Controversy Erupts Over NYC’s New FDNY Commissioner Pick: Lillian Bonsignore
Mamdani announced his new FDNY commissioner as uproar about her qualifications begin
‘Nerve Racking’ Milwaukee Violent Crime Wave Hits Public Transportation
Milwaukee residents have expressed a growing fear of using public transportation as the city’s violent crime wave hit the Milwaukee County Transit System, or MCTS, Alex Escobedo, 17, shared his experience with crime on Milwaukee’s bus system as the Teens Grow Teens...
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...
Trump Delivers Historic Wins for Crypto Industry
In a landmark week for cryptocurrency, President Donald Trump delivered a trifecta of wins that reshaped the regulatory landscape for digital assets in the United States Since taking office, President Trump signed the first major crypto bill into law, appointed a...
MPS Facilities in Crisis: Deferred Maintenance Costs Taxpayers Millions
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is grappling with a facilities crisis decade in the making. With school buildings maintenance has been long ignored, the district now reports more than $265 million in deferred maintenance—costs largely borne by taxpayers. According to...
Trump Pushes Nationwide School Choice Expansion Through Tax Reform
A national movement that has gained traction in state legislatures across the country is now poised to take a major leap forward in Washington. Backed by President Trump and a broad coalition of supporters, the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) is emerging as...
Wisconsin’s Educational Integrity in Question Under Superintendent Jill Underly
Jill Underly, Superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction (DPI), is running for reelection in Spring 2025. DPI oversees and regulates public, private, and charter education in Wisconsin. The office holds significant power to enforce and shape education...
Judge Bruce Schroeder, Kyle Rittenhouse Trial Judge, Honored with Portrait Unveiling
Judge Bruce E. Schroeder, the figure at the center of one of the nation’s most watched trials, returned to his Kenosha courtroom for a special honor. Schroeder, who presided over the Kyle Rittenhouse trial in 2021, was celebrated with the unveiling of a portrait...
Illinois’ Pension Crisis: A Stark Contrast to Wisconsin’s Stability
Illinois’ public pension crisis continues to deepen, with unfunded liabilities reaching $143.7 billion—an increase of $1.5 billion over the past year. Despite strong investment returns exceeding 8%, growing obligations outpaced these gains. The funding ratio rose...
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...
Misiorowski Flashes Triple-Digit Heat in MLB Debut for Brewers
MILWAUKEE — Right-hander Jacob Misiorowski delivered an electric pitching debut Thursday night, touching 102.2 mph and throwing five no-hit innings for the Milwaukee Brewers before exiting with cramps and a minor ankle injury. Misiorowski, 23, retired the St. Louis...