Proud to see @seiu.org holding Tom Tiffany accountable for ripping healthcare away from Wisconsinites to pay for tax cuts for his billionaire donors Wisconsin deserves better than Tom Tiffany.

Happy to announce that I’ve landed with @civicmedia.us, which recently acquired the Milwaukee Courier and WNOV (106.5 FM) radio station. I’m the new political and sports reporter for these two historically Black media outlets in Milwaukee. Send tips to [email protected]

Some personal news: After more than five years of filing stories, today is my last day at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. I’m moving on to a new opportunity that closer aligns with my interests. I’ll still be reporting on Milwaukee! More on that later.

“Never have I witnessed such sincere hospitality and the overwhelming spirit of true brotherhood as practiced by people of all colors and races here in this Ancient Holy Land.” - Malcolm X in his letter from Mecca 🕋

Writing news: You'll now spot my byline in Newsweek, covering football and basketball.

Milwaukee County War Memorial (1958)

Veronica Antetokounmpo (Giannis’ mother) and Michelle Obama at NBA All-Star weekend

Milwaukee civil rights hero Vel Phillips and then-Sen. John F. Kennedy (1960, Los Angeles). Kennedy is asking a LA Times photographer, “No pictures, please.”

Beautiful photo of Milwaukee’s Domes (1966)

Pam Echols, 1967, Milwaukee

Very worthy Super Bowl champion. 🔥 halftime show

They really mad because their favorite players ring chase and they can’t come to terms with that 😭

Giannis' latest IG post after not being traded at the deadline 👀

What does Giannis Antetokounmpo REALLY want? “If you ask me what do I really want, deep down in my heart?“ Yes, Giannis. He tells you, in an emotional ode to Milwaukee and the #Bucks www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

Happy Black History Month ✊🏾

Happy 5th MJS anniversary, Drake. Been a pleasure following you on this journey. 🙏

Personal milestone: Last week marked five years reporting on this place we call home for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Thank you to the sources that helped bring a story to publish. From tragedies to triumphs, I feel like we’ve covered a lot.

Got to visit Dr. King’s old stomping grounds last year. Nice bucket list item

From the JS archives: Milwaukee civic and church leaders greet the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. (center) during a visit to Milwaukee in 1964. King spoke at the Milwaukee Auditorium on Jan. 27.

A lot more protestors showed up on Friday at Cathedral Square in Milwaukee in wake of the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis

At its height, about 150 people showed up to the protest outside the federal immigration office in Milwaukee after Renee Nicole Good, a U.S. citizen, was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis earlier today

Merry Christmas 2025 from my family to yours! 🎄🎅🏾

Writing news: You will now spot my byline in The Sporting News. The former magazine once known as "The Bible of Baseball," is now a digital-only publication. To follow the stories I write for the Journal Sentinel, Heavy and SN, visit drakebentley.com and enter your email address.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is the biggest threat to leftism prevailing in 2028. A Black governor that can run on successful public safety efforts? No one else, like AOC, can do that. I’m sure there are skeletons, but the Baltimore anti-crime playbook is formidable, results show.

Who exactly is this helping? Like, we as a country don’t honor Black WWII soldiers anymore?

Officially the holiday season in Milwaukee.

Some #NoKings Milwaukee photos 📷: Jovanny Hernandez / Journal Sentinel

From my colleague @drakebentley.bsky.social, a Milwaukee Brewers fan loses her job after she says 'call ICE' on Latino Dodgers fan. www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

Snapped this photo in 2022. What once was Columbus Park is now Indigenous Peoples’ Park. This place was once a hidden gem — a sanctuary with a busy concession stand and little league baseball. Take me back

For Bob.

Atlanta.

No WiFi on my flight. What book should I download?

Almost lost a friend today. RIP to Robert Redford

This could be a fun year. 🧀

I’ll be doing some writing for Heavy Sports (heavy.com). Covering teams and athletes throughout the U.S. and where it intertwines with news and culture. Send any tips, from trending to investigatory, to [email protected].

My grandma lives like a half block off Lincoln Creek on Milwaukee’s north side. She says blocks of water damaged property everywhere today. Streets were like rivers during the height of it all. Cars completely flooded. Most neighbors don’t have flood insurance. 😢

Tree fell at Bradford Beach and just slightly missed someone’s car

It's been 10 years since the 'Milwaukee lion' mystery. Social media says there was a big cat sighting this week

Some JS photos at the “Good Trouble” protest on Milwaukee’s lakefront

Recombobulation Area to remain at Milwaukee airport after shoe policy change

You know we've got to find a way To bring some lovin' here today — Marvin Gaye, 1971

I’m picking being Black 100 times over again. Happy Juneteenth!

No Kings rally Milwaukee

Really wanted the paperback but can’t wait any longer after reading the reviews. So excited!!!

Biker Pride procession traveling down Brady Street in Milwaukee

News: The state rests its case against Maxwell Anderson in the killing of Sade Robinson. Defense also resting (will not call witnesses for Anderson, who also didn’t testify on his behalf). Closing arguments and rebuttal upcoming. Presumably jury deliberations will begin tomorrow morning.

Key moments from Day 5 of Maxwell Anderson Trial at lunch break: - The tenant who lived in the lower unit of Anderson’s home testified that he didn’t hear or see anything unusual the night of Robinson’s killing - He said he did hear Anderson moving something heavy that week

Happy Pride! 🌈 www.jsonline.com/story/sports...