Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Brewers beat Reds, Tyler Alexander sharp in start
Tyler Alexander pitches against the Cincinnati Reds. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE – Brice Turang hit a two-run homer, Tyler Alexander struck out six in 5 2/3 hitless innings for his first victory of the season and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 on Friday night.
Milwaukee has won four straight following an 0-4 start — the first team to do so since the 2021 Atlanta Braves.
The Reds played without first-year manager Terry Francona and several players who were sent back to the team hotel sick, although most key players were in the lineup. Bench coach Freddie Benavides took over managing duties.
Turang’s second homer of the season came in the fifth inning for a 3-0 lead. It gave him a career-best eight-game hitting streak — and an 11-game stretch dating to last season.
Cincinnati ended a 35-inning scoreless streak when Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit a sacrifice fly in the eighth to drive in TJ Friedl. Jeimer Candelario followed with an RBI double.
Trevor Megill got Friedl to fly out for his first save.
Nick Martinez (0-2) allowed five hits and three earned runs in 4 2/3 innings.
Milwaukee left fielder Jackson Chourio, who went 0 for 5 with five strikeouts on Opening Day, has hit safely in seven consecutive games.
Key moment
Cincinnati appeared to be in danger of a fourth consecutive shutout, especially after being held without a hit through six innings before Gavin Lux hit a seventh-inning single.
Key stat
Milwaukee is 39-14 against the Reds in the last 53 games.
Up next
RHP Elvin Rodríguez (0-1, 9.00) will start for Milwaukee on Saturday against Cincinnati RHP Brady Singer (1-0, 0.00)
The Source: The Associated Press provided this report.
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee shooting Monday; 1 wounded near 35th and Highland
Milwaukee Police Department (MPD)
MILWAUKEE – A shooting in Milwaukee on Monday, Feb. 2 left one person wounded.
What we know:
According to police, a 67-year-old was shot at approximately 3:24 a.m. in the area of 35th and Highland.
The shooting victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation.
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MPD tips
What you can do:
Milwaukee police are looking for those responsible.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-Tips or P3 Tips.
The Source: The information in this post was provided by the Milwaukee Police Department.
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee salt shortage; DNR urges residents to use less amid winter demand
Milwaukee salt shortage awareness
Milwaukee salt suppliers say inventories are running low, while the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources urges residents to use less salt to protect waterways and save money during winter storms.
MILWAUKEE – Local businesses say road salt supplies are running low in Milwaukee, prompting the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to urge residents and contractors to think carefully about how much salt they use.
What we know:
Brad Davis, owner of Premier Landscape Products, said demand has surged as inventories lag following two relatively slow winters that limited stockpiling. His Milwaukee-based, veteran-owned company sells salt and provides commercial snow removal services.
“It’s been crazy. We’re one of the only distributers here in the Milwaukee area,” said Davis. “It’s insane.”
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He said constant phone calls and inquiries have become the norm as customers search for salt.
Premier Landscape Products has salt available at a time when supplies are tight across the region, Davis said, though getting it has become more complicated.
What they’re saying:
“We’re trying to keep prices down. Here at port – we had a large allotment – then it went to Illinois, we had an allotment there that closed,” Davis said. “And now it’s coming straight from the mine – 10 hours away.”
Davis said storms across the country have contributed to the shortage, with municipalities receiving priority access to salt supplies.
“We had some really intense ice storms and major storms that went through the heartland of our country that they are just not prepared,” said Davis.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said the shortage is a good reminder to evaluate how much salt is being used and to consider ways to reduce usage to protect waterways.
“If you use less, you’re still going to allow people to be safe and protect the environment at the same time,” said Shannon Haydin, stormwater section manager for the Wisconsin DNR.
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Haydin said excess salt use sends chloride into lakes, groundwater and streams, where it can become toxic to aquatic life.
“We do have streams in southeastern Wisconsin that are as salty as the ocean,” said Haydin.
Dig deeper:
The DNR said it is not opposed to salt use altogether, noting it plays an important role in ice management and public safety, but officials hope people will think twice before using too much.
“You can reuse it and it’ll save you money and help save the environment,” said Haydin.
The DNR recommends measuring salt carefully, saying an 8-ounce coffee mug should be enough to salt about 10 sidewalk squares.
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Milwaukee, WI
Soulful Liners of Milwaukee combines fellowship, tradition, and culture
Soulful Liners of Milwaukee
It’s the first day of February, which means we are kicking off Back History month. The Soulful Liners of Milwaukee joined FOX6 WakeUp in studio to showcase their line dancing.
MILWAUKEE – Line dancing is more than fun, it’s fellowship, tradition and culture.
As Black History Month Begins, the Soulful Liners of Milwaukee are here to help move us forward!
You can watch them every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, and you can take part in their workshops every Saturday.
Line dancing demonstration
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