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Security, energy high as 100 Alaskans attend RNC in Milwaukee

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2 years ago

July 15, 2024

Security, energy high as 100 Alaskans attend RNC in Milwaukee

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – At the Republian National Convention underway Monday in Milwaukee, Gov. Mike Dunleavy pledged Alaska’s 29 Republican delegate votes.

“The furthest northern state, western state and eastern state, the largest bears in the country, largest moose, biggest military, more retired veterans per capita,” said Gov. Dunleavy, addressing the RNC. “Once again, we pledge all of our votes 29 delegates to Donald Trump.”

Alaskans joined Republicans from across the nation in nominating the former president for a third time, as Trump named Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate. U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, said there are 100 Alaskans at the RNC including himself.

“There’s heightened security here with regard particularly to the convention, as there should be,” said Sullivan.

Sullivan and GOP delegates cheered as they formally nominated Trump to the Republican presidential ticket less than two days after an assassination attempt was made on his life.

“You often hear the phrase, you know, ‘you don’t know what people’s courage will truly be until they’re under live fire,’” said Sullivan. “The President of the United States was under live fire. The President of the United States took a bullet.”

Sullivan, who was at the 2016 RNC in Ohio, said this year’s convention feels different for several reasons. Along with heightened security, he also said there’s a strong sense of unity and a high degree of energy. The senator echoed what many, across party lines, have been saying since Saturday, a call for a cooler political temperature in light of Saturday’s assassination attempt. Sullivan said Trump’s courage transcends political lines.

“He showed courage, he showed defiance and again, I don’t think that’s a Republican thing,” said Sullivan. “Americans wanted to see that. Nobody, nobody wants to see an elected politician in our great nation being shot or slain or even an attempt. So the fact that he got up while bleeding and showed that kind of courage and defiance, I think that was an important moment, not just for Republicans for the country.”

Sen. Sullivan, who’s a U.S. Marine, said he’s thrilled that former president Trump selected J.D. Vance as his running mate at said, in his words, that Vance is the first Marine Corps veteran to ever be nominated as vice president.

U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, will not be attending the RNC.

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At the Bar

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11 hours ago

March 1, 2026

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The bar can be “the place” where memories are made, friendships blossom, and stories live forever. This episode of Real Stories MKE features stories from Dasha Kelly, Kristia Wildflower, Shep Crumrine, and Katelyn Nye. Real Stories MKE is hosted by Kim Shine and Joel Dresang with support from producer Jasmine Gonzalez and audio engineer Sam Woods.

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Pat Murphy Hints Brewers Landed Star Infielder in Caleb Durbin Trade

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February 28, 2026

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Pat Murphy Hints Brewers Landed Star Infielder in Caleb Durbin Trade

The Milwaukee Brewers were one of the more active teams in the league this offseason and it was one of the more shocking storylines to follow all winter.

They opted to trade Freddy Peralta to the New York Mets, which was a blockbuster deal, but it was expected. Peralta was on an expiring contract, and the Brewers were unlikely to be able to land a long-term deal with him. Milwaukee would much rather have control of Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams for the next five to seven years rather than a singular year of Peralta.

But they also traded Isaac Collins to the Kansas City Royals and Caleb Durbin to the Boston Red Sox. The Collins deal was a head scratcher, but the Durbin deal was the most shocking move of Milwaukee’s offseason.

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The Brewers traded Durbin and two other infielders to Boston in exchange for Kyle Harrison, David Hamilton, and Shane Drohan. Harrison is the biggest addition of the trade. Drohan has already flashed dominant potential this spring. Hamilton, who struggled last season, seemingly has the full belief of Brewers manager Pat Murphy.

David Hamilton could soon become a star for the Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers infielder David Hamilton fields a grounder during spring training workouts Monday, February 16, 2026, at American Family Fields of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona. | Dave Kallmann / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

“He’s got so much ability in there, and he’s got experience, and he might be a utility player but I think he can be really good for us. I think he can take his offensive game to a whole other level,” Murphy said when talking about Hamilton, per Brewers beat writer Adam McCalvy.

Last season, Hamilton slashed .198/.257/.333 with a .590 OPS and a 63 OPS+. It was his third year in the big leagues and his second full year at the level and he’s yet to post an OPS+ over 100. But he’s still been worth 3.6 WAR over the last two years because of his defense and baserunning. The issue has been his bat. Even when he hit .248 in 2024, his OPS was under .700.

But Murphy seemingly believes Hamilton could take the next step at the plate, which would set him up to be a very good platoon infielder and versatile bat. He has the chance to quietly develop into a star with the Brewers if he can get his OPS over .700 and closer to .750. Obviously, this isn’t going to be easy, but Murphy seems to believe he’s closer to this breakout than many fans assume.

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Landmark Credit Union Live officially opens in Milwaukee

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February 28, 2026

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Landmark Credit Union Live officially opens in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE – Landmark Credit Union Live, Milwaukee’s newest concert venue, opened its doors on Friday. And with the Bucks playing next door at the same time, the whole area was hopping.

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Fans flocked to Fiserv Forum to watch the team play the New York Knicks, and music lovers stood in line to see Rainbow Kitten Surprise on the opening night of Landmark Credit Union Live.

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“Very busy, very crowded the bars and restaurants,” said Ashley Evans. “That’d be great to add to the city again, to continue to bring more tourists out.”

“This is going to be amazing. I’ve been wanting to see them for a very long time, so I’m very excited,” said Rachel Lococo.

Fans line up for the official opening of Landmark Credit Union Live

Landmark Credit Union Live can host up to 4,500 people. Friday night’s show was sold out, drawing fans from places like Chicago, Minnesota, Iowa and elsewhere.

“Some people have driven from Indiana, so there’s a lot of people coming out tonight,” said Kade McCane, who came from Madison. “Honestly, really exciting to be among the first people who get to be there, and for RKS to be among the first people who will ever perform here, I hope this venue gets huge and big and becomes very popular.”

The excitement was felt all around Milwaukee. Even the competition rolled out the welcome mat.

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“Our goal to grow as a city means that a lot of things have to happen. This is the very, tiny, small work that has to happen,” said Gary Witt, president and CEO of The Pabst Theater Group, which runs six nearby venues.

“The introduction of any new business in the city, especially one that pays attention to the fact that we have spent 24 years growing the live culture economy in the city of Milwaukee, says to me that we’ve done our job.”

Witt said live entertainment is an industry Milwaukee’s economy has been dependent on coming from visitors like those who turned out Friday.

The Source: FOX6 News interviewed the people in this story and referenced prior coverage related to the opening of Landmark Credit Union Live.

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