Green Bay man going to prison for chase in two states
He is an American citizen with Hmong heritage and wishes to be an asset to his people, Waters added. Stenz acknowledged Vang’s limited criminal record but took note he committed a drug offense while on extended supervision for a similar crime.
Across Wisconsin, recent rises in hate, bias incidents spark concern
Henry Kaminski, 80, fired a gun in the direction of a Hmong neighbor who was working in her garden because he thought the Hmong were taking over Junction City, according to news reports. One of Wisconsin’s most infamous hate crimes occurred in 2012.
Appleton marks 20 years of diversity efforts, eyes new campaign
Another former coordinator, Pa Lee Moua, spoke of a radio segment she participated in on a local Hmong radio station. The host joked that since Moua worked for the city, “if you ever had speeding tickets” she could help. After that segment, “We had a lot …
Henry Kaminski
Henry Kaminski is charged with threatening his Hmong neighbor by shooting in her direction. Kaminski reportedly told police he was angry because he believed Hmong people were taking over Junction City in central Wisconsin.
Eau Claire community celebrates Hmong New Year
Eau Claire (WQOW) –Though many people welcome a new year in January, crowds rang in the new year in Eau Clare over the weekend. The community celebrated the Hmong New Year at the Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center Saturday and Sunday. The celebration marks …
Eau Claire celebrates Hmong New Year
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) – An annual event is underway, marking the approach of the new year. The 29th Eau Claire Hmong New Year celebration is taking place this weekend. The event is held at the Eau Claire Indoor Sports center and brings hundreds of …
Hmong ring in new year
Thousands of Hmong residents, many dressed in elaborate traditional outfits, are gathering in Eau Claire this weekend to ring in the new year. The 29th annual Eau Claire Hmong New Year attracted celebrants Saturday from across Wisconsin and Minnesota to …
Judge Puts on Hold Jury Verdict in Triple Murder Insanity Trial
A jury in the killing of a Hmong couple and their Latino neighbor in Milwaukee voted 10-2 that a 41-year old White man is mentally ill, but could have controlled his actions, reports WISN The mixed message delivered in the Insanity phase of the trial …
Jury begins deliberating insanity plea in Milwaukee triple homicide
92nd St. and W. Beloit Road in March 2016. Jesus Manso-Perez (Photo: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) The Hmong-American community, which has followed the case closely nationwide, called for Popp to be charged with a hate crime because his victims were minorities.
At 2017 Diversity Forum, a wealth of student voices infuse discussions on campus climate
“These are our lived experiences,” said one panelist, Chuefeng Yang, a freshman from Milwaukee who identifies as Hmong. The two-day forum on Nov. 7 and 8 proved popular. About 650 people took in all or part of the first day, including some who watched …
Insanity Trial Gets Underway Today in Triple Murder
Friends and family of a Hmong couple and their Latino neighbor plan to make their presence known in a Milwaukee courtroom today in the insanity trial of Dan Popp. Popp plead no contest in September to three counts of intentional homicide and one count of …
Thao Announces Run for Wausau City Council
Abitz compared a Hmong peace rally to a KKK rally in an email to Thao. Abitz later apologized for her comments. It’s not yet known if Thao will be leaving her position on the Wausau School Board.
Victim’s son describes chilling encounter with Milwaukee man who killed 3 neighbors
92nd St. (Photo: Journal Sentinel files) They all lived in a building near S. 92 St. and W. Beloit Road. The Hmong community has called for Popp to be charged with hate crimes. The Vue family is Hmong-American. Popp also pleaded not guilty by reason of …
Taste of Toj Roob returns Saturday at UW-Stevens Point
STEVENS POINT – Discover the culture and foods of Southeast Asia at the 17th annual “Taste of Toj Roob — The Mountains: Fine Arts,” sponsored by the Hmong and Southeast Asian American Club student organization at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens …
Man fleeing traffic stop in Madison struck by another car
Hmong New Year celebration kicks off in Weston Hmong New Year celebration kicks off in Weston Wausau man, 20, works out plea deal in sex assault of teen Wausau man, 20, works out plea deal in sex assault of teen A 20-year-old Wausau man accused of sexually …
Police arrest man in fatal stabbing in Milwaukee
Hmong New Year celebration kicks off in Weston Hmong New Year celebration kicks off in Weston Wausau man, 20, works out plea deal in sex assault of teen Wausau man, 20, works out plea deal in sex assault of teen A 20-year-old Wausau man accused of sexually …
A happy Hmong New Year to all
WESTON, Wis. (WSAW) — A two day Hmong new year event was held at the Greenheck field house in Weston. Singing and dancing competitions, food, and socializing took place at the event. This celebration is the second largest Hmong New Year held in Wisconsin …
Wausau School Board’s Mary Thao to run for City Council
The seat currently is held by Sherry Abitz, who caused a stir last year when she told Thao in an email that a Hmong peace march was equivalent to a KKK rally. Abitz, who made the comment as a Marathon County Board member, later apologized to Thao.
