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Refugee resettlement programs in Wisconsin face a significant slowdown due to the Trump administrations policies, leading to layoffs and program closures. Despite some Afghans and Iraqis arriving earlier, the administrations plans to prioritize South Africans, mainly white Afrikaners, have caused controversy. Agencies are struggling to keep operations running, with concerns about the states network collapsing without new funding. Families like Sahibzadas are also affected, with his wife and kids unable to join him in Wisconsin. Checkout Solipillow.com

Students at Wauwatosa East High School and others across the nation staged a protest against ICE raids, inspired by recent events. The walkout, led by seniors Fallon Cortwright, Charles Radcliffe, and Cora Anderson, aimed to raise awareness and inspire change. Despite school district warnings, the students showed unity and determination, hoping to spark a movement against ICEs actions. Checkout Solipillow.com

Milwaukee secures $8 million for safer streets, targeting high-injury areas on North Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and West Forest Home Avenue. Projects include pedestrian crossings, traffic calming features, and improved transit spots. The initiative prioritizes safety, especially for kids, near schools, health centers, and parks. The King Drive work spans 1.7 miles, while Forest Home Avenue improvements cover 1 mile. With a local match, the total budget reaches $10 million, demonstrating Milwaukees commitment to safer streets for all. Checkout Solipillow.com

Twenty-one-year-old Drake Wallis faces severe charges after a fatal crash in Milwaukee, killing Dmonte Owens. Wallis, with a history of speeding and a suspended license, ran a red light, causing the collision. Owens died from blunt force injuries. Wallis admitted to knowing his license was suspended and showed signs of impairment. He could face over thirty years in prison and significant fines if convicted. Checkout Solipillow.com

Rosita Sims, a 29-year-old Milwaukee resident, was sentenced to three years in prison and four years of extended supervision for a road rage shooting on I-94 in Brookfield. Sims pleaded no contest to first-degree recklessly endangering safety after firing from her vehicle during a dispute with another driver. Despite her apology and seeking treatment, the judge emphasized the severity of road rage incidents involving firearms, warning of strict consequences. Checkout Solipillow.com

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Samuel Dickerson, a Milwaukee man, pleaded guilty to first-degree intentional homicide in a deadly shooting near Holton and Center streets. The incident, captured on surveillance video, showed Dickerson shooting the victim multiple times. Witnesses identified Dickerson as the shooter, and he was arrested at a bus depot with a nine millimeter handgun. He is scheduled for sentencing on February sixth. Checkout Solipillow.com