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 »Here is where to take your photo
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Wisconsin is well into its seventh month of COVID-19 vaccine distribution, with everyone 12 and older now eligible for the shots. Just over half of all Wisconsin residents have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine as of July 7, according to the Wisconsin Department …
Read More »FEMA Provides Funeral Assistance to Those Mourning COVID-19 Deaths | News, Sports, Jobs
Shenora Staten-Jordan poses on June 16, 2021 at her Milwaukee home with a photo of her family which includes her late father, second from right. When her father died of COVID-19 in the summer of 2021, she was hopeful that a federal funeral assistance program would help with the cost …
Read More »Bucks Finals home game ‘incredible opportunity’ for Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE – the Milwaukee dollarsâThe success is great for the businesses in the city. As thousands of people descend on the Deer District during the NBA Finals, millions of dollars are being generated. Each home game brings in around $ 3 million. The support is huge – by far the …
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 »“Wisconsin’s Biggest Small Fair” turns 75
GILMANTON (WQOW) – “Wisconsin’s Biggest Small Fair” turns 75 this weekend. âWe are the biggest small fair in Wisconsin and we are proud of it,â said Ashley Henthorn, secretary of the Gilmanton Community Club. The town of Gilmanton has a population of less than 500, but far more than that …
Read More »Unified Milwaukee Hosts NBA Finals 50 Years After Title Race | News, Sports, Jobs
By Steve Megargee AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) – Much has changed in Milwaukee since the Bucks won their last NBA title half a century ago. Nothing reflects the differences more than the melting pot of fans that congregate outside of the Fiserv Forum playoff games. Fans will flock there …
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 »Can the Milwaukee Bucks channel these 4 teams?
Over time, 93% of teams that lead 2-0 in the NBA playoffs win their series. In the NBA Finals, it’s 87%, with 31 cases that led to a successful title and only four that went the other way. This is obviously not good news for the Bucks.. But # BucksIn6 …
Read More »COVID-19 Vaccines Available at Northern Wisconsin State Fair
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wisconsin (WEAU) – People can do their part to help protect their communities from COVID-19 while attending this year’s Northern Wisconsin State Fair. The Wisconsin Army National Guard is holding COVID-19 vaccination clinics each fair day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Science and Technology Building. …
Read More »Gordo Burger’s recipe for success
Otallah previously operated several restaurants, including two take-out restaurants on 4125 S. Howell, the Middle Eastern restaurant Yum Yum and the Chinese restaurant Quick Wok. When he opened Gordo Burger in the heart of Bay View, local media took notice. the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Berger Express, Urban Milwaukee, About Milwaukee, …
Read More »Patio choice: Barnacle Bud’s
Once upon a time, the Milwaukeeans did not have cell phones or GPS; therefore, locating Barnacle Bud’s, 1955 S. Hilbert St., was quite a challenge. Today, however, technology makes it easier to find the mostly open-air slum and patio perched on the Kinnickinnic River. SkipperBud’s, a boat storage and repair …
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 »Dribbling Designs: Local Artists Win Wisconsin Herd Art Contest, Appearing On Special Jersey
(WFRV) – Local children’s artwork will appear on Wisconsin Herd jerseys after parents submitted their child’s artwork to the basketball team in a recent competition. According to Wisconsin herd, nearly 2,300 artists from more than 15 Fox Valley schools showed off their artistic skills for the chance to incorporate their …
Read More »Who needs it? Milwaukee Bucks playoff ticket sells for $ 30,000
Jul 1, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (9) reacts to a fourth quarter play against the Atlanta Hawks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals for the 2021 NBA Playoffs at the Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports Ticket prices to see …
Read More »Phoenix Greek restaurant owner discusses international love for Bucks superstar Giannis
