By Ana Martinez-Ortiz The goal of EvictionFreeMKE is to level the playing field and change the landscape for tenants, said Colleen Foley, executive director of the Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee. (Photo by Ana Martinez-Ortiz) As a child, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has been evicted from his home on …
Read More »Milwaukee Public Market hosts its own Harvest Festival
Every week on Radio Milwaukee, Milwaukee Magazine food critic Ann Christenson and 88Nine resident foodie Tarik Moody discuss Milwaukee food culture and dining on This Bites. In this week’s edition of This Bites, we talk about a new German restaurant on Brady Street and the rave review from Ann sur …
Read More »Glendale chase ended in Milwaukee River, 6 arrests
Glendale chase ends in Milwaukee River, 6 people arrested A boy has had a fishing trip he will never forget after seeing a man attempt to escape the police by jumping into the Milwaukee River. GLENDALE, Wisconsin. – A boy has had a fishing trip he will never forget after …
Read More »Atlanta beats Milwaukee to reach NLCS
ATLANTA – And in the fourth game, the offenses finally broke out. Until Tuesday, the National League divisional series between Atlanta and Milwaukee had been nothing but throwing masterpieces, with three games that saw a total of nine points. Game 4, the first in the series with a season’s fate …
Read More »Homicides skyrocket in metro Milwaukee-Waukesha
2021-10-10 Homicides are increasing at a record rate in the United States. According to a recent FBI report, a total of 21,570 murders were committed in 2020, the highest number of any year in the past two and a half decades and an increase of almost 30% from 2019 – …
Read More »Reclassification of Robin Lopez’s two-year contract from 2019
WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 24 (Photo by Patrick Smith / Getty Images) Needing to strengthen their central depth in the summer of 2019, the Milwaukee Bucks signed a free agency deal with Robin Lopez, which was a popular move at the time. The deal would unite the Lopez brothers in …
Read More »Parking revenues in Milwaukee to close the budget gap
Parking revenues in Milwaukee to close the budget gap Drivers may soon have to pay to park until 9 p.m. in downtown Milwaukee, and that’s at least in part because of a lack of funding for the Hop Streetcar. MILWAUKEE – Drivers may soon have to pay to park until …
Read More »Jordan Nwora shows versatility in preseason opener
The Milwaukee Bucks returned to action on Tuesday night with a preseason game against the Memphis Grizzlies, and it was certainly an interesting contest. With most of the players sidelined due to various injury issues, coach Mike Budenholzer presented a starting lineup consisting of George Hill, Grayson Allen, Jordan Nwora, …
Read More »Milwaukee pension crisis, state aid sought with possible layoffs
Milwaukee pension crisis, task force presents options The city of Milwaukee is facing a pension crisis as its payments are expected to increase by $ 74 million in 2023. On Wednesday, October 6, a task force presented the city’s finance and staff options for going forward. MILWAUKEE – The city …
Read More »Noel, a market and indoor Christmas lights display, is coming to Milwaukee
The Christkindlmarket won’t be returning to Milwaukee’s Deer District this year, but you can enjoy holiday shopping and admire the Christmas lights inside at a new event to be held at the Wisconsin State Exhibition Center. Fair Park in December. Noel Indoor Light Park & Christmas Market bills itself as …
Read More »Bureaucracy delays opening of new Milwaukee test site
Plans for a new COVID-19 testing site near downtown Milwaukee are still pending. Continuing coverage: Coronavirus in Wisconsin The facility to replace the testing site at American Family Field continues to face legal hurdles. Kent Wainscott of WISN 12 first reported on the proposed location for this new test site. …
Read More »Milwaukee pedestrian killed in Fond du Lac, neighbors worried
Milwaukee woman hit by vehicle, killed in Fond du Lac A 61-year-old woman was killed when she was struck by a vehicle on Avenue Fond du Lac near Rue Bourbon. Community members say Milwaukee needs solutions after another fatal crash. MILWAUKEE – A 61-year-old woman was killed when she was …
Read More »Here’s how and when to get your tickets for the Milwaukee Brewers NLCS
MILWAUKEE – No mischief here – but you should know that the Milwaukee Brewers shared details on Monday on how to get tickets to a game for a potential National League Championship Series (NLCS) involving the crew. Tickets for a game for the NLCS games at American Family Field will …
Read More »Semi Ojeleye could be the X-Factor this season
The biggest scenario around the Milwaukee Bucks this offseason has been to let PJ Tucker go to the Miami Heat in free agency. No matter what the Bucks did after that, people just wanted to talk about them leaving a player who started 19 of 23 playoff games and was …
Read More »In Milwaukee and the United States, Women’s March focuses on abortion rights
Walking alongside hundreds of others in downtown Milwaukee on Saturday, Summer Van Matre held up a sign that read: “Abortion saved my life.” Van Matre speaks openly of an assault that led to pregnancy at 16. She remembers walking to a clinic with her father, knowing that she had the …
Read More »Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra welcomes audiences to its new home for opening night
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) – Fans of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra had one more reason to attend the season opener on Friday night, October 1. The symphony has a new home, the new Bradley Symphony Center. It was formerly the Warner Grand Theater, built in 1931. Although some parts are completely …
