Wisconsin Historical Society: Trinidad (Schooner) Shipwreck listed in the National Register of Historic Places
ALGOMA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Trinidad Shipwreck in the National Register of Historic Places on July 3, 2024. The schooner is located in Lake Michigan, near Kewaunee County. Trinidad is a schooner constructed in 1867 by
Wisconsin Historical Society: Isabel and Orrin Johnson house listed in the National Register of Historic Places
NEENAH, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Isabel and Orrin Johnson House in the National Register of Historic Places on June 26, 2024. Constructed in 1918, the single-family residence is located in Neenah, Winnebago County.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway: Announces 5-Year+ plan to balance budget, avoid service cuts
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway outlined a strategic long-term financial blueprint that would carry the City through the next 5 years. She gave details about this approach and took questions from Alders at the Common Council’s July 16 meeting. Given the strict
Trump campaign: RNC wraps up a great second day
The Republican National Convention reconvened for day two in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Tuesday under the theme “Make America Safe Once Again.” Here are some highlights from day two: Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley: “When Barack Obama was president, Vladimir Putin invaded Crimea. With
RNC: ICYMI: Second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention concludes
In case you missed it, the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention has concluded, highlighting President Donald J. Trump’s vision to Make America Safe Again. Tonight’s speakers included a wide array of GOP officials, candidates, entertainers, and everyday Americans
Milwaukee County Exec. David Crowley: Statement on shooting outside King Park
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley released the following statement regarding the police shooting that occurred today outside King Park. “My heart goes out to the families, the community, and all those affected by the tragic events that occurred outside
Biden campaign: Split screen: While RNC touts Trump’s Project 2025, Team Biden-Harris mobilizes voters
Today, as MAGA Republicans continued their second day of cheerleading Donald Trump’s extreme, unpopular agenda at the Republican National Convention, Team Biden-Harris and Wisconsin Democrats mobilized voters across Wisconsin. In La Crosse, Baraboo, Muskego, Kenosha, and Wauwatosa, Team-Biden Harris and
Community Power Coalition: Statement on the murder of Samuel Sharpe
The Community Power Coalition (CPC) is a collective of Black and Southeast Asian social justice organizations across Wisconsin. Founded in 2018, CPC members have worked tirelessly to improve the material conditions of most impacted communities through statewide civic engagement initiatives
Dept. of Justice: Jury convicts Eau Claire man of wire fraud
Robert Carter Submitted False Information to Obtain Semi-Trucks MADISON, WIS. – An Eau Claire, Wisconsin, man has been convicted of wire fraud and attempting to commit wire fraud. Robert Carter, 45, was convicted following a two-day trial in federal court
Lake campaign: Speaks at Republican National Convention
Milwaukee, WI – On Tuesday, Kari Lake addressed the 2024 Republican National Convention, where she spoke about the importance of preserving & protecting the American Dream for future generations. WATCH: HERE Kari Lake’s Daughter Ruby Released the Following Statement: “The caricature that
Biden campaign: During the RNC, local leaders highlight Trump’s Project 2025 in the battlegrounds
On the second day of the Republican National Convention, local leaders and elected officials underscored the contrast between President Biden’s positive vision for the future and Trump’s Project 2025 agenda across the battlegrounds, with events in Phoenix, Arizona; Flint and
Rep. Myers: Join the Milwaukee Community in seeking answers regarding Ohio police officers killing Milwaukee man
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Coalition to March on the RNC: Statement on murder of Samuel Sharpe by out of town police
Milwaukee, WI – The Coalition to March on the RNC entirely condemns the Columbus Ohio Police shooting of Samuel Sharpe. For years, the Coalition has warned city officials of the dangers of bringing 4500 police officers from outside of our
WisDems: Statement on Eric Hovde’s RNC speech
MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Rapid Response Director Arik Wolk released the following statement in response to Eric Hovde’s speech at the RNC: “Nothing out-of-touch California multimillionaire Eric Hovde said on stage can change the fact that for months, Wisconsinites
Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression: Milwaukee veteran murdered by Ohio Police, vigil at 8
Join us at 8 pm for a Vigil for Samuel Sharpe at the corner of 17th and Vliet. [Milwaukee, WI] – Two years ago, the City of Milwaukee announced that we would host the Republican National Convention. Organizers from the
Wisconsin Legislature: Republicans introduce security measures for drop boxes
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WisDems: Not just the “Wrong speech”: Ron Johnson has long parroted extreme claims
MADISON, Wis. — Last night, Ron Johnson delivered a divisive and extreme speech to the Republican National Convention—only to later claim the “wrong speech” had been loaded into the teleprompter. Instead, Johnson claimed to have rewritten his remarks to issue a call
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Toured small businesses in downtown Wautoma
Baldwin also stopped in Green Lake to discuss conservation efforts to protect Wisconsin’s fresh water resources WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) was in Wautoma to visit with small business owners and workers and highlighted her efforts to support
ACLU Wisconsin: Responds To deadly civilian police shooting in Milwaukee by Columbus, Ohio police
MILWAUKEE – ACLU of Wisconsin Executive Director Dr. Melinda Brennan issued the following statement Tuesday in response to the deadly police shooting that took place this afternoon in Milwaukee: “We are aware of the fatal civilian shooting by Columbus, Ohio
DNC War Room: Democrats host press conference calling out Trump-Vance Project 2025 agenda to terminate health care, gut social security, and destroy unions
Today in Milwaukee, U.S. Senator Cory Booker, AFL–CIO President Liz Shuler, Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler, and Biden-Harris 2024 Deputy Campaign Manager Quentin Fulks hosted a press conference calling out Donald Trump and J.D. Vance’s extreme Project 2025 agenda to rip