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Dolphins try to continue their surge as they visit the Packers on Thanksgiving night

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:49:27 +0000

Miami (5-6) will take on Green Bay (8-3) at Lambeau Field on Thursday, 8:20 p.m., EST, NBC.

BetMGM NFL odds: Packers by 3

Against the spread: Dolphins 5-6; Packers 5-6

Series record: Dolphins lead 14-9

Last meeting: Packers won 26-20 at Miami on Dec. 25, 2022

Last week: Dolphins won 34-15 at home over Patriots; Packers won 38-10 at home over 49ers

Dolphins offense: overall (19), rush (16), pass (19), scoring (24)

Packers offense: overall (T-5), rush (3), pass (11), scoring (8)

Dolphins defense: overall (7), rush (9), pass (8), scoring (11)

Packers defense: overall (11), rush (12), pass (11), scoring (10)

Turnover differential: Dolphins minus-1; Packers plus-8

Dolphins player to watch

QB Tua Tagovailoa. He has had one of the best stretches of his career since returning from a concussion in Week 8, with 1,277 yards passing, 11 touchdowns and one interception in his five games back. Tagovailoa leads the NFL with a 73.3% completion rate and is coming off a four-touchdown, 317-yard passing performance on Sunday. Tagovailoa has a touchdown pass in his past 11 games, which is the second-longest active streak in the NFL this season.

Packers player to watch

Safety Xavier McKinney grabbed his seventh interception of the season Sunday and is tied with Detroits Kerby Joseph for the NFL lead in that category. He has the most interceptions in a single season by any Packer since Hall of Famer Charles Woodson had seven in 2011. McKinney has eight total takeaways, as he also has recovered a fumble.

Key matchup

Packers RB Josh Jacobs vs. Dolphins run defense: Jacobs rushed for three touchdowns Sunday and has seven total touchdowns (six rushing, one receiving) over his past five games. He has rushed for 944 yards this season to rank third in the NFL, behind only Philadelphias Saquon Barkley and Baltimores Derrick Henry entering Week 13. The Dolphins allow 106.9 yards rushing per game to rank ninth in the NFL.

Key injuries

Dolphins: CB Kendall Fuller will likely miss his third straight game because of a concussion. ... LB Anthony Walker Jr. could miss the game after suffering a hamstring injury last week. Coach Mike McDaniel said he doesn't expect the injury to keep Walker out for an extended period of time. ... OL Isaiah Wynn (quad, knee) was activated from the physically unable to perform list on Monday and could make his season debut. ... Packers WR Romeo Doubs left the 49ers game with a concussion. ... Packers CB Jaire Alexander (knee) has played only one half of football in the past three games. He didn't play at all Sunday. ... Packers LB Edgerrin Cooper (hamstring) also didn't play Sunday.

Series notes

Although the Dolphins lead the series, the Packers have won the past three matchups and six of the past eight. Miami beat Green Bay eight straight times before the Packers finally beat them for the first time on Sept. 14, 1997. The Packers intercepted Tagovailoa three times in their most recent meeting. Miamis Jaylen Waddle had five catches for 143 yards and a touchdown and Tyreek Hill had four catches for 103 yards in that game. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel and Packers coach Matt LaFleur worked together as assistants with Houston (2006-08), Washington (2011-13) and Atlanta (2015-16).

Stats and stuff

This is the Dolphins eighth time playing a game on Thanksgiving. Miami last played on Thanksgiving in 2011 when it lost at Dallas 20-19. The Dolphins are 5-2 on Thanksgiving. ... The Dolphins haven't beaten the Packers since 2014 and have not won at Lambeau Field since 2010. ... A win would give the Dolphins their eighth victory over an NFC opponent under coach Mike McDaniel. ... The Dolphins are 3-2 in their past five games since Tua Tagovailoa returned from a concussion in Week 8. During that span, they're second in the NFL in third down conversions (55.0%), first in fourth down efficiency. They've outscored opponents 145-107, and their 29 points per game during that span is tied for fifth. By comparison, they averaged just 10 points per game without Tagovailoa and were the worst scoring offense in the NFL. ... RB De'Von Achane needs 65 scrimmage yards to reach 1,000 total yards for the first time in a season. ... WR Tyreek Hill needs one receiving touchdown to reach 80 and become one of four active players to catch 80 TD passes. ... The Dolphins have held opponents under 100 yards rushing in five straight games. ... This marks the first time in five decades that the Packers have played on Thanksgiving in back-to-back years. The Packers won 29-22 at Detroit last Thanksgiving. The Packers faced the Lions every Thanksgiving from 1951-63. This marks just the second time since 1923 that the Packers have played at home on Thanksgiving. The other time was a 17-13 loss to the Chicago Bears in 2015. The Packers are 4-0 against AFC teams this season, with all the previous matchups coming against the AFC South. They won 30-27 at Jacksonville, 24-22 at home over Houston, 16-10 at home over Indianapolis and 30-14 at Tennessee. LaFleur has a 64-30 regular-season record. Hes tied for second with Bill Cowher, Mike Holmgren and Andy Reid for the most wins by a head coach in his first six NFL seasons, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. George Seifert won 75 regular-season games with San Francisco from 1989-84, the first six seasons of his tenure. The Packers have won six of their past seven games but they remain third in the NFC North, one game behind Minnesota and two behind Detroit. At 8-3, the Packers have the best record through Week 13 of any team to be third or worse in its division since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger. The Packers have scored 83 points off turnovers this season. Only the Buffalo Bills (84) have scored more points after takeaways.

Fantasy tip

Dolphins TE Jonnu Smith has been particularly productive lately with 15 catches on 19 targets for 188 yards and three touchdowns over his past two games. His increased role in the passing game should give him plenty of opportunities to provide fantasy points this week.

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'It’s been pretty easy': Families say holiday travel is off to a smooth start

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:39:20 +0000

The holiday buzz is back at the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport. People are headed to all kinds of places to see all kinds of people.

My kids were up at about 2 oclock in the morning, said Shawn, who is traveling to Baltimore with his children. They were plenty excited to go see grandma and grandpa.

Were going to Orlando, Florida to see the family, said Eric, another traveler.

But first things first, everyone had to make their way through lines, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) K-9s, and checkpoints.

Travelers said the number of people they see has changed depending on the time of day.

Nikki is also heading to Florida and says shed take the MKE airport over several others any day.

Its been pretty easy, its a smaller airport than Minneapolis and yeah I really like it so yeah very smooth, said Nikki.

Watch: Travelers line up for Thanksgiving flights.

Travelers already hitting the road and skies for Thanksgiving travel

Parking was easy but we just wanted to make sure we got here a couple hours ahead of time and were not going to be surprised with any lines and its been going pretty good, said Shawn.

