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OPINION: Cost of living topic of Oct. 15 Main Street Agenda town hall meeting in Milwaukee

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September 22, 2024

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OPINION: Cost of living topic of Oct. 15 Main Street Agenda town hall meeting in Milwaukee

A Main Street Agenda town hall meeting on inflation to be held Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Clinton Rose Senior Center, 3045 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

Inflation may be over, but the cost of living has increased significantly, and everything, including food, utilities, housing, healthcare, and insurance, has become more expensive.

Wisconsinites recently ranked inflation as their top concern heading into the Nov. 5 election, which is not surprising because inflation affects everyone, regardless of their economic status. How are higher prices impacting you and your family? What questions do you have about inflation? We want to hear from you.

I will be emceeing a Main Street Agenda town hall meeting on inflation on Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will be held at the Clinton Rose Senior Center, 3045 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.

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During the presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump made addressing inflation a crucial part of their presidential campaigns.

In a swing state like Wisconsin – where its largest city, Milwaukee, has one of the highest poverty rates in the country – the candidate who can best articulate their plan for addressing inflation could win the state and become the next president of the United States.

Panelists include experts on inflation, Milwaukee community activists

The panel includes:

Dynasty Caesar, Senior Organizer for the Redress Movement in Milwaukee.
Menzie Chinn, Professor at the La Follette School of Public Affairs and Department of Economics at UW-Madison. His research examines economic developments within and between countries.
J. Michael Collins, Professor at the La Follette School of Public Affairs and School of Human Ecology at UW-Madison. He studies consumer decision-making, including credit, savings, and investment.
Melody McCurtis, Deputy Director & lead Organizer of Metcalfe Park Community Bridges, a resident-led organization in the Metcalfe Park neighborhood on Milwaukee’s Northside.

While the panel discusses how they view inflation, the public will also have a chance to express how inflation impacts them and what changes they have had to make to get by.

Main Street Agenda focuses on issues Wisconsinites care most about

The Main Street Agenda is here to help the public navigate these times and to provide space for honest dialogue about a topic that impacts everyone.

Since January, the Journal Sentinel Idea’s Lab has been publishing op-eds on topics from faculty at the La Follette School of Public Affairs at UW-Madison, our partners in the Main Street Agenda. The top issues include inflation, gun violence, health care, crime, income/wealth distribution, and climate change.

On Oct. 15, a panel of policy experts will illuminate major inflation-related public policy issues.

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This event is part of the Main Street Agenda, a 2024 election project designed to focus on the issues Wisconsin voters care most about heading into the Nov. 5 election. This town hall meeting will focus on inflation policy and how pocket-book issues impact people’s voting behavior. The Main Street agenda emphasizes civil conversations.

This event is free and open to the public. A complimentary buffet dinner will be available during the event.

Reach James E. Causey at jcausey@jrn.com; follow him on X @jecausey.

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Teen takeover chaos; Milwaukee police monitor gatherings

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April 1, 2026

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Teen takeover chaos; Milwaukee police monitor gatherings

Milwaukee police monitor “teen takeovers”

Police monitored potential teen takeovers across Milwaukee on Tuesday, March 31, after prior arrests at Bayshore and Moody Park, with increased security at 3rd St. Market Hall.

MILWAUKEE – Police and business owners across Milwaukee are responding to a nationwide trend of teen takeovers after recent gatherings turned chaotic.

What we know:

In the past few days, large gatherings organized by teens and promoted on social media led to arrests at Bayshore and Moody Park.

Glendale police said at least 13 people were arrested Sunday after Bayshore was overrun. Police also arrested a teen at Moody Park after gunshots were fired during a gathering.

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On Tuesday, police monitored another possible takeover at 3rd St. Market Hall after a digital flyer circulated online.

Owner Omar Shaikh said security was increased as a precaution. Officers were stationed at entrances and certain doors were locked. Security also checked IDs for anyone appearing under 18.

Shaikh said new policies are now in place at 3rd St. Market Hall. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult or guardian, and only people 21 or older will be allowed after 8 p.m.

What they’re saying:

Community intervention groups, including 414Life, were also present.

