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Milwaukee recount stumbles ahead as Trump campaign acts in bad faith by trying to reject every ballot

Milwaukee recount stumbles ahead as Trump campaign acts in bad faith by trying to reject every ballot

Posted by | Nov 22, 2020 |

After the utter debacle on November 20, which saw the first day of counting held up by Trump campaign lawyers for more than 6 hours after counting was scheduled to begin, Day Two started with more clarity and the framework for a streamlined process. The problem of Trump observers clustering around tables and intimidating poll workers was eased as a single person limit was enforced on November 21. Each counting table had three observation spots, one for a Trump observer, one for a Biden observer, and one for a non-affiliated observer like the ACLU. Even if a third spot...

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Milwaukee residents encouraged to utilize all public options available for COVID-19 testing

Milwaukee residents encouraged to utilize all public options available for COVID-19 testing

Posted by | Nov 22, 2020 |

After conducting several weeks of testing at its new community COVID-19 testing sites, the City of Milwaukee issued a reminder for residents to use all testing sites efficiently and appropriately. Community testing sites offer the opportunity for residents to receive a free test without appointment even if they are asymptomatic, but there are also a large number of alternatives for testing in Milwaukee. Community health centers and a number of pharmacies are excellent options. Residents can visit milwaukee.gov/covidtesting for a map of all testing locations. “Unfortunately, what we’re seeing is an increase in the percent of people—both at the...

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Mass Shooting at Mayfair Mall: Wauwatosa police search for White gunman who wounded 8 people

Mass Shooting at Mayfair Mall: Wauwatosa police search for White gunman who wounded 8 people

Posted by | Nov 21, 2020 |

Police are continuing the search for the suspect in a November 20 shooting at a Mayfair Mall that left seven adults and a teenager injured. Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber gave no motive for the attack at the Mayfair Mall in a brief update about three hours after the 2:50 p.m. incident near an entrance to the Macy’s store. He said the extent of the eight victims’ injuries was unknown, but all were alive. He added that the shooter was “no longer at the scene” when authorities arrived. “Preliminary statements from witnesses indicate that the shooter is a white...

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Milwaukee-based episodic audio series earns distinction as Adweek’s Marketing Podcast of the Year

Milwaukee-based episodic audio series earns distinction as Adweek’s Marketing Podcast of the Year

Posted by | Nov 19, 2020 |

Adweek, the globally-renowned source of news and insight in the brand marketing ecosystem, selected Milwaukee-based podcast Lead Balloon as its “Marketing Podcast of the Year.” Like the “Emmys” or the “Oscars,” Adweek’s Podcast of the Year awards are intended to recognize the best podcasts and podcast professionals across a wide range of categories. Entrants in the competition were evaluated by a jury of some of the most respected leaders and rising stars in the podcast industry, as well as senior editors from Adweek. “I am absolutely gobsmacked,” said Dusty Weis, president and founder of Podcamp Media, and host and...

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Joseph Mensah: Officer who killed Alvin Cole will resign from Wauwatosa police force on November 30

Joseph Mensah: Officer who killed Alvin Cole will resign from Wauwatosa police force on November 30

Posted by | Nov 18, 2020 |

It was announced on November 17 that the controversial Wauwatosa Police officer Joseph Mensah will resign from the department, as part of a separation agreement effective November 30. Mensah has been involved in three fatal shootings in five years. The most recent shooting took place in February when he killed 17-year-old Alvin Cole during a chase outside Mayfair Mall. The Milwaukee County District Attorney decided on October 7 not to charge Mensah. That decision sparked several nights of protests in the area. “Now is the time for all of us to come together and heal. We’ve made substantial progress...

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