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Michigan State Police help secure RNC in Milwaukee
Michigan attendees of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee may notice some familiar uniforms; the Michigan State Police sent troopers to assist with security for the event. Thirty-five state troopers were slated to go to Milwaukee starting July 13 in accordance with an Emergency Management Assistance Compact request from the...
Bucks signing former Damian Lillard teammate in free agency
Damian Lillard is running it back with one of his old Portland cohorts. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported Tuesday that the Milwaukee Bucks are signing shooting guard Gary Trent Jr. in free agency. The two sides have reportedly agreed on a one-year deal. Trent, 25, was one of the better players still left on the... The post Bucks signing former Damian Lillard teammate in free agency appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Bucks lose key playoff starter to unexpected team as final roster spot remains open
The Milwaukee Bucks' summer rebuild continues as Patrick Beverley is set to sign with Hapoel Tel Aviv BC in the Israeli Premier League. It was announced on the official Pat Bev Pod X account that he will be leaving the NBA after Hapoel "gave me everything I asked for... I couldn't refuse."
Joy Reid warns Black voters about Amber Rose: ‘Do your own research’
MSNBC’s Joy Reid urged Black voters to do their “own research” into the GOP and former President Trump following entertainer Amber Rose’s address at the Republican National Convention on Monday evening. “I don’t know anyone who takes their political cues from Amber Rose, but just in case you do, you might want to duplicate doing…
Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Gets Concerning Injury Update Ahead of Greece-Puerto Rico Game
Milwaukee Bucks news: Giannis Antetokounmpo and Greece are making their final preparations ahead of their upcoming trip to Paris for the upcoming Olympics later this month. The national team got a little bit of bad news on the Giannis front recently, though, after an injury has forced the former NBA MVP to sit out their upcoming tune-up game against Puerto Rico on Tuesday.
‘The Poetry Movement’: New Racine nonprofit aims to uplift mental health
RACINE — The Poetry Movement, a new nonprofit program organized by Nicholas Michael Ravnikar, aims to improve the mental health of Racine community members. The program will host an open mic poetry showcase series, provide inspirational writing workshops, conduct a mental health-themed poetry contest and place the winners’ poetry on every bus in the city.
Man faces more 10 years in prison after alleged shots fired and stalking incident
RACINE, WI — A 39-year-old Racine man remains in custody in the Racine County Jail on a $25,000 cash bond after his arrest nearly two years ago after a woman called police about shots fired. Criminal court records show that Felipe Mondragon failed to appear in court in October...
Earthquake Shakes Illinois: Shocking Footage Inside (Video)
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck Northern Illinois early this morning. The earthquake occurred a little before 3 a.m. in Southern DeKalb County, near the town of Somonauk. The earthquake was felt in various locations including Winthrop Harbor, Cary, and Yorkville. Heather and Cory were awakened by the quake, initially mistaking it for a storm. Marcia in Winthrop Harbor reported feeling her house shake. A resident in Cary noticed the loud and rumbly noise, distinguishing it from thunder. Dan in Yorkville also felt the earthquake.
He was spat on during BLM protest by a white woman. Civil suit settlement 'disappointing.'
It wasn't the outcome the man once known as Eric Lucas or his lawyer were expecting. Lucas was 18 when he filed a civil suit against Stephanie Rapkin, a lawyer from Shorewood who spat on him during a Black Lives Matter protest in the summer of 2020. A jury last month supported...
Cancer advocates ask U.S Senate candidates to commit to the fight
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) gathered in Madison Tuesday with cancer survivors and advocates to sit down for coffee with Senator Tammy Baldwin. As a part of their Cancer Votes program, ACS CAN called on both U.S. Senate candidates, Baldwin and Hovde,...
Country Thunder Wisconsin: Everything To Know Before You Go
It's almost time again for the party in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin with 4-days of music and fun at Country Thunder. Tickets are still available to experience dozens of performances from Country Music's best, including Eric Church, Lainey Wilson, Bailey Zimmerman, Koe Wetzel, and Rock Star's Nickelback will join the Country Thunder Wisconsin lineup this year.
Union, advocacy groups fight for clean energy
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Organizations and a political leader teamed up today to talk about union and clean energy concerns in the state. IBEW, a local electrical workers union, and Climate Power, an advocacy group, hosted a press conference today at the Laborers’ International Union in Eau Claire.
Essentia Health Warns Of New Scam Impacting Minnesota + Wisconsin
Sadly, we can't seem to through an entire week without having a new scam to warn you about. Heck, we're lucky if we get two scam-free days in a row!. Recently, Cook County officials warned that a new text scam was reportedly circulating through the Grand Marais area. There is...
Schimming at Republican National Convention
Republican Party of Wisconsin Chairman Brian Schimming takes questions from reporters following a news briefing Tuesday for Wisconsin delegates to the GOP national convention. Schimming was joined by Stephanie Soucek, chair of the Republican Party of Door County.
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