Read More »Milwaukee Athletic Club to reopen on New Years Eve after $ 62 million renovation
Following a $ 62 million redevelopment project, the Milwaukee Athletic Club is slated to reopen on December 31. This is according to an email from MAC officials informing members of plans to reopen. “When the new MAC opens… Following a $ 62 million redevelopment project, the Milwaukee Track and Field …
Read More »Milwaukee dance team hit by bus driver shortage after travel fundraiser
Milwaukee dance team hit by bus driver shortage after travel fundraiser FOX6 viewers rallied to support a cash-strapped team of young Milwaukee dancers to make it to an out-of-state competition, donating more than $ 8,000. The Royal Heat dance team have booked their bus, but sadly now they are facing …
Read More »How every team in the East can dethrone the Milwaukee Bucks: Part 3, the Atlantic Division
This is our final installment to see who could dethrone the Milwaukee Bucks after starting with the Central Division on Tuesday and the Southeast on Wednesday. For this drill, I’m going to look around the east, with part three being the Atlantic Division, and see who has a real chance …
Read More »Suspected Milwaukee reckless driver released on bail in fatal hit and run
Milwaukee hit-and-run driver released on bail The case against the suspect in a fatal hit and run is about to be tried, but he is released from prison on increased bail. This has caused Elroy Robinson’s family to ask how he could break free, for now. MILWAUKEE – The case …
Read More »3 bold predictions for Donte DiVincenzo in 2021-2022
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 10 (Photo by Christian Petersen / Getty Images) Donte DiVincenzo has seen it all over the past year with the Milwaukee Bucks. After initially being shipped to the Sacramento Kings as part of a trade for Bogdan Bogdanovic during the 2020 offseason, DiVincenzo’s three-year tenure with …
Read More »Message from the community: Milwaukee Retailers: Keep you and our community safe by securely checking IDs and preventing the sale of tobacco to minors
Editor’s Note: Community Posts are the perfect place for community announcements and event posts. If you have a community event that might be of interest to our readers, please submit here. Like everyone else, retailers have adapted to life during a pandemic to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. But, …
Read More »Snow Lilly, Samson and other famous animals at the Milwaukee County Zoo
It was a sad day in Milwaukee on Friday when Snow Lilly the polar bear died. Long a favorite at the Milwaukee County Zoo, Snow Lilly was the oldest polar bear living in human care. Exceeding the median age of 23.4 years for polar bears supported by humans, she lived …
Read More »Fitchburg votes to hire former Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales as new chief
September 27, 2021 7:13 PM Posted: September 27, 2021 7:13 PM Courtesy: WDJT FITCHBURG, Wisconsin – The Fitchburg Police and Fire Commission is voting to appoint former Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales as the next police chief. The committee made its decision at a meeting Monday night in a 3-2 …
Read More »Milwaukee Drag Scene Goes Virtual: Online Performances and Social Media Help Audience Grow | WUWM 89.7 FM
On a Friday night at This is It! in downtown Milwaukee, the bar is packed with people waiting for the night’s drag show to start. It’s a big change from how the local drag scene operated just a few months ago. When the city closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, …
Read More »Milwaukee Brewers celebrate after clinching central NL crown
Predictions for Sunday’s Milwaukee Brewers game: champagne showers. The Brewers won the Central National League crown in their last home game of the 2021 season. They beat the New York Mets, 8-4, in front of a sold-out crowd. After the game, the team began their celebration. And the Brewers took …
Read More »Car fire in Milwaukee, homicide: vigil for the victim
Vigil for homicide victim in Milwaukee car fire The family of a woman found dead in a burning car remembered her life on Saturday night, September 25. The police are still looking for his killer. MILWAUKEE – The family of a woman found dead in a burning car remembered her …
Read More »Jon Horst on how the team is better than last year
If you ask any team from any sport that has won a championship, they will tell you how hard it is to repeat as a champion. In the NBA, we recently saw the Golden State Warriors win back-to-back championships, but they were an incredibly stacked team. The 2021-2022 Milwaukee Bucks …
Read More »Milwaukee intensive care doctor details atmosphere of anguish unvaccinated patients create in hospital
Eric Siegal, an intensive care doctor in Milwaukee, posted his thoughts on social media related to experiences of the continuing wave of COVID-19 infections. The post was released on September 19 and went viral pretty quickly with the public reaction to its insight, sincerity, and helplessness in watching the unvaccinated …
Read More »Milwaukee Family Court official Nidhi Kashyap to appear at Circuit Court
A family court commissioner has announced that she will run for circuit judge in Milwaukee, for the seat currently held by Stephanie Rothstein, who will not be running for her third full term this spring. Nidhi Kashyap, 40, has served as a commissioner since 2018, overseeing litigation in family court …
Read More »Nearly $ 400 million is headed to Milwaukee to help city recover from pandemic
MILWAUKEE – In a virtual meeting Thursday, Milwaukee officials outlined their plan to help the city recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. It includes $ 394 million from the federal government, and they want it distributed evenly. “We are committed to making sure we use racial equity to determine how to …
