Tag: community
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Manitowoc County’s 2021 People of the Year left a lasting impact in the community
As Manitowoc County endured year two of the coronavirus pandemic, our 2021 People of the Year built a lasting impact in the community. Read Full Article
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Sheboygan County’s 2021 People of the Year drove growth, protected the environment and the homeless, and pushed for diversity
People of the Year include the executive of a large company to a Sheboygan native giving back to her community. Read Full Article
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Literacy Council seeks new tutors for adults
The Portage County Literacy Council (PCLC) is looking for additional volunteers to tutor adults in our community. A virtual information session will be held on Jan. 10 at 6 p.m., and other information … Read Full Article
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Last chance to tell Fresno County how you want them to spend millions fighting COVID
Want a say in how Fresno County spends nearly $200 million in stimulus funds? Members of the public can submit feedback to the county by Dec. 24 through an online survey. Additionally, community … Read Full Article
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Appleton Mayor talks library project, Hmong community in latest Community Update
Appleton Mayor Jake Woodford joined local 5 and discussed multiple topics including the Appleton Library Project and a COVID clinic in the latest Community Update. Read Full Article
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Daniel Dae Kim among 23 to be appointed to White House Commission
The White House announced its intention to name a diverse group of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander to its commission on AANHPI Monday. They include community activists, … Read Full Article
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Low-power St. Paul radio station tunes into the heart of Frogtown
Started a few years ago to provide “hyperlocal” programming, St. Paul’s Frogtown Community Radio is also giving its neighborhood a bigger voice in local issues. Read Full Article
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Helping Hands 2021: Children, teachers reach out to help others
The Wisconsin State Journal received hundreds of letters from K-12 students describing how they would use $200 to help someone in their community during the holidays. Read Full Article
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Years later, convictions can spark deportations for refugees
That was 25 years ago, and Vang, a construction worker, has since kept his record clean and gone on to raise four children as an active, law-abiding member of Ramsey County’s Hmong community. But the … Read Full Article
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UWEC’s first ever Hmong graduate inspires students, plans to retire in 2022
“He is an icon not just here at UW-Eau Claire but he is an icon in the community, across the region, across the state.” … Read Full Article
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‘Does he know what the area needs?’ | Meadowview neighbors concerned over redistricting map
Tags: communityShe’s seen the area change around where the current Samuel and Bonnie Pannell Community Center is today. “We had a strip mall there,” Myers said. “We had cleaners and a pool hall, barbecue, different … Read Full Article
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Community Collaborative Commission off to a slow start in work with MPD
Progress has been slow for the Community Collaborative Commission, but the group expects that to change in 2022. Read Full Article
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South Sacramento community feels marginalized in city’s redistricting process
Sacramento is redrawing its city council districts and some community members in South Sacramento told FOX40 that they are not being treated fairly in that process. Read Full Article
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Grants aim to help organizations promote COVID-19 vaccine
Health and community organizations throughout Wisconsin have more money to promote COVID-19 vaccinations in underserved communities. Thursday, the Wisconsin … Read Full Article
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Gun found on student at St. Paul school
Officials at a St. Paul school found a gun in a student’s backpack Wednesday. The parents of students at the Community School of Excellence received a letter regarding the incident this week. The … Read Full Article
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WEDC: 2021 MARKETPLACE Community Economic Development Awards recognize notable business and community leaders
The 40 th Governor’s Conference on Diverse Business Development, individuals were recognized for their decades-long leadership and distinguished service in business and community development to … Read Full Article
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Children First: McLane High’s Hmong Dance group
McLane High School offers cultural arts dancing classes and has a Hmong Dance Performing Arts team. McLane’s Hmong Dance group performs at schools and community events. You can learn more about how … Read Full Article