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8-Year-Old Milwaukee Boy Returns Home After Being Hit by Car, Community Rallies

8-Year-Old Milwaukee Boy Returns Home After Being Hit by Car, Community Rallies

An 8-year-old boy, Za'Marion Hines, was welcomed home by nearly 100 community members in Milwaukee, less than 24 hours after being hit by a car while riding his bicycle. The incident occurred Thursday night near 21st and Burleigh. Za'Marion, who sustained injuries in the crash, was greeted with cheers during a peace and unity rally held at Moody Park. The crowd chanted, “We love you, Za'Marion,” as they celebrated his return. Police reported that the crash happened just after 7:45 p.m. Thursday, and the driver involved was arrested on charges of operating while revoked and an ignition interlock violation. Despite his injuries preventing him from walking, Za'Marion joined the event, riding in a car accompanied by friends, demonstrating the community's strong support.
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Milwaukee Residents Express Safety Concerns Over Boarded-Up Warehouse Following Nearby Collapse

Milwaukee Residents Express Safety Concerns Over Boarded-Up Warehouse Following Nearby Collapse

Residents in Milwaukee's Harbor View neighborhood are voicing safety concerns regarding the Wisconsin Cold Storage Company building, a boarded-up warehouse located near Water and Florida streets. This concern arises after a partial collapse of another warehouse just one block away earlier this week. The Wisconsin Cold Storage Company building experienced a fire last year, leaving its roof visibly charred. According to TMJ4 News, neighbors like Banjo Zysk and Ann Hannah are troubled by the condition of this and other vacant properties in the area, citing potential dangers and questioning the city's oversight. The Department of Neighborhood Services stated that the building passed its most recent fire inspection and that additional inspections are scheduled before the end of the year. However, the department clarified that a raze order, which would mandate demolition, must be requested by the fire department if deemed necessary. Neighbors are urging city action, suggesting that similar standards applied to t...
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KCRA 3 Welcomes Darius Joshua as New Weekend Sports Anchor/Reporter

KCRA 3 Welcomes Darius Joshua as New Weekend Sports Anchor/Reporter

KCRA 3 Welcomes Darius Joshua as New Weekend Sports Anchor/Reporter
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Milwaukee Maintains Flock Cameras Amidst Regional Discontinuation, Introduces Transparency Portal

Milwaukee Maintains Flock Cameras Amidst Regional Discontinuation, Introduces Transparency Portal

While several agencies in southeast Wisconsin are discontinuing their use of Flock cameras due to data concerns, Milwaukee is retaining the technology and implementing new transparency measures. The Racine County Sheriff's Office, Fond du Lac County, and Sheboygan are ending their contracts with Flock over issues related to data disclosure and usage. Kenosha began transitioning away from Flock in January, opting for Axon. In contrast, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office launched a public portal on Friday to provide insight into how Flock cameras are utilized. Additionally, Milwaukee has introduced new rules limiting access to Flock data to supervisors only. These changes follow criminal charges against two former Milwaukee Police Department officers for alleged personal use of Flock data and an incident where a Milwaukee woman was incorrectly flagged and pulled over at gunpoint in Brookfield.
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Severe Storms Target 50M Across Midwest & Mid-Atlantic

Severe Storms Target 50M Across Midwest & Mid-Atlantic

Severe storms are set to return Thursday across the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic, threatening more than 50 million people. Milwaukee, Chicago, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Baltimore and Washington, D.C., face a Level 2 of 5 severe weather risk, with damaging winds the main concern. More than 165,000 customers remained without power early Thursday after storms caused widespread damage. The multiday threat is expected to continue through the Labor Day weekend, with heavy rain, hail, flooding and tornadoes possible.
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Brewers closer Trevor Megill named NL Reliever of the Month

Brewers closer Trevor Megill named NL Reliever of the Month

Milwaukee’s other big right-hander gets the team’s first monthly award of the season
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Cubs rule out right-hander Ben Brown for the rest of the season with neck injury

Cubs rule out right-hander Ben Brown for the rest of the season with neck injury

The Chicago Cubs have shut down right-hander Ben Brown for the rest of the season so he can fully heal from a stress reaction in his neck that has sidelined him since mid-June
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MLB roundup: D-backs edge Phillies 1-0, climb back into playoff spot

MLB roundup: D-backs edge Phillies 1-0, climb back into playoff spot

By Field Level Media Sep 03 (Field Level Media) - James McCann homered to break a scoreless tie in the eighth, seven Arizona pitchers limited Philadelphia to three hits, and the Diamondbacks avoided a series sweep with a 1-0 victory over the Phillies in Phoenix on Wednesday.
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Milwaukee Water Works Seeks Water Financial Manager to Oversee Financial Operations

Milwaukee Water Works Seeks Water Financial Manager to Oversee Financial Operations

The City of Milwaukee is actively recruiting a Water Financial Manager for the Milwaukee Water Works (MWW). This pivotal role involves organizing, coordinating, directing, and administering the financial activities of the utility. The manager will serve as the utility’s fiduciary, ensuring its financial viability, and will coordinate with various city offices, including the Comptroller, Budget and Management Division, and City Treasurer, to develop MWW's financial picture and balance sheets. Key responsibilities include reviewing financial statements prepared under both Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) accounting, maintaining detailed inventory and cost records, and managing debt services, financing applications, and grant applications. The position also entails preparing spending and revenue projections and developing strategies to meet the utility’s financial needs.
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Cubs 2, Brewers 1: Pete Crow-Armstrong’s 39th home run is just enough

Cubs 2, Brewers 1: Pete Crow-Armstrong’s 39th home run is just enough

And Kevin Gausman had an outstanding start.
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State Representative Shelia Stubbs Advocates for Mandatory Body Cameras for All Wisconsin Police

State Representative Shelia Stubbs Advocates for Mandatory Body Cameras for All Wisconsin Police

State Representative Shelia Stubbs announced her intention to champion legislation requiring all Wisconsin police officers to wear body cameras. This announcement follows the shooting of Corey Ruiz by Madison police on July 22. Representative Stubbs, speaking at the Center for Black Excellence and Culture, criticized the City of Madison for not implementing body-worn cameras and for failing to apply for state funding for such initiatives. She emphasized that any legislation would be developed with the input and blessing of Corey Ruiz's family and their advocates. Attorney Ben Crump, who appeared alongside Stubbs, highlighted the importance of strong policies accompanying body camera implementation to ensure transparency and accountability, stating that "transparency plus accountability equals trust." Attorney B'Ivory Lamarr pointed to the City of Milwaukee's policy, which requires body camera video from critical incidents to be shared with the victim's family within 48 hours and released publicly within 15...
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On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Marlins series preview

On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Marlins series preview

The Cubs reunite with old friend Owen Caissie.