PHOENIX – The Vassiliou family has been serving Greek cuisine in Phoenix for as long as the Bucks won a league title. Wednesday evening, George Vassiliou from GreekTown restaurant invited me into the kitchen where I learned how to make chicken souvlaki. ATM4 Over a hot grill, we discussed why …
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 »Visits Resume Wisconsin Prisons for First Time During Pandemic
MADISON (WKOW) – In-person visits have resumed in Wisconsin prisons, after being banned due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Wisconsin Department of Corrections said the decision is based on a continued downward trend in COVID-19 infections in the state and at DOC facilities. âWe are very happy to offer in-person …
Read More »Willy Adames is key to booming Milwaukee brewers
The strangest and loneliest season in major league history ended last October with a decision by Willy Adames, the new Milwaukee Brewers shortstop, not to swing. Adames, then with the Tampa Bay Rays, had struggled all month. In Game 6 of the World Series, with two strikeouts in the ninth …
Read More »Meet Valerie Daniels-Carter, the Black Woman Owner of the Milwaukee Bucks
MILWAUKEE – The Bucks have made the NBA Playoffs in seven of the past 10 seasons. The majority of these appearances were entrusted to a new owner who took over in 2014. You may be familiar with the names of Wes Edens, Marc Lasry, Jamie Dinan and Michael Fascitelli, majority …
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 »Bucks success benefits Wisconsin Cheese Mart with additional foot traffic
Wisconsin Cheese Mart builds on Bucks success The Deer District is expected to be jam-packed during the NBA Finals, with Milwaukee Bucks fans flooding the Fiserv forum for what has been extended into two rounds of surveillance, one inside the arena and one inside the arena. outside on the square. …
Read More »NBA Bucks-Suns Finals: Is There A Time Traveler?
The Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns will face off in the NBA Finals with Game One on Tuesday. However, a Twitter user in 2016 predicted the exact game of the 2021 NBA Finals. Jarrett Plahmer (@ Plahm1) posted on November 3, 2016, that the Suns and Bucks would be paired …
Read More »Patio Choice: Matty’s Bar & Grille
Walking through the front door of Matty’s Bar & Grill, located at 14460 College Ave., the New Berlin neighborhood bar looks like this: a neighborhood bar. X The main indoor bar has that warm, classic town bar vibe: regulars, young and old, gathered around the bar or seated around the …
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 »Cities explore unarmed first responders, Wisconsin DOT rings on federal infrastructure plan
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WBAY) – The state’s two largest cities are looking for ways to put unarmed first responders on the streets to handle calls that do not pose a threat to public safety. Madison’s program will involve teams of paramedics and mental health professionals to respond to non-violent mental health …
Read More »Towards Success for Milwaukee Brewers
The app is back! Don’t forget to download the NBC Sports EDGE app to receive real-time player news, mobile alerts and follow your favorite players. Additionally, you can now view items and player cards. You understand here! The Milwaukee Brewers have been serving up some deliciously delicious baseball lately; before …
Read More »Bucks fans flock downtown to watch Game 6
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (CBS 58) – Bucks fans are glued to televisions around town tonight, hoping to win. It’s not even a question for Dennis Blanks. âIt’s going to happen tonight, guaranteed,â Blanks said. Bucks fans like Blanks are confident the team will win Game 6 and secure a berth in …
Read More »‘Plvoer’: Crews painting name of Wisconsin water tower town became the butt of endless jokes
through: Devin Willems, Nexstar media wire Posted: July 3, 2021 / 9:42 AM CDT / Update: July 3, 2021 / 9:42 AM CDT PLOVER, Wisconsin (WFRV/ NEXSTAR) – Residents of Plover, Wisconsin were probably doing double takes when they saw their newly painted water tower. Earlier this week, the crews …
Read More »Final Is on the waiting circuit | News, Sports, Jobs
AP Photo Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks watches the scoreboard from the bench in Game 5 of the team’s Eastern Conference Finals against the Atlanta Hawks Thursday in Milwaukee. ATLANTA (AP) – It became a familiar waiting pattern during the Eastern Conference Finals. The wait to see who will …
Read More »Festival Foods President Receives Wisconsin Business Hall of Fame Award
