On Wednesday September 11, 2024, Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) honored the 423 first responders who were victims of the attacks on September 11, 2001 in a ceremony titled "MATC Remembers - A Salute to First Responders." The solemn commemorative event recognized the 72 police officers, 343 firefighters and eight Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and paramedics … [Read more...] about MATC ‘Protective Services Ceremony’ remembers first responders on 23rd anniversary of 9/11 attack
Dr. Denita Ball
Dr. Denita Ball sworn in as first female African American Sheriff
Dr. Denita R. Ball was sworn in on Friday, January 6, 2023, as the 66th Sheriff of Milwaukee County. She is the first female sheriff in Milwaukee County and the first African American female sheriff in Wisconsin. The historic community ceremony took place at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr. The Honorable Chief Justice Mary Triggiano swore in … [Read more...] about Dr. Denita Ball sworn in as first female African American Sheriff
Denita Ball becomes Acting Milwaukee County Sheriff: ‘I am honored’
Denita Ball will be the first female and fourth African American sheriff of Milwaukee County Denita R. Ball officially assumed the role of acting Milwaukee County Sheriff on Monday, October 24, 2022, after Earnell R. Lucas resigned from the position. Ball won about 56 percent of the vote in the Democratic primary, beating candidates Captain Thomas Beal and Inspector Brian … [Read more...] about Denita Ball becomes Acting Milwaukee County Sheriff: ‘I am honored’
Fundraiser, meet-and-greet hosted in honor of Milwaukee County Sheriff candidate Dr. Denita Ball
On Tuesday, April 26, 2022, JCP Construction, Thelma Sias, Cecelia Gore, Sheila Cochran, Dr. Joan Prince and Faithe Colas hosted a fundraiser for residents of the community to meet and greet Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department Chief Deputy Dr. Denita Ball, candidate for Milwaukee County Sheriff. The event was an opportunity for the public and community leaders to meet with … [Read more...] about Fundraiser, meet-and-greet hosted in honor of Milwaukee County Sheriff candidate Dr. Denita Ball