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Fate of Sheboygan middle school rebuilds will go to $121M referendum this fall
SHEBOYGAN – The community will have a chance to vote on a Sheboygan Area School District referendum this November for the rebuild of Urban and Farnsworth middle schools. The school district is seeking a majority vote on the referendum amount of $121 million for the rebuilds of the schools, which are nearly a century old. ...
Frolicking group of mink, including an albino, spark social media stir in Port Washington
This month there have been increased sightings and social media posts from Port Washington of what to the untrained eye might look like escaped pet ferrets. They're not. They are mink, wild animals native to Wisconsin. The unusual thing about this group, or company, of mink seen at the Port Washington Marina...
Anton Brotz brought the world of aviation to Sheboygan in 1923 with daredevil stunts, landing field
SHEBOYGAN – The Sheboygan Press announced on May 12, 1923, that the city had a landing field. According to Press clippings provided by the Sheboygan County Historical Research Center, the landing field was directly south of Moose Park on a plot of 31 acres and was built and operated by Anton Brotz of Kohler. ...
Milwaukee Bucks Health and Wellness; free weight management program
MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Bucks announced on Thursday, July 25 a new and free weight management program available to anyone. A news release said the 12-month program combines the three pillars of health – personalized medical care, exercise and nutrition – and has been designed with expert advisors and the Bucks’ performance and sports nutrition departments.
Milwaukee Brewers Eye Young Phenom Luis Robert Jr. in Blockbuster Trade Amid Yelich Injury Concerns
Amid the trade deadline approaching, the Milwaukee Brewers may seek pitching help while facing a potential outfield gap due to Christian Yelich's injury, possibly eyeing Luis Robert Jr. from the White Sox. Robert, hitting .227 with 12 home runs this season, could be a long-term asset for the Brewers, given his team control through 2027. Acquiring him might solidify Milwaukee's lineup for years to come, though it would require a significant offer of prospects and outfielders in exchange. Adding players like Erick Fedde could further bolster the team, potentially elevating the Brewers to World Series contention.
Bradford Beach closed for swimming
The Milwaukee Health Department posted on Wednesday that Bradford Beach is closed for swimming until further notice. Both Bradford and South Shore beaches have a red placard on the website, indicating the water quality is at elevated risk for illness from "exposure to micro-organisms." The beaches are closed due to reports of E....
Brewers sign son of team legend
The Milwaukee Brewers are adding the son of a team legend to their organization. The Brewers agreed to a contract with undrafted infielder Jadyn Fielder, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The 19-year-old Fielder is the son of former Brewers All-Star Prince Fielder. The son of Prince Fielder is joining the Brewers’ organization, a... The post Brewers sign son of team legend appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
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...
A baby porcupine is born at the Milwaukee County Zoo
A new baby porcupine — a porcupette — was born at the Milwaukee County Zoo on June 4. The porcupette — which will be named by the zoo's animal care team — is the fifth baby born to mom Quinn and dad Seamus. The adult porcupines are designated a breeding pair by the...
A.C.E. Building Service Breaks Ground on Sheboygan Manufacturer Expansion
A prominent Manitowoc company has broken ground on a major expansion for a Sheboygan manufacturer. A.C.E. Building Service is working on the project for HTT Inc.’s facility in Sheboygan. This expansion will increase the facility’s size by 31,920 square feet, which is made possible by the vacating of a...
Pat Murphy is dancing all over Craig Counsell after ugly offseason defection
Sometimes, an organization can be better than the sum of its parts. No sentence describes the 2024 Milwaukee Brewers any better. After losing their manager to a division rival, voluntarily trading away their ace and then falling victim to the injury bug, the Brewers hold a six-game lead in the NL Central heading into deadline week.
Harley-Davidson Homecoming; 2024 festival celebrates Willie G.
MILWAUKEE - Harley-Davidson kicks off on Thursday, July 25 its 2024 Homecoming Festival – a four-day celebration of all things H-D. A complete schedule of free and ticketed family-friendly events and musical performances planned for July 25-28 at venues across the Milwaukee area is posted at HDHomecoming.com. The big...
Trump says 'Milwaukee was beautiful' following the RNC, refers to Giannis Antetokounmpo as 'The Greek'
Former President Donald Trump made public remarks about his time spent in Wisconsin, following the Republican National Convention held last week in Milwaukee. Speaking at a rally Wednesday in Charlotte, North Carolina, Trump said, "The stadium was beautiful. Milwaukee was beautiful." ...
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.
Machete-waving man charged after threats of ‘slicing people up’
RACINE — A call to police earlier this month about a machete-wielding man in the middle of a city street led to a pair of criminal charges filed against a 51-year-old Racine man. James Walker is charged with misdemeanor counts of obstructing an officer and disorderly conduct with the...
Racine neighbors billed for sidewalk repairs years after work was completed
RACINE, Wis. — Neighbors in Racine have been left frustrated after the city billed them hundreds of dollars for sidewalk repairs. However, the sidewalk repairs were completed years ago. TMJ4's Jenna Rae was tagged in a post on Facebook after several neighbors said they got the letter which claimed...
Racine airman, shot down above Germany during WWII, accounted for
RACINE, Wis. -- A Racine airman who died after his aircraft was shot down over Germany during World War II was accounted for in December 2023, 78 years after he was marked dead, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced Thursday.
Caledonia man says workers repairing driveway were illegitimate, police arrest 3
What started with a knock on the door and an offer to repair driveways in disrepair ended with Caledonia Police arresting three people. TMJ4’s Tahleel Mohieldin spoke with one homeowner in Caledonia who said he was duped and a representative from the Caledonia Police Department (CPD) who said that resident was just one of about 50 victims across multiple states.
World’s Deadliest Creature Infests and Infects Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
As summer progresses, residents of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin should be aware of the risks posed by mosquito-borne diseases. With much wetter weather and voracious mosquito populations, the region is seeing increased cases of several diseases. Certain invasive blood-suckers have now raised concerns again in the Tri-States, with the Asian Tiger Mosquito being reported in both Iowa and Illinois, and now West Nile virus-infected mosquitos have been confirmed in Ames. Did you know there have already been several cases of mosquito-borne illnesses across the Tri-States reported in 2024?
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