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MADACC shelter at capacity; animals in 'urgent need' of adoption
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission said Friday its shelter is at capacity after an "overwhelming influx" of animals. The organization said it is currently taking in more animals than it can adopt out, and there is an "urgent need" to find loving families for those animals. Right...
Brewers' Brice Turang: Not facing lefty
Turang is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics. Turang will dodge a same-hand matchup with southpaw JP Sears on Friday, giving way to Andruw Monasterio at second base. In August, Turang is 13-for-61 (.213) with a homer, two triples, a double and five stolen bases.
Class Of 2025 Guard Kameron Herring Commits To Marquette Women’s Basketball
Goal #1 for Cara Consuegra when she was hired as Marquette’s new women’s basketball head coach was to make sure that she had a roster ready to go for 2024-25. With that wrapped up and seemingly done in early June, the recruiting attention shifts to getting a Class of 2025 signing class on the board.
Whistling Straits to host 2028 U.S. Amateur, two other USGA events
Whistling Straits, the iconic links-style course in Kohler, Wisconsin, has been selected by the USGA to host three major amateur championships over the next decade. The first will be the 2028 U.S. Amateur, followed by the 2033 U.S. Junior Amateur and the 2037 U.S. Girls’ Junior Championships. This decision...
Bauers homers and scores 3 times to pace Brewers past Athletics 9-5
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Jake Bauers hit a home run and scored three times and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Oakland Athletics 9-5 on Saturday. Willy Adames, Rhys Hoskins and Garrett Mitchell had two hits apiece as the Brewers won their second straight in their final trip to the Coliseum. The A’s have announced intentions to play the next three seasons in Sacramento before a planned move to Las Vegas for the 2028 season. “I like what we did today,” Brewers manager Pat Murphy said. “Most of the breaks went our way today. Every close play went in our favor and we had a lot of soft hits.” Seven of Milwaukee’s 10 hits were singles but the Brewers were active on the basepaths, creating a lot of their own good fortune.
Anvelink rules Plymouth Dirt Kings, season titles go to Sorce, Schmidt
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 23, 2024 – Two weeks after claiming a 106.5 The Buzz Seubert Calf Ranches Super Six Late Model Series A-main victory with a late-race pass, it was a case of déjà vu as six-time WABAM Dirt Kings Late Model Tour champion and current point leader Nick Anvelink of Bonduel pulled off another winning move in the closing laps en route to victory in the 30-lap 106.5 The Buzz Dirt Kings Tour Late Model A-main at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Friday, Aug. 23.
NBA Trades Involving Legends Only The Biggest Fans Remember
Oh boy, this was a mistake — no matter how you slice it. Milwaukee took Dirk with the No. 9 overall pick in the 1998 NBA Draft. Along with Steve Nash, both were sent to Dallas on draft day. Nowitzki not only led Dallas to an NBA Title, but he also made 14 All-Star appearances. He revolutionized the power forward spot as one which now included long-range shooting. Oh — and Dirk is arguably the best foreign-born player in the history of the league.
'Stars, Stripes and Fair Delights.' Walworth County Fair starts Wednesday
ELKORN — It’s almost time for the last local county fair of the season. The 175th Walworth County Fair, with the theme of “Stars, Stripes and Fair Delights,” is Wednesday, Aug. 28 through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2. Opening ceremonies are at 10 a.m. Wednesday. The fairgrounds are located at 411 E. Court St., in Elkhorn. General parking is free. ...
2025 Budget Outlook - What's Impacting the Budget?
The Village of Shorewood incorporated as a municipality, breaking from the City of Milwaukee in the early 1900's to form as a Village because residents wanted paved streets, streetlights, sewer and water. Much of this infrastructure now requires reconstruction that has resulted in additional pressure to increase costs to be...
Shorewood Feast Scheduled for Saturday, September 14
Saturday, September 14 from Noon - 9:00 pm, North Oakland Avenue from the 4100 block to the 4400 block will be shut down so that we can enjoy various food trucks, artisans, vendors, entertainment and the harvest dinner that night at the 5th Annual North Shore Bank Shorewood Feast!. Please...
Jefferson turned back by Luther Prep 28-7
WATERTOWN — Senior quarterback Carson Burow ran for a score and threw for a score and senior running back Caleb Acosta rushed for 200 yards and two touchdowns in Luther Prep’s season-opening 28-7 victory over Jefferson on Friday at Umnus Field. “I thought our kids played with great effort and great drive,” Jefferson football coach Scott Slotten said. “We have to capitalize situationally. We had a few dropped passes and dropped picks. We also didn’t win the turnover battle. ...
Shorewood Foundation 60th Anniversary Oktoberfest
From 5:30 to 9:30 pm, this free community event is intended as a "Thank You" to all who have supported the Shorewood Foundation's mission during the past six decades. Kids 12 and under eat free, but we ask that you RSVP and purchase your adult meals in advance so we are sure to have enough food on hand and minimize waste.
Football: Fort Atkinson stymied by Beaver Dam 48-21 to open season
BEAVER DAM — Josiah Barnes, Broc Mullenbach and Brandon Morrisey scored two touchdowns apiece as Beaver Dam beat visiting Fort Atkinson 48-21 in a season-opening nonconference football game on Friday. “Beaver Dam is aggressive and confident in what they do offensively,” Fort football coach Nick Nelson said. “Their kids don’t false step or play too high or slip off blocks. It’s a very efficient run game they have.” The Golden...
Milwaukee Tool manufactures, donates 300 aluminum rods for Washington Co. Veterans Service Office
WEST BEND, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The West Bend facility of Milwaukee Tool made a generous donation to the Washington County Veterans Service Office. A total of 300 aluminum rods were manufactured and given to the veterans center that will be used as burial flag posts. “This donation is extremely...
Toss It Now! Huge Recall In Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin For Cucumbers
People in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin make not be feeling the best after eating cucumbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are letting Iowans, Illinoisans, and Wisconsinites know to avoid whole cucumbers. Whole cucumbers that have been grown in Florida are being recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak...
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