Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Milwaukee ISM Index Gains to 63.2 in September


Milwaukee ISM Index Gains to 63.2 in September


The seasonally adjusted Milwaukee Report on Business rose to 63.2 in September from 59.6 in August, the Institute for Supply Management-Milwaukee reported Tuesday. To continue reading, log in, register or subscribe below.Calendars are available to ...



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Two 'Project Runway' Contestants from Milwaukee


Two 'Project Runway' Contestants from Milwaukee


Passengers on a Delta airlines flight to Milwaukee hit record after their plane made a rough landing and blew out two tires after leaving the runway. Milwaukee Nun, Mount Mary University Make Major Impact on Fashion World A nun at Mount Mary University ...


Full UW-Milwaukee residence halls reflect new focus on campus life


University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee residence halls are filled to capacity for the first time since fall 2009, thanks in part to their growing popularity among sophomores and upperclassmen who realize the grass isn't always greener living off campus ...



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First lady Michelle Obama visits Milwaukee


First lady Michelle Obama visits Milwaukee


Obama appeared at the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee for a rally. "I'm so proud to be here for Mary Burke. She's going to be the next governor of the great state of Wisconsin," Obama said. Obama praised Burke her for starting a program to help ...



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Democratic Faithful Gather in Milwaukee to Hear Michelle Obama


Democratic Faithful Gather in Milwaukee to Hear Michelle Obama


MILWAUKEE (AP) - Wisconsin residents are lining up in Milwaukee to hear first lady Michelle Obama speak. Obama was campaigning Monday in Milwaukee for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke. Burke is locked in a tight race with Republican Gov.


Appeals court orders new sexual assault trial for Milwaukee man


MILWAUKEE (WTAQ) - A state appeals court has ordered a new sexual assault trial for a Milwaukee man, because he might have been mentally incompetent during his original trial. Jimmie Lee Smith, who's now 51, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for beating ...


Milwaukee police identify man fatally shot Saturday


Milwaukee police on Monday identified the victim of a recent homicide as William D. Green. Green, 39, of Milwaukee, was fatally shot about 10:45 p.m. Saturday while standing near the street in the 100 block of E. Auer Ave. in city's Harambee neighborhood ...


Milwaukee cultural assets task force calls for another task force of citizens, policymakers


The high-profile task force that has studied the funding needs of Milwaukee’s cultural and entertainment attractions for nine months will complete its work by December — with a plan to create another task force of citizens and policymakers to decide ...


Dorner named Milwaukee Downtown economic development director


Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21, has hired Matt Dorner to serve as its economic development director. Dorner has more than 10 years of urban planning, community and economic development experience, most recently as assistant director/economic development ...


Milwaukee police: Two taken into custody in connection with armed robbery


MILWAUKEE (WITI) — District 5 officers from the Milwaukee Police Department arrested two armed robbery suspects after they saw the suspects running from the crime scene. The officers were on patrol in the 1400 block of E. Capitol Drive around 11:00 p.m ...


Milwaukee Avenue Closed Overnight


WHEN: Overnight tonight, Monday, Sept. 29, beginning at 9 p.m. WHERE: Milwaukee Avenue, between Marsha Sharp Freeway (US 62/82) and Spur 327 EVENT: The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is scheduled to place concrete tonight, Monday, Sept.


Making It: Scenes From Milwaukee’s First-Ever Maker Faire


Variety was the word of the weekend at Milwaukee’s first Maker Faire, a gathering for craftspeople of all types and legions of the interested public. Hundreds of do-it-yourself enthusiasts—from soapmakers to robotics design teams, from clothiers to 3D ...


History 101: The Milwaukee Road


The Milwaukee Road (officially known as the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad) operated from 1847 until 1986. The Milwaukee Road started as the Milwaukee & Waukesha Rail Road. In 1901, the Milwaukee Road began to look at the possibility of ...


Milwaukee Bucks Media Day 2014: Follow along live!


The Milwaukee Bucks begin their 2014-2015 season today as they host media members from all across the state for Media Day from 12:30 to 2:30 CT. Lots of folks have been waiting for this day since the end of Summer League--or even as far back as last April ...



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Monday, September 29, 2014

Brewers owner blames players


Brewers owner blames players


Milwaukee led the National League Central for 150 days but lost 24 of 34 games and was eliminated from playoff contention Thursday. "There's a lot of euphemisms we've heard," Attanasio said. "We've heard heart. We've heard leadership. And we've heard urgency.