Read More »Message from the community: Valley Week celebrates the transformation of the Menomonee River Valley
Editor’s Note: Community Posts are the perfect place for community announcements and event posts. If you have a community driven event that might be of interest to our readers, please submit here. Valley Week, a series of 15 events from September 25 to October 2, highlights experiences that would not …
Read More »5 things you probably should do in Milwaukee this weekend
1. Doors Open Milwaukee Doors Open Milwaukee is primarily in person with tours of local architectural gems on September 25-26 – including around 70 sites that will be open for free during the event. All visitors are required to wear masks at all indoor locations, some of which also require …
Read More »Milwaukee COVID Vaccine Incentive for Residents
Milwaukee County COVID-19 Briefing Milwaukee County officials, including Milwaukee Health Commissioner Kirsten Johnson, discussed the latest information relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. MILWAUKEE – Mayor Tom Barrett and Health Commissioner Kirsten Johnson on Tuesday, September 21, announced a new COVID-19 vaccine incentive program for residents of the city of Milwaukee. …
Read More »Magic number remains at three for Milwaukee
The booming St. Louis Cardinals have no intention of making things easier for the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cardinals claimed their ninth straight victory Monday night – their longest winning streak in 17 years – at American Family Field, 5-2, delaying the Brewers’ magic number for claiming the NL Central crown …
Read More »See what former Milwaukee Bucks and current Indiana Pacers star Malcolm Brogdon tweeted on Monday
Indiana Pacers’ Malcolm Brogdon tweeted on Monday, and his post can be seen embedded below. Quote from Brogdon Tweeted the Pacers Tweet that the season was only a month away. He quotes tweeted it with an emoji. Last season, Brogdon led the Pacers in scoring (21.2 PPG) and finished third …
Read More »Peralta set to start as Milwaukee hosts St. Louis
St. Louis Cardinals (79-69, second in NL Central) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (91-58, first in NL Central) Milwaukee; Monday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCH LIKELY: Cardinals: Jake Woodford (2-3, 4.30 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 40 strikeouts) Brewers: Freddy Peralta (9-4, 2.57 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, 181 strikeouts ) FANDUEL SPORTS BOOK LINE: Brewers -214, …
Read More »Women’s tennis finishes the game at Elon Invitational & Milwaukee Tennis Classic
History links Elon Invitation Results (PDF) Milwaukee Tennis Classic Results (PDF) ANNAPOLIS, Maryland – The Navy women’s tennis team wrapped up competition at the Elon Invitational and Milwaukee Tennis Classic on Sunday, highlighted by the freshman Emily tannenbaum (Fr., Commack, NY) reaching the final of the Maroon East Flight of …
Read More »Huskers finish day one in Milwaukee
History links Milwaukee, Wisconsin. – The Nebraska women’s tennis team has completed day one of the Milwaukee Tennis Classic. second year students Isabel Adrover Gallego and Kristina novak participated in two rounds of singles play today with a Husker doubles team. In her first game of the day, Novak defeated …
Read More »‘Educators have answered the call’: First Lady Dr Jill Biden visits Milwaukee
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz First Lady, Dr Jill Biden Earlier this week, Milwaukee received a special visitor when First Lady Dr Jill Biden visited Milwaukee before continuing on to Des Moines. Biden made an appearance at Marvin Pratt Elementary School, 5131 N. Green Bay Ave., where she made some remarks and …
Read More »Miley Cyrus almost had a panic attack at Summerfest in Milwaukee
Miley Cyrus’ Summerfest Friday show got off to a spectacular start. She set the tone with the shameless “Be You” anthem “We Can’t Stop”, slipping into a piercing excerpt from “Where Is My Mind?” by Pixies. (a huge consolation for all fans disappointed with their Summerfest cancellation). A few songs …
Read More »Maker Faire Milwaukee is coming back next weekend
The darkroom at a previous Milwaukee Maker Faire. Maker Faire Milwaukee will be back next weekend. The annual event, which brings together engineers, artists, scientists, artisans and “manufacturers” of all kinds from across the region, will be held September 24-26 at a new location this year, the Milwaukee School of …
Read More »Megan Thee Stallion Brings The Party To Milwaukee Summerfest
She gave us Hot Girl Summer. She inadvertently gave us Hot Vax Summer. She has become one of the biggest stars in new music of the past two years. And on Thursday night, rapper Megan Thee Stallion put on a scorching show at Summerfest – and wrote a bit of …
Read More »Milwaukee Bucks are the norm
Orlando Magic general manager John Hammond probably has some weird feelings about the Milwaukee Bucks and the title they just won. In many ways, he was the architect of that title team. It was he who took the risk and signed a skinny 18-year-old from the Greek second division league. …
Read More »Derek Hill lifts Detroit Tigers to Milwaukee Brewers 1-0 in 11
Detroit Tigers right-hander Wily Peralta pitched with authority in Tuesday’s start at Comerica Park. His fastball was averaging 95 mph, and his slider – which typically sits at around 82 mph – was knocked out at 85 mph. Armed with some of the best guns he’s used this season, the …
Read More »Murdered Milwaukee barber in pizza restaurant described as mentor, good person