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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 »Hours, lifeguard status and locations
Summer is upon us and many will flock to the Milwaukee area beaches to soak up the sun. But due to staff hiring issues, many beaches do not have lifeguards. And McKinley Beach has been closed since 2020 after a series of drownings there. Here’s what you need to know …
Read More »Best sports city in America right now
Between the Bucks playoffs and the Brewers’ winning streak, it’s shaping up to be a huge weekend in Wisconsin sports history. Milwaukee is poised to be one of the hottest sports cities in the country. Fans will watch in the Deer District or listen at home. Bucks fans know the …
Read More »Lupi & Iris will bring Franco-Italian gastronomy to the city center
James Beard Award-winning chef Adam Siegel and real estate developer, architect and culture advocate Michael DeMichele plan to open a gourmet restaurant in downtown Milwaukee. Lupi & Iris will offer cuisine from the French and Italian Mediterranean Riviera. Its opening is scheduled for next spring. Located in the 7Seventy7 building …
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 »“I felt like the place to be”: this is Wisconsin for DeWitt’s Tommy McIntosh
DEWITT, Mich. (WLNS) – Growing up in DeWitt, Tommy McIntosh found himself cheering on Michigan State at a young age. Now, as the 6-foot-4 wide receiver prepares for his senior season at DeWitt, he will trade Spartan Green for Badger Red. McIntosh announced on his twitter on Wednesday, June 23, …
Read More »This year’s NBA champion will bring a title to a cursed sports town
At many points this year, the Atlanta Hawks’ season has seemed to teeter on the brink of destruction. They started off with a less than 0.500 record under former coach Lloyd Pierce before moving on to Nate McMillan mid-season; they were heavily criticized by the media entering the first round …
Read More »New Denver Restaurants Open This Month | Westword
^ I support Local Community Journalism Support Denver’s independent voice and help keep Westword’s future free. Either way, we’re already halfway through 2021, although the scars of 2020 persist. It’s been just over a month since all restaurant dining restrictions were lifted in Denver, and now other challenges – like …
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 »Morgan Smetana throws Baldwin-Woodville in Wisconsin Division 2 softball state final – Twin Cities
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin – The very warm breeze in King Park was created primarily by Morgan Smetana. Smetana broke a tournament record of 18 to lead second-seed Baldwin-Woodville to a 4-1 victory over Marinette in the Division 2 semifinals of the Wisconsin State softball tournament on Wednesday at the UW-Green …
Read More »Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury changes everything | MLB must let Ohtani hit and pitch in All-Star Game
Gooooooood Morninggggg sports fans. Shanna here on this beautiful wednesday, i look forward to speaking to my newsletter readers again. I hope everyone stayed cool during this crazy heatwave. Today we’re going to be discussing last night’s NBA playoff game, and there’s a parcel to unpack. Giannis Antetokounmpo was injured, …
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 »UW will face Georgia Tech in the ACC / B1G challenge
The Wisconsin basketball team will face a relatively unknown opponent in the 2021 ACC / Big Ten Challenge. The Badgers will be on the road this year, traveling to Atlanta to face the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. NEWS: Matches are set for the ACC / Big Ten challenge, by source. …
Read More »Chicago takes 4-game slip in game against Milwaukee | Sports
Chicago Cubs (42-37, second in NL Central) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (46-33, first in NL Central) Milwaukee; Tuesday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCH LIKELY: Cubs: Zach Davies (5-4, 4.31 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 49 strikeouts) Brewers: Brandon Woodruff (6-3, 1.90 ERA, 0.76 WHIP, 111 strikeouts ) FANDUEL SPORT BOOK LINE: Brewers -203, Cubs …
Read More »Camerino Gonzalez Valle, founder of Taqueria Los Comales Mexican Restaurants, deceased at 81
Camerino Gonzalez Valle, who founded Chicago’s popular Mexican restaurants Taqueria Los Comales almost half a century ago, died of cancer at his home in Orland Park on Wednesday at 81, according to his son. Lawrence. In 1973, Mr. Gonzalez started his business in Little Village, taking over a 26th Street …
