Drake Bentley

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Drake Bentley

The archbishop of Milwaukee had strong words for President Donald Trump making light of the Catholic Church's most serious mourning period, saying it was "very unfortunate," but also added that the country needs to continue to pray for the president. Trump's White House posted an AI-generated image of the president dressed as the pontiff late Friday, just as the church is set to begin a conclave later this week to elect a new pope.

1 week ago | greenbaypressgazette.com | Molly Beck |Drake Bentley

Josh Schoemann, the Washington County executive, launched a Republican run for governor 18 months before voters go to the polls. Schoemann in his launch video argues the governor's office needs leaders who will "roll up their sleeves, bring people together and do the hard work of building a brighter future for Wisconsin."Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has not yet said if he'll seek a third term.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Drake Bentley |Kelli Arseneau

The former Waupun warden's reduced conviction to a low-level misdemeanor in connection with a prisoner's death has elicited some mixed reactions. Randall Hepp pleaded no contest April 28 to violating the law of a state or county institution, in connection with the February 2024 death of 62-year-old Donald Maier, and was ordered to pay a $500 fine.

1 week ago | indystar.com | Drake Bentley

Tyrese Haliburton, after eliminating the Milwaukee Bucks from the playoffs, declared he's no longer a Wisconsin sports fan (except for the Green Bay Packers). Haliburton claims the Milwaukee Brewers canceled his first pitch opportunity after the Pacers eliminated the Bucks from the 2024 playoffs. Haliburton embraced his villain status in Wisconsin after posting "Overrate THAT" on social media following the Pacers' victory.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Drake Bentley

Beans & Barley on Milwaukee's east side was shut down briefly by the city's health department. The part-all-day cafe, part-deli and part-giftshop reopened May 1 after being forced to cease operations after a routine annual inspection at the establishment, 1901 E. North Ave., on April 30. Inspectors observed multiple food items, including fruit, vegetables, beans, cheese, and cooked potatoes and pasta, being stored at unsafe temperature levels in coolers.