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Brewers pitcher Woodruff: 'I'll have to rest these first couple of days and let everything calm down.'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 2, 2022

Milwaukee Brewers all-star hurler Brandon Woodruff is hoping his time on the shelf will be a short stay.

Milwaukee Community Sailing Center official: 'Not safe to get in the water' in Lake Michigan

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 1, 2022

In the days leading up to the recent Memorial Day weekend, the U.S. Coast Guard warned the public about potentially hazardous weather conditions on Lake Michigan.

Food truck owner on Milwaukee shooting: 'I told everyone to get down right away'

By Glenn Minnis | May 26, 2022

As the bullets started to fly in the downtown area on the evening of May 13 following a Milwaukee Bucks playoff game, Shep-Q food truck owner Doyle Shepherd remembers jumping into action.

Milwaukee mayor, police chief urge students against dangerous behavior: 'Be part of that solution'

By Glenn Minnis | May 20, 2022

Roosevelt Middle School students recently had the full attention of Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and other community leaders as the two sides exchanged safety concerns about the upcoming summer season.

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Bucks Coach Mike Budenholzer: 'Couldn’t be more proud of the team'

By Glenn Minnis | May 20, 2022

Milwaukee Coach Mike Budenholzer was left unbowed after his defending champion Bucks were bounced from the NBA Playoffs in a classic seven game Eastern Conference semifinal match against the Boston Celtics.

Bucks' Antetokounmpo: 'Once you dedicate yourself to your team and to the city, people feel that'

By Glenn Minnis | May 12, 2022

Defending NBA champion Giannis Antetokounmpo doesn’t see how he can lose with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Milwaukee Police investigating vandalism incident: 'I've never dealt with this before so I don't know the process'

By Glenn Minnis | May 12, 2022

Milwaukee police are still investigating a recent early morning incident near Plankinton Ave. that ended with the windows at several downtown businesses being smashed.All the destruction took place during the early-morning hours of May 9, with WISN reporting windows at the TJ Maxx, Foot Locker, Subway, Walgreens and Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra were all damaged."I've never dealt with this before so I don't know the process," Subway manager Hardik Pandejee told the website.

Chantia Lewis: 'We are excited to be able to have another layer of public safety'

By Glenn Minnis | May 7, 2022

Havenwoods residents are committed to keeping their neighborhood safe.

Local business owner: 'It's a sad day. Someone lost their life'

By Glenn Minnis | May 6, 2022

Milwaukee Police have charged a local man with running a red-light in a deadly early morning crash where witnesses said the 39-year-old victim was completely blindsided.

Giannis Antetokounmpo: 'I want the road to be tough'

By Glenn Minnis | May 3, 2022

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is getting everything he wants in his dominant, early postseason start. “I want the road to be tough,” Antetokounmpo recently posted on Twitter.

Sojourner Family Peace Center's Pitre: Communities must utilize 'opportunities to intervene' in violence against women

By Glenn Minnis | May 3, 2022

Sojourner Family Peace Center CEO and President Carmen Pitre is imploring all the communities of Milwaukee to come together and take a stand against growing violence aimed at women.

Mother of missing woman: 'If she’s somewhere outside, she’s probably cold and hungry.'

By Glenn Minnis | May 2, 2022

Milwaukee police are stepping up their search for Emily Rogers after concluding “there is reasonable suspicion” to believe her disappearance may not be voluntary.

Lowe first-ever African American man to serve on Wauwatosa City Council: 'That is huge'

By Glenn Minnis | May 2, 2022

Sean Lowe has been declared the winner in the Wauwatosa Common Council District 5 race in which the candidates ended election night deadlocked at 702 votes each.

Families face housing shortage due to past felonies: "People make mistakes."

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 20, 2022

With her family of 11 wondering where they will soon be calling home, Krista Low is fighting to bring attention to the critical issue of housing shortages.

Nonprofit group helps high school kids transition: ‘We really see a growth in the students’

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 19, 2022

The Schuler Scholar Program has launched in Wisconsin, with organizers intent on changing life for as many students as possible.

'I can`t wrap my mind around it': Albert McCain mourns loss of Kenosha reverend

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 15, 2022

Kenosha Rev. Georgette Wonders is being remembered as someone who spent her life going above and beyond to help everyone she encountered.

Jrue Holiday: 'best day of work ever' after meeting his contract threshold

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 13, 2022

In the end, Jrue Holiday taking the floor for the Milwaukee Bucks April 10 game against the Cleveland Cavaliers was like money in the bank.

Safe & Sound's Whitaker: Move to new building will help nonprofit 'create a safer Milwaukee'

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 9, 2022

Safe & Sound Interim Executive Director Bridget Whitaker sees the former two-story church the organization acquired as the perfect place to call home for the nonprofit.

Giannis Antetokounmpo - 'Tough one. Let's get the next one.' Bucks lose to Mavericks 118-112

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 7, 2022

Giannis Antetokounmpo has tunnel-vision as the Milwaukee Bucks prepare to defend their NBA title.

Court Appointed Special Advocates of the Fox Cities: 'One in seven children experience abuse and neglect'