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 »MNR Committee Disagrees Over Fall Wolf Hunt in Wisconsin | News, Sports, Jobs
(Photo by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources) SUPERIOR, Wisconsin – As emotions run high around wolf management in Wisconsin, members of the state’s wolf hunting advisory committee failed to reach consensus last week on a recommended harvest level for fall hunting. The committee is made up of various interests …
Read More »Brewers reliever Ryan Weber finally gets his chance with Milwaukee
When a player joins an organization, their natural inclination is to want to get out on the pitch as quickly as possible to show off their stuff. It had been five days and it counted for Ryan weber before he finally had the chance, kicking off the ninth round on …
Read More »Hope brings the Reaper back to Springfield
In one of those coincidences that always seem more than a coincidence, the couple who bought the mower and then gave it to Hearlihy are from a small farming town in Wisconsin called Mount Hope. For Hearlihy, the timing of their visit was as perfect as the gift: in a …
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 »EXPLANATION: Wisconsin tenants wary as eviction ban comes to an end | Local News
Democratic Governor Tony Evers issued an order in March 2020 banning landlords from evicting tenants as the pandemic took hold in Wisconsin. The order expired in May, however, and the state Supreme Court ruled in March 2021 that Evers could not issue multiple emergency orders for a single crisis, preventing …
Read More »MPS students return to class in the fall
MILWAUKEE – In a letter to families at Milwaukee Public School, Keith Posley, Superintendent of MPS Schools, said all MPS schools will be open for in-person learning five days a week for the 2021-2022 school year. . What would you like to know MPS schools will be open for in-person …
Read More »Former Mavs Rondo and Odom banned from Dallas restaurant
A local restaurant on the east side of town is so loyal to the Dallas Mavericks that they’ve banned former team players who performed poorly during their time here. The Shenaniganz Entertainment Center has banned Lamar Odom, Rajon Rondo and DeAndre Jordan from visiting the venue. A Dallas resident who …
Read More »Milwaukee Brewers Trade With Pirates For Troy Stokes Jr., Gustave
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder acquired Troy Stokes Jr., originally a prospect in their system, and right-hander Jandel Gustave in a minor league contract with Pittsburgh for wide receiver Samuel Escudero. Stokes and Gustave were both posted to Nashville. Stokes, 25, was a Brewers fourth-round pick in 2014 and was claimed on …
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 »Gouda Wisconsin News, Sartori Cheese Expands Plymouth Plant | WFRV Local 5
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY, Wisconsin (WFRV) – National and local cheese lovers are ready for Gouda news. A local cheese factory is getting bigger and better than ever. Green Bay man sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for sex trafficking “dozens of women” According to the company cheesy, in early June, …
Read More »Crumbl Cookies on the verge of rapid growth across Wisconsin
Wes Henrie, franchise partner and operator and Court Hanks, manager at Crumbl Cookies. Last updated on June 25, 2021 at 3:16 p.m. Since its launch in 2017, based in Utah Crumbled cookies has taken the nation by storm, and Wisconsin is no different. The fast-growing cookie company – with more …
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 »Wisconsin State Fair shortens hours, will be cashless for parking and entrances
The 10-day Wisconsin State Fair will have shorter hours this year, and parking and admission will be cashless. Continuing Coverage: Coronavirus in Wisconsin The labor shortage that plagues so many businesses is one reason fair hours will be adjusted. âWe had a job fair which was nowhere it was in …
Read More »Colorado Rockies vs. Milwaukee Brewers MLB Picks, Odds, Predictions 06/25/2021 »Sports Chat Place
Colorado Rockies (31-44) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (42-33) June 25, 2021 4:10 p.m. EDTThe line: Milwaukee Brewers -220 / Colorado Rockies +200; Over / Under: -7.5(Click here for the latest betting odds) The Colorado Rockies and Milwaukee Brewers meet Friday in MLB action from Miller Park. The Rockies have just played …
Read More »Where are Milwaukee’s fish hotspots?
