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Wayne Larrivee talks Aaron Rodgers ahead of his matchup against the Packers

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 23:46:14 +0000

Nearly 15 years after beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25 in Super Bowl XLV and claiming Super Bowl XLV MVP as a member of the Green Bay Packers, future hall-of-fame QB Aaron Rodgers is facing off against the Packers as a member of the Steelers.

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In his 19th year in the NFL, Rodgers will take on Jordan Love and the Packers in a Week 8 Sunday Night Football showdown at Acrisure Stadium.

The Green Bay Packers have not won a game in Pittsburgh since 1970 when the Steelers played at the late Three Rivers Stadium.

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Community gathers to remember beloved Milwaukee bar owner whose stickers took humble tavern to worldwide fame

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 23:10:08 +0000

Patrons of Milwaukee's iconic Wolski's Tavern gathered Sunday afternoon not for football or drinks, but to celebrate the life of its former owner.

Mike Bondar, the beloved bar owner who transformed the humble Lower East Side dive bar into a world-famous community hub, recently passed away. Friends and family gathered inside the bar Sunday to honor his memory.

Bondar, who ran Wolski's for decades, died after struggling with dementia. His nephew Sean McCarthy, a bartender and future owner of the establishment, organized the celebration of life to honor his uncle's legacy and raise funds for dementia research.

"There's communities formed from all sorts of things. Our kids go to school together, or we go to church together. The bar is like that for our neighborhood," McCarthy said. "[Mike] was asking you about your day, not you want a drink and then moving on."

The tavern holds a special place in the hearts of many Milwaukeeans, largely due to Bondar's personal touch with customers. The humble bar gained worldwide notoriety over the decades for giving out "I Closed Wolski's" stickers to customers who stayed until the bar closed each night.

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Community gathers to remember beloved Milwaukee bar owner whose stickers took humble tavern to worldwide fame

Customer John Zolinski from Cedarburg experienced the bar's compassion firsthand when his daughter, also a Wolski's regular, passed away last year and the bar offered to hold her celebration of life.

"[There is a] small Northern Michigan University pennant right over where she and her roommate always sat," Zolinski said. "[Mike] cared about the bar. He cared about the neighborhood. He cared about the people."

Attendees honored Bondar's memory by sharing his favorite shot, 'Stoli-O' or Stolichnaya Orange Vodka, with $1 from each shot donated to dementia research.

"My uncle was struggling with Lewy body dementia for a long time, so this is a nice opportunity to raise some funds to donate to that," McCarthy said.

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Split loyalties: Clay Matthews reflects on Aaron Rodgers facing the Green Bay Packers

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 22:34:11 +0000

Former Green Bay linebacker Clay Matthews understands the conflicted feelings Packers fans are experiencing as Sunday Night Football heads to Pittsburgh. The team that gave them more than a decade of memories faces off against the quarterback who made those moments possible.

"It'll be interesting," Matthews smiled. "I'm pulling for Aaron. I'm pulling for the Packers next week on Sunday Night Football, but I really hope he does his thing."

Matthews spent 10 seasons alongside Rodgers in Green Bay, creating a bond that transcends team loyalties. The former linebacker finds himself torn between supporting his former team and the quarterback who defined an era of Packers football.

"I love Aaron," he stated. "I've got the utmost respect for him and our relationship, having played 10 years together, and without him on any of those Packers teams, in which I was a part of our success was predicated based on what he was able to do with and obviously all the ancillary pieces that were a part of the team."

That success reached its pinnacle against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV, a memory that grows more meaningful with time.

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Split loyalties: Clay Matthews reflects on Aaron Rodgers facing the Green Bay Packers

"To match up against them in Super Bowl 45, XLV, down there in Dallas was memorable, and the further I get removed from that, the more kind of emotional, the more it brings back memories," Matthews said.

Matthews made a crucial fourth-quarter play in that championship game, forcing a fumble that shifted momentum back to Green Bay.

"Forcing that fumble in the fourth quarter was amazing," Matthews recalled. "Just gave all the momentum back to us, went down there, scored, and the rest was history. This was at a time when I was only in my second year. I just assumed we would be playing in multiple Super Bowls; obviously, that didn't happen, but it was just a special run we had."

More than a decade later, the Packers continue pursuing that championship feeling. Matthews believes the team's recent addition of pass rusher Micah Parsons shows their commitment to getting over the hump.

"I thought it was a perfect fit," he shared. "A lot of times, some of these teams make splash moves in free agency, and while the team becomes better, is it done for the right reasons? But I felt like more than bringing Micah a part of the team and bringing his talent to a pass rush group that could use a little help but I think it shows that they're all in this year, that they're so close to getting over the hump."

While Green Bay aims for another Lombardi Trophy, Sunday's spotlight will shine on their former quarterback leading a different team.

"At the end of the day, when all the dust has settled, Aaron will forever be known as that Packers quarterback," Matthews smiled. "So yeah, it might look a little different now, but he's still the same Aaron throwing the ball the exact same way he was in Green Bay."

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TJ Watt's high school coach reflects on coaching the future NFL superstar

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 22:00:00 +0000

Before TJ Watt became one of the NFL's most dominant linebackers, he was a multi-talented high school quarterback at Pewaukee High School in Wisconsin. His former coach, Justin Friske, recently shared insights about what it was like coaching the future Pittsburgh Steelers star.

"Being the quarterback and calling the plays and being able to tell people where to go when they need the help is pretty special," Watt said, reflecting on his high school days.

Friske described Watt as a reserved teenager who didn't seek the spotlight, despite his family's football pedigree.

"Kind of a reserved kid, everyone knew who he was, part of that was his brothers being who they were, but he was not a kid who really gravitated to the light," Friske said. "He wanted to be the man, but he didn't want everything else that went along with it."

On the field, Watt was exceptional from the start. At 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds, he possessed rare versatility that set him apart from his teammates.

"What do they say now? It's him, right? He is him," Friske said. "There wasn't a thing on the field that he couldn't do. If we wanted to kick, he could kick; he was our punter. He played quarterback, defensive end. He could throw the ball a mile; he could run. We were trying out punters. He kicked it 75 yards the first time I asked him to do it. This kid was a completely different human than the rest of the guys who were playing with him."

Living in his brother's shadow

During Watt's senior year, his brother JJ was becoming the face of the NFL, creating additional pressure for the younger Watt.

"TJ's senior year was the year that JJ blew up in the NFL, he became the face of the league, he was on ESPN magazine covers and Sports Illustrated covers," Friske said. "TJ was as proud as you can be of his brother, but also, there wasn't some unwarranted recognition placed on TJ for being JJ's brother. And the expectations go through the roof. TJ was his own man and wanted to make his own way."

The media attention sometimes became overwhelming for the 18-year-old.

"We would get crews that would come up from Houston that wanted to interview him at halftime of a game, pregame, and those types of things," Friske said. "This is an 18-year-old who has his own game; he doesn't need to be talking about his brother; he's got his own things that he needs to focus on."

Dominant senior season

Despite the pressure, Watt excelled during his senior year. Playing primarily quarterback rather than his natural defensive end position, he led Pewaukee to an undefeated conference championship.

"All State as a defensive end. We didn't play him much at defensive end, to be honest, because he was our quarterback and we really needed somebody with the ball in his hands," Friske said. "So never played quarterback before, and we put him in that role. We went undefeated, conference champs."

One game against rival Greendale particularly stood out to Friske as a showcase of Watt's exceptional talent.

"I think that night he had four touchdowns rushing, he had an interception from the defensive end position that he returned down to the five-yard line, and then scored on the next play," Friske said. "He took over the game, and there was no one on the field that was even in the same solar system that kid was in that night."

Friske noted that Watt possessed an intangible quality that elevated his teammates' performance, especially in crucial moments.