5 things you need to know Monday


Ms. Obama will travel to Milwaukee for a "grass-roots campaign event" with Burke, who is running against incumbent Scott Walker. 2. Free cups brewing on National Coffee Day Coffee shops big and small, local and national, will be offering up some hot deals ...


Cancellations continue at O'Hare after last week's fire


Each has worked with Terminal Radar Approach Control facilities in cities across the Midwest, including Chicago, Milwaukee, Fort Wayne and South Bend.


Milwaukee Brewers: Anatomy of a bust


Twelve made the playoffs, including four of the five since the addition of the fifth playoff spot. None of these teams finished with a record as bad as the Brewers will end up with, which will (and should) lead to some frank offseason discussions.



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Women in Manufacturing forms first community chapter in Milwaukee


Women in Manufacturing forms first community chapter in Milwaukee


The first community chapter of the national organization Women in Manufacturing was recently established in Milwaukee, and it's in large part because of a group of local women in the industry who were determined to make it happen. “We have some wonderful ...


13/14 Milwaukee Bucks Player Previews: John Henson looks to make his mark


With media day on Monday and training camp kicking off a day later, we're continuing to work our way through the Bucks roster by previewing what to expect from key members of the 14/15 Bucks. After previously highlighting Jabari Parker and Khris Middleton ...


Milwaukee office of Mortenson Construction adds superintendent


Gary Bohn has joined the Milwaukee office of Mortenson Construction as superintendent. Bohn brings more than 30 years experience to his new position. He will join the Acuity project team in Sheboygan, Wis., where he will be responsible for overseeing a ...


Milwaukee Film Festival 2014 pick: Day Five


Start the week with some of the Milwaukee Film Festival's strongest offerings. "Finding Fela," 1:15 p.m. at the Oriental Theatre, 2230 N. Farwell Ave., is an Alex Gibney documentary about the remarkable life and hypnotic music of the charismatic Pan ...



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Kershaw 1st to lead majors in ERA 4 straight years


Kershaw 1st to lead majors in ERA 4 straight years


335. Altuve became Houston's first batting champion, leaving the Seattle Pilots-Milwaukee Brewers, Arizona and Tampa Bay as the only teams without at least one. "I think this is way better than just sitting on the bench and waiting for something," Altuve said.


Brewers' Braun to have surgery for nerve issue


MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun is scheduled to have surgery this week to fix a nagging nerve problem near his right thumb. The injury contributed to Braun having one of the least productive full seasons of his career. He went hitless ...


Anthony Rizzo hits 32nd home run, Cubs finish with 5-2 victory over Brewers


MILWAUKEE (AP) — The young Chicago Cubs finished 2014 with a flourish. Anthony Rizzo had a two-run homer among his three hits, Arismendy Alcantara hit a two-run double, and the Cubs beat Milwaukee 5-2 on Sunday to take two out of three in the season ...


FAA hopes to restore full service at damaged facility by Oct. 13


Each has worked with Terminal Radar Approach Control facilities in cities across the Midwest, including Chicago, Milwaukee, Fort Wayne and South Bend. The fire Friday morning closed one of the nation's busiest air traffic control centers, and was allegedly ...


Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra makes annual appearance Oct. 5


Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra makes annual appearance Oct. 5 The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra returns to Ripon College Sunday, Oct. 5, for its 42nd annual appearance on campus. Presented each year as part of the College's Caestecker Fine Arts Series ...


Milwaukee Downtown BID hires new economic development director


Matt Dorner, formerly of Menomonee Falls’ development department, this month started work as the economic development director of Milwaukee Downtown Business Improvement District No. 21, the Milwaukee Business Journal has learned. Also this week ...


Milwaukee 'Bat Squad' maps population as spread of disease looms


It was quiet except for the humming of crickets and the sound of footsteps in the darkness, but somewhere, probably close by, lurked unseen, endangered nocturnal creatures. Then a loud chirping noise erupted from a gizmo the size of a paperback book.


Milwaukee Brewers - PlayerWatch


RHP Wily Peralta set a career high with 13 strikeouts, surpassing his previous mark of nine. In his last five starts, Peralta went 2-2 with a 2.13 ERA. He'll finish the season with 17 victories, leading all Brewers pitchers. He also leads the team with 154 ...



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Milwaukee Mac & Cheeze Takedown set for Oct. 5


Milwaukee Mac & Cheeze Takedown set for Oct. 5


As much as there is to love about summer, there is one terrible downside — the warm weather isn't exactly conducive for mac and cheese. But now that fall is upon us, the time is right to grab a bowl — or 25. The Milwaukee Mac & Cheeze Takedown amateur ...


