Palantir’s Anti-College Hiring Push Shows New Shift in America’s Talent Pipeline
Palantir’s “Meritocracy Fellowship” recruits high-achieving high school grads directly into tech roles, fueling debate over the value of a traditional four-year degree.
Milwaukee Police Employee Charged with Election Fraud
A top ranking civilian employee for the Milwaukee Police Department was charged with election fraud after a complaint alleged that she was living outside the city limits of Milwaukee but still voting in city elections. Marcey Patterson, 45, was charged with election...
Water Street’s Nightlife Tarnished by Crime and Violence
Milwaukee’s Water Street, once a thriving nightlife hotspot, is now plagued by shootings, assaults, and reckless driving—sparking urgent calls for tougher safety measures. The crisis has drawn an unexpected response from Evolve Church, a congregation usually focused...
Brewers Hold Celebration of Life For Bob Uecker
On Sunday, the Milwaukee Brewers held a ceremony before their game against the Giants, for Bob Uecker, legendary Brewers announcer who passed away earlier this year. The ceremony started at 12:00, and lasted over an hour before the game slated to begin at 1:10. As...
Federal Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss in Hannah Dugan ICE Case
U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman has denied Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan’s request to dismiss charges that she helped an undocumented immigrant avoid Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. But in a 27-page ruling, Adelman rejected that argument....
Leonardo DiCaprio Attends Lavish Bezos Wedding as Over 90 Private Jets Descend on Venice
Leonardo DiCaprio, a prominent climate activist and United Nations Messenger of Peace for climate change, was spotted in Venice on Friday attending the wedding of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez—an event that reportedly drew more than 90 private jets....
Trump’s Blue-Collar Wage Boom Credited to Reduced Immigration and Revived Manufacturing
Real wages for blue-collar workers are surging in early 2025, driven by a tighter labor market, falling inflation, and renewed immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump’s economic agenda. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said wages for non-supervisory...
Milwaukee Educator Self-Deports Amid Trump-Era Immigration Pressure
An El Salvadorian national has voluntarily left the United States after her emergency stay request was denied by immigration authorities. Yessenia Ruano came to the United States in 2011 claiming to be a victim of human trafficking and “an asylum seeker.” She...
Wisconsin Supreme Court Denies Bypass Petition in Act 10 Challenge
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has denied a request to bypass the Court of Appeals in the case of Abbotsford Education Association v. WERC, which challenges the constitutionality of the historic Act 10 law passed by former Governor Scott Walker. The decision aligns with...
Wisconsin Voters Weigh in on Trump’s Policy Agenda: Marquette Law School Poll Breakdown
As the Trump administration implements its 2025 agenda, public sentiment on his policies varies by issue and party affiliation. The latest Marquette Law School Poll, conducted from January 27 to February 5, surveyed Wisconsinites on several key policy proposals. The...
Wisconsin Tax Collections: Where Your Tax Dollars Go and the Debate Over Surplus Funds
As tax season gets underway, Wisconsin taxpayers may be wondering how much the state collects and where their tax dollars go. According to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, General Purpose Revenue (GPR) tax collections for the first half of Fiscal Year (FY)...
Trump’s Blue-Collar Wage Boom Credited to Reduced Immigration and Revived Manufacturing
Real wages for blue-collar workers are surging in early 2025, driven by a tighter labor market, falling inflation, and renewed immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump’s economic agenda. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said wages for non-supervisory...
Milwaukee Officer Shot During Foot Chase With Suspect
On June 12 Officer Sam Schwabenlander sustained a gunshot wound to the leg after responding to a call regarding men brandishing fire arms near 46th Street and Hampton Avenue. Schwabenlander and a suspect exchanged gunfire resulting in both the officer and the...
Milwaukee Educator Self-Deports Amid Trump-Era Immigration Pressure
An El Salvadorian national has voluntarily left the United States after her emergency stay request was denied by immigration authorities. Yessenia Ruano came to the United States in 2011 claiming to be a victim of human trafficking and “an asylum seeker.” She...