"The thing that he was able to do, which was really impressive to me, was to get all of his teammates to lift their level and the way he played in the really critical high leverage downs," Friske said. "You see it again now he's always had that 'it' factor when the game is on the line and a play needs to be made, there he is."

While Friske recognized Watt's exceptional talent, he admits he couldn't have predicted the level of success his former player would achieve in the NFL.

"I don't think you could ever predict that," Friske said. "He's in a different stratosphere in terms of where he's at in the league; he's in the top 3% of the players in the NFL. There are superstars and then there are superstars, and he's in that extra elevated category."

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Watertown bakery owners have ingredients for Packers-Steelers family rivalry

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 21:18:42 +0000

The owners of a bakery in Watertown are divided as the Green Bay Packers face the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday night.

There are lots of tasty sweets at the Chandler House Bakery in Watertown, but when owners Charity and April Chandler get together for a Packers-Steelers game, the mood is more savory.

Both were quick to predict the outcome of this game: "Packers," Charity said as April simultaneously jumped in with "Pittsburgh."

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Watertown bakery owners have ingredients for Packers-Steelers family rivalry

"Not only do the Packers win," Charity added, "but I think that the onus behind it is going to be to keep Rodgers from being the 5th quarterback to beat all 32 NFL teams."

The couple traveled to Pittsburgh for Sunday night's matchup, but they won't be cheering for the same team. There's a lot on the line in this Steelers-Packers showdown.

Charity was born and raised in Watertown, a multi-generation Wisconsin Badger with a longtime love for Lambeau Field and the Packers.

April says her love for the Steelers came from her father.

"I was born into a Pittsburgh loving family and then I married into a Packers family," April said.

They both attended the NFL Draft in Green Bay earlier this year, setting up their bakery to sell goods to the huge crowds.

"I think that anybody who's grown up in Wisconsin that has that affinity for the Packers loves it," Charity said. "There's no atmosphere like Lambeau."

The couple does share a bond for the Wisconsin-born Watt brothers. T.J. Watt is number 90 with the Steelers. They even created a clever sign about their loyalty that reads "House Divided Watt United."

"So it's the one thing we can agree on is the Watts," Charity said.

But once the game starts, it's Charity cheering for the Packers and quarterback Jordan Love.

"J-Love's our guy and so it would be a really great, it's anytime I think that the student can beat the teacher is fun," Charity Chandler said.

April is hoping their fifth Packers-Steelers game together will give her the edge in this fun family rivalry.

"It's actually 2 and 2. Both games we've been to in Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh has won, and both games we've been to in Green Bay, Green Bay has won, so this is gonna be our tiebreaker," April said.

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Woman dead after vehicle hits her in Walmart parking lot

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 20:28:52 +0000

The Saukville Police Department says one woman is dead after a vehicle hit her in the parking lot of Walmart Sunday morning.

According to a release, Saukville PD officers were dispatched to Walmart at 825 E. Green Bay Ave. around 10:51 in the morning for a report of a traffic crash with life threatening injuries.

Once they got to the scene, Saukville PD officers found a 50-year-old woman who had been hit by a vehicle in the parking lot.

According to a release, first responders performed life saving measures to the woman on scene.

The victim was then taken to an area hospital where she later died from her injuries.

Saukville PD say this crash is still under investigation, and are releasing no further information at this time.

Saukville Police were assisted by the Ozaukee County Sheriffs Department, Cedarburg Police Department, Mequon Police Department and the Ozaukee Central Fire Department.

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Packers fans torn between loyalty and nostalgia as Aaron Rodgers to face Green Bay

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 16:11:46 +0000

Green Bay Packers fans will have mixed emotions on Sunday night when they watch Aaron Rodgers, the quarterback who led their team to a Super Bowl victory, take the field as the starting QB of the Pittsburgh Steelers against his former team.

The matchup brings back memories of Rodgers' 18 seasons in Green Bay, including the team's Super Bowl XLV victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2011.

"I wish the best of Aaron Rodgers. I'm a fan of Aaron Rodgers," Jeff Lemieux, a longtime Packers supporter, said.

Lemieux, who owns Jeff's Sports in Brookfield, had more than just a fan's connection to the four-time MVP. He developed a business relationship with Rodgers during the quarterback's time in Green Bay.

"When Aaron played with the Green Bay Packers, we did a lot of signings with him. So a big part of our business is getting autographs. We had a nice business relationship with Rodgers while he played with the Green Bay Packers," Lemieux said.

Lemieux recognizes Rodgers' place in NFL history and the Packers' storied franchise.

"He's gonna go down as one of the greats. Obviously, he's gonna be a first-time Hall of Famer on the ballot," Lemieux said.

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Packers fans torn between loyalty and nostalgia as Aaron Rodgers to face Green Bay

However, when it comes to Sunday night's game, Lemieux's loyalty remains with Green Bay.

"So, as a Packer fan, I look at it as like, I hope he has a good game, but that we win. That would be the best scenario for us," Lemieux said.

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From flooding to trick-or-treating: Halloween helps a West Allis block heal

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 03:15:15 +0000

A West Allis neighborhood hit hard by August floods finally saw normalcy this weekend kids running door to door for Halloween.

Families along 81st and Hayes came outside Saturday for trick-or-treat, marking one of the first times the street has been full of people since floodwaters forced many from their homes.

Last time I saw this many people was right after the flood, said homeowner Karen Wicker. Its good to see we still have spirit. Its still Halloween. You keep pushing forward, no matter what.

Just months ago, this same block was filled with dumpsters and debris after basements and first floors were destroyed.

Some homes remain uninhabitable, and a number of families have yet to return.

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From flooding to trick-or-treating: Halloween helps a West Allis block heal

I know a lot of people ended up moving and theres some condemned houses too, Gabby Sims, a neighbor, said. It feels really good to see the neighborhood normal again instead of all the garbage and debris everywhere.

Many neighbors tell TMJ4 that theyre still rebuilding.

Wicker said steel beams were installed in her basement just this week, and she expects flooring to be replaced on Monday.

Were rebuilding. This is what we needed to feel like were turning a corner, she said.

For many of the children here, the night was about candy. For the adults, it was about having neighbors not contractors back on the sidewalks.

It does feel good to be out here with kids running around again, said Greg Kieckvusch, who was walking around with his family.

Wicker says recovery is far from over, but Saturday offered a glimpse of hope.

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Regal & West Bend Cookware reopens outlet store, celebrates community, employees past and present

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 22:52:03 +0000

A West Bend kitchen utensil and cookware manufacturing company is reopening its outlet store 18 years after it closed.

Regal & West Bend Cookware leadership and retired employees celebrated the reopening and spoke about the future of their business on Saturday during their Oktoberfest event.

The re-imagined outlet store and museum are open Wednesday through Saturday with an ever changing stock of discounted cookware.

People can drive to the manufacturing plant, get a look at classic appliances and then buy new, locally made, affordable pots, pans and other cooking needs.

"You always have stories about companies closing, we're growing and expanding," Dave Duecker said. "We're making an eight figure investment into this facility to set us up for the next generation and hopefully for the next generation 115 years down the road."

Duecker is the president of the manufacturing department called Synergy Ops.

"People that worked here worked here a long time, they didn't work and leave, they stayed, Candy Sarauer said. "The loyalty just kept them here. It's a great place to work. You don't have a lot of places like that anymore."

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Regal & West Bend Cookware reopens outlet store, celebrates community, employees past and present

Candy Sarauer retired after 30 years with the company and reunited with old co-workers at their alumni event.

The company's leadership team said they're growing, something that doesn't surprise past employees like Sarauer.

"They really appreciate their employees," she said. "By putting this on today, I don't think Regal Ware realizes what they've done."

Sarauer said the company's community involvement is special, something company leadership hopes helps them attract more people eager to work.

"We might have people that are doing different jobs today than they might have been doing five, 10, 15 or 20 years ago," chairman and CEO Ryan Reigle said.