Sheriff’s Office: 13 drunken drivers, two repeat offenders, Assistant D.A. arrested this weekend


MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Milwaukee County Sheriff’s officials say 13 drunken drivers were arrested, two of them repeat offenders, during this weekend’s “Operation Drive Sober” initiative. The Sheriff’s Office says one of those arrested (for her first ...


Milwaukee Bucks: Past and possibly present draft blunders


The Milwaukee Bucks have had some really bad drafts in the past. The team has been stuck in the early to middle first round draft pick spots for years due to the players they mistakenly have chosen. One of the worst draft picks for the franchise was in ...


Milwaukee Bucks visit Boys & Girls Club in Wausau


Milwaukee Bucks visit Boys & Girls Club in Wausau The Milwaukee Bucks sent a contingent of folks to the Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area, Saturday, September 28, 2014. The contingent included Bango, the Bucks' mascot, the Rim Rockers, an acrobatic dunk ...


Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers


(AP) -- Although he seemed to be an afterthought for the Milwaukee Brewers following a late-June demotion, Mike Fiers has worked has way into the team's future plans since getting recalled last month. The promising right-hander hopes to limit an opponent ...



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Sunday, September 28, 2014

Fish: Melo can look to MJ, Kobe for triangle


Fish: Melo can look to MJ, Kobe for triangle


Kidd led the Nets to the playoffs last year before leaving the organization for Milwaukee. "I've spoken with Jason a couple times. But I didn’t have a lot of questions about what happened and why; just moreso a conversation about becoming a coach and ...


Slideshow: Road trips for beer


Massive breweries made Milwaukee famous nationally generations ago, but today the best tour in the city is offered by a relative upstart. Lakefront Brewery, 1872 N. Commerce St., is home to more than just brew kettles and fermenting tanks. You'll find ...


Harley Issues Recalls to Fix Clutches, Fuel Tanks


MILWAUKEE (AP) - Harley-Davidson is recalling more than 105,000 motorcycles from the 2014 model year because their clutches may fail, causing stopped bikes to creep forward and potentially crash. The Milwaukee company also is recalling 1,384 motorcycles ...


Mike Fiers and the value of sabermetrics


His 2013 nightmare fully behind him, the Milwaukee righty has returned to greatness in 2014. But could he have avoided the whole ordeal to begin with? And what role did traditional stats play in it? Why do we — the royal we — use advanced statistics?


Projected record: 22-60, 14th in East


There's a whole discussion about how the move, which ended with Kidd in Milwaukee and two second-rounders headed to Brooklyn, was in line with Kidd's lifelong precedent of looking out for number 5. But I can only use so many expletives in one piece ...



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Milwaukee police promise on mental health training unmet


Milwaukee police promise on mental health training unmet


A scared young man, paranoid and hearing voices, is shot and killed by Milwaukee police. His heartbroken family wants to know why police weren't better trained to know the symptoms of schizophrenia. The death sparks demands for improvements. Police promise ...



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Milwaukee Brewers to retire number in honor of Bud Selig


Milwaukee Brewers to retire number in honor of Bud Selig


At the end of this year Bud Selig will walk away into retirement and baseball fans will welcome on a new commissioner. As that day creeps closer and closer as the baseball season winds down and the postseason is on the horizon, the Milwaukee Brewers are ...


5 Biggest Questions for Milwaukee Bucks Heading into Training Camp


September 27, 2014 8:14 pm EDT by Dave Daniels The Milwaukee Bucks enter next season as a team clear about their rebuilding intentions, but they could also have a Rookie of the Year candidate on board in Jabari Parker. The addition of Jason Kidd gives them ...


Milwaukee man sentenced to 38 years in prison for beating death of girlfriend's 5-year-old son


MILWAUKEE — A judge has sentenced a Milwaukee man to 38 years in prison for the beating death of his girlfriend's 5-year-old son. Darrell L. Rogers, 26, rambled for about 30 minutes at his sentencing Friday before the judge cut him off, the Milwaukee ...


Milwaukee police bust coffee-toting teen-aged robber who made mistake of leaving paper trail


MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Milwaukee police say they busted a coffee-toting teen-aged robber who made the mistake of leaving a paper trail. Police say the 15-year-old girl was holding a cup of coffee from a fast-foot restaurant when she robbed a business at ...


1924 Milwaukee speedskating medal center of overseas mystery


Who is Herbert C. Burr? That's what the folks from Veldhoven, a village in the Netherlands, wanted to know after finding Burr's 1924 speedskating medal from Milwaukee. The dirt-caked medal was discovered in someone's garden in the 1980s or thereabouts ...



