers … [Read more...] about Bon-Ton Stores Unveil Black Friday Deals
GOP leader wants early voting limits
Madison — With a July ruling by a federal judge allowing expanded early voting this month in cities, the GOP leader of the state Assembly said he wants legislation next year to standardize and restrict early voting to make it more similar in rural and urban areas. "We're probably going to have to look at it again to make sure that everybody in the state has the … [Read more...] about GOP leader wants early voting limits
Opening This Week – November 4th
Opening This Week - November 4 Doctor Strange (2016) 115 min - Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Sci-Fi Metascore: 72/100 (46 reviews) A former neurosurgeon embarks on a journey of healing only to be drawn into the world of the mystic arts. Director: Scott Derrickson Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, … [Read more...] about Opening This Week – November 4th