28-year-old Samuel Ortiz-Robles, Known As Tronko Ntn, A Reggaetón Singer In The Southside Of Milwaukee Fatally Shot

Ortiz-Robles, an inspiring local Reggaetón singer in the Southside of Milwaukee was fatally shot.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

April 19, 2026

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - On early Sunday, Milwaukee police around 1:42 p.m. responded to shots fired at the 1900 S. 13 St. in the Southside of Milwaukee. When police officers arrived at the scene they located Samuel Ortiz-Robles, 28, suffering from gunshot wounds. Ortiz-Robles was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Ortiz-Robles was known as a local inspiring Reggaetón singer in Milwaukee. Video link: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1G5YULCoKv/

Milwaukee police are seeking a suspect(s) in connection with the Ortiz-Robles homicide.

MAGA Gestapo USICE Agent, 35-year-old Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr. Charged With 2 Felony Counts For 2nd-degree Assault With A Dangerous Weapon In Hennepin County

MAGA Gestapo USICE agent Morgan Jr. is facing up to 14 years in prison in Minnesota, if convicted on two felony counts for 2nd-degree assault with a dangerous weapon.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

April 18, 2026

Minneapolis, Minnesota -  The Hennepin County criminal complaint in Minnesota was filed on April 16, 2026 against USICE agent Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr., 35, who has been criminally charged with two state felony counts for 2nd-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. USICE agent Morgan is facing up to 7 years in prison and $4,000 to $14,000 in fines for each count, or both, if convicted on all counts.

According to the criminal complaint, several victims stated that on February 5, 2026, Morgan Jr. had pursued them on Minnesota State Highway 62 and I-35W and pointed a firearmed at two victims while he was recklessly driving illegally in the right shoulder.

At the time of the incident, Victim 1 was driving east on Hwy 62 through the above-described 1-35W interchange. Victim 2 was in the front-passenger seat. Victim 1 stated that they were queued with other vehicles in the single lane of traffic when they saw a black Ford Expedition approaching from behind, driving illegally on the right shoulder. Victim 1 moved their car partially onto the shoulder in front of the Expedition, attempting to "cut him off a little bit and block the Expedition driver's effort to bypass traffic unlawfully. Victim 1 was unaware that the driver, later identified as Morgan, the Defendant, was associated with a law- enforcement agency. There were no markings on Morgan's vehicle that would identify it as law enforcement and the vehicle was not displaying or using lights or sirens.

After briefly using the vehicle to attempt to block Morgan from using the shoulder, Victim 1 returned the vehicle to the legal traffic lane. Morgan continued to travel on the shoulder but rather than continue to drive past the victims, he pulled alongside their vehicle, rolled down his window, and pointed a black handgun directly at Victim 1 and Victim 2. Victim 1 had a clear view of Morgan's appearance, saw that he was wearing a black t-shirt, saw that the gun was pointed directly at their heads, saw that the gun was a Glock or Sig Sauer handgun with what appeared to be a red-dot sight, and noted that Morgan yelled something indiscernible. The windows on Victim 1's car were closed, and the victims weren't able to hear what Morgan was velling. Victim 1 felt threatened for their safety and immediately called 911.

Victim 2 corroborated Victim 1's report. Victim 2 was in the front-passenger seat and saw the Expeditior driving on the right shoulder of Hwy 62 "really, really fast." Victim 2 said that Victim 1 moved the car into the shoulder to "slow him down." Victim 2 explained that in response Morgan pulled alongside them, rolled down his window, and pointed his gun straight at Victim 2 and Victim 1. This caused Victim 2 to feel threatened and scared for their safety. As with Victim 1, Victim 2 was unaware that Morgan was a federal agent, noting that the Expedition had no markings to indicate it was being used by law enforcement.

Victim 2 shared with troopers two videos recorded with a cell phone after Morgan pointed his firearm at them. On the videos, Victim 1 and Victim 2 are driving behind Morgan and recording the back of the Expedition, which had an identifiable Utah license plate.

Should Undocumented In The U.S. Be Exempt From Paying Local, State And Federal Taxes, Since They Are Prohibited From Collecting Government Social Insurance Benefits

Question for the National May 1st Immigrant Day Movement.

Should The Undocumented Be Exempt From Paying Local, State And Federal Taxes, Since They Are Prohibited By Local, State And Federal Governments From Collecting Social Insurance Benefits In The U.S.?

Since, Trump and his MAGA administration want to prohibit government social services to the undocumented, should the undocumented be exempt from paying local, state and federal taxes.

Undocumented pay billions into Social Security and other social insurance programs, but are not allowed to collect benefits.

• Social Security: $25.7 billion.

• Medicare: $6.4 billion.

• Unemployment Insurance: $1.8 billion.

Undocumented immigrants are banned from collecting from these social programs and others.

Each undocumented immigrant in an average pays $8,889 per year.