"But at the end of the day, if we don't have incredibly talented, dedicated and focused people who understand how to make all of this work, nothing works. So, everything is rooted back in people." His great grandfather started the company back in 1945.

"Everybody knows how committed they are to the community," Sarauer said. "Today's event is truly testament to that."

The manufacturing plant ships products across the globe and throughout Wisconsin. People can find the outlet store located in the back of the building at 1100 Schmidt Rd, Suite 102 West Bend, WI 53090.

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Blue Jays infielder Bo Bichette not in starting lineup for Game 2 of World Series against Dodgers

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 21:46:52 +0000

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Bo Bichette is not in the starting lineup for Game 2 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night.

A two-time All-Star shortstop and two-time AL hits leader, Bichette went 1 for 2 with a walk in his return to the lineup in Fridays 11-4 Game 1 win. It was his first action since spraining his left knee in a Sept. 6 collision with New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa was expected to start at second base and bat eighth against Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 2. Kiner-Falefa replaced Bichette as a pinch-runner in Torontos nine-run sixth inning on Friday.

Catcher Alejandro Kirk, who capped the nine-run frame with a two-run homer, took over for Bichette in the cleanup spot in Game 2.

I dont want to say it was part of the plan, Blue Jays manager John Schneider said of taking Bichette out of the lineup. Just kind of gauging how hes feeling. Hell be ready to play today, for sure. This is stuff we talked about, even leading up to the decision to put him on the roster. I thought he was good yesterday and just want to watch him physically, but hell be ready to hit and play whenever.

Fridays series opener was Bichettes first game at second base in six years. He saved a run when he ranged to the shortstop side of second to glove Teoscar Hernndezs third-inning grounder and throw him out at first. Will Smith, who had been on second base, had to stop at third.

Bichette finished second in the major leagues to Yankees slugger Aaron Judge with a .311 batting average this season, hitting 18 homers with 94 RBIs in 139 games. The 27-year-old is eligible for free agency following the World Series.

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Packers activate WR Christian Watson as he gets ready to make his season debut

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 20:32:18 +0000

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson appears set to make his season debut Sunday after recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

The Packers (4-1-1) activated Watson from the reserve/physically unable to perform list Saturday, a move that clears the way for him to play Sunday night at Pittsburgh (4-2).

Watson hasnt played since tearing the ACL in his right knee during Green Bays 2024 regular-season finale. He returned to practice three weeks ago and said this week he believed he was ready to return.

Id say I couldve played last week, too, to be honest, Watson said Wednesday. But, obviously, (Ive) got to make sure Im hearing everybodys opinions on everything and being as smart as possible about it.

Watson caught 29 passes for 620 yards and two touchdowns last season. He ranked second in the NFL in yards per catch among players with at least 25 receptions.

The 2022 second-round pick from North Dakota State has 98 catches for 1,653 yards and 14 touchdowns in three seasons. He also has two touchdown runs.

In other moves, the Packers promoted defensive lineman Arron Mosby from the practice squad to the active roster for Sundays game and released tight end Ben Sims.

Sims had appeared in three games, playing primarily on special teams. He has eight career catches for 63 yards and one touchdown.

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Wisconsin Badgers take 5-game losing streak into game with No. 6 Oregon

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 19:01:47 +0000

Perhaps a change of scenery will be good for the Wisconsin Badgers.

Or maybe not.

The Badgers have lost their last two, both at home, by a combined score of 71-0 heading into Saturdays daunting game against No. 6 Oregon at Autzen Stadium. The Ducks are four-touchdown favorites.

Were very disappointed in where we are the way in which we played and our ability to not just score points, but be as competitive as we need to be and want to be and expect to be, coach Luke Fickell said. I know how everybody feels, I live it every single day of every minute. And I know guys in that locker room do the same thing. But weve got to find ways to continue to push ourselves forward, move forward, find ways to continue to get better.

Wisconsin has fallen 37-0 to Iowa and 34-0 to No. 1 Ohio State over the last two weeks. Its the first time since 1977 that the Badgers have gone scoreless in consecutive games.

Overall, Wisconsin (2-5, 0-4 Big Ten) has lost five straight after opening the season with a pair of wins.

The Ducks (6-1, 3-1) got back on track after a 30-20 loss at home to Indiana two weeks ago with a 56-10 rout of Rutgers last Saturday.

Oregon coach Dan Lanning sympathizes with Fickell and the Badgers.

Theyve been just kind of unfortunate, some bad luck on some plays, but you see a team thats capable of having a lot of success, Lanning said. Theyre really well-coached. Ive got a lot of respect for coach Fickell and the job they do. They stress you in a couple of different ways. Itll be a good challenge for our team, so excited for this matchup and a chance for our guys to go compete.

The Ducks need only look back to last season, when Wisconsin gave them trouble at Camp Randall. Oregon, ranked No. 1 at the time, trailed 13-6 heading into the fourth quarter but rallied for a 16-13 win.

It doesnt get any easier for the Badgers after Saturday. They head home to host Washington before going on the road to face second-ranked and undefeated Indiana. Then its back home for No. 23 Illinois.

Hot seat

While there was plenty of speculation regarding Fickells future at Wisconsin, athletic director Chris McIntosh was standing by his coach.

McIntosh issued a statement to fans on Monday following the loss to Ohio State.

Coach Fickell sees the potential in what this team can be, as do I, and he shares the same disappointment and frustration. Our student-athletes continue to stand and fight with character and pride as they battle through this moment of adversity, and they deserve all our support, wrote McIntosh.

Grateful Ducks

Oregon is celebrating its connection to the Grateful Dead with uniforms that feature tie-dye green and yellow numbers on black jerseys. A similar tie-dye O is on the teams helmets, along with dancing ducks to mimic the bands signature dancing bears.

The Dead performed at Oregons EMU Ballroom in 1968, their first show in Eugene. The band went on to play at Autzen Stadium 10 times between 1974 and 1994 and made several other appearances in Eugene.

When you start to dig into the history of the Grateful Dead playing over 20 shows here, their involvement with the university, how it created revenue, obviously an innovative, think-outside-the-box group, and what they were able to do here in the Eugene community is pretty cool, Lanning said.

But Lannings not a Deadhead, by any stretch.

Im going to have to spend some time to listen to them, he said at his weekly press conference. I havent done a good job of that yet. Maybe I can turn that on during my late drive home tonight.

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Attorney Susan Roth announces candidacy for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Branch 7

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 18:40:33 +0000

Milwaukee County Judicial Court Commissioner Susan Roth announced on Friday that she will seek election to Branch 7 of the Milwaukee County Circuit Court.

Voters will decide who will take this seat during the Wisconsin Spring Non-Partisan Election on April 7, 2026. The seat is currently held by the Honorable Thomas J. McAdams.

According to a release from Roth, McAdams served for two decades as a Milwaukee County Assistant District Attorney, served several years in private practice, served for more than four years as a Commissioner and was the Former Acting Chairperson on the Wisconsin Tax Appeals Commission before he was elected to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court in 2013.

Susan Roth is an attorney, a Milwaukee native and lives in Bay View.

According to a release, she received her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin Madison in 2004, and a Juris Doctor from Marquette University Law School in 2007.

Roth adds that she practiced in the state and federal system as a litigation associate at Kohn and Smith for six years, before becoming a partner at Kohn Smith Roth in 2013.

In 2022, Roth became a Judicial Court Commissioner in Milwaukee County, which is where she currently serves.

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Friends mourn Milwaukee man killed in Sunday shooting spree

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 03:39:28 +0000

A 26-year-old Milwaukee man is facing murder charges after allegedly killing three people in separate shootings within an hour on Sunday night, leaving families and friends devastated by the violence.

Michael Williams has been charged with three counts of murder in connection with the deaths of Lekendrick "KK" Roby, Sandra Lee, and Marcus Smith. The shootings occurred at two different locations about a half-mile apart in Milwaukee.