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National League Game Summary - Chicago at Milwaukee


National League Game Summary - Chicago at Milwaukee


Javier Baez was 3-for-5 with two RBI and as many runs scored as Chicago claimed a 6-4 decision over Milwaukee in the opener of a three-game season-ending set. Jorge Soler knocked in a pair of runs, while Chris Coghlan added a solo homer and crossed home ...


Milwaukee Brewers: Rickie Weeks Is Best Platoon Option In 2015


For all the accomplishments that Rickie Weeks has achieved with the Milwaukee Brewers, he may go down as one of the most hated players in the history of the franchise. Just look at Twitter during any game he starts in and watch the board light up with ...


Lorde makes Milwaukee debut at BMO Harris Pavilion


Lorde had a lot to say before introducing her coming-of-age lament "Ribs" at her Milwaukee debut Friday night — 10 minutes' worth, actually. (She does have only one full-length album to her name, so she had to fill out the 77-minute show somehow.)



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Saturday, September 27, 2014

Recap: Milwaukee vs. Chicago Cubs


Recap: Milwaukee vs. Chicago Cubs


Milwaukee, WI (SportsNetwork.com) - Javier Baez was 3-for-5 with two RBI and as many runs scored as Chicago claimed a 6-4 decision over Milwaukee in the opener of a three-game season-ending set. Jorge Soler knocked in a pair of runs, while Chris Coghlan ...



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Selig has been No. 1 for Milwaukee


Selig has been No. 1 for Milwaukee


MILWAUKEE -- Commissioner Allan H. "Bud" Selig said that he was made speechless by the honor. So you knew that this was truly an historic occasion. The Milwaukee Brewers announced Friday that they would retire uniform No. 1 in Selig's honor at a ceremony ...


Vintage Cars, Food, Music & Football - Five O’Clock Steakhouse to Host a Car Show Benefiting Dryhootch Milwaukee & Wounded Warrior Project


On Sunday, September 28, 2014, Milwaukee’s iconic Five O’Clock Steakhouse will host a vintage car show benefiting veterans’ organizations Dryhootch Milwaukee and Wounded Warrior Project. Milwaukee, WI, September 27, 2014 --(PR.com)-- On Sunday ...


Milwaukee Film Fest screens unconventional yet fascinating opening film '1971'


Thursday night, September 25, marked the start of the fifteen day Milwaukee Film Festival. In keeping with festival tradition, one film screened as the special Opening Night Film, with the Opening Night Party to follow. Past years have typically featured a ...


Jimmy Nelson struggles again as Milwaukee Brewers lose 6-4 to Chicago Cubs


MILWAUKEE — Jimmy Nelson's difficult second half had a disappointing conclusion on Friday night. Nelson was knocked out in the fifth inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers lost 6-4 to the Chicago Cubs. Nelson, regarded as the team's top pitching prospect ...


Milwaukee Brewers: Some final thoughts going into offseason


The Milwaukee Brewers were officially eliminated from playoff contention yesterday, and they lost the first game of Fan Appreciation weekend to the Chicago Cubs by a score of 6-4. Needless to say, it’s a dark time for Brewers fans. The once promising ...


Milwaukee Film Festival 2014 Pick: Day Three


At the Milwaukee Film Festival, weekends are for families. Most of the films in the festival's Rated K: For Kids program - five features, three shorts programs - air this Saturday and Sunday and Oct. 4 and 5. Today's pick, "Ernest & Celestine," is suitable ...


Milwaukee Brewers - PlayerWatch


RHP Kyle Lohse still was drawing praise following his complete-game, two-hit shutout on Wednesday night. Lohse was nearly perfect, allowing just two baserunners without a walk. "He's so consistent," said Brewers manager Ron Roenicke. "You watch him pitch ...


Milwaukee Riverside blanks Milwaukee Vincent, 37-0


MILWAUKEE (WITI) — The Riverside Tigers took care of business Friday afternoon, shutting out the Milwaukee Vincent Vikings, 37-0. Riverside improves to 3-3, but are a perfect 3-0 in conference play.



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“We’re not going to miss the trip, we’re just delaying it basically:” O’Hare fire impacts Milwaukee travelers


“We’re not going to miss the trip, we’re just delaying it basically:” O’Hare fire impacts Milwaukee travelers


MILWAUKEE (WITI) — For the past several hours on Friday, September 26th, Mitchell International Airport is nearly empty, but it was a much different case earlier today. A frustrating day, that continued to get worse. “They just made an announcement ...