Posted on April 18, 2026

Source: Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

Luis Rodolfo López, 1st Bilingual Teacher From South Division High School In 1970 Will Posthumously Received The Tony Báez Lifetime Achievement Award 2026 At The WIABE's 47th Annual Conference In Wisconsin

López became the first bilingual teacher at South Division High School in the Milwaukee Public Schools District and State of Wisconsin in 1970.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

April 16, 2026

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - On Saturday, April 18th, the Wisconsin Association for Bilingual Education (WIABE) will posthumously honor the late Luis Rodolfo López, 81, who in 1970 became the first bilingual teacher at South Division High in the Southside of Milwaukee, including the Milwaukee Public Schools District and in the State of Wisconsin with the Tony Báez Lifetime Achievement Award 2026. 

Gloria González, a former graduate student from South Division High School (SDHS), and a retired Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Division of Bilingual Multicultural Education at Central Services staff member nominated Maestro López for the Tony Báez Lifetime Achievement Award 2026, and on Thursday, she confirmed to Hispanic News Network U.S.A. (HNNUSA) that WIABE had chosen López for the posthumously honor at their 47th Annual WIABE Conference over the weekend at Wisconsin Dells.

González says that Maestro López taught Hispanic American Culture, bilingual U.S. history, and language courses to bilingual students at South Division.

Beyond the classroom, Maestro López was a relentless advocate for student belonging and cultural pride. He helped organize the first Hispanic prom at South Division in 1972, creating inclusive spaces where students felt seen and celebrated. As a guidance counselor, he further supported students’ academic and personal growth, always centering their dignity and potential.

His advocacy extended well beyond the school walls. Maestro López served his community through organizations such as UMOS, United Community Center, and Mexican Fiesta, while also contributing to faith-based initiatives at Guadalupe Church. He remained committed to education throughout his life, teaching adult learners in ESL (English as Second Language) and Adult High School programs at MATC, ensuring that opportunity was accessible at every stage of life.

Maestro López was more than an educator—he was a trailblazer, mentor, and champion for equity. His legacy lives on through the countless lives he transformed, the doors he opened, and the community he strengthened.

Maestro López passed away at the age of 81, on August 18, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.

López was originally from México, he had a passion to teach his students in both Spanish and English and made sure that the students succeeded in class, which eventually led to a higher percentage of graduation for Latino and non-Latino students at South Division High School. Many of the students that López taught enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, including Milwaukee Area Technical College and other universities, and later graduated and became contributing members in the Southside community and Milwaukee.

López was the first bilingual teacher at SDHS in the early 1970's. The SDHS 1971 year book recognized López as a teacher for Hispanic American Culture, Language and History, and United States History Bilingual.

López was well known for his charismatic and unwavering support for his students at SDHS, and in 1972, he was very instrumental in sponsoring the first Hispanic student South Division High School Prom dance at the Marc Plaza Hotel in downtown Milwaukee.

In 1973, López also worked as a Guidance Counselor in the Guidance Department at SDHS in MPS. López began working at MPS on April 8, 1969 and earned a Master's degree on December 2, 1979.

López later became an administrator at MPS. After retiring from MPS, López moved to Tampa, Florida.

A memorial tribute for Maestro Luis Rodolfo López at South Division High School is planned for June 13, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., according to González. 

35-year-old David Leo Krause Fatally Shot At S. 1 Street And E. Greenfield Ave. In The Southside Of Milwaukee

Krause was fatally shot in the chest, according to Milwaukee police.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

April 16, 2026

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Milwaukee police reported that David Leo Krause, 35, was fatally shot in the chest on April 14, at the 100 block of East Greenfield Ave. in the Southside of Milwaukee.

Milwaukee police were called around 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday to shots fired and when arriving at the scene at  S. 1 St. and E. Greenfield Ave., they located Krause suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. Krause died at the scene, according to police.

Police are looking for a suspect(s) involved connection with the Krause homicide.

Southside Homicide Suspect 31-year-old Nicholas S. Maslowski Killed By Milwaukee Police At The S. 35 Street Viaduct

Maslowski was sought by Milwaukee police for the homicide of 27-year-old Christopher J. Aguilar at S. 7 Street and W. Historic Mitchell Street on Monday.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

April 14, 2026

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - On Monday, Milwaukee police reported that Nicholas S. Maslowski, 31, was shot multiple times by Milwaukee police after a police chase pursuit ended after Maslowski's vehicle crashed at the S. 35 Street viaduct and W. National Ave. just before 5:00 p.m., according to police.

Maslowski after crashing his vehicle fled from the vehicle and fired his weapon at police and at least 8 Milwaukee police officers returned fired striking him as he jumped from the bridge. Several handguns were recovered at the scene.

Maslowski was transported to a local hospital for critical injuries and he later died from his injuries.

A 34-year-old crash victim from another vehicle was also transported to a local hospital and is expected to survive.

