James Causey

4 days ago | jsonline.com | James Causey

Retailers are increasing security measures, such as locking up products, to combat rising theft, but this frustrates honest shoppers. Inflation, exacerbated by Trump administration policies, is a contributing factor to the increase in retail theft. While some thefts target non-essential items, others are driven by desperation due to economic hardship and cuts in essential programs.

1 week ago | jsonline.com | James Causey

The author and his wife witnessed a high-speed chase and subsequent crash in Milwaukee. The author believes reckless driving has worsened and stricter penalties are needed. Increased traffic calming measures haven't solved the problem of reckless driving. The author calls for harsher consequences for car theft and reckless driving, including jail time and vehicle confiscation. Forgive me if I repeat myself.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | James Causey

Forgive me if I repeat myself. Over the past couple of years, I've written a number of times on the folly of Milwaukee investing millions to combat reckless driving by installing hundreds of bump-outs, roundabouts, and speed bumps without increasing the penalties for the drivers creating chaos on our streets.

2 weeks ago | usatoday.com | James Causey

• The Milwaukee Bucks are down 3-1 against the Indiana Pacers and face near impossible odds of winning the series after Damian Lillard's Achilles tear. • The trade for Lillard, while initially promising, is now considered a mistake due to the loss of Jrue Holiday's defensive prowess and the team's subsequent inconsistencies. • With Lillard injured and the team facing financial constraints, the author suggests trading Giannis Antetokounmpo for maximum return in young players and draft picks.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | James Causey

Victor Matts last attended a prom when he was a troubled 17-year-old in Chicago. “I went to prom with the intent to steal. I wasn’t there to dance or celebrate,” Matts, now 65, reflected with a hint of regret. “I was a completely different person back then.”Fast forward to last Friday night and the vibrant lights of Washington High School illuminated a momentous occasion: Matts was celebrating his daughter Jennefer’s first prom.