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Report: Sole office construction in Milwaukee likely dead for years
Multi-tenant buildings meant solely for office tenants will likely see stagnant construction in Milwaukee for the next few decades, according to commercial real estate experts. There was a 23.5% vacancy in office buildings in the Milwaukee market in the second quarter of 2024, a recent report from JLL showed. Year-over-year...
Another commissioner resigns from the SDC board
Another commissioner is leaving the Social Development Commission board, as leaders continue to work on a restructuring plan, SDC attorney William Sulton said Friday. Sulton said Serina Chavez, who was elected to represent SDC’s District 5 and serves as the board’s secretary, indicated that she planned to resign at the Board of Commissioners meeting Thursday at the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin, 1920 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
Award-winning biplane flown by WASP pilots during WWII showcased at EAA AirVenture
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WBAY) - There are more than 10,000 planes out on the EAA AirVenture grounds in Oshkosh. Some are new, some are old, and some have decorated pasts that highlight how women contributed during times of war. Mike Porter of Ohio is a pilot, aircraft mechanic, and authorized aircraft...
CrowdStrike outage impacts Brazilians traveling to AirVenture
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WBAY) -People from all over the world come to Oshkosh for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture fly-in and convention. Brazil is often one of the most well represented countries each summer (the International Visitors Tent showed 90 checked in with them as of Thursday evening) but this year, that journey was a little longer thanks to the CrowdStrike outage earlier this month that has impacted countless flights around the world.
Family of Man Killed by Officers During RNC Seeks Answers
This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Angelique Sharpe now sadly knows firsthand how frequently police interactions can turn deadly for Black men. Her brother, Samuel Sharpe Jr., was shot and killed...
New cooling stations helping people beat the heat at EAA AirVenture
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WBAY) - High temperatures are expected to take over EAA AirVenture over the weekend, but the addition of new cooling stations can give attendees a refreshing break needed to continue. It’s predicted to be very hot this weekend and walking around all day in the heat can wear...
David Pietura sentenced to life in prison without parole in Prince McCree case
MILWAUKEE – For his role in the killing of five-year-old Prince McCree, 27-year-old David Pietura was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Friday afternoon. “He was always nice to my baby. My baby loved him. To know all this happened. I don’t know how he...
Potawatomi reveals headliner for final Amplified summer concert
Potawatomi Casino Hotel will host its second Amplified summer concert this weekend – two nights of the Tejano America Fest with Ramon Ayala, Duelo and more. But before a note's even played this weekend, Potawatomi's already looking ahead to its next Amplified show, announcing Third Eye Blind will take the outdoor stage on Saturday, Aug. 31.
Former MPS school board member in court for misconduct case
MILWAUKEE - Former Milwaukee Public Schools board member Aisha Carr made her initial court appearance Friday on two felony charges: misconduct in office and theft (false representation). The court ordered a $5,000 signature bond in the case. Carr's preliminary hearing is scheduled for August. If convicted, she faces up to...
New Berlin eliminates ballot drop boxes for fall elections
NEW BERLIN, Wis. — The New Berlin Common Council unanimously decided against ballot drop boxes for the upcoming elections. The city, which first installed a ballot box in 2020 to reduce COVID-19 exposure, has not used them since 2022, when the Wisconsin Supreme Court limited the use of drop boxes, ruling that they could be placed only in local election clerks’ offices and that only the voter could return a ballot in person.
Celebrate the 85th Anniversary of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ in Oconomowoc
Every five years, the city of Oconomowoc celebrates the anniversary of when The Wizard of Oz first premiered in August of 1939 — and this year the celebration to mark the 85th anniversary will take place August 15. The Wizard of Oz first premiered in the Strand Theater in...
EAA’s KidVenture Celebrates 25 Years of Hands-On Aviation Activities
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Just north of the EAA Aviation Museum lies a special place where kids can play and learn about all things aviation. For 25 years, KidVenture has been offering children of all ages a chance to participate in hands-on activities during the week-long EAA AirVenture event.
Beaver Dam Yard Waste Drop-Off Site Now Open With New Entrance
(Beaver Dam) The Beaver Dam yard waste drop-site is now open with a new entrance. Officials with the city’s Department of Public Works say, as of Friday, the site will be open Monday through Friday from 7am to 7pm. Saturday hours will remain the same, from 8am to noon through November 23rd.
Milwaukee police chase; 2 arrested, firearms, drugs recovered
MILWAUKEE - Two people are in police custody following a police chase in Milwaukee on Thursday, July 25. Officers patrolling in the area of 18th and Stark just after 8 p.m. Thursday spotted a vehicle speeding and disregarding a traffic sign. They attempted to make a traffic stop. The driver refused to pull over – and a police chase was underway.
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