James N. Fitzhenry

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | James N. Fitzhenry |Kristin Brey

You might have heard that child care costs as much as college. Parents face big bills, long wait lists and a shortage of quality providers. At the same time, many child care providers say without assistance, they will be forced to close their doors. One of the biggest hurdles is finding qualified workers in an industry with low wages.

Jan 25, 2025 | yahoo.com | James N. Fitzhenry

"What, if anything, can be learned from this case?"We tucked this question at the end of a poll asking Milwaukee Journal Sentinel readers for their reaction to CBS 58 parting ways with meteorologist Sam Kuffel following posts on her private Instagram account that were critical of Elon Musk for an arm gesture that many have likened to a Nazi salute. It came during an event at Monday's presidential inauguration. Turns out that, actually, we can learn a lot.

Jan 23, 2025 | yahoo.com | James N. Fitzhenry

When I heard about a Milwaukee TV station firing a meteorologist over social media comments, I couldn’t help but think about a recent headline in the Wall Street Journal proclaiming “Left-wing cancel culture gets canceled.”Sam Kuffel was dropped by the local CBS affiliate WDJT-TV (Channel 58) after she criticized billionaire Elon Musk on Instagram for a straight-arm gesture at an inauguration event Monday’ that many have likened to a Nazi salute.

Jan 16, 2025 | thenorthwestern.com | James N. Fitzhenry

How do Milwaukee Brewers fans want Bob Uecker to be remembered? As "Mr. Baseball," of course. But also as a humble and friendly man. One who rubbed shoulders with big shots in Hollywood but never forgot his roots or his pals from Boys Tech. Highpoints? Listening to him call the 1982 World Series or hundreds of games before and after. He was simply someone who was part of the "soundtrack of our lives."Please keep sharing some of your favorite memories in the form below.

Jan 16, 2025 | htrnews.com | James N. Fitzhenry

Bob Uecker was the voice of the Milwaukee Brewers for 54 years. His death is like the loss of a family member. How do Milwaukee Brewers fans want Bob Uecker to be remembered? As "Mr. Baseball," of course. But also as a humble and friendly man. One who rubbed shoulders with big shots in Hollywood but never forgot his roots or his pals from Boys Tech. Highpoints? Listening to him call the 1982 World Series or hundreds of games before and after.