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Microsoft’s purchase of 240 acres in Kenosha is expected to launch a new era of tech-driven growth

Microsoft’s purchase of 240 acres in Kenosha is expected to launch a new era of tech-driven growth

Posted by | Jan 28, 2025

The state of Wisconsin and city of Kenosha announced on January 27 that Microsoft had purchased approximately 240 acres of land northwest of Interstate 94 and Highway 142. The site enhances the region’s capacity to support innovation and growth in the digital economy, in an area widely regarded as a prime location for corporate expansions due to its strategic position between Chicago and Milwaukee. The acquisition marks yet another prominent development project slated for Kenosha, which in recent years has increasingly caught the attention of major corporations eager to invest in the region’s flourishing economy. Local officials emphasized the...

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Milwaukee leaders urge immigrant communities to “Know Your Rights” after executive orders stir fear

Milwaukee leaders urge immigrant communities to “Know Your Rights” after executive orders stir fear

Posted by | Jan 23, 2025

Local leaders and advocates gathered at City Hall on January 22 to address what they described as growing anxiety among Milwaukee’s Hispanic and immigrant communities, following a series of newly signed executive orders by President Donald Trump. The orders, including measures to restrict birthright citizenship and halt refugee admissions, have prompted calls for preparedness and unity among advocates, faith leaders, and elected officials. The participants addressed the potential repercussions of Trump’s actions. They also highlighted practical steps local residents can take to protect themselves. Other speakers offered prayers, legal advice, and reassurance that Milwaukee remained a supportive community for...

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Governor Evers creates statewide Office of Violence Prevention in wake of Madison school shooting

Governor Evers creates statewide Office of Violence Prevention in wake of Madison school shooting

Posted by | Jan 15, 2025

Just weeks after the tragic shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Governor Governor Tony Evers created a new statewide office dedicated to preventing gun violence on January 14. The Governor also called on the Republican-controlled Legislature to pass a series of gun control and public safety measures, saying reducing violence should be a “shared priority that transcends politics.” The Legislature has already rejected numerous common sense gun control measures put forward by Governor Evers, including universal background checks for gun purchases. But Governor Evers said the shooting at Abundant Life Christian School last month demonstrated the need...

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Not in our neighborhood: Proposed ICE detention facility in Milwaukee’s 9th District sparks outrage

Not in our neighborhood: Proposed ICE detention facility in Milwaukee’s 9th District sparks outrage

Posted by | Jan 15, 2025

A controversial plan to establish a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Milwaukee’s 9th Aldermanic District has drawn strong opposition from local officials and community leaders. Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, who represents the district, issued a statement on January 14 detailing her concerns about the proposal, which involved the confinement of detainees at 11925 W. Lake Park Drive. She said the plan was symptomatic of a broader pattern in which detention facilities have been dumped in districts like the 9th without proper public input or transparency. A CONCERNING REQUEST According to Alderwoman Taylor, the city received a...

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Inexperienced North Korean troops suffer heavy casualties in battles with Ukrainian forces

Inexperienced North Korean troops suffer heavy casualties in battles with Ukrainian forces

Posted by | Jan 2, 2025

A couple hundred North Korean troops fighting alongside Russian forces against Ukraine have been killed or wounded during battle in the Kursk border region, a senior military official recently confirmed. The official did not provide details on exactly how many have been killed, but said the North Korean forces did not appear to be battle-hardened, which contributed to the number of casualties they had suffered. The official provided the first significant estimate of North Korean casualties, which comes several weeks after Ukraine announced that North Korea had sent 10,000 to 12,000 troops to Russia to help it in the...

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Year In Review 2024: Bridging cultural identity between Milwaukee and Korea through heritage and art

Year In Review 2024: Bridging cultural identity between Milwaukee and Korea through heritage and art

Posted by | Dec 30, 2024

2024 marked yet another year of profound social change and uncertainty for residents across Milwaukee. While the pandemic had faded into the background of public consciousness, the emotional and financial impact of COVID-19 continued to ripple through the local communities in Wisconsin and beyond. 2024 saw ongoing threats to democratic institutions in the United States, with election-year politics hitting new depths of public division. Those toxic tensions could be seen during the Republican National Convention, which the city of Milwaukee hosted to its economic detriment. That was contrasted by a series of optimistic and uplifting rallies hosted by Democrats...

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