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According to court documents, the first shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. near 27th and Atkinson, where Lee and Smith were shot and killed. Surveillance footage captured the moments of that shooting.

About an hour later, Roby was shot and killed in his car on 31st Street near Courtland Avenue around 10:30 p.m.

Investigators connected Williams to both crime scenes through multiple pieces of evidence. Security footage from both shooting locations showed Williams wearing distinctive multicolored Puma shoes and a hooded sweatshirt with designs. Witnesses at both locations were able to identify Williams as the suspect.

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"The suspect's multicolored Puma shoes and hooded sweatshirt with designs match those seen on video at 4398 N. 27th Street," court documents state.

Ballistic evidence also linked both shootings to the same firearm, according to the criminal complaint.

"Casings from both scenes are consistent with being fired from the same firearm," investigators noted.

When police searched Williams' apartment, they found the multicolored Puma shoes with blood on them in a basement storage locker linked to him. The shoes tested positive for apparent blood.

"Multicolored Puma shoes tested positive for apparent blood found in the basement storage locker linked to Williams," court documents reveal.

During his arrest, Williams allegedly told officers, "I did the city a favor."

Family members told investigators that Williams had been struggling with mental health and drug abuse issues. They said he had been making threats toward family members, claiming God told him to kill family.

"Williams has been using drugs and has mental health issues. He has been making threats toward family members, claiming God told him to kill family," according to the complaint.

For those who knew Roby, the loss is devastating. Letiya, who considered Roby an uncle, remembered his generous spirit.

"That was my Uncle 'KK'. He was willing to do almost any and everything for me and my sister," Letiya said.

Michelle, a close friend of Roby, recalled his willingness to help others without being asked.

"I woke up one morning. He cleaned up my whole yard. The backyard. He helped me start my BB," Michelle said.

Friends described Roby as someone who would do anything for anyone, a father figure who showed his love through actions.

"All he would ever tell us was how much he loved us, and he don't play about it," Letiya remembered.

Williams remains in custody. The stretch of 31st Street where Roby was killed has been forever changed for those who knew and loved him.

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Racine Case SRO impacting senior football players on and off the field

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 03:00:00 +0000

Three Case High School football seniors have found more than just a school resource officer in Ben Mieloszyk they've found a mentor, role model and family figure who's helping shape them into better athletes and people.

Heading into their Friday night playoff game against Kenosha Bradford, the Case football team felt confident.

"It's definitely going to be a challenge, but I know we're going to come out with a win," said Zach DeBaker, a senior receiver.

The team was ready to succeed, with strong bonds between teammates.

"We love seeing one another do great on the field," said Anthony Liggins, senior running back and wide receiver.

DeBaker, Liggins, and Michael Farr, a senior who plays both offense and defense, often can be found in Officer Ben Mieloszyk's office.

Mieloszyk is a Mount Pleasant Police Department officer who serves as a school resource officer at Case.

It's not uncommon to see Mieloszyk at Hammes Field supporting the team.

Unless something comes up, "I'm at every game," Mieloszyk said.

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Racine Case SRO impacting senior football players on and off the field

His dedication stems from his relationship with the three seniors, who have stood out to him among the student body.

"These guys have leadership skills that I've noticed, and it stuck out above the rest," Mieloszyk said.

He says he considers Farr, Liggins and DeBaker "high tier athletes."

They each plan to play football after high school. Farr has already verbally committed to South Dakota State University.

Their relationship began in Mieloszyk's office. His office, though small, is often full of students.

"By the second day I got here, I came into Officer Ben's office, and he was just welcoming with open arms," Liggins said.

The students said they often go to Mieloszyk's office for snacks. He even keeps frozen pizzas in his office and has a toaster oven for them to use.

What started as casual conversations has grown into a relationship that extends far beyond the walls of Case High School.

"We had dinner. My wife loves these kids. It turned into Packer games, and so on, and so forth," Mieloszyk explained.

The relationship feels familial.

"I call him 'Uncle Ben' sometimes," DeBaker said.

Farr said he looks at Ben like he's an older brother.

"I can always fool around with him, joke with him, and I know hes going to give that same good energy back to me," he said.

The connection provides the students with a safe space and a reliable support system.

"Outside of school or in school, you always just need somebody to call, and he was there to talk," Farr said.

The student-athletes say the relationship is helping them become better players and better people.

"To have somebody you know that wants to see you get better, that's going to tell you right from wrong. Everybody needs that, regardless of whether you want to hear it or not," Liggins said.

Mieloszyk helps them stay focused on the field and maintain perspective.

"As an athlete, Ben just reminds us to focus on the little things," DeBaker said. "He also reminds us to just set the example for the underclassmen and for the kids who maybe dont have it as good as we do, because were blessed with opportunities that not everybody else is blessed with.

"And just always to keep a high spirit wherever I'm at. And I feel like that helps a lot," Farr said.

The student athletes said he also talks to them after games about plays that could have gone better.

Mieloszyk holds the students to high expectations both in and out of school.

"These guys are doing the right thing in the classroom and outside in the community," Mieloszyk said.

That's what Mieloszyk wants for all students at Case High School.

When a kid is doing something bad in the school, he doesnt right away just point fingers at them," Liggins said. "He asks them, 'Hey, whats going on?' Like, 'Why are you doing this?' ... He gets to understand them."

For Mieloszyk, being part of students' growth process is rewarding.

"Watch them grow like that, that's been a blessing for me," Mieloszyk said.

And for the seniors, having his guidance and support is invaluable as they navigate their final year of high school.

Officer Ben has been a great help in my life," Liggins said. "I think hes been a great help in the community."

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Washington County community laments loss of shared space after UWM sale; Foundation threatens lawsuit

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 03:00:00 +0000

Washington County could face a lawsuit over its sale of the empty UW-Milwaukee campus in West Bend.

The Washington County Charitable Foundation is demanding that the county stop the sale or pay them back $1.2 million, the foundation said it donated to the school between 2000 and 2009 to build part of the building.

WCCF raises money for scholarships for high school students to go to public universities.

In August, the county board approved a sale that would see Ozaukee Christian Schools occupy the building and Cedar Lake Conservation manage the land.

The old UW-Milwaukee Washington County campus is owned by Washington County and the city of West Bend. The building and 60 acres of land sit empty after UW closed its doors in June of 2024.

Patrick and Nancy Storrs spoke with TMJ4 News about the sale, which Washington County reporter Marcus Aarsvold has been reporting on since February.

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Washington County community laments loss of shared space after UWM sale

"[It's] Kind of sad to see it all empty," Patrick said. "I get frustrated because it feels like it's all politics." He is a freemason with West Bend Masonic Lodge 138, which meets down the road from the campus.

"It's really too bad the facility couldn't have been made available to community organizations," Nancy said. "I would say it's definitely sadness. She is the past president of the West Bend Theater Company.

The community theater group performed at the school, but now they put shows on elsewhere.

"We have had to pay $4,000, $6,000, and up to $10,000 to rent other venues," she said. "Which, for a small nonprofit that has no other assets, that's such a huge hit."

She and Patrick just want to see something that benefits the whole community go into the building.

"If the Christian school wants to put on plays and be a part of the community, which I'm sure they would, that would be nice," Nancy said.

Both county and foundation officials declined to comment.

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'Nature’s Voice' at Lily Pad Gallery West spotlights East Coast artists

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:24:56 +0000

Three acclaimed East Coast artists are featured in the Natures Voice exhibit on display now through Jan. 2 at Lily Pad Gallery West in Milwaukee.

This isnt just another group show. Its a curated collision of three distinct artistic universes, each exploring nature through radically different yet profoundly connected approaches.

The featured artists include Christopher Groves, Christopher Pierce and H.M. Saffer II.

Watch: Three acclaimed East Coast artists are featured in the Natures Voice exhibit on display now through Jan. 2 at Lily Pad Gallery West in Milwaukee.