Watch: TMJ4's Sydni Eure and Tom Durian chat about airport conditions.

Thanksgiving travelers hit the road on biggest travel day of the year

Well its been pretty busy but since theyre having the K9s go through, we all get like a TSA pre-check so I think its going to move pretty quick, said Gray who was walking through security.

These people were among the millions expected to travel over the next few days. The Federal Security Administration predicts this will be the busiest Thanksgiving travel period on record, with 18.3 million passengers traveling between Tuesday and Monday.

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'To be determined': Town of Calumet, law enforcement considering next steps in dog neglect case

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:32:16 +0000

Town of Calumet Constable Mike Muellenbach said the township has been communicating with the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office as they investigate a possible case of neglect in the township, and consider further action.

"We wait and see.. right now," Muellenbach said.

The issue was not addressed in a town meeting Tuesday night, and Muellenbach said the sheriff's office is handling the issue.

The dogs were removed from a rural home in the town earlier this month.

Many, authorities said, were sick and injured.

Earlier this week, one of the dogs died.

Eastshore Humane Association, where many of the dogs are being held, said it appears the dog died from an infection it contracted while living in unsanitary conditions.

The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office said depending on veterinary reports, they may consider referring charges against 93-year-old Alice Stenz 82-year-old Patricia Tyunaitis.

Watch: Law enforcement considering next steps in animal neglect case.

'To be determined': Town of Calumet, law enforcement considering next steps in dog neglect case

The women have at least two more dogs in their home, and while the sheriff's office said that's allowed, some neighbors are concerned about conditions for the animals.

Muellenbach said the town doesnt currently have plans to take away those dogs, and law enforcement is still investigating.

"Everything's on hold of right now, depending on the investigation, on the death of that one dog," Muellenbach said. "It's to be determined."

NBC 26 spoke exclusively with the two women, who say they were trying to help the dogs.

We loved these dogs," Tyunaitis said. "They were my children."

Stenz and Tyunaitis were previously ordered by a judge to pay the county more than $27,000 for the dogs' care, and the county attorney said they may ask a judge to order more payment for additional medical care.

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Locals flock to Ray's Butcher Shoppe for Thanksgiving Day needs

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:24:36 +0000

With one more day until Thanksgiving, people will be rushing to grocery stores and supermarkets for their favorite festive meals.

Scott, Podd, part owner of Rays Butcher Shoppe, located on Loomis Road, says the business has been open since 1977 and Wednesday will be one of their busiest days, with people picking up their turkeys along with all their Thanksgiving needs.

Oh yeah, a lot of turkeys, a lot of Polish sausage, and lately, a lot of steaks. It seems like maybe not everybody is eating turkey for Thanksgivingtheyre getting steaks instead, said Scott.

As customers picked up their turkeys many shared what they love most about Thanksgiving.

Watch: Customers brave the rush for turkeys and hams from Ray's Butcher Shoppe.

Locals flock to Ray's Butcher Shoppe for Thanksgiving Day needs

Its getting together with the family and just making time for that. Thats the most important thing, said customer Jerod Tesh.

Eat a lot of foodI like that. I almost forgot the turkey here today, but thats the most important thing," said customer Peter Reyes.

"Are you cooking turkey?" asked TMJ4's Adriana Mendez.

"Im smoking the ham, and shes making turkey, responded Reyes.

For those in charge of turkey duty, Scott offered this advice:

"You got to have liquid in the pan, you gotta cover it, and then at the end, pull off your tinfoil or whatever youre covering it with and let that turkey brown up," said Scott.

The American Farm Bureau says Thanksgiving meals will cost about 5 percent less this year compared to last, but thats still up 20 percent from five years ago.

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Southeast Wisconsin weather: Cold stretch ahead

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:50:43 +0000

The forecast looks cold and mainly dry for the last few days of November and into early December. Besides a few flurries here or there the storm track will be to our south through this weekend keeping our weather quiet. That does mean we are on the colder side with the jet stream dipping further south.

Highs today will be around 40, which will be as mild as they will get for at least the next week. Expect more clouds to mix in today with a system to our south. A shot of colder air then starts to work in the next few days. Highs for Thanksgiving will be the coldest in almost ten years in the mid 30s. There might be a chance for a few flurries late Thursday into Thursday night.

Sub-freezing highs are likely Friday through early next week with lows in the teens. A steady breezy wind will continue out of the northwest too. That will make it feel like the single digits in the morning and only the teens in the afternoon this weekend! But at least there will be lots of sunshine!

Check The Interactive Radar 7-Day Forecast Active Weather Alerts

WEDNESDAY: Mostly Cloudy

High: 41

Wind: NE 5-10 mph

TONIGHT: Mostly Cloudy

Low: 26

Wind: N 10 mph

THURSDAY: Partly Cloudy with Ch. Flurries Late & Night

High: 35

FRIDAY: Partly Cloudy, Breezy, and Cold

High: 29

SATURDAY: Mostly Sunny, Breezy, and Cold

High: 27

SUNDAY: Mostly Sunny, Breezy, Cold

High: 30

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Dozens of local youth groups to decorate nearly 70 trees at Milwaukee County Zoo

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000

More than 60 local youth groups will gather this afternoon to decorate nearly 70 trees at the Milwaukee County Zoo.

The trees, donated by Hawks Landscape, will be displayed in the U.S. Bank Gathering Place throughout December as part of the "Fantastic Forest."

RELATED LINKS:

-Read more about the "Fantastic Forest"

-Click here for a list of Milwaukee County Zoo's daily hours

-Read more about Hawks Landscape

Watch: "Wild Lights" returns to Milwaukee County Zoo

Wild Lights returns to Milwaukee County Zoo

Each youth group is assigned an animal theme and will bring their own creative spin to the decorations. Past creations have included handprints turned into elephants, cups transformed into penguins, and pinecones crafted into birds.

The Zoological Society started the event in 1999 to bring the community together and brighten the holidays, according to a press release.

Tree decorating takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 26, and Wednesday, Nov. 27.

Visitors can enjoy the decorated trees during regular zoo hours and the Wild Lights evening event. Take a stroll through the Fantastic Forest to appreciate the youth groups creativity and soak in some holiday cheer!

Click here if you'd like to buy tickets to Wild Lights.

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New Berlin softball coach recovering from line drive to the face

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000

A New Berlin dad is recovering after being hit in the face by a line drive while coaching softball. The hit sent Kevin Meunier to the emergency room and left his family with significant dental bills.

Kevin coaches his daughters fastpitch softball team in Franklin. He was working with a hitter two weeks ago when his daughter called her mom, Cami Meunier, frantic about what had just happened.

She said, Dad's teeth just all fell out. I dont know whats happening, said Cami.

