Excellence in Journalism: Milwaukee Independent recognized as Finalist for 13 awards
The Milwaukee Press Club announced the winners of its 90th Annual Gridiron Awards for Excellence in Wisconsin Journalism, and Milwaukee Independent was selected as a finalist for 13 features. The recognition exceeds 2018’s total of 10, in competition against all major...
Who Counts and When: On African-American suffrage, census, and the incremental steps for Civil Rights
2020 marks the 150th anniversaries both of the Fifteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution confirming male African American suffrage, and of the first full United States census of African-Americans. Commemorating these consequential milestones prompts reflection...
Being Positive during a Pandemic: 5 tips for getting through the coronavirus as a better person
The arrival of COVID-19 to Milwaukee brought a great deal of uncertainty in its wake. Beyond the obvious health risks is an economic vulnerability that has not been experienced before. Many people feel that the routine of daily life has been sidelined, because...
One of Wisconsin’s first two COVID-19 Deaths confirmed in Ozaukee County
Together with state health officials at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Governor Tony Evers confirmed two deaths in Wisconsin due to COVID-19 on March 19. The first death was a male in his 50s from Fond Du Lac County. The second death was a male in...
Wisconsin residents reminded to take precautions against COVID-19 scams and price gouging
Attorney General Josh Kaul urged Wisconsin residents on March 16 to be on the lookout for potential scams or instances of price gouging stemming from the outbreak of COVID-19. Wisconsin’s laws prohibiting price gouging are now in effect after Governor Evers issued...
MCTS encourages riders to limit non-essential bus travel to help prevent spread of COVID-19
Due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), and out of an abundance of caution for Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) employees and the general public, MCTS made the request hat riders limit non-essential bus travel until further notice. MCTS is working with...
The supply and demand of COVID-19: Predicted infection rates would overwhelm Milwaukee hospitals
If you are concerned that the measures taken to curb the COVID-19 pandemic are excessive and alarmist, here is my pitch to those with a business mind to better understand the urgency of the situation. Our hospitals are managed like businesses and are not designed to...
Wisconsin passengers under coronavirus quarantine aboard Grand Princess cruise ship return home safely
Twenty-nine Wisconsin residents who were aboard the Grand Princess cruise ship that docked at the Port of Oakland in California were safely transported back to Wisconsin on March 15, where Soldiers and Airmen from the Wisconsin National Guard were waiting to transport...
A look at past St. Patrick’s Day Parades in Milwaukee after COVID-19 concerns cancel 2020 event
The City of Milwaukee, Westown Association, and the Shamrock Club of Wisconsin made the unified decision to cancel the 54th Annual Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick’s Day Parade scheduled for March 14, due to the growing concerns of the Coronavirus (COVID-19)....
Governor Tony Evers signs statewide order prohibiting mass gatherings of more than 10 People
Governor Tony Evers directed Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm on March 17 to issue an agency order prohibiting mass gatherings of 10 people or more statewide, to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The measure came hours after Governor...
Milwaukee Municipalities issue emergency orders closing bars and restaurants to protect public health
Eleven Milwaukee County Municipal Leaders, supported by Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, issued an Emergency Order to close bars and restaurants in their jurisdictions to in-house patrons, effective on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 and until further notice....
City’s Health Department urges Milwaukee residents to avoid non-essential travel
On the heels of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) issuing guidelines regarding travel and mass gatherings to help limit the spread of Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) is issuing similar guidance...