A Milwaukee barber was shot and killed Thursday at Domino’s Pizza on Lovers Lane and Silver Spring Drive. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner identified him as Dominic Carter, 35. Carter owned Hair Trappers, a barbershop a few yards from Domino’s where he was killed. Her mother spoke to 12 News …
Read More »Brewers 10, Phillies 0. Eric Lauer helped by offensive explosion
Enough of losing to the Philadelphia Phillies. That’s the attitude the Milwaukee Brewers took on Tuesday night at American Family Field and the result was a resounding 10-0 victory, the first time they have outmanaged the Phillies in six games this season. The Brewers were swept away in a four-game …
Read More »Freddy Peralta struggles on his return from IL; The brewers blew
Let’s just say this homecoming didn’t go as planned. After taking three of four wins to the National League leaders San Francisco, the Milwaukee Brewers endured all manner of ugliness in a 15-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday at American Family Field. . Here is a brief …
Read More »Gausman set to start for San Francisco against Milwaukee
Milwaukee Brewers (81-52, first in NL Central) vs. San Francisco Giants (84-48, first in NL West) San-Francisco; Wednesday, 9:45 p.m. EDT PITCH LIKELY: Brewers: Brett Anderson (4-8, 4.27 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 54 strikeouts) Giants: Kevin Gausman (12-5, 2.49 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 176 strikeouts ) FANDUEL SPORTS BOOK LINE: Giants -152, …
Read More »Barnes set to start as Minnesota hosts Milwaukee | national
Milwaukee Brewers (78-51, first in NL Central) vs. Minnesota Twins (56-72, fifth in AL Central) Minneapolis; Saturday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING LIKELY: Brewers: Adrian Houser (7-5, 3.44 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 82 strikeouts) Twins: Charlie Barnes (0-3, 6.56 ERA, 1.63 WHIP, 11 strikeouts stick) BOTTOM LINE: Avisail Garcia and the Brewers …
Read More »Milwaukee Tool Strengthens Mississippi Presence with Clinton Expansion
Milwaukee Tool on Tuesday announced plans to expand its presence in Mississippi. The company plans to lease space from Clinton to expand its business in nearby Jackson. “I am thrilled with the expansion of the Milwaukee Tool in Clinton. Nothing has the ability to change the upward trajectory of a …
Read More »Milwaukee Jeep Peace Ride Aims To Combat “Crime Peak”
Milwaukee Jeep Peace Ride “serves as a symbol” against violence The first Jeep Peace Ride went from Mitchell Park Domes to Lincoln Park in Milwaukee. MILWAUKEE – Early Sunday morning, a group of Jeep owners drove through parts of Milwaukee, showing off their vehicles and sharing a message of peace. …
Read More »Uncorked Wine Festivals is hosting the Milwaukee fest this fall in Domes
California-based Uncorked Wine Festivals are bringing one of their popular Wisconsin wine tasting extravagances for the first time. “Uncorked: Milwaukee Wine Festival” is scheduled for October 22 at Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee. “It’s sort of the wine enthusiast’s equivalent of the craft beer festival,” said Michelle …
Read More »Harley Ride Benefits Milwaukee Junior Fire Institute
Motorbike fundraiser for the MFD Junior Fire Institute House of Harley-Davidson has partnered with the Milwaukee Fire Department for a Good Cause Motorcycle Ride to help firefighters in our community. MILWAUKEE – House of Harley-Davidson partnered with the Milwaukee Fire Department for a Good Cause Motorcycle Ride on Saturday August …
Read More »Severe weather threat this week
There will be near daily severe weather rounds possible this week. WISN Interactive Radar The biggest threat of severe weather is scheduled for Tuesday evening. For this reason, WeatherWatch 12 chief meteorologist Mark Baden declared Alert Day on Tuesday. The Storm Prediction Center has placed much of Wisconsin in the …
Read More »Comedian Bill Maher on politics, culture and the role of Milwaukee
Normally, when the outside artist praises the city they’re about to play, you put them deep in the story. Milwaukee? Of course it’s a good city. But with comedian Bill Maher, performing his stand-up number at the Riverside Theater in Milwaukee on August 14, the feeling feels terribly real. In …
Read More »Milwaukee neighbors suspect same man
Neighbors on Milwaukee’s east side suspect same man in spate of crimes Neighbors on the east side of Milwaukee suspect the same man in a recent spate of crimes, including a bicycle theft and housebreaking. MILWAUKEE – From a bike theft to a break-in, neighbors on the east side of …
Read More »Potential dog park in downtown Milwaukee reportedly first of its kind
Downtown Milwaukee Dog Park Thrust A new dog park could soon arrive in downtown Milwaukee and it would be the first of its kind in the area. You can help the city earn money to build it. MILWAUKEE – A new dog park could soon arrive in downtown Milwaukee and …
Read More »First reactions to the signing of free agent Semi Ojeleye
The Milwaukee Bucks were pretty quiet to start NBA 2021 free agency, but they made an interesting move on Monday night. It would be that they signed a one year contract with Semi Ojeleye, which was first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. While financial details have yet to be released …
Read More »Milwaukee Bucks Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday go to the Olympics
The routine continues for Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday, as the two Milwaukee Bucks stars travel to Tokyo to compete for the gold medal at the Olympics as members of the United States Men’s National Basketball Team. United. With the Bucks in the NBA Finals, the pair (along with Phoenix …
Read More »Riverwest Two Bedroom Condo »Urban Milwaukee