Kevin had been having trouble seeing a left-handed hitter around the protective padding, so he stuck his head out to pitch.

Before I could get my head behind the screen, I got hit in the face, said Kevin. I didnt want to freak the girls out, so I just asked my daughter to get me some tissue and paper to stop the bleeding. Then I picked my teeth off the ground and drove home.

Both Kevin and Cami are nurses, so they are used to dealing with emergencies. But Kevin said that looking back, he should have gone straight to the ER. Besides losing some of his teeth to the line drive, his bottom teeth went through his lip, and most of the bones in his face were broken.

His fractures are from his orbital area all the way down to his jaw, said Cami, pointing to the bruises that are now fading.

Kevin now needs a series of dental surgeries over the next nine months. On top of that, Cami was diagnosed with breast cancer this summer and is about to start radiation. But instead of focusing on the negative, both are choosing to see the positives from the experience. Kevin has even returned to coaching the team.

Watch: Family recovers after softball injury.

New Berlin softball coach recovering from line drive to the face

This guy eats, sleeps, and breathes softball. It is a huge passion of his that he is going back, said Cami. A lot of things in our life could be much worse, but we are just pushing through.

The softball team started a GoFundMe for Kevin since most of the dental work will not be covered by insurance. You can find it here.

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West Bend sex offender accused of violating registry, using alias to DJ kids' events

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 05:04:03 +0000

A convicted sex offender could face prison time for violating several sex offender registry rules.

According to the criminal complaint, a sex-offender registration specialist was tipped off that Nicholas G. Mistrioty, 45, had been using the alias Nicholas Maseraty and had a Facebook account under that name. The specialist saw on Facebook that Mistrioty had started a new job as the owner and CEO of Elite Karaoke Wisconsin.

None of that information had been disclosed to law enforcement, which is a violation of the registry requirements.

Court documents revealed that Mistrioty was using the last name "Maseraty" and that he had participated in middle and grade school events in West Bend. An investigator found posts on Facebook tied to a group for Elite Karaoke, indicating that Mistrioty provided DJ services for a Girl Scout fundraiser and at Nathan Hale High School's homecoming event in 2023.

In February 2024, investigators discovered that under the alias Nick Maseraty, Mistrioty was contracted by Silverbrook Intermediate School through the Silverbrook Student Council for a Valentines Day dance. Video surveillance showed him interacting with children on two occasions.

Watch: West Bend sex offender accused of using alias to DJ kids' events

Sex offender accused of DJing children's event

At no point did the 45-year-old reveal he was a sex offender to school staff.

Detectives attempted to contact Mistrioty on Friday. He told them he was using the name Nick Maseraty because no one could pronounce his last name. The 45-year-old was also babysitting two of his friends children, which is not allowed.

In 2001, Mistrioty was convicted of child enticement and second-degree sexual assault of a child in Milwaukee.

TMJ4 attempted to speak with Mistrioty on Tuesday, but no one answered at his residence.

Neighbors were caught off guard when they found out.

Im shocked that this happened so close to my house. And how it was, I dont want to say it was so easy for him to do it, but Im glad that he was caught so that nobody else can get hurt in the process, said Rhea Arent.

Nicholas G. Mistrioty, 45, faces the following charges:

Sex Offender - Identify Self Incorrectly Sex Offender - Fail to Provide Information Knowingly Fail to Notify School of Sex Offender Status - 1st Offense Child Sex Offender Working With Children (two counts)

The West Bend Police Department said in a post that the 45-year-old was being held on a $2,500.

The West Bend School District released this statement.

"The West Bend School District has been made aware by the West Bend Police Department of an investigation concerning a registered sex offender who used a false identity while employed as a DJ. This individual participated in a February 2024 after-school dance at Silverbrook Intermediate School, which was supervised by multiple staff members. We extend our sincere gratitude to the West Bend Police Department for their swift and effective efforts in safeguarding our students and the community. While this was the district's sole engagement with this company, it will no longer be considered for any future services.

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Wisconsinites experience happy homecomings ahead of the holidays

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 03:53:11 +0000

For so many people, the holiday season has a unique way of closing the distance between family and friends.

Many travelers arrived to smiles and hugs from family and friends as they reunited just in time for Thanksgiving.

For Onesha Edmond, the wait to see her best friend ended Tuesday.

"I literally saw her from like 500 feet away and I was like 'I know that's her, I see a sign and it's sparkly, I know it's her,'" Edmond said of her friend, Alexandra Mcnair.

Thousands of miles have kept the two apart for two years, making their Thanksgiving reunion even more special.

"She's my best friend in the entire world and the godmother to my child," Mcnair said.

Watch: Wisconsinites experience happy homecomings ahead of the holidays

Wisconsinites experience happy homecomings ahead of the holidays

The excitement extended to the Cartier family who were waiting for a reunion of their own.

"We are welcoming home our brother who is a Plebe at the Naval Academy," said Andrew Cartier.

Cartier and Shaya Mason tell TMJ4 it's been a long five months without their family member and they're ready to welcome him back home just in time for the holidays.

"We have a lot of traditions and we waited to decorate the tree and stuff just for him," said Mason.

Whether it's best friends or family, these Wisconsinites tell TMJ4 they have a lot to be thankful for.

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Lillard scores 37 points and Giannis-less Bucks hold off Heat 106-103 to move to 3-0 in Cup play

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 03:49:07 +0000

MIAMI (AP) Damian Lillard scored 37 points and handed out 12 assists, and the Milwaukee Bucks wasted a 22-point second-half lead before beating the Miami Heat 106-103 in an NBA Cup game on Tuesday night.

Brook Lopez scored 13 points and Bobby Portis had 11 for the Bucks, who have won five in a row and moved back to the .500 mark 9-9 for the first time since they were 1-1.

The Bucks (3-0 in Cup play) also moved a half-game ahead of Detroit (2-0) in the East Group B standings.

Jimmy Butler scored 23 points for Miami, which got 18 from Tyler Herro, 17 from Terry Rozier and 16 from Bam Adebayo. The Heat tied the game at 96-96 on a layup by Butler and got within one point on three later occasions, but never led.

The Heat who were outscored 60-30 from 3-point range fell to 1-2 in Cup play.

The Bucks played without Giannis Antetokounmpo, a late pregame scratch because of swelling in his left knee.

Takeaways

Bucks: Lillard finished with at least 35 points and 10 assists for the 30th time, pulling into a tie with Allen Iverson for ninth-most in NBA regular season history. Oscar Robertson has the record with 121.

Heat: Miami has faced deficits of 22 points or more in two of seven home games this season. It happened six times in 41 home games last season.