For her master’s thesis five years ago, Brennan Dow went fishing. But his initial project – seeking to determine if yellow perch spawned in Milwaukee Harbor – would soon become a larger search for aquatic life across the city. Dow and his professor at UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences, John …
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 »Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Wisconsin wins quality award
GREEN BAY (NBC 26) – Big Brothers Big Sisters Northeast Wisconsin has been recognized as the recipient of the 2020 Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Quality Award. The BBBSA Nationwide Leadership Council selected agencies for their excellence in the One-on-One Youth Mentoring Program. Founded over 100 years ago, Big …
Read More »From ‘terrible town’ to ‘Bushville’, sports leaders laugh at Milwaukee in danger
You make fun of Milwaukee and its sports teams, and it can come back and bite you. Tuesday, ESPN’s “First Take” team spoke about the cities they would prefer to go to for the NBA Finals: Milwaukee, Phoenix, Los Angeles or Atlanta. When former NFL player Damien Woody asked ESPN’s …
Read More »Business Property Tax Elimination Gets Biparty Support – The Daily Reporter – WI Construction News & Bids – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2021-06-23 11:40:53 – Madison, Wisconsin (AP) – A bill to abolish property taxes paid by Wisconsin companies on equipment and fixtures has won bipartisan support in the state legislature. The Republican Party proposed to eliminate taxes and included $ 202 million in the state budget to pay them. …
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 »Wisconsin Assembly votes to direct funds and move coal piles from Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin (WBAY) – The coal piles along the Fox River in Green Bay are about to be moved. On Tuesday, the Wisconsin assembly voted to direct funds to the project. As Action 2 News previously reported, the bill received bipartisan support ahead of the vote. The project would …
Read More »Source AP: Middleton, Holiday, Love is committed to the Tokyo Games
(PA) – Jrue Holiday plans to try to follow in his wife’s footsteps and win an Olympic gold medal. Holiday has signed up to USA Basketball for the Tokyo Games next month, along with Milwaukee teammate Khris Middleton and Cleveland forward Kevin Love, a person familiar with the decisions said. …
Read More »Milwaukee-Arizona Races | Sportsman | titusvilleherald.com
Brewers first. Kolten Wong doubles in deep right field. Daniel Vogelbach flies to Ketel Marte’s right central field. Christian Yelich finds himself at second base, Christian Walker at Merrill Kelly. Kolten Wong in third place. Simple Garcia Avisail in the middle of the pitch. Kolten Wong marks. Omar Narvaez is …
Read More »Tour of America’s Dairyland Crosses Northeastern Wisconsin | WFRV Local 5
(WFRV) – Apparently nothing seemed normal in the summer of 2020. Fast forward a year later and things are revolving around a lot of events in the state. This includes the Tour of America’s Dairyland cycle race, which runs through Manitowoc on Monday and Tuesday this week. âWe love the …
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 »Wisconsin game in 2021 could be aerial combat
May 1, 2021; Notre-Dame, Indiana, United States; Notre Dame football quarterback Jack Coan (17) kicks the ball in the first half of the Blue-Gold match at Notre Dame stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports Notre Dame’s football schedule will face Wisconsin inside Soldier Field in 2021, and it has …
Read More »Bucks home games to generate $ 3 million in business, tourist office says
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) – The minute the Milwaukee Bucks knocked out the Brooklyn Nets in Game 7 overtime, Visit Milwaukee celebrated. “For every home playoff game, we believe they bring in about $ 3 million to the community in terms of economic impact,” said Claire Koenig, director of communications for …
Read More »Source AP: Harden signs up for US men’s Olympic team for Tokyo
USA Basketball’s men’s Olympic roster is getting closer and closer, now with up to eight spots on the claimed 12-person squad. Brooklyn’s James Harden told the national team that he is committed to playing against the U.S. men’s national team next month at the Tokyo Games, a person familiar with …