Milwaukee Bucks teach local kids how to play ball


EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) A few familiar faces made a stop in the Chippewa Valley. The Milwaukee Bucks made a trip to the YMCA in Eau Claire Friday afternoon as part of their "Own the Future" bus tour. Bucks forward Johnny O'Bryant, along with Hoop Troop ...



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Local poets to celebrate plaque honoring Thoreau's Milwaukee sleepover


Local poets to celebrate plaque honoring Thoreau's Milwaukee sleepover


On Saturday, local poets and performers will help Colectivo Coffee celebrate the night that poet and philosopher Henry David Thoreau spent in Milwaukee. On his way to Mackinac Island in 1861, Thoreau took a train to Milwaukee and stayed overnight in a ...


Cubs Game Notes For Friday @ Milwaukee


* The Brewers have gone 26-8 at home against the Cubs since 2011 – their best home record against any opponent over that span. * At 71-88, the Cubs will have to win two of three games this series to avoid losing 90 games for an MLB-high 24 th time since ...


Milwaukee NAACP Youth Council Representatives Attend People’s Climate March


NEW YORK CITY – Six representatives of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) Milwaukee Youth Council traveled to New York City last week to attend the largest climate awareness demonstration in U.S. history. Aqueel Scott ...


Bucktown's Blighted Northern Gateway at Milwaukee, Western Ripe for Change


BUCKTOWN — A blighted patch of Bucktown at the southeast corner of Milwaukee and Western avenues could be seeing its next chapter, now that an unused parking lot belonging to the shuttered Illinois Title Loans complex has been bought. "It's an important ...


Milwaukee Brewers exercise 2015 option on Yovani Gallardo


The Milwaukee Brewers plan to have Yovani Gallardo back for 2015, and will pick up his $13 million option for next season, rather than pay him a $600,000 buyout. The move is not a surprise, as Gallardo is still young (he will pitch all of 2015 at age 29 ...


Cover Alert | Freeman Covers No Quarter In Milwaukee


Co-founding member of Ween Aaron Freeman, the artist formerly known as Gene Ween, is currently in the middle of his first full tour with his new band - Freeman. Last night Freeman performed at Turner Hall in Milwaukee, where the band had a treat in store ...


Milwaukee Co. Supv. Alexander: Shines light on the false claims for retaliatory audit


Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander released a statement today regarding the County Board’s vote to move forward with an audit: “After yesterday’s 15-2 vote to audit Family Care providers, at least two Supervisors made public statements to ...


Milwaukee Film Festival: featuring a ‘passport’ to Mexico


A celebration of family in all of its messy beauty Changing hearts and minds isn’t normally the specific mission statement of film festivals, but that’s the idea behind the Milwaukee Film Festival’s special Passport program (running through Oct. 9 ...


Milwaukee Rep's THE COLOR PURPLE Opens Tonight


Milwaukee Repertory Theater's 2014/15 Quadracci Powerhouse Season kicks off in grand style with an uplifting production of The Color Purple. This hit musical, based on Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, will be directed by Artistic Director Mark ...



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Friday, September 26, 2014

On the red carpet: Scenes from opening night of the Milwaukee Film Festival


On the red carpet: Scenes from opening night of the Milwaukee Film Festival


Film lovers packed the opening night party for the Milwaukee Film Festival Thursday as the popular event kicked off its two-week run. Check out the attached slideshow to see photos of the party and opening night activities. The opening night party was held ...



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Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents: The Doyle & Debbie Show


Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents: The Doyle & Debbie Show


Kicking off Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s 2014/15 Season in the Stackner Cabaret is the side-splitting and rollicking production The Doyle & Debbie Show, a perfect blend of comedy and country music. Called “90 minutes of goofy perfection” by the ...



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“A sore spot for the neighborhood” is transformed into Milwaukee’s newest park!


“A sore spot for the neighborhood” is transformed into Milwaukee’s newest park!


MILWAUKEE (WITI) — It is a small park that is expected to have a big impact on a Milwaukee neighborhood. The newest park was officially opened on Thursday, September 25th. Ezekiel Gillespie Park is located on the city’s north side — at the corner of ...


Milwaukee police union endorses Walker, state's largest police union backs Burke


MADISON -- Police unions give two big endorsements for Governor Walker Thursday, while the state’s largest police union shows its support for Democrat Mary Burke. Thursday, the Milwaukee Police Association and the Wisconsin Troopers Association announced ...


Reds 5, Brewers 3: Cincinnati ends Milwaukee's playoff hopes


CINCINNATI — Reds rookie David Holmberg already is looking ahead to next year. And because of the way he pitched, so are the Milwaukee Brewers. Holmberg threw six solid innings as Cincinnati officially ended Milwaukee's postseason hopes with a 5-3 ...