MKE List Located near Kern Park and the Milwaukee River, this condo costs less than $ 100,000. Jul 21, 2021 1:02 PM 1339 E. Randolph Ct., A photo courtesy of Riverwest Realty. A great find! This well maintained condo is nestled between a park and the riverside! If you are …
Read More »Milwaukee Council delays Mayor Barrett’s plan to spend federal dollars
Milwaukee City Council delays review of Mayor Tom Barrett’s plan to spend a quarter of the nearly $ 400 million American Rescue Plan Act federal funds the city is entitled to receive, council leaders claiming that the mayor did not set aside enough time for their review before a finance …
Read More »Milwaukee Mas Carnival Wader Celebrates Caribbean Culture
Allenton Riley stands tall as he wanders his Capitol Heights neighborhood. It’s hard to ignore a 12 foot tall dancing teenager. The stilts double Riley’s height, who is 6 feet tall, as he trains in a t-shirt and shorts. But when he dons his costume, he also stands out from …
Read More »Milwaukee Journal Sentinel receives Fourth Estate Online Award
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and one of its investigative reporters belatedly received their 2020 American Legion Fourth Estate Awards for Online Journalism at the Wisconsin Departmental Convention in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, July 17. The newspaper was supposed to receive the honor at the 2020 National Convention but the presentation …
Read More »Milwaukee Bucks, NBA Cares renovates local community center
TMilwaukee Bucks are giving it back by supporting organizations that drive change in the city. According to Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the team partnered with NBA Cares to renovate a local community center. The establishment is managed by Running rebels; a nonprofit organization that uses community engagement as a way to …
Read More »Bucks-Suns NBA Finals score takeaways: Milwaukee, led by Giannis, defeats Phoenix to title win
The Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns gave fans another competitive clash for the NBA Finals on Saturday night as stars from both teams showed off in style. In the end, it was the Bucks who came out on top with a 123-119 victory to take control with a 3-2 lead. …
Read More »Milwaukee man gets life in prison for killing woman and her two young daughters
MILWAUKEE (AP) – A man who pleaded guilty to murdering a Wisconsin mother and her two young daughters has been sentenced to life in prison without parole. Arzel Ivery admitted in April to killing Amarah “Jerica” ââBanks, 26, Zaniya Ivery, 5, and Camaria Banks, 4, in 2020. Criminal complaint says …
Read More »Milwaukee Brewers to visit Cincinnati Reds
Milwaukee Brewers (53-39, first in NL Central) vs. Cincinnati Reds (48-42, second in NL Central) Cincinnati; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCH LIKELY: Brewers: TBD Reds: Tyler Mahle (7-3, 3.59 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 118 strikeouts) FANDUEL SPORTS BOOK LINE: Reds +100, Brewers -120; plus / minus is even BOTTOM LINE: Cincinnati …
Read More »Milwaukee Bucks leaned on the Janesville native to rebuild the squad after Abdul-Jabbar
JANESVILLE (WKOW) – After dollars swapped for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the 1970s, it was time to rebuild. Ultimately, they had the right guy for the job – a man who called Janesville over to his house and never forgot him. Jim Fitzgerald was the “main man” of the Bucks in …
Read More »With “History in the Making”, Vo Williams plays the Milwaukee Bucks soundtrack
Hey, it worked for the Tampa Bay Lightning, so how about the Milwaukee Bucks? To keep fans and players more motivated for home games this season, the NHL team used an anthem hip-hop track, “Ready, ready” by Vo Williams, as the theme song of the season and their intro video. …
Read More »Milwaukee Brewers select second baseman Zack Raabe in 8th round of 2021 MLB Draft
Being undersized didn’t scare the Milwaukee Brewers off taking Sal Frelick with their first-round pick in the 2021 MLB Draft, and it didn’t stop them from taking second baseman Zack Raabe in the 8th, either. tower. The junior had played for the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers before being eliminated …
Read More »OWI crash in Caledonia, Milwaukee man charged
item CALEDONIA, Wisconsin. – A 26-year-old Milwaukee man is charged with a total of 14 counts in connection with a June 6 accident. Prosecutors said Eusevio Garcia Jr. was intoxicated while driving when he caused a crash involving multiple high-speed cars – injuring four others – in Caledonia. A Caledonia …
Read More »Former Milwaukee Bucks equipment manager recalls Bucks Championship races
MILWAUKEE – A former Milwaukee Bucks equipment manager takes a trip down memory lane as the NBA Finals play on national television. If you are a Milwaukee basketball fan, you might be familiar with the names: Kareem, Oscar, Dandridge, McGlocklin and many more. But they weren’t alone. âI was in …
Read More »Lauer set to start for Milwaukee against Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds (45-42, second in NL Central) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (53-36, first in NL Central) Milwaukee; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCH LIKELY: Reds: Wade Miley (6-4, 3.06 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 72 strikeouts) Brewers: Eric Lauer (3-3, 4.11 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 51 strikeouts ) FANDUEL SPORTS BOOK LINE: Brewers -108, Reds …
Read More »Milwaukee Police Chief Morales returns July 12
item MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales will be “back to work” on Monday, July 12, his lawyer told FOX6 News on Wednesday. In May, a Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge ordered the city to reinstate Morales as chief of police, but suspended the order for 45 days to …
