Author: Staff

An investigation is underway into a daylight bus shelter heist recorded on video, and the art community has come together to work on replacing the stolen artwork with help from a personal donation from Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele. Just weeks after a one-of-a-kind artwork was put up on a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus shelter in the Walker’s Point neighborhood, a man tore down and stole the art. While police investigate the selfish crime, the Milwaukee art community is stepping up. “I’ve heard from many artists who are frustrated by what happened and are now offering to...

It is ironic for the City of Franklin, which has a proud tradition to set itself apart from all things Milwaukee, to adopt the other municipality’s name for its new baseball team. The fact that Wisconsin was historically a dairy state makes naming any new sports team after a non-alcoholic beverage a logical choice, considering a beer related team already exists. Earlier this year, team owners held a public name-the-team contest, with the top ten suggestions narrowed down to three for fans to vote on. The Milkmen was selected, but moniker not attributed to its home of Franklin. “We’re...

The nonprofit community organization Safe & Sound celebrated its 20th anniversary and honored four of its partners on September 13, during “A Night to Unite: Celebrating Neighborhood Champions” at the Italian Community Center. The event honored Sojourner Family Peace Center’s Carmen Pitre, Judge Derek Mosley, and Milwaukee residents Betty Gaines and PrincessSafiya Byers. Proceeds from the gala will provide critical operating support to ensure that Safe & Sound is able to continue improving public safety in targeted high crime, low-income Milwaukee neighborhoods. “Tonight, we come together from different sectors – corporate, nonprofit, government – to support a vision we...

The Milwaukee Brewers released a new promotional video recently titled “Hunting October,” which included Milwaukee county Transit System (MCTS) drivers. The video featured many familiar references to Milwaukee fans, and since MCTS gets the public to and from each and every home game that the Brewers play at Miller Park, it was fitting that the team featured bus drivers in their newest ad. The dramatic video features real people and real fans, including MCTS drivers John Reed, Sandra Cooper and Tim Boone, supporting the Brewers as they make their playoff push. A portion of the project was filmed outside...

Major League Baseball and all 30 Clubs will conduct 9/11 commemorations throughout the league on Tuesday, September 11 as part of Baseball’s ongoing effort to honor and remember those whose lives were affected or lost on that tragic day. Home Clubs will recognize the day with a moment of silence and pregame ceremonies with many teams honoring first responders and public service personnel. A “We Shall Not Forget” silhouetted batter ribbon will be displayed throughout ballparks and on special line-up cards and base jewels. On-field personnel including players, coaches and umpires will wear caps with a side patch of...