Letter: Address security threat that is climate change
By Terry Hansen
President Joe Biden s proposal to upgrade our nation s infrastructure, the American Jobs Plan, has a strong climate focus. The proposal aims to make our infrastructure more resilient to climate impacts, and it includes initiatives to reduce emissions in order to avoid the worst effects of climate change.
The president s plan would provide not only funding for roads, bridges and transit systems, but also for sustainable housing and buildings, electric vehicles, and research and development for clean energy technology.
A 2020 report on managing climate risk by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission validates President Biden s climate goals. This document details the threat that climate change poses to America s energy, water, transportation and communication infrastructure. For example, it asserts that extreme precipitation, inundation from sea level rise, extreme heat and forest fires challenge nearly eve
Kohl s Corp. names 3 new directors in deal with activist investors
By Anne D Innocenzio article
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. - Kohl’s Corp. says it s adding three independent members to its board of directors as part of an agreement it struck with a key activist investor group that has been fighting to exert more control.
The new independent directors nominated by the investor group are Margaret Jenkins, a former marketing executive at restaurant chain Denny s, and Thomas Kingsbury, former CEO of Burlington Stores, the company said Wednesday. They will join Kohl’s board as of the close of this year s annual shareholders meeting, to be held in May. An additional independent director identified by Kohl’s, and agreed to by the investor group, will join the board at the same time: Christine Day, former CEO of Lululemon.
Return to in-person learning did not go smoothly for 1 MPS family
Return to in-person learning did not go smoothly for 1 MPS family
After more than a calendar year, some students are back in class in Milwaukee. But not everyone is satisfied with the handling of Milwaukee Public Schools return to in-person learning.
MILWAUKEE - After more than a calendar year, some students are back in class in Milwaukee. But not everyone is satisfied with the handling of Milwaukee Public Schools return to in-person learning.
Valerie Sherman is the mother of 6-year-old LaShawn Parks. Sherman said her son started his day excited to head back to class.
Milwaukee County kicks off beer garden season at South Shore Terrace
By FOX6 News Digital Team
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Milwaukee’s South Shore Terrace beer garden opens for the season
Milwaukee County kicked off the beer garden season at the South Shore Terrace on Wednesday, April 14.
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee County kicked off the beer garden season at the South Shore Terrance on Wednesday, April 14.
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley was joined by County Parks Executive Director Guy Smith and Molson-Coors Wisconsin General Manager Dan Idstein for the occasion.
The South Shore Terrace Beer Garden will now be open seven days a week and staffed by the Milwaukee County Parks Department.
Police seek suspects following burglary at Tobacco Xpress in Hales Corners
By FOX6 News Digital Team
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Burglary at Tobacco Xpress in Hales Corners
The Hales Corners Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred at Tobacco Xpress, 5736 S 108 Street. The incident occurred on Friday, April 9.
HALES CORNERS, Wis. - The Hales Corners Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred at Tobacco Xpress on Friday, April 9 at approximately 10:46 p.m.
According to police, three suspects forced entry into the closed business by smashing through the front door with a hammer. Two of the three suspects entered the business and stole various items including cartons of cigarettes, CBD, electronic cigarettes, cigars, and glass smoking pipes.