Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center

Report Identifies Staffing Shortages At All Wisconsin VA Hospitals

Hospitals are short dozens of psychiatrists, medical officers and nurses.

Clinic at Milwaukee VA Complex Could Be Renamed For Famed ‘Six-Triple-Eight’ Member

Veteran Anna Mae Robertson served in the only battalion of Black women to serve abroad during the war.

Moore Leads Bipartisan Effort to Rename the Women’s Clinic at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center as the Anna Mae Robertson VA Well Women Clinic

Brewers Community Foundation Hosts Famous Racing Sausages 27th Annual Run/Walk on Saturday, July 19

Offers Fans a Special Experience to Run the Warning Track at American Family Field

Unions, Veterans Protest Cuts to VA

Friday afternoon protest attended by Congresswoman Gwen Moore.

As Elon Musk Takes His Chainsaw to Taxpayer Assistance Services in Milwaukee, Congresswoman Gwen Moore Demands Answers for Constituents

Federal Workers in Wisconsin Fight Their Firings After Mass Layoffs

'A slap in the face.' Most were probationary staff. Many were veterans.

ICE Can Build Whatever Facility It Wants in Milwaukee

Council learns federal immigration agency can simply bypass local authorities.

Medical College of Wisconsin President and CEO, Dr. John Raymond, Preparing for his Transition from Leadership Role in 2026

Dr. Raymond’s Leadership of MCW Will Have Spanned 16 Years, Significantly Grown Its Impact

The Medical College of Wisconsin deliversnearly $6 billion economic impact in fiscal 2023

Nation’s third-largest medical school has annual impact equal to hosting 31 Summerfest music festivals

Van Orden’s Outspoken Nature Key Issue in Competitive Congressional Race

Republican Derrick Van Orden faces challenge from Democrat Rebecca Cooke in western Wisconsin.

First-of-its-kind Collaboration in Wisconsin to Bridge Science and Faith Communities to Address Public Health Needs

Center for Collaboration of Science and Faith to serve as a national and international resource for addressing urgent public health needs

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces Placement of Eight Additional Harm Reduction Vending Machines

The Salvation Army To Distribute Donuts On National Donut Day

See Inside 3 Buildings For Civil War Veterans That Will Be Saved

Chapel, theater and mansion will provide supportive services for veterans.

Registration Open for 5K & 10K Famous Racing Sausages 26th Annual Run/Walk

Race Takes Place Saturday, July 27 and Offers Fans a Special Experience to Run the Warning Track at American Family Field

Celebrating Medal of Honor Day with U.S. Army Veteran Gary Wetzel

$25 Million Plan To Save Three Endangered Soldiers Home Buildings

Alexander Company aims to rehabilitate historic theater, chapel and mansion for veterans.

Baldwin, Van Orden Lead Wisconsin Delegation in Introducing Bill to Rename Tomah VA after Wisconsin Veteran Jason Simcakoski

In 2016, Senator Baldwin passed “Jason’s Law” to strengthen VA’s opioid prescribing guidelines and provide safer pain management to veterans

Brewers Community Foundation Announces More than $4.2 Million Raised in 2023; More than $55 Million Raised Since 2010 Inception

New partnership with MCW offers accelerated path to pharmacy career for UWM students

Registration Open for 5K & 10K Famous Racing Sausage 25th Annual Run/Walk

Race Takes Place Saturday, July 29 and Offers Fans a Special Experience to Run the Warning Track at American Family Field

New Law Will Provide Care For Veterans Exposed To Burn Pits, Other Toxins

Milwaukee area service providers, including VA, working to scale up to meet demand.

Milwaukee Ramps Up Monkeypox Testing, Vaccines

City health department leads the way. 'If you know you’ve been exposed get tested.'

New Credit Union For The Harbor District

A branch of Summit Credit Union on S. 1st St. Plus: recapping the week's real estate news.

VA Demolishing Soldiers Home Power Plant

Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

Gov. Evers Grants 56 Pardons, Brings Total Pardons Granted to 554

Registration Open for 5K & 10K Famous Racing Sausage Run/Walk

Brewers Community Foundation Annual Event Returns in Person After Two Year Hiatus; 10K Option Added - Sponsored by Baker Tilly

DNR Celebrates America Recycles Day By Announcing Recycling Excellence Awards Honoring Wisconsin Recycling And Waste Reduction Programs

Program Offers Equine Therapy for Veterans, Youth

$5.6 million MKE Urban Stables is one-of-kind facility.

Where To Get COVID-19 Vaccine in Milwaukee

Here is a list of COVID-19 vaccine clinics.

Milwaukee Soldiers Home Campus Fifty Percent Leased

Significant milestone achieved days after restored Old Main building welcomes first veteran residents

Share Your Vision for The Future of Soldiers Home

February 12th deadline to offer feedback.

Public Invited to Help Find Ways to Continue Restoration of Milwaukee’s Soldiers Home

MPA launches effort to save the Chapel, Ward Memorial Theater and Governor’s Mansion with public survey and advocacy campaign

Panel discussion looks to connect Veterans from diverse backgrounds with health care services

Study Underway To Save More of Soldiers Home

Milwaukee Preservation Alliance wins grant to study viability of saving three more buildings.