Read More »Water Street business owners urge city leaders to take charge of shootings, brawls and large crowds in downtown Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (CBS58) – Two weekends in a row there was chaos in downtown Milwaukee on Water Street. CBS 58’s Winnie Dortch has been covering the story since Saturday, June 12. Fist fights, gunfire and large crowds are becoming too common for bar and restaurant owners. They call Water Street 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 »Bear sightings in Wisconsin, DNR offers safety tips to prevent attacks
DNR reminds Wisconsinites of protocol to avoid encounters with bears following several bear sightings in Dane County. While black bears are commonly found in northern Wisconsin, populations have moved increasingly south over the past decade. If a bear is near you, the press release advises you to: Wave your arms …
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 »photos documenting the history of Logan Square shown at Blue Line Station | Chicago News
Since moving to Logan Square in 1997, resident Khloe Karova has seen many businesses and many neighbors come and go. Standing on the lawn of the Logan Square monument in the heart of the neighborhood, Karova points to the location of a new Target store on Milwaukee Avenue. âJust 100 …
Read More »Wisconsin Badgers Football Recruitment: State offensive lineman Barrett Nelson signs up for Class of 2022
According to Evan Flood of 247 Sports, badgers added a colloquial name to their class of 2022. 3-star offensive lineman Barrett nelson de Stoughton signed up with the Badgers on Saturday during his official visit to Madison. Nelson has followed his brother offensive lineman Jack Nelson – who is in …
Read More »NBA Playoff pick, betting odds: Low scoring odds in Game 7 should favor Bucks despite Nets home advantage
USATSI With the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday and the Philadelphia 76ers and Atlanta Hawks on Sunday, let’s go over some basic Game 7 stats just to give you an idea of ââwhat to expect: Home teams are 109-26 in Games 7. They are winning 78.5% of the …
Read More »“It’s a market of job seekers:” How companies compete in times of labor shortage
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) – As we get to the other side of the pandemic, businesses are reopening and scrambling to hire staff. However, a shortage of workers in Wisconsin makes this difficult. In April 2020, the unemployment rate was 14.1%, but by April of this year it had fallen to …
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 »Wisconsin lawmaker proposes bill to ban the teaching of critical race theory in DC schools
A Wisconsin lawmaker on Friday became the last Republican to propose a measure contrary to critical race theory, proposing a bill to ban the academic setting from public schools in Washington, DC. representative Glenn grothmanGlenn S. GrothmanThe Hill’s Morning Report – Brought to you by Facebook – Masks off: CDC …
Read More »NBA DFS: Tobias Harris and Top DraftKings, Fantasy Basketball FanDuel Daily Picks for June 18, 2021
The Utah Jazz had the best regular season record, but are now on the ropes as they lag 3-2 against the Los Angeles Clippers. Mike Conley (hamstring) tries to make a comeback in Game 6 on Friday, but Donovan Mitchell (ankle) is now ruling the game. That means you’ll have …
Read More »SapSap brings Laotian cuisine to the culinary traditions of Racine and Juneteenth
Every week on Radio Milwaukee, Milwaukee Magazine Food critic Ann Christenson and 88Nine resident foodie Tarik Moody discuss Milwaukee’s food culture and dining on This Bites. In this week’s edition, we have news of the opening by SapSap of their brick and mortar restaurant in Racine, the Caribbean-inspired food truck …
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 »Severe thunderstorms, rain expected, possible tornadoes
All of southern Wisconsin, including the Milwaukee metropolitan area, was placed under surveillance for severe thunderstorms until 4 a.m. Friday, the National Weather Service said. Severe storms that have swept through western and central Wisconsin are expected to eventually move into eastern Wisconsin overnight, said JJ Wood, a weather service …
Read More »Mavericks’ training contenders: Jason Kidd and Terry Stotts among best outside options for Dallas
