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
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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 police chief highlights crime reduction, safety efforts at Milwaukee Press Club event
On Thursday, March 7, 2024, the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com hosted their Newsmaker Luncheon with headliner Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman at the Newsroom Pub, 137 E. Wells St. Chief Norman was joined by a media panel which included (top left photo, seated from right) CBS 58's A.J. Bayatpour; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Elliot Hughes; and Spectrum News 1's … [Read more...] about Milwaukee police chief highlights crime reduction, safety efforts at Milwaukee Press Club event
African American Environmental Pioneer Awards hosts 5th annual event for Black History Month
The 5TH Annual African American Environmental Pioneers Awards (AAEPA) were held on Monday, February 19, 2024 at the Ivy House, 906 S. Barclay St. These awards were first held in 2020, in effort to recognize African American community members who have dedicated themselves to work in service to the Milwaukee community and the planet, through their work in environmental … [Read more...] about African American Environmental Pioneer Awards hosts 5th annual event for Black History Month
UW-Milwaukee at Waukesha campus to close in 2025
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee announced on Monday, March 11, 2024, that its UWM at Waukesha campus will close after the Spring 2025 semester. Leaders say the change is part of a directive from the Universities of Wisconsin. The directive also includes closing the College of General Studies and ending its associate degree programs at the same time. UWM said in a … [Read more...] about UW-Milwaukee at Waukesha campus to close in 2025
UNCF presents the ‘Mayor’s Masked Ball 2024’
On Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the historic Hilton Milwaukee City Center, United Negro College Fund (UNCF) celebrated 80 years of empowering students and transforming the future during the 9th annual Milwaukee Mayor's Masked Ball. This year's event was Mayor Cavalier Johnson's third year of serving as the ambassador for more than 400 guests. As part of the the ball UNCF honored … [Read more...] about UNCF presents the ‘Mayor’s Masked Ball 2024’