Key moment

AJ Green made back-to-back 3-pointers for Milwaukee in the final minutes, both of them coming immediately after Miami scored to get within one. His late 3s gave Milwaukee leads of 101-97 and 104-100.

Key stat

Lillard's 37 points were the second most by a Bucks player against Miami in regular-season play. Mo Williams scored 38 on Feb. 3, 2007.

Up next

Bucks: Host Washington on Saturday.

Heat: Visit Charlotte on Wednesday.

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Bucks hold Antetokounmpo out of NBA Cup game at Miami with swelling in left knee

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 02:13:16 +0000

MIAMI (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo, the league's leading scorer this season, was unexpectedly held out of the Milwaukee Bucks' NBA Cup game at the Miami Heat on Tuesday night with swelling in his left knee.

He had been expected to play until about an hour before the game. The team had Antetokounmpo listed as probable with a strained left calf, and then the knee issue evidently flared up.

I never know, Bucks coach Doc Rivers said, about 90 minutes before game time and moments after the team said there was an issue with the knee. Honestly, that's breaking news to me, too, right now.

Milwaukee doesn't play again until hosting Washington on Saturday. The NBA under the player participation policy that went into effect last season has a rule stating that unless a team demonstrates an approved reason for a star player not to participate in a game, it must have the star players for all national television and NBA In-Season Tournament games.

Antetokounmpo, a two-time MVP, obviously qualifies as a star player by league definition, and the game in Miami was both nationally televised on TNT and an NBA Cup game. The league fined the Atlanta Hawks $100,000 earlier Tuesday for violating the policy by holding Trae Young out of a Cup game against Boston on Nov. 12, after a probe concluded he could have played.

Watch: Recap: Bucks beat Heat without Giannis:

No Giannis, no problem as Bucks down Heat in Miami

Antetokounmpo the reigning Eastern Conference player of the week, an award he has captured 24 times not playing against the Heat does not necessarily mean there will even be a league investigation. The eight-time All-Star is averaging a career-best 32.4 points on 61% shooting this season, and he played in 16 of Milwaukee's first 17 games.

Listen, the way he plays and how he works, theres going to be things like this," Rivers said. And when they come, you just deal with them.

Middleton playing 5-on-5

Khris Middleton, Milwaukee's three-time All-Star forward who has yet to play this season after undergoing surgery on both ankles in the offseason, is ramping up toward a return by getting some 5-on-5 work in on the practice floor.

But there doesnt seem to be a timetable for a return to games.

Hes not ready to play yet, but hes working hard, Rivers said Tuesday. Hes gone through 5-on-5. Weve done some of that. The next steps are getting on the floor, but I cant tell you when thats going to happen.

Rivers noted that Middleton has been playing 4-on-4 for some time and cautioned against reading too much into 5-on-5 work.

I dont know what the difference is, Rivers said. We added a guy, so I wouldnt make that big of a deal about it. The key is we just try to get him back on the floor. Hes got to go through the process.

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Winter parking goes into effect Sunday, December 1st

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 01:15:09 +0000

Parking in Milwaukee is already confusing, and its about to get worse with winter parking regulations starting Sunday, Dec. 1. To help drivers prepare, we have a list below of the winter parking regulations according to the City of Milwaukee.

When does winter parking take effect?

December 1st to March 1st

Where cant I park?

No overnight parking on through highways and bus routes during 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. Visit Street Parking Regulations for specific streets.

What if I have an overnight parking permit or a temporary parking permit?

Alternate side parking is allowed for people with overnight and temporary parking permits. You can park on both sides from March 1 to Dec 1. For specific streets, click here.

Watch: Your 2024 winter weather outlook:

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What happens if I park incorrectly during winter parking regulations?

Citation tickets range from $50 to $150, and the vehicle may be towed at the owners expense.

EXCEPTIONS

4-inch rule

Some places may have parking on both sides of the street until a 4-inch snowfall. When theres a snowfall of 4 inches or more, then the street side with the posting will become a no-parking zone.

Specific Side parking

Some areas will be restricted to parking on one side of the street. From Dec 1 to March 1 the specific one-side parking will alternate street sides monthly or will be one specific street side during that time.

Snow Emergency

When a snow emergency is declared, all parking regulations will go into effect from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. The city will put up Snow Route Tow Away Zone and Temporary No Parking Tow Away signs to assist in clean-up. Cars parked violating the signs will be towed away at the owners expense.

What is a snow emergency?

The Commissioner of Public Works will declare a snow emergency when in 24 hours or less, the snow falls to a hazardous depth that hinders vital operations. Snow emergencies are widely publicized and will be known through radio and television stations. The emergency will be in effect for a 72-hour period or until snowplow operations have been declared completed by the Commissioner of Public Works.

Where can I park for snow emergencies?

Milwaukee Public School will have some playgrounds and parking lots available for overnight parking during declared snow emergencies. Call the Department of Public Works at (414) 286-8282 to find a location near you or click here to see the list of locations.

How to stay informed and up to date on winter regulations:

For the latest information, you can sign up for parking text email notifications. The Department of Public Works will also post updates on their X and Facebook pages.

You can also visit the City of Milwaukee's Parking Regulations page for more information.

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Former Kewaskum police officer sentenced to 2 years in prison for bestiality charges

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 01:05:07 +0000

A Fond du Lac County judge Tuesday ordered former Kewaskum police officer Steven Rosales to serve two years in jail, and another year of probation after that for bestiality charges.

A warning: the details in this case are disturbing.

Rosales previously pleaded guilty to several counts of bestiality for having sex with his dog.

He was also charged for sending photos and messages related to the sex acts to another person, but those charges were dropped.

The state recommended five years in prison and nine years of probation.

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Former Kewaskum police officer sentenced to 2 years in prison for bestiality charges

"There's not an excuse, there's not an explanation, and there's no acceptance within society for the criminal conduct the defendant engaged in," Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney said in court Tuesday.

Rosales said he was struggling with a sex addiction and has received treatment while in jail. His attorney asked for a year of probation.

"I look at you and say truly, 'I am not the same person I was,'" Rosales said. "I have discovered a lot about myself. I had my priorities wrong."

The judge ruled Rosales will serve two years in prison and one year of probation concurrently, but this will be consecutive to additional sentences he may face for other crimes.

Rosales is also charged with sexual misconduct in Washington County.

There, prosecutors say, he had an inappropriate relationship with a student at the high school where he worked as a school resource officer.

Rosales is set for a plea and sentencing hearing in the Washington County case on Jan. 31.

TOO CLOSE TO HOME: Sheboygan resident nearly caught in weekend shooting crossfire

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:53:29 +0000

Sheboygan police are still investigating a weekend shooting that left two people in the hospital.

It was just after 2:00 a.m. Sunday when a 28-year-old man fired multiple gunshots near 10th Street and Huron Avenue.