Read More »4 keys to slowing the Milwaukee Bucks offense
The Phoenix Suns only have Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee dollars between them and their very first NBA championship. The betting odds show Phoenix as the small favorite, by CBS Sports. I think betting companies underestimate how talented Milwaukee’s supporting cast is, even without Giannis. To recap, Giannis was out …
Read More »Milwaukee Bucks are 6-2 since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar said they couldn’t win a championship
NBA.com The Milwaukee Bucks are a team that has been through a lot of playoff trials over the past few seasons. Many analysts have viewed them as a regular season team due to their inability to advance to the NBA Finals. However, the Bucks ultimately rocked that reputation and they’re …
Read More »Well-known Milwaukee barber shot dead outside his barbershop
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (CBS 58) – A talented and well-known hairdresser in Milwaukee was killed this week in a shootout in the Harambee neighborhood. Milwaukee Police were called to Holton and the center around 12:30 p.m. on Friday July 2. Police said a group of people were involved in a fight …
Read More »NBA play-offs: Milwaukee Bucks defeat Atlanta Hawks to lead series 3-2
Lopez put in an impressive performance to help the Bucks to victory The Milwaukee Bucks picked up a 123-112 home win over the Atlanta Hawks to take a 3-2 lead in their top-seven NBA Eastern Conference Finals. The Bucks were missing star player Giannis Antetokounmpo with a knee injury, but …
Read More »Milwaukee fire equipment stolen as firefighters battled house blaze
Equipment was stolen from a Milwaukee Fire Department truck as firefighters battled a blaze at a house, MFD officials said Wednesday. Firefighters responded to a house fire at 5th and Becher in Milwaukee on Tuesday. While trying to put out the flames, a thief stole a battery-powered drill from an …
Read More »Message from the community: United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County announces the recipients of the 2021 Philanthropic 5 Award
Editor’s Note: Community Posts are the perfect place for community announcements and event posts. If you have a community driven event that might be of interest to our readers, please submit here. United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County will celebrate and honor five community leaders and one outstanding …
Read More »Food is free The Pantry, Milwaukee, gets a lifeline
It’s a little over a year old, but Milwaukee’s Food is Free pantry has become a staple in the Sherman Park neighborhood, experiencing tremendous growth during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the start of 2021 seemed to mark the end of the pantry when lead organizer Emma Toth faced a potential …
Read More »Milwaukee Community Bike Event promoting a healthy lifestyle
Milwaukee Community Bike Ride Promotes Healthy Lifestyle Rain or shine, the Westlawn community would come together for their annual Family Bike Ride event on Saturday June 26th. MILWAUKEE – Some cyclists decided to resist the weather on Saturday June 26. Rain or shine, the Westlawn Gardens community would come together …
Read More »City of Milwaukee COVID-19 Weekly Update June 25
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 26, 2021 Contact: Emily Tau, emitau @ milwaukee.gov(414) 286-3780, Cell: (414) 308-5556 City of Milwaukee COVID-19 Weekly Update MILWAUKEE – This week’s charge rate is at the lowest value on record since the start of the pandemic. At 9.8 per 100,000 people, this is the first …
Read More »Downtown Milwaukee’s Aria Restaurant Revamped Menu During COVID Shutdown
Working from home is still a thing and tourism is lagging behind due to the pandemic, which means table service lunch has yet to make a major comeback in the city center. Restaurants still busy for lunch such as Zarletti, at 741 N. Milwaukee St., and Buckley’s, 801 N. Cass …
Read More »Brook Lopez, Milwaukee Bucks Center: Disney Fan, Splash Mountain
Brook Lopez has provided a solid inside presence – as well as some joy in organizing the Bucks – since sign as a free agent in the summer of 2018. Get to know Lopez here. How long has Lopez been with the Bucks? He’s in his third season with the …
Read More »Arizona Diamondbacks 0, Milwaukee Brewers 5: One
Good evening Pitters. No, your timeline is correct. It is actually Tuesday and not Wednesday. The staff did some maneuvering so that Dano_in_Mississippi could prioritize trips safely. I jumped at the chance to exchange because I will be at the game with the Brute Squad tomorrow. However, I did not …
Read More »Favorites Brazier, Simpson melt away on scorching day at practice – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
By EDDI EPELLS and PAT GRAHAMAP Sports Writer Eugene, Oregon (AP) – The play in Tokyo was actually named. Instead, others will take places that appear to be reserved for two American track and field champions, Jennifer Simpson and Donovan Brager. The cold reality of the United States’ Olympic qualifiers …
Read More »Court orders DOC to allow Archdiocese of Milwaukee access to prisons
MADISON – A judge has ordered the Department of Corrections to allow the Archdiocese of Milwaukee access to prisons to provide religious services to inmates. Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge William Hue found on Friday that state laws require the DOC to give clergy the opportunity at least once a …
Read More »Community Message: Applications for LIT High School Scholarships are OPEN
Editor’s Note: Community Posts are the perfect place for community announcements and event posts. If you have a community driven event that might be of interest to our readers, please submit here. WE HIRE! Do you know any high school MPS students who are dedicated leaders? We are hiring fellows …