“A lot of our youth are in survival mode and having trained professionals as a mentor that identify with their struggles is key to how we shift them from being in survival mode, to more of a life,” said David Sinclair, 414Life outreach director.

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The Milwaukee Police Department also monitored possible gatherings at Districts 2, 3, 4 and 5 after another social media post circulated. Police said things remained quiet in those areas Tuesday night.

Community advocates say providing alternatives is key to preventing violence.

“For the youth that are participating in some of this violence in our community, I think that’s a call for help,” said Deputy Kristine Rodriguez, Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office. “I think it’s definitely something all of us as community partners need to come together.”

The Source: FOX6 News talked with officials from the Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office and 3rd St. Market Hall.

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What’s the weather forecast in Milwaukee? Thunderstorms to close out March

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March 31, 2026

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What’s the weather forecast in Milwaukee? Thunderstorms to close out March

Thunderstorms are sweeping through Milwaukee to close out March before April showers kick off the rest of the week.

The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan said after a brief pause in morning thunderstorms, Milwaukee residents should expect stormy conditions to return during the afternoon of Tuesday, March 31.

There is an 80% chance for rain, with between a quarter- and half-inch possible, the weather service said. Temperatures are expected to rise to 60 degrees before noon before sinking to 43 degrees for the rest of the day.

Hail and damaging winds are possible during the afternoon storms March 31.

From Wednesday, April 1 to Friday, April 3, new rain could total anywhere from nearly 2 inches on the low end to more than 3 inches on the high end.

The areas north of Highway 18 and Interstate 94 could see a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain between April 1 and April 2.

Thursday, April 2 is forecast to be the stormiest day, with thunderstorms expected before 10 a.m. and after 1 p.m. Wind gusts could possibly reach 30 mph.

April 3 could bring some partly sunny relief during the first half of the day before an evening thunderstorm, with a 70% chance of rain again.

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Milwaukee Lyft driver carjacked at gunpoint during early morning ride

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March 31, 2026

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Milwaukee Lyft driver carjacked at gunpoint

A Milwaukee Lyft driver says she was carjacked at gunpoint near 41st and Hampton over the weekend, as suspects later led police on a high-speed chase before abandoning her damaged vehicle.

MILWAUKEE – A routine Lyft pickup turned violent for a Milwaukee driver early Saturday morning, March 28.

What they’re saying:

Candice Kozinski says she finished her day job Friday night, took a nap, and then went out to drive Lyft to earn extra money. Hours later, she says she picked up a group of riders near 41st and Hampton.

Kozinski says the situation quickly escalated.

“All the sudden he was like get out, and I was like, okay, huge red flag,” she said.

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Kozinski says one of the riders then pulled out a gun.

“The other guy had a gun in my ribs here and said, ‘Get out the f—ing car, I am going to shoot you’ – they are all screaming,” Kozinski said.

She says the group dragged her out of her vehicle and drove away.

“Tried to flag people down after they sped off and no one stopped,” Kozinski said.

She says she eventually found help and contacted police.

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Investigators say the suspects were later spotted driving the vehicle near National Avenue in Walker’s Point. Police say the suspects led officers on a chase reaching speeds of 90 to 100 miles per hour before officers lost sight of the vehicle.

Police later found the vehicle abandoned near 40th and Hadley.

“There’s a chip on the windshield,” Kozinski said. “Breaks shot because of the high-speed chase.”

Kozinski says she suffered bruises and is also dealing with emotional trauma.

“Obviously, mental trauma, traumatizing for anybody,” Kozinski said. “Just like everyone else, I was trying to make ends meet. Yeah, I don’t like having to do gig jobs like this, but it was temporary until I found something else.”

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What you can do:

Kozinski has created a GoFundMe to help cover repair costs for her vehicle.

What they’re saying:

The Milwaukee Police Department says no arrests have been made.

Lyft provided the following statement:

“We are deeply troubled by this incident, which has no place in the Lyft community or in our society. We’re working with law enforcement and have permanently banned the rider account involved, and have reached out to the driver to offer support.”

By the numbers:

MPD’s crime data shows carjackings are down about 40 percent so far this year and have dropped nearly 50 percent over the past two years, from 2024 to 2025.

The Source: FOX6 utilized information from Lyft and the Milwaukee Police Department.

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