He hit two people a 23 and 25-year-old who sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

On Tuesday, I walked around the area near the scene to check in with people who saw or heard the incident.

Some told me they thought the gunfire sounded like fireworks or a car backfiring, but longtime resident Pat Pena said she thought somebody was knocking at her front door. That was until her husband saw Rewind bargoers start to scatter.

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They all just split, everybody just ran, she told me. There were shells all over. I don't know how many. I heard four, [my husband] heard eight, one person said they heard 10, and the other one said 18."

The stray bullets hit Penas neighbor's home.

"It's scary because it's a little too closetoo close to home."

She took me across the street to her son's house to show me just how close.

"This used to be a maple tree, Pena said, pointing to a stump in the front yard. And there was a bullet in that one [The police] chopped a big chunk out and took the chunk and the bullet with them to investigate."

The tree stood mere feet away from her sons bedroom window.

"You hear about bullets going through windowsthey were sleeping but they heard it."

The incident prompted Pena and her husband to look for security cameras.

She said this isnt the first time there have been incidents in the area, noting a stabbing and other disturbances.

Sheboygan police report the suspected shooter is in custody awaiting charges. The two victims have been released from the hospital.

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Thousands of sculptures make a wonderfully weird art gallery in a Wisconsin artist’s yard

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:25:44 +0000

When I got to my story today, my jaw dropped. That doesnt happen easily.

The place I visited was wonderfully weird and beautiful. It was full of abstract metal art. There were literally thousands of sculptures filling up one artist's backyard.

The place I'm talking about is Bobrowitz Sculpture. It's a sculpture garden and gallery surrounding Paul Bobrowitz's Colgate home in Washington County.

"The metal a lot of times is just screaming what it wants to be," Bobrowitz said.

He makes sculptures from wood, plastic, metal, bone, stone, and whatever else he can put together.

Rather than put his art behind closed doors, at art fairs, or just on a website, he invites the public to his home. His home is his gallery. It features everything he has made and all of the sculptures he will make.

"Ive had people say its a religious experience being here," Bobrowitz said.

The gallery and garden is free to walk around from about 9 am to 5 pm every day. On a winter weekend, he may get a dozen visitors. During the peak summer season, hundreds of visitors will walk through his yard. However, if there is a chain up in front of the driveway, that means it's closed.

What I love about abstract art like this is that these crazy ideas came from somebodys mind, and the artist was able to create something beautiful.

"It fills my unmet needs in my gut. It just feels good to make cool things and then have people like you come out and say, Oh, this is overwhelming. Oh, this is so cool,'" he said.

Which is exactly what I thought when I pulled into the driveway.

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Thousands of sculptures make a wonderfully weird art gallery in an artists yard

Pauls sculptures focus on relationshipswith ourselves, with others, and with nature.

"The world in balance with nature," he said.

Sometimes his art is provocative. It gets the people going.

"So if youre putting out public art, choose something controversial because youre going to get more engagement than if you just take the safe and sane and everybody can agree on it," he said about a giant metal head made up of similar-looking smaller metal faces.

Paul has sold his art all across the nation. While the 73-year-old has had a successful career, he isnt slowing down.

So now Ive got more time and Im making more pieces but I'm still selling the same amount which is not enough to keep up with my output.

Beyond his home gallery, you can find his art at schools, McDonalds, parks, and even outside Lakefront Brewery.

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Kenosha teen released as juror doubts spark mistrial, reunites with family as new trial is on the horizon

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:10:06 +0000

Martel Lee, 16, was found guilty of second-degree sexual assault, but before sentencing, three jurors sent letters to the judge expressing concerns about the conviction. After being tried as an adult and spending more than six months in jail, he is finally back with his family.

In August, Lee was convicted of second-degree sexual assault. However, after three jurors came forward expressing doubts about the conviction, a Kenosha County judge declared a mistrial, saying there had been a "miscarriage of justice."

On Tuesday, the judge ordered that Lee be released on a $10,000 signature bond. A few hours later, he was back with his family.

Watch: Kenosha teen released as juror doubts spark mistrial, reunites with family

Kenosha teen released on bond after judge declares mistrial in sexual assault case

"I'm gonna take him home, let him get himself cleaned up, get him a meal, and enjoy this holiday with my son," Jenifer Jones, Martel Lee's mother, said. "I'm so, so happy. It's been a long eight months, and my boy is finally home."

Last month, a juror wrote a letter to the judge saying she felt "bullied" into giving a guilty verdict. She also stated that some jurors who were leaning toward a not guilty verdict were coerced into changing their vote by those in favor of convicting Lee. According to court documents, one juror said they "would make the decision for them" so they could "all go home."

This comes after court records showed that the victim changed details of the incident multiple times and briefly recanted.

Now, Lee's family is happy that hes back home and will be getting a new trial.

"All the people that had his back, everybody that believed that he is innocent, he's got an army behind him right now," Jones said. "I'm grateful for everybody that stood behind my boy."

As Lee signed the signature bond, the reunion outside the jail quickly moved to his home, where family, friends, and community members welcomed him back for the holidays and looked forward to the new trial.

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'The price tag is sobering': New study estimates each fatal shooting in Milwaukee costs taxpayers $2.1 million

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 23:50:37 +0000

After a recent report of a deadly shooting in Milwaukee, we received an email from a viewer named Mario.

He wrote in part, The tragedy of a shooting is much greater than the financial cost, but people pay attention to the costs because that affects them personally."

Our Lighthouse team did some digging and found a brand new study with a staggering figure.

If there are 200 approximately homicides in the city of Milwaukee every year and two to three times that many non-fatal shootings, the cumulative cost to residents of Milwaukee taxpayers who live in the city is exponential, she said.

Rabinowitz is the research director at the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (NICJR). For the first time, it recently published a study that breaks down the financial costs of fatal and non-fatal shootings in Milwaukee.

Watch: Study estimates each fatal shooting in Milwaukee costs taxpayers $2.1 million

New study estimates each fatal shooting in Milwaukee costs taxpayers $2.1 million

The national non-profit focused on six key expenses.

Each time police and first responders go to the scene of a deadly shooting, NICJR found it costs an average of about $8,000. Average hospital costs amount to nearly $90,000. Investigating and prosecuting the crime adds up to another $55,000.

Thats followed by incarceration which is by far the biggest cost of all to the tune of $1.7 million.

When you add victim support expenses and lost tax revenue, the cost estimate for each fatal shooting exceeds $2 million, and more than 640,000 for non-fatal shootings, according to the study.

There are going to be people who watch this story and say, Thats hard to believe. What would be your response to them? TMJ4 reporter Ben Jordan asked.