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Christopher Groves doesnt just paint landscapeshe inhabits them. His Florence Academy training and role as Lead Landscape Instructor at Colorado Classical Academy have honed a technique that captures the very soul of wilderness. From Louisiana swamps to mountain peaks, Groves signature style as an Oil Painters of America member transforms natural scenes into emotional experiences that will leave you breathless.

Christopher Pierce transforms his New York gardens into artistic gold. His large-scale florals arent mere botanical studiestheyre commanding statements that dominate gallery walls with their bold presence and sophisticated color work. Pierces national recognition stems from his ability to find the extraordinary in everyday botanical beauty, creating works that pulse with life and technical mastery.

H.M. Saffer II represents artistic fusion at its finest. His journey from Philadelphia prodigy to Parisian performer to Japanese Sumi-e student has created a singular artistic voice. The East-meets-West philosophy in his work offers something you simply wont find anywhere elsepaintings that speak in multiple cultural languages while maintaining a coherent, powerful vision.

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83-year-old Milwaukee artist transforms mental health struggle into powerful art exhibit

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:12:51 +0000

At 83 years old, Milwaukee artist Rosemary Ollison has turned her battle with mental illness into a source of inspiration, creating an elaborate exhibit at the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts that tells her story of healing through creativity and faith.

Every wall, curtain, and corner of the exhibit showcases works stitched together by a woman who once stood on the brink of despair but found salvation through art and spirituality.

"And I was really at the brink of insanity and I asked God what was in my heart to know myself. And then I read Psalms 139 that was the beginning of my healing," Ollison said.

From that pivotal moment, Ollison says her hands became instruments of grace, repurposing discarded materials into works of art and worship.

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83-year-old Milwaukee artist transforms mental health struggle into powerful art exhibit

"When I'm creating, I'm in another dimension. There are no thoughts, no plans," Ollison said.

The exhibit serves as a living gallery filled with glass, beads, leather, and quilts. The walls shimmer with what she calls "the beauty of being wonderfully made."

"I don't know what colors go together. I just feel it," Ollison said.

After surviving abuse and years of therapy, Ollison credits her faith as both medicine and ministry.

"Usually, if you have a mental illness, it's because of false concepts of yourself. You have to get to know who you are. My purpose now is to be an example of what it means to have a personal relationship with God," Ollison said.

Even arthritis in both hands cannot stop her creative process. She finds inspiration shopping at Goodwill, where she believes divine timing guides her discoveries.

"I went in looking for leather and it was right there," Ollison said.

Her largest piece, stitched from old leather coats and created at the foot of her bed, serves as a monument to her strength and spirit. She calls it "Big Mama" in honor of her grandmother.

"My main desire is to reflect God's glory," Ollison said.

The same creative spirit that fills her north side Milwaukee home is now on full display at the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts, where visitors can experience her vibrant work up close and feel the faith woven into every stitch.

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‘It's not blood that makes a family’: Wisconsin's first Safe Haven baby box surrender brings hope to families

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 23:39:28 +0000

A newborn was safely surrendered at Wisconsin's first safe haven baby box last week in Racine, marking a historic moment for the state's efforts to protect infants in crisis situations.

The Racine Fire Department confirmed the baby was legally and safely surrendered at their safe haven baby box, highlighting the importance of this life-saving resource for parents facing difficult circumstances.

The first thing that comes to mind is the birth mom, said Andrew Nebel. "The unforgettable decision that shes made, the impact its going to have on more people, she realizes. Not just that baby, but the future adoptive family.

Andrew and Brooke Nebel of Manitowoc understand the profound impact of safe haven laws firsthand. The couple recently adopted a 5-month-old baby girl who was surrendered under Florida's safe haven law.

"It's such a remarkable and admirable decision that she made for the future of that child," Andrew Nebel said.

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Wisconsin's first Safe Haven baby box surrender brings hope to families

The Nebels received an unexpected phone call that changed their lives forever.

"We just got a phone call. We were open to Safe Haven surrenders," Brooke Nebel said. "They just said there's a safe haven surrender in Florida, and if you guys are open to the cas,e she would be your daughter."

Through a connection with the non-profit Gift of Adoption, the Nebels immediately flew to Florida to meet their daughter.

"She was surrendered at birth via Safe Haven law. She was not necessarily surrendered at a baby box, but the process is the same thing," Andrew Nebel said.

Wisconsin updated its law in 2023 to allow parents in crisis to anonymously drop off infants up to 3 days old with no questions asked, no face-to-face interaction, and no fears of prosecution. The temperature-controlled boxes trigger an alarm to alert staff when a newborn is placed inside.

At least five communities in southeastern Wisconsin currently have safe haven baby boxes, with many others working to raise the thousands of dollars needed to purchase one.

These boxes are designed to prevent tragedies like the one that shook Whitewater a few years ago, when a baby was found dead in a cardboard box on the side of the road.

"No matter what's going on, there is a loving family out there for every child," Brooke Nebel said.

The baby surrendered in Racine is in good health, according to the fire department, and is awaiting placement with a permanent family.

"Our hope for the baby is just to have the most loving future, loving life with endless possibilities," Andrew Nebel said.

For the Nebels, adoption represents a gift that extends beyond the child to the adoptive family as well.

"Ultimately, it's not blood that makes a family, it's love, and I hope that this child finds the forever-loving family that they belong to," Andrew Nebel said.

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Local leaders echo the need to appeal Trump Administration's denial of federal public infrastructure funding

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 22:44:47 +0000

More than $26 million in federal aid was denied Friday for Wisconsin communities still recovering from historic flooding that devastated the region in August.

The White House rejected Governor Tony Evers' request for federal public assistance funding for four southeastern Wisconsin counties, leaving local governments to shoulder massive repair costs on their own.

The flooding prompted Evers to send President Donald Trump a formal request for federal financial help 18 days after the disaster for both individuals and local governments affected.

Milwaukee County, the state's largest county, requested more than $20 million to repair significant infrastructure damage. Waukesha County asked for more than $2 million in assistance.

Thomas Harrigan is the village manager in Elm Grove, which is in Waukesha County. It's one of the four counties in southeastern Wisconsin included in Evers' federal proposal for public assistance, which was denied Friday.

"For most people very startling, it's not something you expect to wake up to at 2 in the morning," Harrigan said.

Watch: Local leaders echo the need to appeal Trump Administration's denial of federal public infrastructure funding

Trump administration denies request for public assistance after historic flooding

Elm Grove continues to deal with damage like sinkholes that remain unfixed months later.

"To not have that financial support, which is something you would expect, especially from the federal government, we all pay taxes, at least you're supposed to, and here we are without that additional support, so it's very disheartening," Harrigan explained.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley said he was extremely disappointed by the decision.

"I was extremely disappointed, you know, again, I commended the Trump administration because I thought we were putting politics behind us and making sure communities can recover," Crowley said.

While FEMA has approved more than $139 million in individual assistance for homeowners, renters and business owners, elected leaders had hoped to see similar assistance for community infrastructure projects, but are now left to appeal the decision.

If the appeal fails, local officials face the prospect of finding alternative funding sources. Crowley warned that the denial will significantly delay recovery efforts and force difficult budget decisions.

"Well, this is again going to really set us back, and this is gonna create a longer timeline for us to recover and get to a place of normalcy," Crowley said. "We're going to be making some really tough decisions as it relates to our own programs and services. And so there's no way Milwaukee County, and quite frankly, I don't think any county across this state that has been impacted by these floods will be able to recover on their own."

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Milwaukeeans speak out against county's proposed cuts to vital addiction recovery center

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 22:30:42 +0000

Milwaukee County's First Step Community Recovery Center faces closure as officials work to address a $45 million budget shortfall, sparking concerns from community members who say the facility has been a lifeline for those battling addiction.