Generally, it is not particularly difficult to find the best candidates for a vacant head coach position. The team likely left that coach for specific reasons, and the executive making the decision likely has a relationship with coaches who could theoretically resolve these issues. Surprises aren’t exactly uncommon in the …
Read More »Couple of food professionals move to Milwaukee
The past 15+ months have been incredibly difficult for restaurateurs. Fortunately, things are starting to improve as the country continues to turn the corner from the COVID-19 crisis. And things are about to become a lot better for restaurateurs here in Milwaukee because two of the world’s best professional eaters …
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 »DeGrom retired early, Mets pen ends win over Cubs | News, Sports, Jobs
NEW YORK (AP) – Jacob deGrom has been pulled out of a second straight start with an arm injury, this time starting after three perfect innings with pain in his right shoulder, but the New York Mets’ box is stepped up to finish a three hitter in a 6-3 victory …
Read More »PREP SOFTBALL: Wisconsin Dells quickly starts beating Edgewood at regional championship | Zone preparations
âPaige threw an absolutely amazing game,â said Dale Gray. âIt’s the best game she’s thrown. And she pitched some good games, but tonight it was all strikes and strikes. She didn’t walk people at all, and it was so big. âShe kept firing shots, so they had to get their …
Read More »La Cantina de Pasqual in Hilldale moves after 14 years | Restaurants
Pasqual’s is leaving Hilldale after 14 years. CAPITAL TIMES FILE PHOTO Samara Kalk Derby | Wisconsin State Journal After 14 years at Hilldale, Pasqual’s canteen moved to Middleton. The new location will be at 6712 Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. It was once home to Pizza Brutta’s Middleton location, owner Benjamin …
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 »Milwaukee welcomes Cincinnati after strong performance from Anderson | Sports
Cincinnati Reds (34-31, third in NL Central) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (38-29, second in NL Central) Milwaukee; Wednesday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCH LIKELY: Reds: Tyler Mahle (6-2, 3.42 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 78 strikeouts) Brewers: Freddy Peralta (6-1, 2.25 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, 98 strikeouts ) FANDUEL SPORT BOOK LINE: Brewers -150, Reds …
Read More »Detroit’s Upscale Oak and Reel Restaurant Opens in Worst Times | Restaurant Reviews | Detroit
It’s hard to overstate how difficult restaurants like Oak and Reel have been to tackle during the height of the pandemic. Carryout works great for a place like a deli or pizzeria, which market products that largely resist degradation in quality as they make their way from the kitchen to …
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 »21 Minnesota and Wisconsin Schools Ranked in Top 50 Best Online Community Colleges in the United States
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, June 15, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Value colleges, an independent online guide to the best values ââin undergraduate and graduate studies, shared their new ranking of Top 50 Best Online Community Colleges for 2021. Programs are ranked based on factors such as cost and student …
Read More »TV / Live broadcast options – Le Streamable
On Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 8:10 p.m. EDT, the Milwaukee Brewers take on the Cincinnati Reds. The game is broadcast exclusively on Bally Sports Ohio, Fox Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Wisconsin, and Fox Sports Wisconsin, which you can stream with a live TV streaming service. Milwaukee Brewers vs. Cincinnati …
Read More »Lawsuits disrupt relief for restaurants
Lawsuits by white business owners challenging a policy that prioritized applicants for pandemic relief grants on the basis of gender and race have plunged the federal government’s Restaurant Revitalization Fund into turmoil. Tens of thousands of applicants who expected an easier path through the $ 28.6 billion aid package are …
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 »Illinois chemical plant fire seen from Wisconsin expected to burn for days
Huge plumes of smoke from a fire at an Illinois chemical plant can be seen from Wisconsin. Plumes of smoke began to appear on WISN 12 weather radar around 7:30 a.m. Monday. Flames could be seen hundreds of feet in the air. The fire started at Chemtool in Rockton, Illinois. …