Breaking Down Milwaukee Bucks' Center Position for 2014-15


The Milwaukee Bucks have a dilemma at the center position, but it's certainly not one with a ton of complexity. In fact, whether or not the team experiences success in the middle rests, for the most part, squarely on the shoulders of one man: Larry Sanders.


Milwaukee Brewers eliminated with 5-3 loss to Reds


If you had told most Milwaukee Brewers fans before spring training that their team would be alive in the playoff hunt until game No. 159, they’d have probably been ecstatic. The framing of questions such as that is all about timing, though, and after the ...


Milwaukee Admirals


Goolsby's to host viewing party for Admirals fans If the Milwaukee Admirals (www.milwaukeeadmirals.com) are to advance beyond the first round of the Calder Cup (www.theahl.com) playoffs, they will have to do yeoman's work on the road.The Ads, which came on ...


Police chief explains why Milwaukee protesters weren't arrested


Many are questioning why protesters who blocked traffic on Milwaukee city streets, and on the interstate, Wednesday evening weren't arrested. The police chief is defending that choice. The two dozen or so people protesting the police shooting death of ...


Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo in for a big year?


The Greek Freak, Milwaukee Bucks’ swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo, didn’t put up huge number in his rookie season but showed great promise. That’s why the Bucks are so excited about his future. Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders believes ...


Milwaukee Brewers - PlayerWatch


RHP Mike Fiers likely will start Sunday's season finale against the Cubs, but no decision has been made. Fiers allowed two solo home runs in five innings in Tuesday night's 3-1 loss at Cincinnati. He's 6-4 with a 1.92 ERA in 13 appearances, including nine ...


Guide to 2014 Milwaukee Oktoberfest celebrations


Everyone say it loud: "Ein prosit." History claims Oktoberfest started life as a wildly communal wedding reception when Crown Prince Ludwig married Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen on Oct. 12, 1810. The reception was popular enough to have been ...



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Milwaukee Brewers v Philadelphia Phillies, Game 1


Milwaukee Brewers v Philadelphia Phillies, Game 1


PHILADELPHIA – OCTOBER 01: Former Phillies pitcher, Mitch Williams throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Philadelphia Phillies during Game 1 of the NLDS Playoffs at Citizens Bank Ballpark on October ...


Journalist: Milwaukee Paper Wrong in Exposing Walker Whistleblower


The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel made the wrong decision to expose whistleblower Michael Lutz, who exposed the political motivation behind an investigation into Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, says investigative journalist Stuart Taylor. It is one of the most ...



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Thursday, September 25, 2014

Milwaukee Brewers: Kyle Lohse keeps hope alive


Milwaukee Brewers: Kyle Lohse keeps hope alive


CINCINNATI -- It could prove to be too little, too late, but the Milwaukee Brewers' bats finally showed a bit of life Wednesday night. After scoring a total of nine runs in the first seven games of this discouraging three-city trip, the Brewers managed to ...


Milwaukee Brewers - TeamReport


CINCINNATI -- The Brewers have scored nine runs in seven games on the current trip, further amplifying the struggles of right fielder Ryan Braun. In those seven games, Braun is 7-for-30 (.233) with no homers and no RBI. In 130 games this season, he's batting .


Milwaukee Fire grows more reliant on medic services


MILWAUKEE — It's been almost five hours without a call — an unnerving lull for the busiest paramedics in Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Fire Department's MED Unit 5, an ambulance housed with Engine 36 near N. 27th St. and W. Capitol Drive, handles about 400 ...


Brewers: Ron Roenicke Captains Sinking Ship to Port in Milwaukee


Maybe Gordon Lightfoot will write a song about the 2014 Milwaukee Brewers. He wouldn't have to change the lyrics much from one of his old hits, that's for sure. A promising crew is lost at sea near the shores of Whitefish Bay. That's the gist of the song ...


Milwaukee set to host state bat festival


MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Milwaukee is set to go batty next month. The free three-day Wisconsin Bat Festival is set to begin Oct. 3 at Riverside Park and the Milwaukee County Zoo. The agenda includes a presentation by Rob Mies, executive director of the ...


Milwaukee Film Festival


Times Cinema joins the Festival, New Campaign Art from Local Artists, New Website Launch Milwaukee Film is thrilled to announce the Times Cinema as the newest venue to join the 2014 Milwaukee Film Festival alongside the historic Landmark Oriental Theatre ...