The detox center, located at the Marcia P. Coggs Human Services Center, could be eliminated under County Executive David Crowley's proposed $17 million in cuts to addiction recovery programs. The County Board is scheduled to vote on the budget next month.

"It all starts with detox, that's the first door of hope for the people who suffer with addiction in our community," said Bishop Willie Brooks Jr. of Upper Room Bible Church.

Brooks, who helps others recover from addiction, argues that the cuts could have deadly consequences for Milwaukee's most vulnerable residents.

"The road to the governor's office runs right through our community for him, how can you disregard our needs?" Brooks said.

Patricia McThune, who recovered through the First Step program after decades of battling addiction, now works at Upper Room Bible Church and returns to First Step to encourage others in recovery.

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Locals speak out against Milwaukee County's proposed cuts to vital addiction recovery center

"It gave me a start where I was able to get myself cleaned up," McThune said.

She fears the program's closure could lead to increased crime and violence in the community.

"It would bring a lot of robberies, I'm gonna be honest, a lot of killing, a lot of people hurt, laid out on the street, doing whatever they can, cause when I was strung out, I did whatever I could to get the drugs," McThune said

Minnie Joy, another First Step success story, was once homeless and addicted, sleeping under the 27th Street bridge for six months.

"I just couldn't lick it," Joy said.

Joy credits First Step with saving her life, providing her with the foundation and resources needed for recovery.

"That's where I got my foundation, how to fight, the right literature, the right places to go, the groups to surround myself with, we really need to keep it open," Joy said.

She warns that closing the center could unleash a crisis on Milwaukee.

"Opioid addiction is a whole other beast, and you don't wanna unleash it on the city of Milwaukee," Joy said.

"This city will experience violence to a degree it has never experienced before, cause these people are physically hurting."

Crowley's office responded briefely after the story broadcasted stating:

From County Executive David Crowley: Funding and regulatory changes at the state and federal levels have significantly impacted behavioral health services for individuals and families in Milwaukee County. We unfortunately were forced to make extremely tough decisions in this budget to preserve as many critical programs and mandated services as possible in order to serve the greatest number of residents. Looking ahead, I will do everything I can to ensure quality, accessible services remain available for people in need.

Community members who have benefited from the program are urging county officials to reconsider the cuts.

"Think about those in need," McThune said.

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Milwaukee man charged after two shootings that left three people dead

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 20:55:40 +0000

A Milwaukee man has been charged in connection with two shootings that left three people dead earlier this week.

Michael D. Williams, 26, is facing three counts of first-degree intentional homicide and could face life in prison if convicted on all counts.

The first shooting happened around 9:20 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, near North 27th Street and Atkinson Avenue in Milwaukee. The victims were identified as 64-year-old Marcus Smith and 50-year-old Sandra Lee.

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According to the criminal complaint, police examined surveillance video from both scenes that shows Williams in matching clothing and matching shoes. Surveillance video obtained by TMJ4 shows Williams first shooting Smith outside of a store on 27th Street before chasing Lee down the street and shooting her.

An hour later and a half mile away, police say Williams shot and killed 44-year-old Lakendrick Roby while Roby sat in his car near 31st Street and Courtland.

According to the criminal complaint, while searching Williams' apartment, investigators found the Puma shoes Williams was wearing with blood on them, a bleach container with his fingerprints, and ballistic evidence that links both shootings to the same weapon.

A family member told police that Williams has been "having mental health and drug abuse issues." The family member also said that Williams had stated that God told him to kill family members.

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Teen arrested after crashing stolen car into MCTS bus while fleeing traffic stop

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 19:06:36 +0000

A 15-year-old boy was arrested after allegedly crashing a stolen car into an MCTS bus while fleeing from an officer Thursday night.

The crash happened around 5:13 p.m. Oct. 23 near 91st Street and Bradley Road.

The incident began after the teen allegedly fled from an officer who was attempting to pull him over for a traffic stop. According to police, the teen had been too far ahead of the officers, who then chose not to pursue him.

Police say the teen continued to drive at a high rate of speed and rear-ended an MCTS bus.

He was taken to the hospital for treatment of nonfatal injuries, and police later determined the vehicle was stolen.

Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorneys Office.

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Trump administration denies request for public assistance after historic flooding

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:10:51 +0000

Gov. Tony Evers announced Friday that the Trump administration has denied Wisconsins application for public assistance for six counties across southeast Wisconsin after severe storms and flooding caused major damage to public infrastructure in August.

The counties impacted include Door, Grant, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties.

Watch: Trump denies Wisconsin's request for federal disaster money for flooding repairs

Trump administration denies request for public assistance after historic flooding

Denying federal assistance doesnt just delay recovery, it sends a message to our communities that they are on their own and that the Trump administration doesnt think over $26 million in damages to public infrastructure is worthy of their help. I couldnt disagree more, Evers said.

According to Evers, in a letter sent to the governor, FEMA stated that while the impact on individuals and households was significant, based on preliminary damage assessments, it has been determined that the public assistance program is not warranted.

What is the Public Assistance program?

The Public Assistance program provides supplemental grants to state, local and tribal governments, as well as certain types of private nonprofits, to recover from major disasters or emergencies.

The grants may provide funding for the restoration of damaged public buildings and equipment, restoration of roads and bridges, debris removal, and repair of damaged or impacted public utilities and water systems.

The federal government should not expect our communities to go through this alone, and we are going to fight tooth and nail to ensure they get every possible resource to rebuild and recover. We are hopeful that the Trump administration will reconsider this decision so we can make sure folks have the resources and support they need," Evers said.

The governor says he plans to file an appeal to ensure these six communities receive support to address more than $26.5 million in disaster costs, which he said were validated in September during formal preliminary damage assessments.

The assessments were conducted by joint teams including FEMA, Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM), and local officials.

Evers said he is now directing WEM to gather additional information and details on the costs incurred by the public sector and certain private nonprofit organizations due to the August storms.

Wisconsin has 30 days from the date of the denial letter to send its appeal.

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Two injured in Milwaukee store shootout near 35th and Garfield; four arrested

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:02:34 +0000

Two people were injured Thursday afternoon after a shootout at a Milwaukee store that began when a man opened fire during an altercation.

The incident occurred around 2:40 p.m. near 35th and Garfield when a 52-year-old man fired shots into a store, striking a 20-year-old victim, according to Milwaukee police.

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Two injured in Milwaukee store shootout near 35th and Garfield; four arrested

Three people then returned fire at the 52-year-old man, hitting him, police said.

The 52-year-old was arrested and taken to a hospital for treatment of nonfatal injuries. The 20-year-old victim was also hospitalized but was not seriously hurt.

Police arrested three additional people in connection with the shooting: a 45-year-old man, a 27-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman.

Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.

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My Block: The same families have been living in Mequon's Freistadt neighborhood for 186 years

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:16:38 +0000

In one small Wisconsin neighborhood, the same families have been living there since 1839, when their ancestors first immigrated to the United States.

Mequon's Freistadt neighborhood, which is roughly two square miles, is a living testament to the state's German and Polish heritage.

Freistadt is a very unique community because it was settled back in 1839 from Pomeranian immigrants that came across because of religious persecution," Randy Pipkorn, a lifelong resident of Freistadt said.

Pomerania is a historical region that is located in modern day north eastern Germany and north western Poland. The immigrants were Lutherans who wanted to practice Christianity the way they saw fit.

Freistadt means Free Town in German. It's 136 years old, making it one of the oldest communities in Wisconsin. Plus, it's the location of the first Lutheran church in the state, Trinity Lutheran.

German and Polish immigration was crucial for the states growth. This is a window into how that happened.

Our history is so important to us. If you don't know where you came from, you don't know where you're going," Al Dobberfuhl, a long-time resident of Freistadt said.

In 2025, the community is growing. Newcomers are happy to discover the neighborhood. However, families that have been here for multiple generations have mixed feelings. New homes are replacing long-time farms.

