Author: Staff

A Dane County Circuit Court judge ruled on March 26 in favor of Wisconsin unions, in their lawsuit challenging the Republican Legislature’s unconstitutional power grab during the last days of former Governor Scott Walker’s Administration. The judge immediately blocked most of the laws from taking effect, restoring to the Governor and Attorney General most of the powers that were stripped away from them and handed to the state legislature. “For the second time in less than a week, an impartial judge ruled against legislative Republicans and their lame duck session. This is an important victory for the people of...

Taking place July 27 and 28 along Milwaukee’s lakefront, the Milwaukee Air & Water Show is one of the summer’s most highly anticipated events. The Milwaukee Air & Water Show draws nearly 400,000 people to Milwaukee’s lakeshore every year, and has a significant economic impact on the city. The performances also provide the local community with a meaningful understanding about our nation’s armed forces and how to support military veterans. The Milwaukee Air & Water Show is unique in Milwaukee’s history and provides affordable, wholesome entertainment for the entire family. From its grassroots beginnings in 2002, the air show...

The U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement has arrested 83 people across Wisconsin since September 2018. According to the limited data provided by ICE, at least 39 of the individuals arrested in the state had no documented criminal history. President Trump has claimed that ICE has only been deporting dangerous gang members, drug dealers, and human traffickers. But according to its own records, ICE is deporting members of Wisconsin communities with minor offenses or no criminal history. The Federal agency has failed to properly notify local law enforcement of ICE operations prior to conducting raids. It has also routinely ignored...

One of Shakespeare’s greatest and most beloved comedies “As You Like It” and a family adaptation of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, “Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” brings a powerful journey of music, love, and laughter to the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center. Shakespeare intended his plays to be heard and seen, not read in a classroom. Featuring First Stage’s award-winning Young Company, his romantic comedy “As You Like It” arrived at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center as a needed respite from the harsh Wisconsin winter. Directed by Milwaukee theater professional James Fletcher, the plays tells the story...