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Pulitzer Prize-winning visual journalist and video producer / editor at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / http://jsonline.com.

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The best Milwaukee dive bars keep the city’s history alive In a city with plenty to go around, these iconic Milwaukee spots stand out with history, character and beer taps that have been flowing for decades.
11.11.2025 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Trump pardons Wisconsin Republicans named in efforts to overturn 2020, but state prosecutions aren't affected President Donald Trump has pardoned Wisconsin Republicans who participated in a scheme he created to try to overturn his 2020 election loss.
10.11.2025 22:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Fiserv sued for allegedly misleading investors--months before recent earnings miss, stock drop The class action lawsuit says the Milwaukee-based financial tech provider compelled its customers to shift to its newer Clover system.
10.11.2025 14:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Paul Chryst reportedly in the mix for college head-coach opening Could former University of Wisconsin football coach Paul Chryst be back in Division I coaching in 2026? One program is apparently interested.
06.11.2025 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
He came from Japan to hike the 1,200-mile Ice Age Trail. Wisconsin hikers fully embraced him Wisconsin's hiking community has been captivated by a Japanese man trekking the Ice Age Trail. Many have shared the state's culture with him.
04.11.2025 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Wisconsin legislation defines sexual grooming in wake of report on DPI's handling of teacher misconduct The sexual grooming of children would be a felony crime in Wisconsin under a new bill from Republican lawmakers.
04.11.2025 13:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Dick Cheney dies at 84 after powerful VP tenure and Republican career. Live updates. Dick Cheney, a powerful vice president and a chief architect of the war in Iraq after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and part of an old Republican Party guard that is quickly fading away.
04.11.2025 13:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Military will be paid on Oct. 31 after officials pull $5.3B from 3 accounts Military members' pay has remained in limbo throughout the government shutdown. Here's what we know about the Oct. 31 paychecks.
31.10.2025 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The national debt is at a record high. What happens if it keeps going? The national debt jumped $1 trillion in 82 days and is expected to keep climbing. How that could affect you and your financial health.
31.10.2025 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
NASA administrator calls out Kim Kardashian for promoting moon landing conspiracy The head of NASA has called out Kim Kardashian after the famous mogul and reality television star claimed that the iconic 1969 moon landing was faked.
31.10.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Will importing more Argentinian beef lower prices? It's unlikely, Wisconsin cattle ranchers say Cattle ranchers in Wisconsin and nationwide worry President Donald Trump's Argentina beef deal will negatively impact domestic production.
31.10.2025 13:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Is it legal for motorcyclists to lane split in Wisconsin? Here's what the law says Under Wisconsin state law, motorcyclists are prohibited from riding between clearly marked lanes for same-direction traffic.
31.10.2025 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The famed Menominee Forest was surrounded. How long could emerald ash borers be kept out? As of 2018, about 25,000 black and white ash trees stood tall in the Menominee Forest. Then the first infested tree was discovered.
29.10.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Indiana governor calls special session to redraw congressional maps Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has called a special session to redraw the state’s congressional maps mid-decade, as requested by the Trump administration.
27.10.2025 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Federal government denies Gov. Evers' request for public assistance flood relief A spokesperson said Evers plans to appeal the federal government's denial of around $26.5 million in funding.
24.10.2025 18:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Here are the similarities, differences between data centers from Microsoft, Oracle/OpenAI Microsoft, OpenAI, Oracle are looking to Wisconsin to achieve their goals for artificial intelligence. Here's some similarities and differences.
24.10.2025 18:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Over 140,000 bottles of cholesterol medication recalled. See affected products. The FDA said that over 140,000 bottles of the Lipitor generic potentially failed to meet "dissolution specifications."
24.10.2025 13:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
My portrait of Temple Grandin appears at Smithsonian. Here's what I hope you see | Opinion It was a dream to be asked by the Smithsonian to paint a portrait of disability icon Temple Grandin. Here's what I hope you see in this painting.
23.10.2025 13:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Gov. Tony Evers warns food assistance will run out in 9 days without federal funds Gov. Tony Evers, in a letter to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, said FoodShare will disappear in nine days, affecting 700,000 Wisconsinites.
22.10.2025 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Bill calls for bypassing Wisconsin constitution to take online sports betting statewide Wisconsin only allows sports betting on tribal land. Based on a Florida model, tribes argue this would bring new revenue to Wisconsin.
22.10.2025 13:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Wisconsin Republicans introduce bill to allow concealed carry without permit, propose stronger constitutional right to bear arms Two Republicans introduced proposals to enact "constitutional carry" and strengthen language in the constitution.
20.10.2025 21:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Milwaukee fire chief warns of danger in aging equipment, wants $12 million more in budget The City of Milwaukee's proposed 2026 budget allocates $2 million to the fire department for equipment repairs. Chief Aaron Lipski says much more is needed to ensure safety.
20.10.2025 11:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Remember the milk-dumping in 2020? 2 professors turn spoiled dairy into eco-friendly plastic Rattled by stories of farmers dumping milk during the pandemic, two UW-Platteville professors aimed to find a way to use the waste.
16.10.2025 19:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Trump cut $30 million to transform a Milwaukee street. The city still hopes to make it happen President Biden in 2024 announced a $36.6 million grant to transform Sixth Street between North and National avenues. Congress clawed most of it back.
15.10.2025 13:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones' appeal of $1.4 billion Sandy Hook judgment Alex Jones, the conservative media personality who called the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting a hoax, was found liable for defamation and inflicting emotional distress.
14.10.2025 16:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
For the third straight year, Milwaukee ranked as the 3rd best big city in the US by Condé Nast Traveler readers It's the third time Milwaukee has been named the third best big city in the nation in the travel magazine's annual Readers' Choice Awards.
09.10.2025 15:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Smith: Lake Beulah study concludes wake boats have greater impact than other types of watercraft A study on Lake Beulah concluded wake boats in wake-enhanced mode create larger waves and produce greater bottom disturbances than other power boats.
09.10.2025 15:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Microsoft drops Caledonia data center after facing opposition. Company looking for new site Outcry from residents and elected officials caused Microsoft to drop the Caledonia plan. But the company is seeking an alternative site.
08.10.2025 20:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
This Green Bay Packers season is in need of some championship coaching | Tom Silverstein The season isn’t in crisis, but the next four games will say a lot about whether the 2025 Packers are worthy of competing for a Super Bowl.
08.10.2025 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Farmers struggle under Trump's tariffs. But he has a plan ... to save Argentina. | Opinion American farmers are an afterthought for Trump in his tariff war, which doesn't seem to be based on much thought at all.
08.10.2025 17:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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