"Times are changing. There's a lot of new subdivisions going in," Roger Boehlke, the owner of Boehlke Plumbing and Hardware in Freistadt, said.

However, Freistadt will never lose sight of its roots.

"There's a lot of lifelong people here, a lot of families that have been here since 1839, so those families are hanging on," Pipkorn said.

I met Randy in Freistadt, so I could learn its history and see the community through his eyes and experiences. Everywhere we went, and who we talked to was all up to him. Welcome to Randys neighborhood.

Randy Pipkorn

In this cemetery, in the old part right here, this is the oldest section of the cemetery, and some of my forefathers that came across on the boat are buried right in here," Pipkorn said.

His family is one of the original Freistadt families. They have been farming the land here for six generations.

All my life, I was there. I learned everything that I pretty much know on the farm. Learned how to work, and the school was right here, and the church was right here. So I'd walk to school, and now I'm involved in training my sons and my grandchildren the same farm ethic," he said.

There are many families like Randys that came here in the mid-19th century and stayed. The community is so tight-knit because many of the families are related.

All the different families to some point have - are cousins. We've figured everybody's somewhere along the lines, be it two, three, four generations back, were cousins, and we're all family," Pipkorn said.

The Pomeranian Society of Freistadt tracks lineages and collects photos to document the community's history.

As time has passed, the region has gotten more attention, albeit relatively small. However, for the neighborhood, it's significant. Developers want to build there, and families want to move in.

"To protect our community is a challenge because the city wants to move out and build everything up. And we are an agricultural community, so there's several farms around here yet, and we'd like to preserve that and keep Freistadt as an individual community," Pipkorn said.

Nowhere is the growth more apparent than at the local kindergarten through 8th grade school, Trinity Lutheran Church, School, and Child Care.

Trinity Lutheran Church, School, and Child Care

"Our school will exceed 400 this year, and that's a big change. Seven years ago, we had about 143 students in the school and child care, and this coming year will be between 470 and 490," Dr. Sam Seefeld, the Executive Director of Trinity Lutheran, said.

Trinity Lutheran's growth is partially due to the growth in the surrounding area, but also because the school participates in the Choice Program. Families that meet certain income requirements can send their kids to private schools using public school funding.

Our own school bus that starts on South 27th Street and makes six stops through (Milwaukee) picking up kids every day," Dr. Seefeld said.

The school and daycare have students coming in from about 40 different zip codes.

Because of this growth, the school and daycare recently expanded their buildings to accommodate higher enrollment.

We were able to double the size of our child care by moving into this building, and then also add those two sections of everything from preschool and kindergarten world," Dr. Seefeld said.

Those "two sections of everything" mean there will be two kindergarten classes, two first-grade classes, two third-grade classes, and so on, all the way up to eighth grade.

"Just because the growth has been so great," Dr. Seefeld said.

This has made the school, daycare, and church an even more integral part of the community, as it brings people and economic activity to the small region.

Trinity Lutheran Church

Before the school ever started, and the reason for coming to this part of what would become Ozaukee County was the need for a church. Pomeranian immigrants built the first Lutheran Church in Wisconsin in 1839.

The first church was a modest log cabin. However, in 1884, a new church was built that still stands today. The church has always been the cornerstone of Freistadt.

This is home. This is where I grew up, and I can't - I could not see going to a different church," Pipkorn said.

Since 1884, additions have been made to the church to connect it with the rest of the school.

Hardware Store and Auto Shop

While the church was the neighborhoods foundation, two businesses, originally owned by two of the Boehlke brothers, helped bring economic activity to Freistadt. Those businesses are Boehlke Plumbing and Hardware and Boehlke Garage, which is now Freistadt Automotive.

Roger Boehlke is a third-generation owner of Boehlke Pumbing and Hardware. His grandfather started the business in 1927. The store filled a need for farmers who didn't want to travel far for supplies.

"Well, there's no place for the farmers to get any equipment or any of the basic nails or supplies. So (my great uncle) fortunately was down the road, Boehlke Garage. And so his brother let him have a little corner of the shop to have a hardware store, and that was in 1927. And then as that grew, he moved up here and built the store in '29," Boehlke said.

The hardware store eventually became a general store. Customers could buy cookware, toys, gifts, and more. Boehlke started working there from an early age before running it himself.

"We'd have to come in and help two weeks before Christmas. We'd have the store open and people would come in for their Christmas gifts and stuff," Boehlke said about

He has spent the last 50 years working in the shop.

"You know, there's a lot of pride you put into the business and the plumbing work," he said.

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As time progresses, business practices change. That's exactly what is happening to Boehlke Hardware. It's no longer the go-to shop for hardware and gifts as it once was.

"The store, unfortunately, has gone to more of a convenience hardware store. I mean, the trade has dropped off. Our main thing is our plumbing shop. We have four plumbers on the road all the time, so that's what's keeping the store there," Boehlke said.

Just a few buildings down the road is where you'll find Freistadt Automotive, and its current owner, Jim Weeks. He has been there for 23 years - a short time compared to many of Freistadt's residents.

"Everybody knows everybody. They're all friendly, and (working here) worked out real well," Jim Weeks said.

The automotive shop opened in 1925. Originally, it sold Case tractors and then added Chevrolet cars to its lineup. The auto shop helped make farming more efficient.

"So anything you need out in your field, work, you could modernize all these farms and sooner or later you got rid of your horses and you bought a tractor," Pipkorn said.

Both businesses helped modernize the town.

"Helped the community to grow. So the store helped the plumbing and all the infrastructure in he houses and the barns. And this garage helped all the infrastructure outside, the roads, the trucks, cars, tractors, farm equipment," Pipkorn said.

Freistadt Historical Society

The historical society has turned a few acres of land into an interactive teaching experience for the town, visitors, and students on field trips.

An old log cabin, that once housed a Freistadt resident, is now in the same location where the first church was built in 1839.

"It represents the beginning of life here at Freistadt, " Al Dobberfuhl, who works with the historical society, said.

The outside shows what the first church likely looked like. However, inside gives visitors a chance to experience life in the mid-1800s. There are old clothes, stoves, kitchen utensils, trunks, chairs, couches, beds, sheets, and more to represent what life was like.

"To give our young people a sense of what our heritage was," Dobberfuhl said.

Beyond the cabin, there is a chicken coop, smokehouse, wood shed, outhouse, lye maker, and a blacksmith shop.

"When we built the blacksmith shop - but there was no fundraiser - everybody just kicked in what they thought we needed. And it turned out when the building was done, it was paid for," Dobberfuhl said about the community's engagement and commitment to the historical park.

There's a strong sentiment among many longtime residents to ensure that history is preserved. They want future generations to understand what their ancestors went through to settle Freistadt.

Freistadt Alte Kameraden Band

Clearly, Freidstadt is very proud of its history. Not much shows that better than the Alte Kameraden Band.

What started as a couple of German farmers coming together to play music in the 1940s became one of the longest-performing bands in Wisconsin. 2025 is the band's 84th season.

When were on stage, thats our happy place. We like to have fun," Dale Blank, a percussionist who has been in the band for 41 years, said.

The Alte Kameraden Band is a German brass band with 30 members. They play German folk music, marches, festival music, and more.

The band practices at the Lindenwood School Community Center, just a few minutes from the main Freidstadt road. It was a schoolhouse. Now its devoted to preserving Pomeranian culture. It's the home to the Pomeranian Society of Freistadt and Pommersche Tanzdeel Freistadt, a German folk dance troupe.

Started in 1942 as a 4-H group, and it was the Victory Band. This was a band that the guys got together because they were Germans, and there was a concern that they werent necessarily supporting the war effort, so they called themselves the Victory Band," Scott Bell, a trumpeter and member of the band for 24 seasons, said.

The group played at many weddings and parades. Later in the 1960s, the name was changed from Victory Band to Freistadt Alte Kameraden Band.