Read More »Katrina Adams and Raven Jemison Promote Women of Color as Sports Leaders
Raven Jemison has held commercial operations roles for the San Francisco 49ers, Pittsburgh Pirates and Florida Panthers. She is Vice President of Commercial Operations for the Milwaukee dollars and she previously had a similar role for the National Basketball Association. Yet when Jemison, a black woman, walks into a meeting …
Read More »In case you blinked last week, here are all the new and wonderful things they are building in Milwaukee (June 6-12)
Depending on the news sources you follow, Milwaukee is going through either a “renaissance” or a “reinvention.” Or maybe ‘a “reboot” or a “reimagining”, like that shitty version of Tim Burton Planet of the Apes. However you want to define it, it’s safe to say that Milwaukee is currently building …
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 »Wisconsin pioneer recalls as more women start fly fishing Wisconsin news
By ELIZABETH DOHMS-HARTER, Wisconsin Public Radio MADISON, Wisconsin (AP) – Traditionally considered a men’s sport, fly fishing has grown in popularity among women and girls in recent years, and women are its largest demographic. Jen Ripple, editor-in-chief of DUN Magazine, an international women’s fly fishing magazine, said there could be …
Read More »Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers MLB Picks, Odds, Predictions 06/14/2021 »Sports Chat Place
Cincinnati Reds (31-31) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (37-27) June 14, 2021 8:10 p.m. EDTThe line: Milwaukee Brewers -120 / Cincinnati Reds +110; Over / Under: -7.5(Click here for the latest betting odds) The Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers meet in MLB action Monday from Miller Park. The Reds have just completed …
Read More »June 14 Save Casa Bonita rally attracts fans and enemies
^ I support Local Community Journalism Support Denver’s independent voice and help keep Westword’s future free. On Monday, June 14, Casa Bonita fans will come together to hoist a flag – for the sopaipillas, of course, but also to show their support for the Palace of the Pink Restoration at …
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 »Slumping Pirates look to break 6-game slide against Brewers | Sports
Pittsburgh Pirates (23-40, fifth in NL Central) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (37-27, second in NL Central) Milwaukee; Sunday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCH LIKELY: Pirates: Wil Crowe (0-4, 7.26 ERA, 1.77 WHIP, 28 strikeouts) Brewers: Adrian Houser (4-5, 3.66 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 52 strikeouts ) BOTTOM LINE: Pittsburgh enters the game as …
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 »Keeping Wisconsin’s Waters Safe For The Summer
HOWARD, Wisconsin – When Gaven Brault receives a call about a boat incident, a series of questions cross his mind. What would you like to know Rules, regulations and safety equipment are provided with the boat ownership Authorities see increase in new boaters during pandemic Wisconsin recorded 22 boating-related deaths …
Read More »Live / TV streaming options – The Streamable
On Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 4:10 p.m. EDT, the Milwaukee Brewers take on the Pittsburgh Pirates. The game is broadcast exclusively on AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh, Bally Sports Wisconsin, and Fox Sports Wisconsin, which you can stream with a live TV streaming service. Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Register now …
Read More »Businesses made tens of thousands of sales this week
Deer District businesses performed very well Thursday night for the Bucks’ playoff game at the Fiserv Forum. A massive crowd flooded the Deer District, resulting in more overnight sales than any other night since before the pandemic for many bars and restaurants. Good City Brewery management said it had $ …
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 »State of the right to work and cost savings thanks to the withdrawal from Afghanistan
A Wisconsin congressman said withdrawing US troops from Afghanistan would save taxpayers billions of dollars. It was just one claim that caught the attention of PolitiFact Wisconsin this week. President Biden wants US troops to leave Afghanistan by September 11 – 20 years after the terrorist attacks. “We are examining …
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, …
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