Cherita Booker

Milwaukee native Cherita Booker attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and has worked in various roles as a multimedia journalist since 2017. She enjoys photography, dancing, and spending time with friends and family.


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  • News

    VIDEO: Happy 59th Birthday Medicare and Medicaid

    Celebrating 59 years of Medicare and Medicaid, Sen. Baldwin emphasizes their vital role in providing essential healthcare to millions, including seniors, those with disabilities, and children. Despite repeated efforts by Republicans to cut these programs, she remains committed to protecting and expanding them, ensuring more Americans have access to affordable care. Baldwin also highlights recent…


  • Local

    9 of the biggest moments in Wisconsin State Fair history

    Can you believe admission to the first fair in 1851 was as little as 10 cents? Here are nine more milestones State Fair you might not remember OR have been alive to experience!


  • News

    VIDEO: Sen. Elizabeth Warren Visitis Madison to Advocate for Abortion Rights on Dobbs Anniversary

    Marking the second anniversary of the repeal of Roe v. Wade, Sen. Elizabeth Warren visited Madison to campaign for President Joe Biden and to advocate for the restoration of women’s right to seek reproductive health care, including abortion, free from government interference. The Massachusetts Democrat said to believe former President Donald Trump when he brags…


  • News

    VIDEO: US Rep. Tom Tiffany Votes to Defund NATO

    Two days prior to D-Day’s 80th anniversary, US Rep. Tom Tiffany voted to defund NATO, specifically money that would have been used for infrastructure to support US troops in Europe. The Hazelhurst Republican was one of only a handful of members to vote for a resolution sponsored by fellow Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene which…


  • News

    VIDEO: US Rep. Mark Pocan On How Trump’s Guilty Verdict Will Effect the Election

    US Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wisconsin) expressed that Trump’s conviction for attempting to pay off a porn star to influence an election will likely diminish his support among undecided voters in crucial swing states such as Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. Pocan emphasized that these voters, who may have already harbored suspicions about Trump’s questionable behavior, will…


  • News

    VIDEO: House Unveils Cutting Food Aid and Climate Funds

    The Republican-controlled House Agriculture Committee approved its draft of a proposed Farm Bill on Friday that includes cuts of $27 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) over the next ten years and would cancel nearly $14 billion for climate practices from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. The Farm Bill is a package of…


  • News

    VIDEO: Eric Hovde Supports 12-14 Week Abortion Ban

    Republican US Senate candidate Eric Hovde considers the window between 12 and 14 weeks of pregnancy as “probably a reasonable timeline” for deciding on abortion. It’s a figure that has no basis in medical science. Furthermore, Hovde told WISN-TV’s “Upfront,” he thinks Wisconsin voters should have the final say on a woman’s right to make…


  • News

    VIDEO: Chaos Erupts as Republicans Adjourn Session to Block Democratic Overrides

    WATCH: GOP senators were in Madison, not to release funds for PFAS cleanup, but to hold a likely-to-fail veto override session. The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Senate voted to override nine vetoes by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, including $125 million in grants for PFAS pollution, gray wolf population goals, and a post-election audit. Senate Minority Leader Dianne…


  • News

    VIDEO: Local Leaders Stress the Importance of Voting

    Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting Milwaukee on Thursday as part of her nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour, while aiming to connect with Black voters in this key battleground state. It will be her fourth trip to Wisconsin this year. Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley highlighted the critical need for community-wide voter…


  • Politics

    VIDEO: That Time Republican US Senate Candidate Eric Hovde Was ‘Totally Opposed’ to Abortion Rights

    This year’s elections may have a profound effect on the future of abortion access in Wisconsin. The last time Republican Senate candidate Eric Hovde tried to unseat Sen. Tammy Baldwin, his position on abortion was pretty clear. @upnorthnews This year’s elections may have a profound effect on the future of abortion access in Wisconsin. The…