Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Uncut: David Crowleyâs rise from the 53206
From growing up in 53206, the nation’s most incarcerated zip code to becoming the first Black elected Milwaukee County Executive, and the youngest, at age 33, David Crowley has an amazing story.
The episode begins with David sharing his personal story and upbringing in the city of Milwaukee. Growing up in the 53206 zip code, known for its high incarceration rates, David faced numerous challenges, including housing insecurity, he moved every year of his life for thirteen years straight including three evictions and parental struggles with addiction and mental health.
Despite these obstacles, David found hope and inspiration through organizations like Urban Underground, which taught him about self-love and community. These experiences led him down a path of community organizing and eventually into politics. He worked for United States Senator Russ Feingold and State Senator Nikia Dodd before deciding to run for office himself.
Richie and David discuss the key initiatives for 2024 in Milwaukee, including the Republican National Convention (RNC) and the deal that keeps the Brewers in Milwaukee until 2050. They also delve into the new sales tax deal for the city and county, as well as the projected budget surplus for Milwaukee County of over $31M. The county’s first surplus in over twenty years.
Throughout the conversation, David emphasizes his commitment to staying in Milwaukee and being a part of the change he wants to see in his own backyard. Despite being encouraged to leave the city, he believes that the fight for progress is right where he is. He is motivated by his love for the community that saved his life and his desire to create opportunities for future generations.
As a busy County Executive and father of three, David also prioritizes his mental health and self-care. He emphasizes the importance of taking care of his wife’s mental health first and finds time for himself through workouts, basketball, and yoga. He believes that maintaining physical and mental wellness positively impacts his ability to navigate the challenges of his job.
Overall, the episode provides insights into David Crowley’s journey from a challenging upbringing to becoming Milwaukee County Executive. It highlights his dedication to making a positive impact in his community and his commitment to staying loyal to Milwaukee, the city that saved his life.
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Milwaukee Uncut is produced by Story Mark Studios, sponsored by Central Standard Distillery, in partnership with OnMilwaukee.
Milwaukee, WI
Silver Alert issued for critically missing 69-year-old Milwaukee man with dementia
The Wisconsin Department of Justice and Milwaukee police are searching for a vulnerable, critically missing 69-year-old man.
Ike King Jr. was last seen traveling on foot Sunday, Oct. 6, around 10:30 p.m. in the 3300 block of North 41st Street, a largely residential area just west of West Fond du Lac Avenue. King has dementia. He is Black and has brown eyes and a black, curly afro. He has a missing front tooth and is about 5 feet, 10 inches tall and 175 pounds with a medium build.
King was last seen wearing a white flannel, a blue shirt, blue pants resembling Dickies style pants and black Nike flip-flops.
Silver Alerts are issued for elderly persons who are missing and believed to have dementia or some other cognitive impairment. “Critical missing” is a label police apply to people who may be especially vulnerable due to a variety of factors.
Anyone with information regarding King’s whereabouts should call the Milwaukee Police Department’s Seventh District at 414-935-7272.
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee shootings Sunday; 1 dead, 1 injured
MILWAUKEE – One person is dead and another is injured after different shootings in Milwaukee on Sunday, Oct. 6.
20th and Cornell
A 16-year-old was shot around 1 p.m. and went to the hospital for treatment. The teen victim succumbed to their injury.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation. Police are looking for anyone involved.
Birch and Sheridan
A 25-year-old was shot around 5:30 p.m. The victim went to the hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries.
Police are still investigating and looking for anyone involved.
MPD tips
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 Tips app.
Milwaukee, WI
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Clear skies tonight with patchy frost away from the lake overnight. Temperatures dropping into the 30s inland, mid-40s near the lake overnight. Becoming partly sunny on Monday, breezy with highs in the mid-60s.
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