Chicago Teachers Union Leads Protest Over U.S. Capture of Nicolás Maduro
The Chicago Teachers Union is leading a protest against the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro, raising questions about educators unions prioritizing politics over classrooms.
‘I Can’t Keep Everybody in Jail’: Judge’s Decision Ends in CTA Train Fire Attack
Last Monday, 50-year-old Lawrence Reed is accused of pouring gasoline on a 26-year-old woman aboard a train near Clark-Lake station and setting her on fire. Reed had been released just months earlier under electronic-monitoring conditions after an August assault in...
Geyser Gone: Slender Man Attacker Cuts Monitor, Sparks Wisconsin Manhunt
On Saturday, Morgan Geyser, who was one of the two girls involved in the notorious 2014 “Slender Man”inspired stabbing, cut off her court mandated monitoring bracelet and disappeared from a group home in Madison, Wisconsin. According to the Madison Police...
Wisconsin Senate Moves to Undo Evers’ 400-Year School Funding Boost
Republicans in the Wisconsin Senate voted Tuesday to repeal Gov. Tony Evers’ 400-year extension of school funding — a change the Democratic governor created through his powerful partial veto in the 2023 budget. That veto struck digits and a hyphen to transform a...
Mequon Sees Spike In Crime And Break Ins As Gangs With South American Ties Are To Blame
Over the past couple weeks, the quiet suburb of Mequon, is grappling with a rising pattern of break-ins and a growing perception that crime is changing in the community. According to the Mequon Police Department, investigators believe a sophisticated, highly mobile...
Jimmy Kimmel Pulled Off Air After Controversial Remarks of Kirk Assassination
On Wednesday, the parent company of ABC, Nexstar announced they are pulling Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show after his insensitive comments about Charlie Kirk’s death. Kimmel on his late night show, spewed lies about the accused shooter and the dismissal of Kirk’s...
Man Claims He Intended to ‘Draw Attention from the Real Shooter’ When Falsely Claiming He Shot Charlie Kirk
As authorities continue to investigate the brutal murder of beloved conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, a man who was mistakenly identified as the assailant in the initial chaos following the shooting said that he falsely claimed he committed the heinous act to...
‘It Was Me’: Charlie Kirk Killer’s Online Confession Puts Discord Under Fire
On Monday, reports came that the assassin of Charlie Kirk, Tyler Robinson, admitted his guilt to his friends on Discord 2 hours before turning himself in. Robinson was arrested last week on the suspicion of shooting conservative leader Charlie Kirk, while he was...
Sluggish Flood Response from Evers Roils Wisconsin Residents
On Saturday, a wave of extreme weather hit the Midwest, causing tens of thousands of Wisconsinites to lose power and immense property damage after flash floods accumulated as much as a foot of rainwater in some communities. While first responders are still attempting...
Congressional Democrat Pushes Wisconsin to Join Redistricting Arms Race
Wisconsin Democrats are pushing for the Badger State to reconsider its Congressional maps as Republicans and Democrats engage in a tit for tat redistricting war nationwide. The fight over redistricting has so far occurred in deep red or blue states such as Texas and...
Life-Threatening Floods Force Wisconsin State Fair to Close Early
Wisconsinites who planned to descend on West Allis for the final weekend of the state fair may find themselves disappointed after potentially dangerous flash floods wracked southeast Wisconsin, leaving thousands without power and causing the final day of the fair to...
Legislators Weigh Controversial Red Light Camera Bill
Wisconsin legislators heard testimony on a red light camera bill that proponents said would protect public safety, though some expressed concerns about targeting Milwaukee residents and civil liberties. The bill, which is supported by Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey...
Mayor Johnson Pushes Wheel Tax Hike to Plug Budget Hole
Milwaukee drivers could soon be paying more just to keep their cars on the road. Mayor Cavalier Johnson has proposed a $10 hike to the city’s wheel tax to help close a looming budget gap — a move critics say shifts the city’s financial mismanagement onto taxpayers....
More Taxes, More Fees, More Spending Proposed for Milwaukee City Budget
Milwaukee’s mayor is looking to tax more and spend more in his new city budget. Mayor Cavalier Johnson unveiled his proposal for a more than $2 billion 2026 city budget. “The plan closes a historic budget gap responsibly while keeping services strong. It prioritizes...