Author: Staff

County Supervisor Peter Burgelis was subjected to a violent assault on June 12 in an unprovoked incident that occurred at Mayfair Mall. While details surrounding the assault are still being investigated by law enforcement, it was confirmed that Supervisor Burgelis sustained significant injuries and received surgical care at Froedert Hospital. He is expected to make a full recovery. “I will never be silenced, nor will I allow this act of violence to detract from our ongoing efforts to secure acceptance and equality for the LGBTQ+ community. If anything, this assault serves as a stark reminder of the pervasive challenges...

Wisconsin’s Democratic lawmakers reintroduced a series of state gun control measures on June 12 aimed at expanding background checks, implementing a red flag law, and providing tax exemptions for gun safes. The bills were previously introduced but removed from Governor Tony Evers’ budget proposal. They face an uphill battle due to opposition from Republican lawmakers, who have historically opposed such common-sense legislation and prefer to ignore the massive public support for it. With gun sales at an all-time high, and military-grade firearms in more places than ever before, Wisconsin can expect to see a spike of gun violence during...

Memorial Day 2023 decorations at the Milwaukee County Poor Farm Cemetery #3 marks what is thought to be the first time three Civil War veterans buried in cemeteries on County Grounds were honorably recognized with a Memorial Day flag for their service to the nation. Originally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day was a tradition that began in the aftermath of the American Civil War. It was when citizens placed wreaths, flags, and flowers on the graves of those who had been killed in battle. “America’s history and the Memorial Day holiday forever go hand-in-hand, by providing recognition and...