Drake Bentley

Who exactly is this helping? Like, we as a country don’t honor Black WWII soldiers anymore?

Officially the holiday season in Milwaukee.

Some #NoKings Milwaukee photos

📷: Jovanny Hernandez / Journal Sentinel

From my colleague @drakebentley.bsky.social, a Milwaukee Brewers fan loses her job after she says 'call ICE' on Latino Dodgers fan. www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

Snapped this photo in 2022. What once was Columbus Park is now Indigenous Peoples’ Park. This place was once a hidden gem — a sanctuary with a busy concession stand and little league baseball. Take me back

For Bob.

Atlanta.

Beautiful.

No WiFi on my flight. What book should I download?

Almost lost a friend today. RIP to Robert Redford

This could be a fun year. 🧀

I’ll be doing some writing for Heavy Sports (heavy.com). Covering teams and athletes throughout the U.S. and where it intertwines with news and culture. Send any tips, from trending to investigatory, to drake.bentley@heavy.com.

My grandma lives like a half block off Lincoln Creek on Milwaukee’s north side. She says blocks of water damaged property everywhere today. Streets were like rivers during the height of it all. Cars completely flooded. Most neighbors don’t have flood insurance. 😢

Tree fell at Bradford Beach and just slightly missed someone’s car

It's been 10 years since the 'Milwaukee lion' mystery. Social media says there was a big cat sighting this week It's been 10 years to the week that a "lion-like creature" possibly roamed Milwaukee, leading to long guns, meat traps and even a helicopter.

It's been 10 years since the 'Milwaukee lion' mystery. Social media says there was a big cat sighting this week

Statewide 'Good Trouble' protests held at Wisconsin State Capitol, Milwaukee Tens of thousands of protesters nationwide plan to once again take to the streets to protest President Donald Trump's administration on July 17.

Story on the protests across Wisconsin today:

Some JS photos at the “Good Trouble” protest on Milwaukee’s lakefront

Recombobulation Area to remain at Milwaukee airport after shoe policy change "Never fear, the Recombobulation Area sign will remain," an airport official said June 8.

Recombobulation Area to remain at Milwaukee airport after shoe policy change

You know we've got to find a way
To bring some lovin' here today

— Marvin Gaye, 1971

I’m picking being Black 100 times over again. Happy Juneteenth!

No Kings rally Milwaukee

Really wanted the paperback but can’t wait any longer after reading the reviews. So excited!!!

Biker Pride procession traveling down Brady Street in Milwaukee

Maxwell Anderson trial live: Day 8 of witness testimony in Sade Robinson murder case in Milwaukee YouTube video by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

www.youtube.com/live/trNzJJz...

News: The state rests its case against Maxwell Anderson in the killing of Sade Robinson. Defense also resting (will not call witnesses for Anderson, who also didn’t testify on his behalf).

Closing arguments and rebuttal upcoming. Presumably jury deliberations will begin tomorrow morning.

- More surveillance footage of Robinson and Anderson at Duke’s, mingling and playing beer pong. Anderson appears to be drinking more than Robinson.
- Jury dismissed for the day. Resume at 8:45 a.m.