Man That Helped Hundreds of Homeless Vets Dies of COVID-19

Charles Sheppard was a veteran and a peer support specialist with the Milwaukee VA.

Pandemic Spreads to State’s Veterans Homes

47 deaths in homes as virus spreads from surrounding communities.

A Memorial Day Surprise at Soldiers Home

Tower at Old Main contains 96-year-old etching from World War I veteran.

New Life for Old Main

$44 million project will convert vacant Civil War complex to veterans' housing.

City Invests in 207 Affordable Homes

Housing Trust Fund will provide $900,000 in capital. Can this program be grown?

$44 Million Soldiers Home Project Launched

Huge group of politicians, dignitaries, salute project to redevelop Civil War-era VA complex.

WHEDA Awards Five Milwaukee Projects $3.3 Million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits

26 projects expected to create more than 1,300 affordable housing units statewide

Medical College of Wisconsin Appoints Shekar N. Kurpad, MD, PhD, to Chair of Neurosurgery

Dr. Kurpad also has been awarded the Sanford J. Larson, MD, PhD, Chair in Neurosurgery.

Milwaukee Preservation Alliance Elects New President

MPA names Peter Zanghi as the next President of the Board of Directors.

Mayor Barrett’s 10th Annual Holiday Drive Supports Local Veterans

Service Members Benefitted from Annual Drive during Holiday Season

Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Expected Festival Guests

Headliners include Academy Award-winner John Ridley, Emmy Award-winner Sam Pollard, The Blind Side actor Quinton Aaron, Silicon Valley actor Martin Starr, and Arrested Development actor Mae Whitman

Ride and Film Screening Aimed at Raising Awareness of Veteran Suicides

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Military and Veterans Resource Center is sponsoring an event at the Harley-Davidson Museum on Friday, Sept. 16, to promote awareness of the suicide rate among veterans and showcase prevention resources.

Ryan Solen attends AmVets Riders Fundraiser supporting Veterans Groups

A veteran of the Iraq war himself, supporting other veterans is an issue that is important to him.

Threatened Milwaukee Soldiers Home Buildings to be Rehabilitated, Reused

Team led by The Alexander Company to rehabilitate historic buildings for homeless, at-risk veterans

Marquette Student Veterans Association, Veteran Affairs Nursing Academic Partnership, Zablocki VA Medical Center to co-host forum on veteran care

The panelists for this conference are from the VA Medical Center and collaborating community agencies.

City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Host 9th Annual Holiday Drive

Items Collected to Support Local Veterans and Families

The History of Plankinton Avenue

Once West Water St., it’s pretty short but long on history.

Milwaukee Housing Authority Expands Support for Homeless Veterans

"Members of our nation’s armed forces have served with courage and honor and should have a place to call home."

Veterans’ job fair will be Thursday at War Memorial

Event will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 5; 80 employers expected

Great Building, Great Resource Center for Veterans

New veterans center on MLK Dr. is a MANDI finalist and provides wide range of services for veterans.

Double Decker Freeway Would Hurt Soldiers Home

The at-grade alternative for reconstructing I-94 is better alternative, that won’t harm this landmark.

Marquette College of Nursing, VA Medical Center to co-host conference on caring for veterans

Marquette University’s College of Nursing and the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center will co-host “Mission Possible – Operation Veteran Care,” Friday, Nov. 21

Last Rights for the Homeless

County Medical Examiner identifies deceased homeless people and brings closure to their families.

Veterans Job Fair Expands to Record Number of Employers

The annual fall Milwaukee County Veterans Job Fair is the largest in the events history.

MPA Launches Fundraising Campaign To Add I-94, Hank Aaron State Trail Signage for Milwaukee Soldiers Home

National Trust offers $5,000 matching grant for public donations through the end of 2013

The Sacrifice of Our Veterans

We can admire those bicyclists who do endurance races, but the bravery of our veterans puts all that into sober perspective.

Job Fair for Military Veterans on Thursday

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and the Milwaukee County Veterans Service Office are happy to announce a job fair for Military Veterans on Thursday, October 3rd at the War Memorial Center from 9am- 1pm.

Soldiers Home Becomes National Historic Landmark

The National Park Service honors the Soldiers Home complex, whose classic buildings are the oldest in the nation still standing from Civil War days.

Hundreds of Job Openings for Military Veterans

Event Tomorrow 9am – 1pm

Veterans Job Fair Offers Hundreds of Job Openings for Vets

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is happy to announce a Job Fair for Military Veterans will be held on Thursday, March 7th at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center from 9am - 1pm.

Milwaukee VAMC Commences Repairs on Historic “Soldiers Home” Building

Today, the grand structure continues to dominate the landscape, but is in dire need of repair.

Mayor Barrett Celebrates Independence Day With Visits To Milwaukee Parks

Mayor Barrett will visit a number of Milwaukee parks and community centers on Wednesday, July 4 to celebrate Independence Day.