Author: Editor

Three years ago, almost to the day on May 20, a team of journalists from Wisconsin crossed into Ukraine during the early phase of Russia’s full-scale invasion. It was the first time any news outlet from the state had reported directly from within Ukraine after the war escalated in February 2022. The efforts that followed over the next 1,100 days resulted in the production of nearly 600 published features and thousands of photographs. The work earned the local news organization more than a dozen journalism awards for its coverage of the war, around Ukraine, in Milwaukee’s sister city of...

City Hall came alive with music, dance, and heartfelt stories on May 16, as Milwaukee marked its 2025 Sister Cities Meet and Greet Day, honoring the relationships that continue to grow between Milwaukee and its seven international partners. From Abuja to Irpin, Kragujevac to the Tarime District, representatives shared updates, expressions of gratitude, and visions for the future, each underscoring the personal and cultural ties that transform diplomacy into enduring friendship. The event was hosted by Alderman Russell W. Stamper II, chair of the Sister Cities Committee, who opened with a message of unity. “Today is about friendship,” Alderman...