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Milwaukee Alderman Wants Public Health Officials To Increase Lead In Water Awareness Efforts

Alderman Tony Zielinski Alderman is concerned residents don’t fully understand both the risks and how they can protect themselves from lead exposure. His says his proposal would direct the Milwaukee Health Department to communicate more effectively – starting with the importance of water filters. Zielinski introduced the resolution at the co Public Health and Safety Committee meeting Thursday.

O.J. Simpson Granted Parole

By Merrit Kennedy • 20 hours ago

A Nevada parole board has granted O.J. Simpson parole from prison after he served nearly nine years following a conviction on armed robbery and other charges.

On Thursday, the four-person panel unanimously voted to grant parole. The parole board said that Oct. 1 is the earliest the former NFL star is eligible for release.

NPR's Ina Jaffe walked us through the incident that led to his conviction:

South Side Aldermen Unveil Crackdown on 'Johns'

By Marti Mikkelson • 23 hours ago

Community leaders are banding together in an effort to reduce prostitution on Milwaukee’s south side. Last week, the Benedict Center announced a partnership with the Milwaukee Police Department. Patrol officers will start referring prostitutes to a place they could go for shelter and drug treatment. A couple of south side aldermen rolled out another approach on Wednesday.

Foxconn Rumors Get a Reality Check

By Kati Kokal • Jul 20, 2017

When Taiwanese planes belonging to Foxconn representatives landed at Milwaukee's General Mitchell Airport last week, Journal Sentinel reporter John Schmid took notice. Since President Trump's allusions to Foxconn negotiations in June, he has been following the trail left by Wisconsin politicians, economic officials and the Asian technology manufacturer.

After Trump Slams Sessions, Attorney General Says He Will Stay On The Job

By Brian Naylor • Jul 20, 2017

Updated at 4:50 p.m. ET

Attorney General Jeff Sessions says he will stay at his post for "as long as that is appropriate." That follows comments by President Trump, who said he wouldn't have appointed Sessions had he known Sessions would recuse himself from the investigation into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.

'The Sun's Disappearing Act' Explores the Stories and Myths of Solar Eclipses

By Bonnie North & Edyn Herbert • Jul 20, 2017

On August 21st, parts of the United States will experience a total solar eclipse. It’s the first time in a century that the path of totality will be visible from the west coast to the east. Milwaukee isn’t in the totality path but it will still be darker than normal as the sun will be 86% eclipsed.

Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn Faces Criticism Some Say is Unwarranted

By LaToya Dennis • Jul 20, 2017

Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn has been facing a lot of criticism lately. The police chief recently came under fire after it was revealed that he had made changes to the way in which the department deals with immigrants -- without public input or the approval of the Fire and Police Commission. The department and commission reversed many of the changes after public outrage. Flynn has also caught heat over how he wants to spend asset forfeiture dollars. To some it may seem like Flynn is losing support of leadership, while others say the criticism is unwarranted.

Sen. John McCain Diagnosed With Brain Cancer, Hospital Says

By Dana Farrington • Jul 19, 2017

Arizona Sen. John McCain has been diagnosed with brain cancer, the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix says. McCain, 80, underwent surgery for a blood clot on July 14.

The hospital says testing revealed that a tumor "known as a glioblastoma was associated with the blood clot."

"The Senator and his family are reviewing further treatment options with his Mayo Clinic care team. Treatment options may include a combination of chemotherapy and radiation," the hospital statement said.

Republicans Scramble For A Health Care Endgame Strategy

By Susan Davis • Jul 19, 2017

The forecast from the Congressional Budget Office on Senate Republicans' latest health care strategy isn't great — but it's no surprise either.

The CBO estimates that legislation that repeals key pillars of the Affordable Care Act (aka "Obamacare") would trim $473 billion off the federal deficit, but result in 32 million fewer insured Americans in the next decade. It would also see premiums rise, and likely force private insurers to abandon the individual market.

And nearly every Republican has already voted for it.

A Conversation Between Descendents of Holocaust Survivors and Nazis Isn’t About Forgiveness

By Mitch Teich & Edyn Herbert • Jul 19, 2017

Growing up, writers Rachel Kadish and Jessica Shattuck learned about World War II from their grandparents, but they heard somewhat different stories.

'My Trip Abroad': How a Lost Journal from 1936 Became a Book

By Edyn Herbert & Mitch Teich • Jul 19, 2017

While it may be common to see images of friend’s trips abroad these days, if an American traveled to Europe in the 1930s it was probably considered “the trip of a lifetime.” That was certainly the case for Frank Daily Sr., a 30-year old school teacher from Chicago. Daily spent two months in Europe in 1936 - a time when the specter of war was beginning to loom.

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