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Milwaukee Brewers Icon Bob Uecker Dies at 90; Tributes Flow In

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 10:03

Bob Uecker was the “light of the Brewers, the soundtrack of our summers” – Milwaukee Brewers Milwaukee Brewers icon Bob Uecker has died at the age of 90, the team […]

Gov. Evers Should Support Cops, Not Create Wasteful ‘Violence Prevention’ Office: Piwowarczyk

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 20:14

This is an opinion column by state Rep. Jim Piwowarczyk (R-Hubertus). Gov. Tony Evers’ announcement of a new Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention and his $10 million funding plan is […]

In Stunning Rebuke, Gov. Evers Says He Will ‘Absolutely Not’ Endorse Jill Underly in Primary

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 19:47

Gov. Evers isn’t going to help Jill Underly as she faces the political fight of her life. Gov. Tony Evers told a Milwaukee radio host on Jan. 14 that he […]

Trump vs. Biden and the Chattering Class [Up Against the Wall]

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 19:19

This is an opinion column by Terrence Wall. So Trudeau quit, right after meeting with Trump. That says somethin’. He must have realized, oh crap, I can’t deal with this […]

Feelin’ Good, But Worried [Up Against the Wall]

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 18:27

This is an opinion column by Terrence Wall. Quite a few people have volunteered (out of the blue) to me that they’re excited, that they’re feelin’ good, and that they […]

Critical Missing: Lanydria Beard, 13, Milwaukee

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 10:50

The Milwaukee Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a critical missing person, Lanydria Beard. In a news release, MPD released the following information: “Lanydria was last seen […]

Embattled Jill Underly Accused of ‘Cheap Political Stunt’ as Democrat Feud Boils Over

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 23:45

A Jill Underly supporter failed to kick Underly’s leftist opponent Jeff Wright off the February primary ballot Tuesday, leading Wright’s campaign to accuse Underly of a “cheap political stunt” as […]

Jefferson Co. GOP Slams Evers’ Appointee Theresa Beck for Failed Effort to Remove Opponent

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 22:54

The Jefferson County GOP is slamming Tony Evers-appointee Theresa Beck for her failed effort to kick her opponent, Cortney J. Iverson, off the ballot. “Today, the Wisconsin Election Commission sided […]

Despite Efforts to Stop Me: I’m Running for Jefferson County Judge

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 22:03

By Cortney Iverson I am running for Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge, Branch 2 because I want to use my skills and experience to serve the community that I call […]

Wisconsin DOC Failed to Revoke Milwaukee Drug Dealer Suspected of 5 Fatal Overdose Deaths: Sheriff

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 15:24

The Wisconsin Department of Corrections failed to revoke the supervision of a Milwaukee felon who is a suspect in at least five overdose death investigations and who was released on […]

How Dan Bice Unfairly Cherrypicked Brad Schimel Interview to Create Deceptive Narrative

Sat, 01/11/2025 - 12:59

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel called the private bathroom rule that Dan Bice mocked – which is mandated by the state Supreme Court – “crazy” and “goofy.” In yet […]

Wisconsin’s Tammy Baldwin OPPOSES Laken Riley Act, Calls It ‘Flawed’

Fri, 01/10/2025 - 11:26

Wisconsin U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin says she opposes the Laken Riley Act, a bill that would mandate the deportation of illegal immigrants when they are arrested for a host of […]

Beloit Police Chief Pledges to Not Always Cooperate With ICE

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 22:31

Beloit Police Chief Andre Sayles is pledging not to cooperate with ICE when illegal immigrants are arrested for committing crimes in many instances because his Police Department’s is “progressive policing.” […]

The Late Great Milwaukee Public Museum: How to Help Stop Its Destruction

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 15:14

By Dave Riedel, preserveMKE.org What is deaccession? Until a few weeks ago, I never heard the term. Kind of a quirky word if you ask me. In truth, deaccessioning is […]

Wisconsin’s Mark Pocan, Gwen Moore Vote “NO” on Laken Riley Act

Tue, 01/07/2025 - 20:48

Wisconsin Democratic Congressmen Mark Pocan and Congresswoman Gwen Moore voted against passage of the Laken Riley Act on Jan. 7, according to a vote tally published by the U.S. House. […]

Ron Johnson, Others Introduce ‘Hallmark Legislation’ to Preserve Title IX, Protect Women’s Sports

Tue, 01/07/2025 - 19:01

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) and 28 Republican colleagues on Jan. 7 in “reintroducing the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act to preserve Title […]

Tony Evers Throws Jill Underly Under Bus Right Before Centrist Candidate Enters Race

Tue, 01/07/2025 - 18:46

Gov. Evers called Jill Underly’s testing score changes a “mistake” Democrat Gov. Tony Evers just threw Democratic incumbent Jill Underly under the bus with sharp criticism over the lowering of […]

Wisconsin SC Candidate Susan Crawford Called Voter ID ‘Draconian,’ Tried to Eliminate It

Sun, 01/05/2025 - 23:16

Wisconsin Judge Susan Crawford argued that making Wisconsinites show a photo ID to vote “punishes” them. Now she wants a seat on the state Supreme Court. State Supreme Court candidate […]

Generation Gap [Up Against the Wall]

Sun, 01/05/2025 - 21:32

The Wall Street Journal printed an interesting essay on “What Happens When a Whole Generation Never Grows Up?” The problem is, they got a lot wrong. Now, don’t get me […]

Jason Zehe Charged With Homicide in Death of Megan Voss in Waukesha

Fri, 01/03/2025 - 13:44

Jason Zehe was criminally charged with homicide in Waukesha County Circuit Court on Jan. 3. for allegedly blowing through a stop sign while intoxicated, killing Waukesha West high honors student […]

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