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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...

After more than three decades of sitting vacant, the former and historic St. Anthony’s Hospital has a new name and new purpose purpose for serving the Milwaukee community. Located at 1004 N. 10th Street, St. Anthony Place opened on March 15. The redevelopment now features 60 modern apartments, 39 of which will house individuals with housing vouchers from the Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services’ Housing Division. “St. Anthony Place is a huge step in Milwaukee County’s effort to end chronic homelessness in our community and provide permanent, supportive housing for those in need,” said Milwaukee County...

The Milwaukee-Chicago Amtrak Hiawatha Service served an all-time record of more than 858,000 passengers in calendar year 2018, a 3.6 percent increase over calendar year 2017. Ridership has more than doubled since 2003 when the service began providing seven round-trips daily. “More people are using the Amtrak Hiawatha every year to avoid traffic congestion, tolls, and parking, and have time to work or relax while traveling,” says WisDOT Secretary-designee Craig Thompson. Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) recently was awarded a $5,050,000 grant to improve reliability, safety, and accessibility of the Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station(MARS). The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)...

Launched in October 2018 as a hub for the creative arts in downtown Milwaukee, No Studios introduced the completion of its rooftop level and Club Lounge on March 16, and announced to opening up three new membership tiers designed for local businesses, corporations, and entrepreneurs. Founded by Oscar-winning filmmaker and Milwaukee native John Ridley (12 Years a Slave and American Crime) and business partner Chris Abele, No Studios is a first-of-its-kind experimental concept bridging arts and entertainment experiences, a networking/social club model and shared workspaces. The new membership tiers include club, corporate, and coworker levels. Tailored for the business...

Sip & Purr Cat Café’s founder Katy McHugh and her 12-year-old son Cole recently stumbled upon Nala during a trip to Cairo, and the celebrity Egyptian kitten now awaits a forever home in Milwaukee. While exploring Cairo on February 21, Katy’s son Cole happened to spot a kitten living alone in a cage of a Cairo pet store. No other cats were in sight, no mother or siblings. “Saving Nala was 100% unplanned. The kitten was in rough shape, clearly malnourished and sickly,” said McHugh. “My rescue radar kicked in, and I knew I had to do something to...