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Türk Kizilay: Providing emergency relief to those affected by the Kahramanmaraş earthquake

Türk Kizilay: Providing emergency relief to those affected by the Kahramanmaraş earthquake

Posted by | Mar 27, 2023

Earthquake Mission in Türkiye: A massive earthquake struck Türkiye and Syria on February 6, leaving tens of thousands dead and millions homeless. Milwaukee Independent was invited by a team of American doctors and clergy to document conditions in the hardest hit parts of Türkiye a month later, embedded with the Turkish Red Crescent, Türk Kizilay. This special series offers a snapshot of the situation in Adiyaman and Antakya in images, with stories from first responders and survivors of the unfolding natural disaster. mkeind.com/earthquakemissionturkiye Türk Kizilay, the Turkish Red Crescent, has been at the forefront of relief efforts in Türkiye...

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U.S. Marshals capture 114 wanted fugitives in Milwaukee during recent Operation North Star II

U.S. Marshals capture 114 wanted fugitives in Milwaukee during recent Operation North Star II

Posted by | Feb 20, 2023

The U.S. Marshals Service recently concluded Operation North Star II, a high-impact fugitive apprehension initiative aimed at combating violent crime in Milwaukee and 9 other cities with a significant number of homicides and shootings. During an ONS II press conference at Milwaukee City Hall on February 15, Mayor Cavalier Johnson was joined by U.S. Marshals and other local law enforcement partners to talk about the 30-day initiative, which resulted in 833 arrests. More than 100 of those arrests took place in Milwaukee. “These fugitives are among some of the worst committing crimes that include homicide, armed robberies, and assault...

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MCTS joins growing list of metro areas that cap bus fares with new collection system called WisGo

MCTS joins growing list of metro areas that cap bus fares with new collection system called WisGo

Posted by | Feb 20, 2023

Milwaukee County is about to join a list of major metros around the world, such as London, Sydney, Portland, and New York City among others, when it introduces riders to fare capping this spring. Milwaukee County Transit System’s new fare collection system, called WisGo, caps bus fares. Riders pay as they go, saving money the more they ride, without the need to purchase a daily, weekly, or monthly pass. The rollout happens in two phases: full Umo mobile app features start in March. Then, the WisGo system goes live in April. Riders will have through September to make the...

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Navigating the Holy Land: A photojournalist’s diary from the streets of Old Jerusalem

Navigating the Holy Land: A photojournalist’s diary from the streets of Old Jerusalem

Posted by | Feb 18, 2023

The ancient city of Jerusalem as has existed in my awareness for as long as I can remember. From stories of family pilgrimages, to historical lessons in school, to the nightly news, and basically every mention of it in religion. It is a place that inspires a journey to reach, but any expectation that I would ever travel there were abandoned long ago. So it was not without a little irony that I found myself walking the narrow streets of the Old City at the end of January. I took on a photojournalism assignment to document a team of...

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A clarity of vision: Giving displaced Syrian children the ability to see a world full of possibilities

A clarity of vision: Giving displaced Syrian children the ability to see a world full of possibilities

Posted by | Feb 17, 2023

Medical Mission to Jordan: After more than a decade of Civil War in Syria, and continuing conflicts like the unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine that further displaced millions of civilians, understanding the longterm conditions that war refugees face remains relevant. But as public attention fades, such topics do not capture headlines today, even as the impact continues to be felt here in Milwaukee. mkeind.com/jordanmedicalmission Medical professionals spend many years learning, growing, and accomplishing work in their field. For those who were not born in the United States, or are from immigrant families, the path to medical school is often...

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Deadliest in a decade: Untold numbers remain buried under rubble in Syria after devastating earthquake

Deadliest in a decade: Untold numbers remain buried under rubble in Syria after devastating earthquake

Posted by | Feb 14, 2023

Medical Mission to Jordan: After more than a decade of Civil War in Syria, and continuing conflicts like the unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine that further displaced millions of civilians, understanding the longterm conditions that war refugees face remains relevant. But as public attention fades, such topics do not capture headlines today, even as the impact continues to be felt here in Milwaukee. mkeind.com/jordanmedicalmission Rescue workers continue to help survivors from the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Syria and Türkiye on February 6, as the death toll exceeded 40,000 and surpassed Japan’s Fukushima disaster. Close to a half...

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