Maslowski was sought by Milwaukee police in connection with an early Monday homicide around 5:30 a.m. at S. 7 Street and W. Historic Mitchell Street in front of Voces de la Frontera offices (VDLF), an immigrant rights organization located at 733 W. Historic Mitchell Street. Nearby businesses outdoor video surveillance cameras and the VDLF outdoor video surveillance cameras captured multiple suspects running from the scene and the shooting death of Christopher J. Aguilar, 27, and the alleged homicide suspect(s) involved.

Milwaukee police were looking for the vehicle ( a Nissan) used by the suspect that killed Aguilar. The vehicle had bullet holes on the side.

Police later in the day responded to shots fired at the 1700 block of N. 35 Street and spotted Maslowski's vehicle, which was sought for an earlier homicide in the Southside of Milwaukee. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but Maslowski sped away heading South on the 35 Street viaduct and then crashed into another vehicle near W. National Ave. on S. 35 Street.

The officers that discharged their firearms are a 35-year-old male with over 8 years of service, 33-year-old male with over 14 years of service, 33-year-old male with over 9 years of service, 33-year-old male with over 8 years of service, 30-year-old male with over 11 years of service, 30-year-old male with over 7 years of service, 29-year-old male with over 3 years of service and a 26-year-old male with over 7 months of service. They will be placed on administrative duty as is routine in officer involved shootings.  

The Milwaukee Area Investigative Team is investigating this incident. 

The Wauwatosa Police Department is the lead investigating agency. 

According to the Wisconsin Court record system, Maslowski in 2023, was convicted for two felony counts for burglary of a dwelling.

Maslowski was also convicted for several felonies in February 2021 for armed robbery use of force and armed robbery with threat of force.

In 2025, Aguilar was wanted on an open bench warrant for one misdemeanor count for criminal trespass of a dwelling in Milwaukee  County. In 2019, Aguilar was convicted for two felony counts, 1st-degree recklessly endangering safety including party to a crime and armed robbery including party to a crime. In 2017, Aguilar  was convicted for one felony count for attempt theft movable property from person/corpse.

Bipartisan DACA Act 240 Signed Into Law By Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers (D)

Bipartisan DACA Act 240 signed into law by Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers (D) in the Southside of Milwaukee.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - On Thursday, April 9, 2026, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers (D) signed the DACA Bill Act 240 (AB 759, SB 745) into law at El Rey Supermercado at the 900 block of S. César E. Chávez Drive in the Southside of Milwaukee.

The historic bipartisan DACA bill passed unanimously in the Wisconsin State Assembly and in the Wisconsin State Senate by 31 - 2. DACA Act 240 relating to: eligibility to receive occupational credentials for recipients of deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

The DACA Bill 240 Act signing event was by invite only.

Afterwards, Wisconsin State Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D-Milw) held a DACA Bill celebration at Fiesta Cafe.

Video: https://youtu.be/B8Grww1krag

Photos: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DjcN95nRm/

Article: https://tinyurl.com/2s3f4ywe

Wisconsin State Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D-Milw) released the following  press release regarding the Bipartisan Team for Wisconsin that was responsible for passing the Wisconsin DACA Bill Act 240.

Madison, WI- Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D), wants to thank the following people for the Passage of AB759 (ACT 240) DACA Occupational Licensing, in the Wisconsin State Assembly.  The Bi-partisan Team for Wisconsin, that got the work done for ALL OF US.   Former Rep. Macco (R), Rep. Joel Kitchens (R), Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D), Senator Jesse James (R), Senator Cory Tomczyk (R), Senator Tim Carpenter (D), and all our staff.   Justin Morales and Milwaukee Common Council President-Alderman Jose Perez, Daryl Morin, Tony Gonzales, John Schultz, Adam Peterman and JJ Sherman.  I want to also thank Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R), and Senate Leader Devin LeMahieu (R), for giving us an opportunity to come together, as a State and put Wisconsin First.  Finally, I want to thank our Governor Tony Evers (D) for enacting and signing ACT 240 into law.

AB759, is a pragmatic and necessary update to our occupational licensing laws. It expands access to professional licensing for a group of individuals who are already, well vetted, authorized to work in the United States, and actively contributing to our economy, yet are currently barred from working in the very professions they were trained for.

Wisconsin has a shortage of workers.  We invest in people through our K-12 schools, our colleges, and our workforce training programs only to lose that talent to other states, because of unnecessary licensing barriers.  By allowing individuals who are otherwise eligible to work in the United States to obtain professional licenses in Wisconsin, we open the door to filling workforce gaps across multiple industries. This bill strengthens our workforce, supports our economy, and ensures that Wisconsin remains competitive in retaining skilled, reliable, and hardworking talent.  

AB759,  is smart policy, it is pro-workforce, and it reflects our shared commitment to strengthening our state’s future. I look forward to working together to unlock employment opportunities and remove unnecessary barriers for the people who are ready to contribute to Wisconsin’s workforce. 

Posted on April 9, 2026

Source: Hispanic News Network U.S.A.