Peggy West, former member of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors.
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Push Underway For Better Care For Pregnant Inmates
Proposals, led by Sen. Lena Taylor, include banning shackling during labor.
Jul 30th, 2023 by Devin Blake
Bill Would Ban Shackling of Pregnant Inmates, Create Doula Program
An estimated 58,000 pregnant people are incarcerated every year, and thousands give birth while in custody.
Mar 10th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
COVID-19 Cases In State Prisons Tripled in One Week
Department of Corrections suspends in-person visits, suspected of causing surge.
Jan 14th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Acting Police Chief Offers Frank Views
"I’m a Black man first,” Norman tells panel. "I will not tolerate any explicit biases."
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
COVID-19 Infects Half of State Inmates
Five times the overall state rate; 10,786 prison inmates, 2,153 staff infected.
Feb 14th, 2021 by Vanessa Swales
Maria Monreal-Cameron Remembered for Leadership in Hispanic Community
Longtime CEO of Hispanic Chamber of Commerce passed away this week.
Jan 21st, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
South Side Mourns Death of Jason Cleereman
Immigration attorney, neighborhood leader lost to senseless killing.
Sep 26th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez
New Salvadoran Restaurant Will Open
Pupuseria Los Angeles will open in January on 35th and National, in Silver City area.
Nov 12th, 2019 by Eduardo Garcia
Five Takeaways from Yesterday’s Election
The race for Terry Witkowski's seat had surprises -- and key lessons.
Jul 17th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
The County’s Queen of Hemp
Why Supervisor Sylvia Ortiz-Velez is pushing so hard for county to grow hemp.
Jul 1st, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Ex-Inmates Group Pushes Criminal Justice Reform
Asks Evers for increased accountability, mental health resources and re-entry support.
Jan 17th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic
7 Election Takeaways
What did we learn as the blue wave washed over Wisconsin?
Apr 4th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Vote Today; Key Races Will Be Decided
A breakdown of everything on Milwaukee ballots.
Apr 3rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Abele’s $1 Million Power Play
His LeadershipMKE group muddies the waters for April election.
Mar 29th, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
The Cheapest Tavern in Town?
Ollie's is classic South Side workers' bar with no craft beers, but 111 years history.
Mar 2nd, 2018 by Michael Horne
Vote for Supreme Court, County Board Tuesday
One county board race and a hotly contested race for state's highest court.
Feb 19th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Snack Boys Boasts 130-Year History
Upscale South Side bar was once working class saloon before Prohibition.
Feb 8th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Opioid Crisis Hits City Hard
County’s huge increase isn’t just suburban whites, city and minority residents hurt, too.
Nov 9th, 2017 by Edgar Mendez
Bryant’s, Serving Cocktails Since 1936
Originally a "tied house," Bryant's is city's oldest cocktail lounge. Stop in during Doors Open.
Sep 22nd, 2017 by Michael Horne
Junior’s Hook Has 125-Year Heritage
Old South Side tavern since 1892, with countless owners, is suddenly chic.
Aug 22nd, 2017 by Michael Horne
Trump Impacts Dairy Farms, Milwaukee Police
Crackdown on illegal immigrants, “sanctuary cities” may force changes in county and state.
Aug 15th, 2017 by Andrew Becker and Patrick Michels
Local Leaders Demand Clarke’s Removal
Legislators, community leaders call on Gov. Walker to remove sheriff from office.
Jun 1st, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Gibraltar Has International Heritage
Now a jazz club, 1895 building on National Ave. long featured the International House.
May 5th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Bay View Bowl Will Charm You
Once one of 200 bowling alleys in town, now a lively, artsy survivor.
Apr 14th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Will Cheaper Price Save Domes?
$18.6 million estimate for repairs and “National Treasure” designation by group.
Mar 31st, 2017 by Edgar Mendez
Will County Give Pension to State?
Board approves work group to study state takeover of pension system.
Mar 23rd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Bader Rutter CEO’s Riverside Life
Greg Nickerson will move Bader Rutter downtown, just upriver from his urban penthouse.
Nov 30th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Tropical Dome Reopens at Mitchell Park
Long-term future of Domes still unclear.
Sep 29th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
MobCraft Milwaukee
The world's first completely crowdsourced brewery is another piece of the redevelopment of Walker's Point.
Sep 28th, 2016 by Michael Horne
How to Destroy a Transit System
County board's free bus ride program triggers huge deficits that could overwhelm system.
May 24th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Is Free Pass Bleeding County Transit?
Controversial free GO Pass for seniors and disabled costs millions, awaits new report.
Mar 2nd, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Could Abele Sell County Parks?
Abele says he won’t, but state law allows sale of 43 parks. Supervisors move to bar this.
Jan 31st, 2016 by Virginia Small
National Avenue’s House of Artists
Including current owner Tom Bamberger and former tenants like painter Carri Skoczek.
Jan 30th, 2016 by Michael Horne
City-County Plan Creates Municipal ID Cards
Can be used widely but not to vote in elections.
Nov 19th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
County Free Bus-Ride Program Faces Shortfall
Free rides for seniors and disabled could cost $4 million, causing service cuts or fare hikes.
Sep 28th, 2015 by Graham Kilmer
$20,000 Pledge For Park Still Unpaid
United Community Center fails to follow through on $20,000 commitment to rebuild park
Sep 21st, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
The County Board’s Anti-Environmental Boondoggle
Its Estabrook Dam decision will cost taxpayers millions and harm environment.
Feb 17th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Will County Pass Another Pension Giveaway?
Board members favor a “grandfather clause” protecting retirees with illegal payments that could cost taxpayers $10 million.
Feb 3rd, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Another Bad Transit Plan By County Board
Amendment slipped into budget has had no public review and could leave system $1 million short (or worse) by end of 2015.
Nov 6th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Is Zamarripa’s Democratic Challenger Really Republican?
He's just 18, but candidate Vincent Synowicz is already mastering the slick verbal skills of a veteran politician.
Jan 16th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Searching for Justice
Family offers $10,000 reward to find killer of south side youth.
Jul 18th, 2013 by Edgar Mendez
Governor Ignores South Side on Residency Requirement
Walker signs law, never responds to letters from South Side politicians and organizations.
Jul 11th, 2013 by Edgar Mendez
Sheriff Clarke’s New Buddies
The conservative lawman and liberal county board have suddenly gotten very friendly. Why?
Apr 2nd, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
How Do I Protect Myself?
The UMOS Latina Resource Center helps protect and assist abused women who may fear for their lives.
Jan 4th, 2013 by James Gutierrez
Airborne Asbestos Plagues South Side?
A KK river restoration project may be causing asbestos and lead contamination while tearing down homes too near the river.
Jan 2nd, 2013 by Edgar Mendez
Home Contest is a Big Winner
Most Improved Home Contest offers $7,000 in prize money, generates $164,000 in home improvements.
Nov 20th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