Read More »Milwaukee Pearl Harbor Marine buried 80 years later
MILWAUKEE – It was an emotional day for a family in Milwaukee, which was eventually closed almost 80 years later. Their loved one – a lost soldier who died in Pearl Harbor – has been identified and ultimately buried. “The family withheld a funeral in hopes that one day he …
Read More »Milwaukee Brewers activate Kolten Wong from injured list
May 24, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong (16) during the game against the San Diego Padres at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports The Milwaukee Brewers collapse put second baseman Kolten Wong on the injury list on Friday after missing 13 …
Read More »Gateway to the Future: Milwaukee Celebrates Next Transformation with Grand Opening of The Couture
Dignitaries from the City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, the AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust and project partners including Barrett Lo Visionary Development, RINKA and Findorff celebrated the start of construction of The Couture with a groundbreaking event on June 16. First offered in …
Read More »Milwaukee Brewers Daily Outlook Report: Wednesday, June 16
Nashville Sounds 3 @ Gwinnett Stripers 9 Keston Hiura: 2-5, 2BHernan Perez: 2-5, 2 RBIsLuke Maile: 1-2, 2B, 2 BB, RBI Thomas Jankins: 5 IP, 4 H, 4 ER, BB, 3 K Nashville Sounds Record: 24-13Next game: June 17th @ Gwinnett Biloxi Shuckers 0 @ Rocket City Trash Pandas 3 …
Read More »These 11 suburban Italian restaurants in Milwaukee are community staples
If you want to call yourself an Italian restaurant, you have to know the language, although for the customers themselves menu items can sometimes be difficult to pronounce. You know you are in an authentic place when the staff go through the menu with ease and don’t put it down. …
Read More »Rental Housing Shortage Makes Milwaukee Residents Struggle to Find Housing
MILWAUKEE – A hot housing market along with the lingering effects of the pandemic are making “For Rent” signs increasingly difficult to find in Milwaukee. Dawn Jesko and her husband are looking for accommodation. âWe are currently on a waiting list for two of the apartments,â Jesko said. Jeremy Dunk …
Read More »Cheaper to rent than buy a house with a mortgage in Milwaukee: study
MILWAUKEE – New study finds it’s cheaper to rent than buy a house with a mortgage in Milwaukee. The loan company, Loan tree, found that the average monthly cost of rent in the city is $ 903. That’s compared to the average monthly cost of a house with a mortgage, …
Read More »ACLU accuses state lawmakers of discrimination after voting to cut funding for Milwaukee transit
The state legislature’s budget committee voted to cut transit funding in Milwaukee and Madison by 50% over the next two years. The transport plan was approved on June 8, 11-4, according to party lines, with all Republicans voting for and all Democrats voting against. During the hearing, Republicans said they …
Read More »Milwaukee Brewers Daily Outlook Report: Saturday, June 12
Nashville Sounds 1 vs. Indianapolis Indians 8 Cooper Hummel: 3-3, HR, BB, RBI, R Alec Bettinger (# 23): 4.2 IP, 7 H, 4 R (3 ER), BB, 3 K Nashville Sounds Record: 24-10Next game: June 13 vs. Indianapolis Biloxi Shuckers 0 vs. Mississippi Braves 3 Brice Turang (# 2): 0-4Payton …
Read More »UPDATE: Seven shootings left two dead and five injured in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Police Department has been investigating at least seven shootings since Friday afternoon. They killed two people and injured five others. The first fatal shooting took place at around 1:40 a.m. on Saturday near Water Street and East Knapp Street, leaving a 31-year-old man dead. The second …
Read More »Milwaukee COVID vaccinations, 50% of adults have at least 1 dose
item MILWAUKEE – More than half of Milwaukee’s adults have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the city’s health department announced on Friday, June 11. According to the Milwaukee Health Department, 50.7% of the city’s adult population have received at least one dose and 44.1% are fully …
Read More »Why the celebration of Juneteenth Day has such a strong history in Milwaukee
The celebration of Juneteenth Day, one of the state’s oldest African-American events, will once again take place on North King Drive in Milwaukee on a day highlighting black culture and the opening of the season summer festivals with music, food, contests, vendors and a parade. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, …
Read More »Suspect spat on Milwaukee parking officer after getting ticket
Milwaukee parking enforcement officer spat on it, threatened Milwaukee parking enforcement officers are called daily with complaints about cars illegally parked on the street. Early Thursday morning, such a call took a frightening turn. MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee parking enforcement officers are called daily with complaints about cars illegally parked on …
Read More »Milwaukee and Morales agree to mediation
Morales and Milwaukee agree to mediation Ousted Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales and the City of Milwaukee have agreed to mediation after nearly a year of litigation. MILWAUKEE – Ousted Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales and the City of Milwaukee have agreed to mediation after nearly a year of litigation. …
Read More »WTMJ Guest Op-Ed: Milwaukee Urban League Partnership Works to Educate Communities of Color on COVID-19 Vaccine