Milwaukee schools cut ties with developer, but still owe $500,000


MILWAUKEE, Wis. — State Rep. Joe Sanfelippo, R-New Berlin, is feeling more optimistic about a bill, introduced last year, which makes MPS buildings available for sale if designated as surplus, underused or vacant for 12 consecutive months. Milwaukee ...



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Tickets now available for Michelle Obama's visit to Milwaukee


Tickets now available for Michelle Obama's visit to Milwaukee


MILWAUKEE (WKOW) -- Tickets to see First Lady Michelle Obama during her stop in Milwaukee next week are now available. On Monday the First Lady will campaign for Democratic candidate for Governor Mary Burke at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee. Doors open ...



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5 Milwaukee Brewers Options At First Base For 2015


5 Milwaukee Brewers Options At First Base For 2015


September 24, 2014 8:24 pm EDT by Pete Schwichtenberg Since Prince Fielder left Milwaukee in 2011, the Brewers have had an atrocious mix of misfits at the position. 2015 will be the fourth straight season in which a new face will start Opening Day at first ...


Milwaukee Bucks: Jared Dudley brings veteran role to young team


Jared Dudley was acquired by the Milwaukee Bucks from the Los Angeles Clippers via trade in what seems to be the Bucks’ last off-season move. The Clippers also traded a 2017 protected first round pick to the Bucks in return for Carlos Delfino, Miroslav ...


Guide to 2014 Milwaukee Oktoberfest celebrations


Everyone say it loud: "Ein prosit." History claims Oktoberfest started life as a wildly communal wedding reception when Crown Prince Ludwig married Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen on Oct. 12, 1810. The reception was popular enough to have been ...


Milwaukee Film Festival Secures 2014 Oscar-Winner John Ridley


MILWAUKEE – Wednesday, September 24, 2014 – The 6 th Annual Milwaukee Film Festival, presented by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, is thrilled to announce the scheduled attendance of Oscar-winning filmmaker, John Ridley, for the 2014 Milwaukee Film ...


Can you help Milwaukee police identify this bank robbery suspect?


MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Milwaukee police need your help identifying a suspect accused of robbing the U.S. Bank in the 5500 block of W. Capitol Drive on September 16th. Police say just before 10:30 a.m., a suspect walked into the bank and presented a demand ...



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Tickets now available for Michelle Obama's visit to Milwaukee


Tickets now available for Michelle Obama's visit to Milwaukee


MILWAUKEE (WKOW) -- Tickets to see First Lady Michelle Obama during her stop in Milwaukee next week are now available. On Monday the First Lady will campaign for Democratic candidate for Governor Mary Burke at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee. Doors open ...


Milwaukee Co. Supv. Broderick: Proposed sales tax should be used for parks and transit


Milwaukee County Supervisor Gerry Broderick said today that a proposal by Milwaukee developer Gary Grunau to levy a .5 sales tax for a new downtown arena and other items did not take into consideration a 2008 referendum approving a sales tax for transit ...


DNR: Milwaukee's Sturgeon Fest highlights partnership


MILWAUKEE - With a goal of re-establishing sturgeon in the Milwaukee River, a nearly decade-long partnership between the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Riveredge Nature Center will again celebrate progress with Sturgeon Fest on Saturday, Sept.


ProBasketballTalk 2014-15 Preview: Milwaukee Bucks


Last season: The Bucks were both bad and unlucky, a combination that sent them to the NBA’s worst record. Only the Timberwolves fell further short of their Pythagorean win total than Milwaukee, which – based on scoring margin – projected to win 20 ...


Can Milwaukee Repeat the Menomonee Valley’s Success?


Almost 150 people gathered for the Public Policy Forum’s Viewpoint Luncheon on Monday at Potowatomi Casino’s Woodland Dreams Ballroom Their topic: “Replicating the Success of the Menomonee Valley.” Job growth in the valley between 2002 and 2011 was ...


Bad Brew: Milwaukee hopes to hold off elimination against Reds


(SportsNetwork.com) - The Milwaukee Brewers only have themselves to blame for folding like a lawn chair down the stretch. Another loss by the Brewers or a win for the San Francisco Giants would eliminate Milwaukee from postseason contention. The Brewers ...


Milwaukee Archdiocese spokesman: Mediation ends without deal


MILWAUKEE (AP) — A second round of talks in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee’s bankruptcy case failed to yield a deal, and mediation has ended, an archdiocese spokesman said Tuesday. Attorneys for the archdiocese, victims of clergy sexual abuse and others ...


Milwaukee Brewers at Cincinnati Reds


(AP) -- The Milwaukee Brewers were a first-place club for 150 days, and sizable NL Central lead at the beginning of July seemed as if it would be plenty for them to at least get into the playoffs after a two-year absence. Now, they'll need what amounts to ...


