Shepherd Express facts for kids
| Type | Alternative weekly |
|---|---|
| Format | Tabloid |
| Owner(s) | Louis Fortis |
| Publisher | Louis Fortis |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Headquarters | 207 E. Buffalo Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202  United States |
| Circulation | 64,665 |
The Shepherd Express is a newspaper published every week in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. It's known for sharing news and stories from a progressive point of view. This newspaper is quite big, being the third largest in Wisconsin.
What is the Shepherd Express?
The Shepherd Express is a type of newspaper called an "alternative weekly." This means it comes out once a week and often covers topics or shares opinions that might be different from bigger, daily newspapers. It's free to pick up, making it easy for many people to read.
When did the Shepherd Express start?
The newspaper began in 1982. When it first started, it had a different name: "The Crazy Shepherd." This unique name came from a line in a poem by a famous writer named Allen Ginsberg. The poem was called "Footnotes to Howl."
The Shepherd Express focuses on news and events happening in Milwaukee and Wisconsin. It often covers local politics, arts, and entertainment. Because it's a "progressive" newspaper, it tends to support ideas and policies that aim for social and political change.
