Ruth Bradley McNeely-Wells has witnessed more than a century of American history, including the passage of the Voting Rights Act in 1965. On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, the 105-year-old cast her ballot in Wisconsin’s spring election. Ruth delivered her absentee ballot accompanied by her daughter Tracey Louise McNeely (left Photo) to the Milwaukee Election Commission at City … [Read more...] about Ruth McNeely-Wells, 105 votes in Wisconsin’s most watched Supreme Court election
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Brews’ celebrate the life of announcer Bob Uecker during opening day
On March 31, 2025 the Milwaukee Brewers hosted their home opener at American Family Field. It was a bittersweet occasion as it was the first one without beloved Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Uecker, who passed away in January 2025. The home opener included several remembrances, including Ueck’s signature across the outfield grass, a moment of silence and the Milwaukee debut of … [Read more...] about Brews’ celebrate the life of announcer Bob Uecker during opening day
Thousands in Milwaukee join nationwide ‘Hands Off!’ protests against Trump, Musk
Organizers said the protests are meant to highlight reproductive rights, voting access and other topics. Thousands of protesters gathered in front of the Federal Building in downtown Milwaukee took part in nationwide "Hands Off!" demonstrations on Saturday, April 5, 2025. According to organizers, the protests were meant to oppose "legislative actions threatening … [Read more...] about Thousands in Milwaukee join nationwide ‘Hands Off!’ protests against Trump, Musk
Seasonal workers wanted: Milwaukee World Festival to hold job fair
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF), has announced they will be holding a job fair in hopes of finding seasonal workers for the upcoming season at Henry Maier Festival Park. The job fair will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m., at the Summerfest Operations Building, 114 N Jackson St. MWF said over 2,000 seasonal workers are needed for this … [Read more...] about Seasonal workers wanted: Milwaukee World Festival to hold job fair
Community Advocates will continue to provide energy assistance despite federal layoffs at the low-income home energy assistance program
2024-2025 energy assistance benefit season ends May 15 On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) laid off all federal employees working in the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) as part of the Trump administration’s plan to reduce the DHHS workforce by 20,000 positions. LIHEAP—commonly known as Energy Assistance— … [Read more...] about Community Advocates will continue to provide energy assistance despite federal layoffs at the low-income home energy assistance program
Cory Booker breaks Senate speech record in 25-hour rebuke of Trump administration
Democrats have been struggling to energize their frustrated base since losing all three branches of government in the November 2024 election. Senator Cory Booker (DNJ) may have found a way. For more than 25 hours, the New Jersey Democrat stood at the Senate lectern speaking against President Donald Trump’s policies in what may be the most dramatic and sustained public … [Read more...] about Cory Booker breaks Senate speech record in 25-hour rebuke of Trump administration
Spring election results are in
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
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