Drake Bentley is a Contributing Writer at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He has covered sports professionally since 2019 and is an award-winning investigative reporter with a focus on team sports, racial issues, diversity and inclusion, and social interest, alongside broader themes in culture and society. His work has been featured in numerous outlets, including USA TODAY, Yahoo News, and the Wisconsin State Journal.
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By: Drake Bentley
The property owner for the redevelopment at Midtown Center has decided to remove the computing research facility from the plans, according to Milwaukee Ald. Mark Chambers Jr. “Following extensive discussions with the property owner, developer, and city staff—and after carefully considering the feedback shared during three public information sessions and the testimony presented before the […]
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Democratic candidate for governor Francesca Hong, the leftist in the race, called 911 on an anti-Israeli protest display in 2023, according to a report from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The democratic socialist and frontrunner in the primary reported a protest display featuring a paint-splattered Israeli flag — a decision she told the outlet she regrets. […]
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Milwaukee County has been approved by President Donald Trump’s administration for disaster relief from the April floods and homeowners or renters can now apply for assistance. “Thank you to Governor Evers and Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation for advocating on behalf of Wisconsin communities,” said County Executive David Crowley. “Many Milwaukee County residents hadn’t even finished recovering […]
By: Drake Bentley
Milwaukee County has been approved by President Donald Trump’s administration for disaster relief from the April floods and homeowners or renters can now apply for assistance. “Thank you to Governor Evers and Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation for advocating on behalf of Wisconsin communities,” said County Executive David Crowley. “Many Milwaukee County residents hadn’t even finished recovering […]
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After dropping out of the race for Wisconsin governor, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley will be backing Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez in the race. Crowley announced earlier on July 8 that he would be stepping aside after not receiving enough support despite leading in fundraising in January. The official endorsement announcement and event will happen […]
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During recent speeches, Republican candidate for governor Tom Tiffany has likened ending the reemergence of socialism in Wisconsin to ending slavery in the mid-1800s. Tiffany appeared at an event at Salute to Everyone in Manitowoc on July 6 and stated the following, according to audio obtained by the Milwaukee Courier: “And you think about the […]
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Beginning Sunday, Milwaukee Bucks games will air on MY24 (Channel 24), returning to over-the-air television for a full season for the first time in 31 years. The Bucks formerly played on Fan Duel TV and then certain national outlets some nights. But the NBA announced Friday that the entire 2026-27 season will air on Channel […]
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A local media collective focused on Black nerd, or Blerd, culture has been green lit for a long-awaited feature film on geek culture. Geekset, a group of Milwaukee-based entertainers, has officially partnered with entertainment studio Martian Blueberry to bring “The Black Geek Documentary” to life. The partnership was announced during Martian Blueberry’s panel at Dream […]
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Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez is staying in the race for Wisconsin governor after revealing “inaccurate and incomplete” finance reports that led to the dismissal of her campaign manager over the weekend. Rodriguez announced the firing of campaign manager Kara Spencer on July 12. The next day the Democratic primary candidate held a news conference, announcing […]
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The Milwaukee alderman that authored the reckless driving impoundment ordinance is touting its success after eight months of being law. Between Nov. 5, 2025, and July 5, 2026, 221 vehicles were impounded for reckless driving violations. According to Ald. Lamont Westmoreland, the ordinance has led to dozens of vehicles being brought up to compliance, vehicle […]
