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In a statewide assessment, law enforcement in nearly every county in Wisconsin reported that human trafficking occurs in their community. Recognizing this growing problem, the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Human Trafficking Bureau will develop a coordinated statewide strategy to identify, target, and prosecute traffickers in order to combat human trafficking and provide needed assistance to survivors. “Human trafficking is an insidious crime that affects victims in small and large communities, rural and urban,” said Attorney General Schimel. “The DOJ Human Trafficking Bureau will be a resource to communities all across the state in the fight to stop human...

American Family Insurance will sponsor the project to link Summerfest grounds to downtown Milwaukee. Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. officials announced that The Historic Third Ward Architectural Review Board unanimously approved plans to reconstruct the North Entry Gate of Henry Maier Festival Park and develop a new Community Plaza, adjacent to Urban Park. This new project, made possible by American Family Insurance, will not only connect the festival grounds to the new Lakefront Gateway Project and downtown Milwaukee, but add public amenities as well as provide an expanded and more efficient entrance for festival goers. “We are thrilled to continue...

Sculpture Milwaukee recently rolled out a virtual experience for viewing its 22 sculptures along Wisconsin Avenue. Developed by Graydient Creative, the newly debuted Sculpture Milwaukee app features an audio tour, “hearts” for users to like their favorite sculptures, custom photo filters and a scavenger hunt. The exclusive audio tour gives users a full description of the artist and their sculpture, and is also available in Spanish. Similar to Pokémon Go, users can throw “hearts” at their favorite sculptures. Hearts are unlimited, and the user’s favorite sculptures are displayed on the homepage of the app. In addition, users can apply...

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is accepting applications from nonprofit and community-based organizations for a grant program designed to advance the statewide climate for entrepreneurship. The Entrepreneurship Support Program provides financial assistance of between $10,000 and $100,000 for projects that promote entrepreneurship and provide Wisconsin entrepreneurs with key resources, including training, mentorship, and business development and financial services. Launched as a pilot program in 2016, the initiative provided nearly $500,000 in grants to 11 projects statewide in its first year to help fund activities such as prototyping assistance, legal services, and outreach to underserved entrepreneurs. Because of the...

Statement from Alderman Chantia Lewis on September 11, 2017 Today is an emotional day for our nation and for me personally, as I was an active member of the United States Air Force when the attacks on September 11 took place. I have a deep and first-hand understanding of the way our nation changed following those tragic events. In delivering the Pledge of Allegiance during Milwaukee’s 9/11 memorial, I was reminded of the great loss we faced after the brutal attacks on our country on September 11, 2001, and the tremendous sacrifice that followed as we sent our loved...

The Bay View Community Center host beloved Milwaukee historian John Gurda on September 13 for his talk, “Smokestacks on the Lakefront: The History of Milwaukee’s South Shore,” at 88Nine Radio Milwaukee‘s Community Room in Walker’s Point. The event will include food from Birch + Butcher & Chef Miles Borghgraef, local craft beer from Third Space Brewing and live music, followed by John’s talk. Proceeds from ticket sales and the raffle will benefit the Center’s programs, which are in critical need of additional funding. The Bay View Community Center is a non-for-profit organization that serves individuals and families in southeastern...