"It's also an opportunity to entertain and share the culture with everyone around us," Bell said.

Now, the Alte Kameradan band performs across the state and is busiest during the Oktoberfest season.

The band is keeping this German tradition alive in a state with a long German history. Youll likely see them on the festival circuit this summer and absolutely at Oktoberfest celebrations. Find the band's schedule here.

One Last Question

As is tradition, the last word is always given to the tour guide of the My Block story. In this episode, that's Randy Pipkorn.

Before that happens, here is how you can be part of the award-winning series. Reach out to me, James Groh, to nominate your neighborhood or a neighbor to be featured in the next story. You can fill out this submission form or contact me at james.groh@tmj4.com or call/text at (414) 254-8145. The series covers all types of neighborhoods and communities. Previous examples include stories on life in the Sherman Park neighborhood, a rural town that emphasizes hiring people with disabilities, how one woman is keeping a watchful eye on her neighborhood, how Hmong culture in Wisconsin is changing, how Latino immigrants adapt to life in Milwaukee, and many more. Watch the more than 30 other My Block stories here.

Now, back to Randy Pipkorn.

"Is there anything else you'd like to say about your neighborhood?" I asked him.

"I think everybody should come and experience Freistadt. It's a great community. It's a great church to join and experience the historical values that we have and the camaraderie that our community has. And if you join in and work with us, you will become a part of it and appreciate it as much as we do."

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Wisconsin Weekend in a Minute: Spooky season edition!

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:04:02 +0000

Jack O Lantern Jubilee Milwaukee

When: Saturday, Oct. 26 | 11 a.m. 2 p.m.

Where: Baird Community Commons

Kick off your weekend at Milwaukees Jack O Lantern Jubilee! Pick out a free pumpkin and get creative at the decorating station while enjoying live music, food vendors, and plenty of family-friendly fall activities. Whether youre carving, painting, or just there for the vibes, this downtown celebration is the perfect way to welcome Halloween weekend.

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Wisconsin Weekend in a Minute: Tons of spooky-season fun in stores for families this weekendHallo-Wings Festival Greendale

When: FridaySunday, Oct. 2527

Where: Gazebo Park, Historic Downtown Greendale

Hallo-Wings is soaring back into Greendale! This weekend-long festival is packed with autumn excitement from pumpkin bowling and a costume contest, to free pumpkin carving and spooky kites floating through the sky.

Dont miss Sundays Halloween Parade, featuring the Ghostbusters Ectomobile and a towering 25-foot-tall Stay Puft Marshmallow Man thats sure to steal the show.

Da de los Muertos 5K & Festival Milwaukee

When: Saturday, Oct. 26 | Run begins 9 a.m., Festival 10 a.m.

Where: Forest Home Cemetery

Lace up for a beautiful 5K Run/Walk through the historic Forest Home Cemetery followed by a vibrant Da de los Muertos Festival celebrating life, memory, and community. Enjoy traditional music and dance, face painting, food trucks, and art installations honoring loved ones who have passed. The event is open to the public starting at 10 a.m.

Above and Beyond Childrens Museum Sheboygan

When: Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 2627

Where: Above and Beyond Childrens Museum

In Sheboygan, Above and Beyond Childrens Museum is partnering with a Wisconsin artist to debut a powerful new exhibit exploring the Mexican immigrant experience in the region timed perfectly with Da de los Muertos. Families can help build a community-created ofrenda and learn more about this cherished cultural tradition.

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Driver arrested after early-morning road rage incident on I-41

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:51:18 +0000

Deputies arrested a 26-year-old Missouri man early Friday morning following a reported road rage incident in an active construction zone on Interstate 41.

Authorities say the incident happened just after 1:15 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, when the Fond du Lac County Communications Center received a 911 call from a 55-year-old FedEx truck driver from Stratford, Wis. The driver told dispatchers that a vehicle ahead of him had stopped in the single open lane of traffic near County Highway N and that the person behind the wheel appeared to be armed with a firearm.

Coordinated Traffic Stop

Deputies from the Fond du Lac County Sheriffs Office, assisted by the Wisconsin State Patrol and the Winnebago County Sheriffs Office, responded to the area.

A Fond du Lac County deputy later located the suspects vehicle in Winnebago County, and a coordinated high-risk traffic stop was conducted near County Highway GG (mile marker 126.2).

The driver was taken into custody without incident. He denied having a firearm and consented to a search of his vehicle; deputies say no gun was found.

Arrest and Charges

The 26-year-old suspect was arrested for Disorderly Conduct. Authorities say the case remains under investigation.

Multiple Agencies Assisted

Along with the Fond du Lac County Sheriffs Office, the Wisconsin State Patrol, Winnebago County Sheriffs Office, and Neenah Police Department assisted in locating and stopping the suspect vehicle safely.

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Hartford fire caused by dismantling tablet battery highlights need for specialized suppressants, expert says

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000

A fire started by a lithium-ion battery from a dismantled iPad in Hartford could've ended a lot worse had it not been for a locally distributed suppressant spray designed for battery fires.

According to the Hartford Fire Department, on September 5th, children were inside their South Street home when they took apart an iPad, and while deconstructing the device, the battery caught fire.

Firefighters used Stay Safe Spray, a special suppressant that puts out battery fires, something Fire Suppression Solutions CEO Amy Scheu said normal extinguishers cannot do.

"A regular fire extinguisher will not extinguish a lithium-ion battery fire," she said. "It will cool it down, it will kind of look like it's out, but those batteries have a tendency to reignite in those situations."

Her team tests cell phone, laptop and other batteries at their Slinger facility.

"It's the things that make them unpredictable, like overcharging, overheating and damage," she said. "Those are the things that people should be aware of is how do you handle these batteries appropriately and safely to try and reduce the risk of fire to begin with."

Their spray is made in the U.K., but they distribute it around the U.S. to fire departments and homeowners as people start to see more and more fires caused by battery-powered devices.

"When you think about it, there are lithium-ion batteries everywhere," Scheu said. "The batteries themselves are safe; it's the situation of overcharging, overheating or damage."

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She said the best way to protect yourself is to use the charger the devices come with, don't use damaged devices, unplug them after they're fully charged and be aware that battery fires emit something worse than smoke.

"A lot of people think it's just smoke," she said. "But it's actually a toxic gas, a hydrogen fluoride gas, which you do not want to breathe in because it can damage your lungs and your skin."

These bottles are $30 each and can be purchased online, at Battery Plus stores or at the main facility in Slinger at 3744 Lovers Ln. If you ever need to use one, make sure to spray the entire bottle to make sure the fire is fully out.

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Southeast Wisconsin weather: Sunny and breezy Sunday

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:51:22 +0000

What a gorgeous sunny Sunday here in Southeast Wisconsin.

It would be hard to imagine a better late October day. High pressure kept the skies clear Sunday and they will stay clear overnight. You can expect overnight lows in the 40s.

There is more sunshine and average temperatures on tap for SE Wisconsin on Monday. We are also seeing gusty easterly winds.

Now, we have another breezy start to the week. Expect wind gusts around 30 mph which is similar to early last week.

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Southeast Wisconsin weather: Sunny and breezy Sunday

Rain chances return Tuesday night and Wednesday. Once again it will be windy! Expect easterly wind gusts as high as 35 mph.

Most of the week, highs should be in the mid to upper 50s, which is where we should be at this time of year.

Check The Interactive Radar 7-Day Forecast Active Weather Alerts

SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear skies

Low: 42

Wind: E 5-15 mph

MONDAY: Mosty sunny and breezy.

High: 55

Wind: E 10-20 mph

TUESDAY: Partly cloudy, showers later

High: 56

Wind: E 15-25 mph

WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy, chance showers

High: 55

Wind: E 10-20 mph

THURSDAY: Mostly sunny

High: 56

FRIDAY: Partly cloudy

High: 54

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