Check out coverage from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Fox 6 (among other outlets). From the Journal Sentinel story … Several more remains believed to belong to homicide victim Sade Carleena Robinson were discovered along the shores of Lake Michigan early Thursday, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office. Robinson, 19, was reported missing April 2. That same day a leg was found on the lakeshore in Cudahy and additional remains were found in the city of Milwaukee. The investigation eventually led to Maxwell Anderson, 33, who has since been charged w ..read more

Big news today, as the Green Bay Packers announced a second $100,000 grant to support upgrades for the South Milwaukee School District’s athletic facilities. From the school district press release … This is Packer’s territory – even if SM’s colors are red, white, and black. The Green Bay Packers Foundation announced on April 17th that South Milwaukee was awarded a $100,000 grant from the NFL Foundation through the NFL Club Matching Youth Football Field Grant Program.  The grant matches the $100,000 the Packers Foundation already awarded South Milwaukee to help cover the costs of the ..read more

The Jazz & More Auction is open through 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16 — and there are some great items at some real bargain prices available. Bid now, bid often, and spread the word! The auction can be accessed here: https://www.32auctions.com/JazzandMore2024 We have some really special items up for bid. Featured items (with bids as of 5 p.m. on 4/14) are:  Sports Fan’s Dream: Prime seats to see the Packers, Brewers and more. Current bid: $600 Celebrate the Arts: Tickets to shows at the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee Ballet, Skylight Music Theater, Florent ..read more

Jazz and More is almost here — and tickets are still available. Join us at this special event. And our online auction is OPEN! Support our student musicians by bidding now on some terrific prize packages. Access the auction site here, register for free, and begin the bidding! Four packages are available to start: Sports Fan’s Dream This is for the ultimate sports fan! Enjoy prime seats to see the Milwaukee Brewers (May 10: 4 tickets, section 122, row 5, with preferred parking), Green Bay Packers (2024 preseason game TBD: 4 tickets, club section 409, row 11), and Milwaukee Bucks (2024-25 game ..read more

A big shoutout goes to Shelly Moore Krajacic, Aimee Swanson and Heather Hanson for recent recognition for the great work they are doing teaching our kids in South Milwaukee (including my own). From the South Milwaukee School District … Shelly Moore Krajacic Named to Class of 2024 for the National Teachers Hall of Fame SOUTH MILWAUKEE – A South Milwaukee English teacher English language arts teacher at South Milwaukee High School is one of only five teachers across the United States to be named to the National Teachers Hall of fame as a member of the Class of 2024. On March 21, Shelly Moore Kr ..read more

Local highlights from Tuesday’s spring election … The South Milwaukee School District referendum passed, 57.5% to 42.4%. South Milwaukee School Board: Winners were incumbent Angie DeFord and Andy Simmons. South Milwaukee Alderman, District 2: Winners were incumbent Tim Backes and Michal Olechowski. South Milwaukee Alderman, District 4: Winners were incumbents David Bartoshevich and Peggy Clark. Congratulations to all the winners — and to everyone who stepped up to run. I know it’s not easy, especially at this time in our history. Thank you to everyone who voted. Turnout was 40% of registere ..read more

Excited to see this back for 2024! Details here ..read more

South Milwaukee Alderman Tim Backes has graciously volunteered to write regular updates for the blog. You can see his latest installment here (dated March 22; I apologize for being a little late in posting it). Thanks, Tim, for bringing this idea to the blog! I am always looking for content to further our mission of keeping South Milwaukeeans informed on key issues, while also providing important context and depth where possible. It is why I started this blog as an alderman in 2009, and why I continue it today. See all of Alderman Tim’s updates here ..read more

Excited to see this program continue! We have a long way to go in replacing and enhancing our urban forest — but efforts like this are a great start. From the city website … The City of South Milwaukee is pleased to offer its Adopt-A-Tree program for 2024.    The Adopt-A-Tree program will help improve neighborhoods by replacing some of the many trees lost to the emerald ash borer, other diseases, storm damage and age.  The Common Council has agreed to fund this program for a fifth year with 25 trees available to residentially zoned owner occupied properties.  Trees will be ..read more

There is still time to get early bird pricing for this really cool event featuring dozens of student musicians, great food and great fun on Tuesday, April 16, at the Bucyrus Club. Details in the flyer. Purchase tickets through the South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center here ..read more