First Veteran residents move into Old Main as the Soldiers Home Campus leases half of its housing space
The Milwaukee Soldiers Home campus announced on March 22 that it has leased half of its available supportive housing units to veterans and their families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The significant milestone comes just days after the first...
Deutsche in Milwaukee: New book explores the city’s old German neighborhoods with personal stories
Milwaukee has been a home for many generations of various ethnic communities. However, a well-documented presence that continues to be recognized is Milwaukee’s German heritage. There has been a wave of interest in recent years to uncover and uplift diverse voices...
Lady Justice: Fifty years of women in the Milwaukee Judiciary and the impact of their inclusion
During Women’s History Month the achievements and the impact of women are recounted, and assessments of the trajectory of inclusion are reviewed. This year marks not only a milestone for women in the law in Milwaukee, but also reveals the slow but steady equitable...
Gun Show Loophole: County officials oppose proposal that puts Milwaukee County in the firearms business
The County Board’s Parks, Energy and Environment Committee approved a proposal from Milwaukee County Supervisor Patti Logsdon on March 16 that would allow gun shows to be held at the Milwaukee County Sports Complex. Supervisor Logsdon proposed the ordinance change to...
State and local leaders in Wisconsin condemn targeted attack on women of Asian descent in Georgia
Three attacks at Atlanta-area spas on March 16 that left eight people dead has sent shockwaves through Asian American communities nationwide. While the White gunman’s motive remains unclear, the tragedy follows a growing trend of hate crimes that have Asian...
Community advocates in Milwaukee join with statewide coalition to denounce violence against AAPI women
The Asian American Pacific Islander Coalition of Wisconsin released a statement on the March 16 shootings of Asian American Women in Atlanta, representing member organizations across the state and supporting advocates in Milwaukee. It is with heavy hearts that the...
Art build in Milwaukee creates banners for nationwide “torch relay” march in support of immigrant rights
Over the first weekend of March, Voces de la Frontera Action hosted a massive art build to paint the banners for the 34 Fair Immigration Rights Movement (FIRM) Network organizations that will be taking part in the “March to Victory – Relay Across America” to...
Governor Tony Evers announces two phase plan to help Wisconsin families access child care services
Governor Tony Evers and Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Emilie Amundson signaled their intent to submit a plan with the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) to use the additional Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) award Wisconsin...
Milwaukee Independent recognized for excellence in visual journalism as finalist for 10 Press Club awards
The Milwaukee Press Club announced the list of finalists for its 91st Annual Gridiron Awards for Excellence in Wisconsin Journalism, covering an unusual news year of the pandemic, social unrest, and political turmoil. Milwaukee Independent was selected for 10...
MCTS to acquire Milwaukee County’s first battery-electric buses for new Rapid Transit line in 2022
The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced on March 11 that it has awarded a contract to the vendor who will build Milwaukee County’s first battery-electric buses. Nova Bus, a leading North American transportation manufacturer that is part of the Volvo...
In step with Rambalac: How I walked 1,000 miles across Japan during a pandemic without leaving Milwaukee
In February I wrote about my treadmill exercise routine while watching VideoWalks from Japan. I had not thought about doing a follow-up story. Then on the calendar I saw that it was coming up on 10 years since the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. That tragedy was what...
Adria Zuccaro: Commander of 128th Air Refueling Wing reflects on her service during Women’s History Month
When Colonel Adria Zuccaro took her place as the 13th commander of the 128th Air Refueling Wing September 2020, she made history by being the first female to ever hold that position. Through her inclusive leadership and willingness to start the year off strong, she...