Men’s soccer comes from behind to draw with Milwaukee


The NIU men’s soccer team trailed Milwaukee by two goals with less than 21 minutes to play in regulation before coming back to earn a 2-2 draw on Tuesday night at Engelmann Stadium. Junior Bertrand Gaschot (Austin, Texas/Westwood) and senior Isaac Kannah ...



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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Milwaukee Brewers: Downtrodden team inches closer to elimination


Milwaukee Brewers: Downtrodden team inches closer to elimination


CINCINNATI -- The Milwaukee Brewers continued to bow quietly from the playoff race Tuesday night. The key word being "quietly." A downtrodden offense was no match for Cincinnati ace Johnny Cueto, who pitched eight innings of four-hit ball to lead the Reds ...



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This Week in Milwaukee: Sept. 25-Oct. 1


This Week in Milwaukee: Sept. 25-Oct. 1


Tim and Eric w/ Dr. Steve Brule @ The Pabst Theater, 8 p.m. Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim aren’t cartoons, but they are the stars on the Cartoon Network, filling late-night airtime with “Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!,” a surreal sketch ...


Milwaukee Brewers lose to Reds, stay alive thanks to Dodgers


When the Milwaukee Brewers got the leadoff man on in the top of the first, things were looking up. Gennett charged toward the plate and the throw from center fielder Billy Hamilton was offline. But Cincinnati catcher Devin Mesoraco gathered it in and dove ...


Milwaukee fire cadets now all trained as paramedics


It usually takes two years of classroom, clinical and field training to become a licensed paramedic. Milwaukee fire cadets — recent high school graduates training to become firefighters — do it in less than half that time. When the Milwaukee Fire ...


Huskies Comeback to Draw with Milwaukee


MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The NIU men’s soccer team trailed Milwaukee by two goals with less than 21 minutes to play in regulation before coming back to earn a 2-2 draw on Tuesday night at Engelmann Stadium. Junior Bertrand Gaschot (Austin, Texas/Westwood) and ...


“It’s a win for everybody:” Program to sell Milwaukee’s foreclosed homes is working, and expanding


MILWAUKEE (WITI) — The city of Milwaukee is trying to pick up the pace and sell off city-owned homes. City leaders say a program that began this year is working — and now, it’s expanding. Near 27th and State, historic homes line the block — but ...


Recap: Cincinnati vs. Milwaukee


Cincinnati, OH (SportsNetwork.com) - Todd Frazier and Devin Mesoraco hit back- to-back homers to back eight solid frames from Johnny Cueto, as Cincinnati picked up a 3-1 win over Milwaukee in the opener of a three-game series. Jason Bourgeois knocked in a ...



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American Diabetes Association's Milwaukee's Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes


American Diabetes Association's Milwaukee's Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes


For the past twenty years, individuals who want to take steps towards a healthier future and find a cure for diabetes have participated in Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes.The Step Out is a 5K walk with a 1 mile alternative route to attract all ages and ...


UW-Milwaukee former police chief, then police captain is fired by the university


MILWAUKEE (WITI) — FOX6 News has learned UW-Milwaukee’s former police chief, who was demoted on August 26th to the position of police captain, has now been fired by the university. Marzion was removed from his position as UW-Milwaukee’s police chief ...


Milwaukee archdiocese spokesman: Bankruptcy mediation ended without deal with abuse victims


MILWAUKEE (AP) -- A second round of talks in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee's bankruptcy case failed to yield a deal, and mediation has ended, an archdiocese spokesman said Tuesday. Attorneys for the archdiocese, victims of clergy sexual abuse and others ...


Former UW-Milwaukee fraternity president appears in court, out on bail


A man accused of running a drug house at a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee fraternity, where partygoers were reportedly drugged, is charged with two felonies. Kreinbring is charged with keeping a drug house and possession with intent to deliver marijuana ...


5 Milwaukee Brewers Who Won’t Be Back In 2015


September 23, 2014 7:33 pm EDT by Pete Schwichtenberg Entering the 2015 season, much of the Milwaukee Brewers' lineup and rotation will remain intact. Although they collapsed late in the season, there is enough talent to win entering 2015. While most of ...


Chick-fil-A to open second Milwaukee-area restaurant Thursday


Chick-fil-A is set to open its second free-standing suburban Milwaukee restaurant Thursday, which means fans will be camping out in the parking lot — as they did at the chicken chain's new Brookfield site a week ago — on Wednesday for a chance to win a ...



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