My first response to them would be that our estimates are far more conservative than the estimates of a number of other gun violence reduction organizations trying to do similar analyses and that's because we're only measuring the direct and measurable costs of gun violence, Rabinowitz said.

Rabinowitz discovered Milwaukee homicides are more costly to taxpayers than similarly sized cities like Detroit, Indianapolis, and Atlanta largely because of higher incarceration costs in Wisconsin.

"My hope is that people understand that these costs are not costs that we should be comfortable with, Reggie Moore said.

Moore is the Director of Community Safety, Policy, and Engagement at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He collaborates with the city, county, and state to address violence as a public health issue. His team is now partnering with the researchers who studied the financial cost.

What do you hope people who see this story take away from this report? Jordan asked.

"I think it's important. When you multiply the amount of homicides in one given year by the total cost, that's hundreds of millions of dollars, he said.

Moore hopes it helps people understand the value of prevention efforts and the need to invest upfront.

"For example, a program like 414 Life costs $2 million, he said. If it saves one life, the return on investment in preventing one homicide is clear. The price for doing nothing or not doing more to prevent these things on the front end is a cost none of us should be willing to pay."

Its important to note that Milwaukee's homicides are down 22 percent compared to last year. According to this study, that reduction saves taxpayers an estimated $68 million.

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Witness recounts U-Haul chase which ended in a crash near 52nd and Glendale

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 23:32:25 +0000

A dramatic pursuit through Milwaukee ended in a chaotic crash Tuesday morning, leaving damaged vehicles in its wake but no injuries were reported.

Viewer video captured the tense scene as multiple law enforcement agencies chased a U-Haul truck westbound on Capitol Drive, sirens blaring.

The chase, lasting nearly an hour, began after authorities tracked down a 44-year-old man wanted for questioning in connection with a recent homicide. The suspect also had an active felony warrant, a probation violation, and a possible sex offender registry violation.

Dispatch audio from Broadcastify revealed the urgency of the situation. "In pursuit of a U-Haul, Arizona plates," one officer relayed. Another later reported, "Reason for pursuit is the driver has felony warrants."

Watch: Witness recounts U-Haul chase which ended in a crash near 52nd and Glendale

Witness recounts U-Haul chase which ended in a crash near 52nd and Glendale

The Milwaukee County Sheriffs Office stated the chase began near 8th and Brown Street when the suspect entered the U-Haul. From there, he led deputies on a dangerous route through the city, hitting several vehiclesincluding a Milwaukee County Transit bus and multiple squad carsas he traveled towards Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and then towards a busy Capitol Drive.

He just tried to ram squads, one officer reported over the radio.

Watch: UHAUL Pursuit in Milwaukee leads to crash

The chase reached its conclusion near 52nd and Glendale Avenue when the U-Haul collided with a utility pole and slammed into a parked SUV owned by Milwaukee resident Leshel Williams.

It was horrific, Williams recounted. I heard sirens chasing someone and then a big crash.

Williams, visibly shaken, pointed to the damage done to her SUV. The back, the side, the front That was a pretty truck I had. Now look at it.

Deputies quickly apprehended both the driver and a female passenger at the scene. Deputies searched the back of the U-Haul but found no additional suspects.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident.

Seconds after the crash, I arrived with Photojournalist Lawrence Evans on the scene. We captured the moment an unidentified female passenger was taken into custody while deputies assessed the damage.

The Milwaukee County Sheriffs Office confirmed that the investigation is ongoing, and criminal charges against the driver are pending.

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How Mount Mary UX Design students are using AI technology to mainstream healthcare

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 23:14:56 +0000

Mount Mary University is intersecting technology and healthcare.

Its UX Design Department, under the direction of Mary Burton, is making its mark in the artificial intelligence sector.

"Applying the skills and being world-class problem solvers in any domain, we teach and provide tools to students to solve problems in ways that serve humanity," Burton said.

UX Design student Galilea Jrnica is leading the way with the creation of "Culturabot," an AI tool designed to assist healthcare professionals while treating patients.

Watch: How Mount Mary UX Design students use A-I Technology to mainstream healthcare

How Mount Mary UX Design students are using A-I Technology to mainstream healthcare

Specifically, Jrnica is addressing the culture gap often felt by doctors and patients from varying backgrounds or those with language barriers.

"Understanding them a bit more, with something that you may not be familiar with just because you don't identify with that culture, you haven't had experience, but you want to help them in the best way you can," Jrnica said.

Occupational Therapy Doctoral student Jessica Meissner uses the chatbot to better serve her patients and expand the reach of her coursework.

"Having resources that help you understand different aspects of each client is the best possible way to ensure each patient feels like their own person," Meissner said.

Mount Mary's UX Design major is making its imprint in advanced technology. As AI grows and user experience advances, Burton reminds us: "Technology doesn't lead humans, humans lead how technology is used in their day-to-day lives."

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'They're always there for everybody': Veterans serve veterans ahead of Thanksgiving

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 22:52:05 +0000

Turnout at a Thanksgiving meal giveaway focused on veterans exceeded expectations.

Organizers with the Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative in West Allis predicted they would serve 125 veteran families at their second annual Thanksgiving meal giveaway. However, the line stretched down National Avenue. Executive Director Debbie Buchanan anticipated they would serve more than 200 veterans.

Volunteers quickly packed extra boxes of food and rallied to pick up more ingredients.

Jamira Jagers, a veteran, expressed gratitude for being able to bring home a box of holiday staples.

"They're always there for everybody," Jagers told TMJ4.

Jagers served with the U.S. Army National Guard and the Reserves. At one point, she worked at COVID-19 testing sites for months.

"Having that person there when there's nobody else, that's got their hands raised, knowing that's me that's a beautiful thing," Jagers said.

Watch: How some veterans are serving other veterans ahead of Thanksgiving

Veterans serve veterans ahead of Thanksgiving

At 28 years old, Jagers said she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and lost her job.

This is her first time attending the Thanksgiving event.

"I didn't have stability, but these are the friends that had my back when I did not have an idea of what it would look like," Jagers explained.

"It's giving back in every way possible," Buchanan said.

Buchanan enlisted in the U.S. Army right after high school. She now leads the nonprofit, which was founded by veterans. Buchanan told TMJ4 that over the last year, their organization has seen an increase in veterans reporting homelessness. Access to food is often a challenge for them as well.

"There should be no veteran in those circumstances. We believe that we don't leave any veteran behind that's part of our mission," Buchanan said.

For Jagers, the veterans who continue to serve have been a lifeline.

"I am so grateful and thankful. God is so good all the time," Jagers said.

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'It's irritating': West Allis neighbors woke up early Tuesday to a fire alarm in State Fair Park

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 22:42:55 +0000

West Allis residents are used to noises coming from State Fair Park in early August, but loud noises at 5 a.m. in November?