Wisconsin is approaching a milestone in the fight against COVID-19 with nearly half of all residents in the state receiving at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. There are big differences in who gets the vaccine in Wisconsin, however, with individuals from communities of color lagging far behind white …
Read More »One week after Milwaukee lifted health order, officials say COVID-19 trends at all-time low
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (CBS 58) – Milwaukee health officials say they will continue to push vaccination efforts with area organizations and sports teams so more people roll up their sleeves. This after national data shows that the incentives work to convince people to get vaccinated. “It makes me happy that we …
Read More »Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to believe as Milwaukee Bucks fall 2-0 down hole against Brooklyn Nets
11:45 p.m. ET Tim bontempsESPN The Milwaukee Bucks have spent most of the past year trying to make sure this season’s playoff run goes differently than they did in the previous two. But after being wiped out 125-86 by the Brooklyn Nets without James Harden in Game 2 of their …
Read More »Kevin Garnett joins Milwaukee High School Sports Awards
NBA Champion, MVP and Naismith Memorial Class of 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee Kevin Garnett will announce the basketball winners at the Milwaukee High School Sports Awards. Garnett joins a roster of recently released high profile athletes and celebrities who will be part of the show. The Milwaukee High …
Read More »Nets vs. Bucks: How a two-minute streak ended Milwaukee’s Game 1 hopes and what that means for the future
With 2 minutes and 15 seconds left in the third quarter on Saturday night, the Milwaukee Bucks were behind the Brooklyn Nets 86-80, and Giannis Antetokounmpo was heading to the line for two free throws and a chance to cut the deficit to four. When the quarter ended soon after, …
Read More »Milwaukee drug trafficking: accused man gets probation
item MILWAUKEE – Govanny Molina, 35, of Milwaukee, was sentenced to three years probation for his role in a drug smuggling operation in the south of the city. Molina was charged with possession with intent to deliver THC and criminal maintenance of a drug trafficking location in 2019. Neighbors told …
Read More »FBI searches for suspect in attempted armed robbery at northwest Milwaukee gas station
MILWAUKEE – The FBI needs your help in locating an attempted armed robbery suspect whose weapon may be linked to two other incidents in Milwaukee. It happened just before 6 a.m. last June at the Kwik Stop store at 35th and Silver Spring. ATM4 Surveillance video shows the attempted armed …
Read More »Senator Baldwin discusses improving the perinatal workforce at Milwaukee Roundtable
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) – At the Outreach Community Health Center in Milwaukee on Friday, June 4, Senator Tammy Baldwin hosted a panel discussion on improving maternal health outcomes in Wisconsin. Black women are more than three times more likely to die from childbirth complications than white women. The United States …
Read More »Milwaukee 7, Arizona 4 | Federal Information Network
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Read More »Milwaukee muralist Tia Richardson shows off the power of community art
With each project of her never-ending career, Milwaukee mural artist Tia Richardson learns something new about herself. She believes that the ordinary people involved in her works are also growing up, expressing what they want a mural to symbolize or help paint it. âIt’s therapeutic; it’s relaxing. It brings people …
Read More »Selfie Hop, a selfie photography studio in Milwaukee, opening June 2021
From painting to decorating, a local husband and wife have spent the past two and a half months setting up a selfie photography studio in Milwaukee. Selfie Hop, 2410 N. Farwell Ave., features 20 photo ops, from ball pools to a picnic-themed scene, in a 2,500 square foot space. âI …
Read More »Walmart condom theft, Milwaukee woman charged
item MONT PLEASANT, Wisconsin. – A Milwaukee woman stole condoms, Slim Jim’s and more from Walmart in Mount Pleasant, a crime she admitted, prosecutors said. Danielle Cefalu of Milwaukee faces one count of retail theft and one count of obstruction of an agent. On Saturday, May 29, investigators responded to …
Read More »Tigers and Matthew Boyd look to the right ship in Milwaukee
Posted: June 1, 2021 / 12:01 am MDT / Update: June 1, 2021 / 12:01 am MDT Detroit southpaw Matthew Boyd has two hits in seven batting careers. Nonetheless, Tigers manager AJ Hinch still wishes he could get the bat out of Boyd’s hands on Tuesday. Playing at a National …
Read More »Series Preview: Detroit Tigers @ Milwaukee Brewers
The old saying goes, you shouldn’t look at the leaderboard until Memorial Day – so here we are. The Brewers are now just 2 games away from first place in the badly flawed NL Central after sweeping the Nationals in Washington and splitting a four-game streak with the Padres last …
Read More »OLD KENOSHA: The Milwaukee Journal Tour Club led the way 100 years ago |
The reporter “Brownie” was the pioneer The Milwaukee Journal Tour Club publication “The Call of the Open Road” contained the most comprehensive Wisconsin tourist information available from the years 1922 to 1933. But it wouldn’t have been possible without the driving force, literally, of William Wallace Rowland, aka âBrownieâ. Readers …
Read More »Washington Nationals give up both ends of their double header with Milwaukee Brewers, 6-2 tonight
Davey Martinez’s club gave up both ends of the double-title with the Milwaukee Brewers on a rainy Saturday in Washington, DC The Nationals took a 1-0 and 2-1 lead early in the night at Nationals Park, but then gave up points each time, and the Brew Crew fought for a …
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