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Wisconsin Assembly District 18: Meet the candidates
Wisconsinites will vote for state Assembly and Senate candidates in a primary on Aug. 13 and in the general election Nov. 5, 2024. This is the first election under newly-competitive district maps. The candidate in each political party to receive the most votes Aug. 13 will advance to the November...
Third-generation infielder follows in father's footsteps, joins Brewers organization
The Milwaukee Brewers have added another "fielder" to their organization. The son of Prince Fielder is joining the Brewers’ organization, a source tells @TheAthletic. The team has signed Jadyn Fielder, who went undrafted out of TNXL Academy in Altamonte Springs, FL. Fielder, 19, plays second and third base.— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 25, 2024 Jadyn Fielder is not only the son of former longtime Brewer and six-time All-Star first baseman Prince Fielder, but the grandson of former three-time All-Star first baseman Cecil Fielder.Cecil was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the fourth round of the 1982 MLB Draft but was traded...
2 charged in Milwaukee gas station ambush shooting
MILWAUKEE — Criminal charges have been filed against two men for the daylight mass shooting of four people at a Milwaukee gas station last month. Two women, ages 33 and 28, were wounded, as well as two girls, ages 9 and 4. All survived multiple gunshot wounds. The spray...
A lasting impression — Deb Krajec & Marquette Theatre
How do you measure a career? In students advised, costumes designed, or perhaps in overall impact on an institution such as Marquette’s theatre arts program. In the case of Deb Krajec, that’s only the beginning. As Marquette Theatre celebrated 100 years of theatre on campus and 50 years...
Enhancing Security: Asylon Robotics’ DroneDog Safeguards 2024 Republican National Convention
Milwaukee Fire Department Teams Up with ‘Spot’ to Mitigate Chemical Threats and Ensure Attendee Safety. Pennsylvania-based automated security system developer Asylon Robotics recently shared that their DroneDog system was used to enhance security at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in collaboration with the Milwaukee Fire Department’s Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Team. Affectionately nicknamed “Spot” by the Milwaukee firefighters, the Boston Dynamics-based drone dog unit, equipped with a slate of on-board cameras and sensors by 908 Devices, was used to help detect and mitigate chemical threats, ensuring the safety of attendees and enabling real-time security monitoring to confirm that no HAZMAT threats have emerged.
Former top Tearman Spencer aide pleads guilty under deal that could later wipe slate clean
The top aide to former Milwaukee City Attorney Tearman Spencer will avoid having a criminal record if he abides by requirements imposed Wednesday under a deferred prosecution agreement. Former Deputy City Attorney Odalo Ohiku, 46, was charged earlier this year with one count of attempted misconduct in public office for failing to disclose ownership...
Wisconsin Braces for Scorching Heat as Temperatures Soar
Milwaukee, WI – Residents across Wisconsin are advised to prepare for a significant heat wave next week. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), above-average temperatures with heat indices between 95 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit are expected. Some areas may experience heat indices exceeding 100 degrees. These elevated temperatures...
2024 Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off Semifinals: UConn vs Alaska Fairbanks at Fiserv Forum
The 2024 Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off matchups are set, with the semifinals featuring Wisconsin against Ferris State, and UConn against Alaska Fairbanks at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on December 28. Last year, Wisconsin won the 2023 Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off by defeating Air Force 3-0 in the semifinal and...
MFC Sports Complex kicks off new indoor sports facility for North Shore area
Soccer-loving North Shore parents and residents have spent years searching for a nearby indoor spot for kids (and kids at heart) to practice and play, no matter what the unpredictable Wisconsin weather throws at them. That search is over, as the MFC Sports Complex – a brand new indoor multi-sport facility, located at 4170 N. Lydell Ave. in Glendale – officially kicked off a new era of athletics in the area earlier this summer, now hosting youth league practices and beyond.
Milwaukee Brewers: Pat Murphy Received An Emphatic Endorsement For 2024 Manager Of The Year
The Milwaukee Brewers elected to promote Pat Murphy from bench coach to manager last off-season. Craig Counsell leaving and signing a massive deal with the Chicago Cubs prompted the change. In year one Murphy has faced a lot of adversity, but his team has been in first place essentially all season long and he recently got an emphatic endorsement for the 2024 Manager of the Year award.
More layoffs at freight-related firms: 607 workers cut across 4 states
Layoffs continue across the commercial transportation and freight industry, according to a new round of worker reduction notices in Florida, Texas, Illinois and Wisconsin. It is the second round of layoffs since the beginning of July. Averitt Express, Bath & Body Works Logistics Services, ShipBob, and Henry Avocado Corp. announced a total of 218 layoffs earlier in the month.
From drought to rain, Wisconsin had biggest one-year flip-flop from last June to this one
It's been an exceptionally soggy summer in Wisconsin, and all the rain may have washed away memories of what was happening last year. It could not have been more different. This summer, we had the sixth-wettest June in Wisconsin history. Last summer, we had the fifth-driest June in state history. And that, according to...
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