Safe to say that was unexpected.

"It was a woop, woop," said Chris Lovrine, who was waken up by the loud sirens.

Lovrine has lived down the street from State Fair Park for decades, but she says she's never heard anything like it.

"Over and over, and it ran til almost twenty after five," Lovrine told TMJ4 News. "And then started up again between 6:30 and 7 a.m. for another five minutes or so."

The sound woke neighbors all over West Allis according to social media posts on Facebook. Chris was just one of them.

"It was unusual enough to wake me up," Lovrine said. "We get a lot of siren traffic with the ambulances and stuff, but that is background. This was really weird."

Watch: West Allis neighbors woke up early Tuesday to a fire alarm in State Fair Park

West Allis neighbors woke up early Tuesday to a fire alarm in State Fair Park

The alarm was disruptive enough to warrant an update from West Allis Mayor Dan Devine.

TMJ4 reporter Brendyn Jones reached out to State Fair Park about the alarm. A spokesperson responded via email saying "It was not scheduled servicing. They are currently working on servicing the Fire Alarm system to determine why it went off this morning."

State Fair Park says they are not planning any more audio or visual alarms now that they are working to service the system.

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Good Samaritans rescue driver after bus flips over into retention pond in Town of Norway

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 22:15:55 +0000

Two good samaritans rescued a bus driver after she crashed into another car and then flipped the bus into a retention pond early Tuesday morning.

It happened just after 6 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 36 and Wind Lake Road.

For Jennifer Vear, it was just another morning for her as she was about to take her daily walk near Wind Lake.

"It was a very loud crash. I was parked right about here. Can you imagine like seeing a bus coming past you at a high rate of speed? It was quite shocking," Vear explained.

The Dairyland bus was heading west on Wind Lake Road when it collided with another driver.

Watch: Good samaritans rescue driver after bus flips over in Town of Norway

Good samaritans rescue driver after bus flips over into retention pond in Town of Norway

"I realized she was in the water and another guy had witnessed it too, and I asked if he could jump in the water and get her out. I'm like 'we gotta get her out of the water.' I don't know if she hit her head. She yelled out that she was fine," Vear added.

The man jumped into the water and into the bus to help the driver.

"She was right there. We got her up. I had her right here. That's when the sheriff came and got her the rest of the way," she said.

Body camera footage from the Racine County Sheriff's Office shows deputies arriving on scene. Video shows the bus driver standing at the bottom of the retention pond.

The driver is okay and was rescued thanks to Vear and another man.

"You just have to act, especially when you realize someone's in danger. You can't think about it," Vear said.

When Vear met TMJ4 News at the scene and saw it again, she said it was surreal, as parts of the bus were scattered all along the road.

"She stopped and hugged me and was like 'thank you so much'," Vear said.

"Do you believe in being at the right place at the right time," Reporter Jenna Rae asked Vear.

"I really do, I really do cause it's definitely happened before, and we definitely were supposed to be here for her," Vear responded.

We reached out to Dairyland, the bus company the driver worked for, and asked several questions regarding the incident. They didn't answer any of our questions, but sent the following statement:

"Dairyland Buses can confirm that a bus within our fleet was involved in a roadway accident earlier today in Norway. There were no injuries reported to the driver, who was the only person aboard the bus, or to the other motorist. We thank first responders for their quick and effective assistance on the scene."

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How luck and randomness shape our lives | Utterly Moderate Podcast

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 19:30:00 +0000

On this episode, social scientist Mark Rank is here to discuss his newest book, "The Random Factor: How Chance and Luck Profoundly Shape Our Lives and the World around Us."

THE GIFT OF MUSIC: Wisconsin Intergenerational Orchestra to host Winter 2024 Concert

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 18:56:02 +0000

The Wisconsin Intergenerational Orchestra is hosting its Winter 2024 Concert.

This year's theme will be 'The Gift of Music.' Leaders with the orchestra say they'll play selections from the Classical and Romantic eras as well as share personal stories from the orchestra's members.

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THE GIFT OF MUSIC: Wisconsin Intergenerational Orchestra to host Winter 2024 Concert

The concert will be held on December 3rd and starts at 7:00 p.m. at Pius XI Catholic High School.

For information about tickets, click here.

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President Biden welcomes US-backed ceasefire between Israel-Hezbollah

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 18:47:29 +0000

President Joe Biden lauded Israel and its Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for agreeing to a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement that would put a pause to the fighting with Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants in Lebanon.

Speaking Tuesday from the Rose Garden at the White House, President Biden said the agreement "heralds new start for Lebanon's sovereignty and security in the Middle East.

"Under the deal reached today, effective at 4 a.m. tomorrow local time, the fighting across the Lebanese-Israeli border will end. Will end," he said. "This is designed to be a permanent cessation of hostilities."

Watch: President Biden delivers remarks on Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire in Lebanon

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The announcement came after Netanyahu and his cabinet approved the ceasefire deal, saying it is now up to Hezbollah to decide whether to accept the agreement and lay down its arms.

Netanyahu's endorsement of the ceasefire deal came as Israeli warplanes struck across Lebanon, killing at least 23 people. The airstrikes and evacuation warnings were in a sign that Netanyahu aims to inflict punishment on Hezbollah in the final moments before any ceasefire takes hold.

Hezbollah, meanwhile, had resumed its rocket fire into Israel, triggering air raid sirens across the country's north.

More than 3,760 people have been killed by Israeli fire in Lebanon the past 13 months, many of them civilians, according to Lebanese health officials. The bombardment has driven 1.2 million people from their homes.

Hezbollah began attacking Israel on Oct. 8, 2023, a day after Hamas attack on southern Israel, in support of the Palestinian militant group. That has set off more than a year of fighting escalated into all-out war in September with massive Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon and an Israeli ground invasion of the countrys south.

Hezbollah fired thousands of rockets into Israeli military bases, cities and towns, including some 250 projectiles on Sunday.

Its not clear how the ceasefire will affect the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, where more than 44,000 people have been killed and more than 104,000 wounded in the 13-month war between Israel and Hamas, according to Gazas Health Ministry.

Americans' least favorite dish on Thanksgiving is turkey, survey says

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 18:44:05 +0000

The main event at Thanksgiving dinner is also the holiday dish people dislike the most, according to a survey.

Trip planning website The Vacationer asked adults which traditional Thanksgiving dishes they dislike. Turkey was at the top of the list with nearly 35% saying it is not for them.

Turkey was followed by stuffing or dressing, ham, sweet potatoes and cranberry sauce for the top five most disliked dishes at Thanksgiving dinner.

Just 12% of the people surveyed said to serve it all! meaning they like all the traditional proteins and sides served on Thanksgiving.

On the contrary, Campbell's annual survey of America's most like side dishes for the holiday has stuffing listed as the favorite choice this year. Last year it was mashed potatoes.

One dead after triple car crash near 35th and Brown in Milwaukee

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 17:06:37 +0000

Milwaukee police say they are searching for a known suspect after a crash left one person dead and two others hurt on Monday night.

It happened just before 7:30 p.m. near 35th and Brown. Police say a 23-year-old driver hit one vehicle, sending it crashing into another.

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One dead after triple car crash near 35th and Brown in Milwaukee

The 44-year-old driver of the car that was first hit was pronounced dead on the scene. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner has identified her as Shelly Green.

A passenger in the car that caused the crash was taken to the hospital with non-fatal injuries. The driver of the third vehicle that was involved was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

The investigation is ongoing, and charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's office.

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Sheriff: Two in custody after U-Haul chase ends in crash near 52nd and Glendale

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 16:59:21 +0000

A 44-year-old Milwaukee man and a 43-year-old woman are in custody after the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said they led deputies on a chase in a U-Haul truck Tuesday morning.

It began when sheriff's office detectives spotted the 44-year-old man, who they said was wanted for questioning in connection with a recent homicide, a probation violation, and a possible sex offender registry violation.

Police investigate after UHaul chase ends in crash

He was seen at 9:47 a.m. near 8th Street and Brown Street.

The Milwaukee County Sheriffs Office said he then entered a U-Haul truck, which had not been reported stolen, and fled from deputies, sideswiping several other vehicles, including a Milwaukee County Transit bus, in the process.

Watch: Sheriff: Two in custody after U-Haul chase ends in crash near 52nd and Glendale

Sheriff: Two in custody after U-Haul chase ends in crash near 52nd and Glendale

Just under an hour later, at 10:39 a.m., the U-Haul struck a utility pole in the area of 52nd Street and Glendale Avenue and came to a stop.

Deputies took the man into custody without further incident. A 43-year-old woman in the vehicle with him was also taken into custody.

No physical injuries were reported to either occupant of the U-Haul or anyone else involved in the incident.

The investigation is ongoing, and criminal charges are pending against the man.

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Kenosha teen released on bond after judge declares mistrial in sexual assault case

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 16:01:41 +0000

Martel Lee, a 16-year-old found guilty of second-degree sexual assault, was granted a $10,000 signature bond and will be released Tuesday.

Lee will get a new trial after a judge declared a mistrial.

Based on juror letters and court records, the judge vacated the previous guilty verdict, saying there had been a "miscarriage of justice."

Since Lee was initially found guilty, a series of inconsistencies had led not only the community to question Lees conviction but also three jurors who heard the case.

According to the criminal complaint, the victim changed key details of the incident multiple times and briefly recanted their statement.

Watch: Kenosha teen released on bond after judge declares a mistrial.

Kenosha teen to be released on bond after judge declares mistrial in sexual assault case

Court documents show one juror wrote a letter to the judge after the verdict, saying she felt "bullied" into voting for a guilty verdict. She also stated some jurors would "sleep and lock themselves in the bathroom" to avoid participating in discussions.

Other documents reveal that jurors who leaned toward a not-guilty verdict were told by those favoring a guilty verdict that they would "make the decision for them so they could all go home."

"Anybody can clearly see that my son is innocent. Read the original criminal report, and you'll see my son is innocent," Jennifer Jones, Lees mother, said.

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Warming shelters among list of resources families say will be essential this winter

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:15:48 +0000

Community members are gearing up for the cold months ahead. TMJ4s Sydni Eure spoke with families ahead of the temperature drop. Many said theyre actually ready and even excited about it.

You know, if you live in Wisconsin, it should be cold sometimes right, said Eric Goelz.

Eric and his wife Colleen were out on a walk with their grandson. They said theyre a hockey family and love to get out and enjoy winter activities as much as possible.

We walk every day regardless of the weather, 10 below it doesnt matter, were out walking every day, said Coleen Goelz.

Ice fishing, snowmobiling, these are things that our state loves to do and we want to see people enjoy them, said Eric.

Enjoying the outdoors is something Kora Aplin and her family can relate to. Kora, who was out walking her kids to daycare with her husband, said morning walks as a family are some of her favorite things to do. However, Kora does prefer it to be a bit warmer for the kids' sake.

A little bit cold, said Kora. I dont know if you can see the little guys but we walk them to daycare and its a little sad that thats coming to an end.

On the bright side, as the temperatures drop, Koras excitement for the holidays has gone up.

Its also like the holidays so it kind of like triggers that coming, said Kora. So, I dont know, mixed emotions. Probably more like its too soon.

Both families said the best thing you can do is just bundle up and find ways to stay warm during whatever you decide to do this winter.

Bundling up and getting outside even if it is really cold, said Kora. Again, especially with the little ones it helps with like energy burning, and sleep. If you cant get outside, get movement inside, sunlight do what you can.

Watch: Neighbors say warming centers will be essential this winter.

Warming shelters reopen across city of Milwaukee

You just gotta dress for it, its not that hard, said Eric. Long underwear, warm coats, hats, gloves.

Warming shelters are also a great resource for beating the cold. Several have opened again across the city of Milwaukee.

These four warming shelters will be open nightly from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Guest House of Milwaukee, at 1216 N. 13th St. Unity Lutheran Church, at 1025 E. Oklahoma Ave. St. Benedict the Moor Parish, at 930 W. State St. Repairers of the Breach, at 1335 W. Vliet St.

These centers will be open until the end of March 2025.

You can visit the City of Milwaukee's website for more information on cold weather safety and warming shelter. You can also visit 211s website for more information on warming centers in the greater Milwaukee area. For information on overnight shelter locations, call 211.

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Crash leaves school bus on its roof, in a pond in Norway near State Hwy 36 and Wind Lake Road

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:40:21 +0000

A car crash led to a school bus rolling over into a pond and coming to a rest on its roof in Norway, near State Hwy 36 and Wind Lake Road.

The Racine County Sheriff's Office says fortunately no one was hurt. The only person on the bus at the time of the accident was the driver and the pond was only a few feet deep.

Watch: Crash leaves school bus on its roof in Town of Norway:

Crash leaves school bus on its roof, in a pond in Norway near State Hwy 36 and Wind Lake Road

Deputies say the school bus driver was headed west on Wind Lake Road when they stopped at the stop sign at State Hwy 36. When the driver pulled across the highway, deputies say they failed to yield the right of way to a Pontiac sedan traveling south on 36.

The crash caused the bus to roll over and land on its roof in the pond.

Deputies are now working to remove the school bus. TMJ4 has a crew headed to the scene and will work to bring you updates.

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