Milwaukee, WI
Advanced screenings of 'The Color Purple' held in Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — One of the most anticipated movies of the year is coming to theaters this holiday. Before it does, some got the chance to experience it a little early.
“The Color Purple” first came out in 1985. It’s a classic, but the 2023 remake is expected to bring big crowds to see it on the big screen.
Based on the 1982 novel by Alice Walker, some say “The Color Purple” is a story about sisterhood.
Asha Sawyers with MKE Black says “The Color Purple” holds a powerful message. “The book tells a story that is so familiar, it’s so raw, it’s so true, and it hits home in our culture,” she said.
After the book won a Pulitzer Prize in 1983, Steven Spielberg adapted it into a movie starring big names like Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey.
“The book tells you a message and then the original movie tells that message and adds something to it,” said Sawyers.
MKE Black hosted a special screening of the new movie on Friday night in Mequon, and the tickets quickly sold out. “To see so much energy around wanting to see the movie and then to be able to bring it to Milwaukee early it’s really been pretty special,” Sawyers said.
The new cast includes Taraji P. Henson, Fantasia Barrino, and Danielle Brooks. It covers some heavy themes like the original and pulls from the Broadway musical adaptation.
“It’s just more impactful I think to see it in the new light and to see it in a more modern way. Especially having younger folks see it and get something out of it,” said Solana Patterson-Ramos with MKE Black. Patterson-Ramos says attendees of their screening really enjoyed the film.
Several advanced screenings have been held the last few weeks across the country.
Another screening held locally was hosted in Brookfield by Alisha Hayes, someone very close to the film. “I’m very excited about the film. Very excited to support the film and support my auntie who happens to be Oprah. I’m more excited because all these people want to come and celebrate her with me,” said Hayes.
Oprah is one of the film’s producers. Hayes recalls seeing the original film with her family in Milwaukee when she was a kid. “When I saw her on the screen is when it hit me. I’m looking at her who’s next to me and then she’s on the screen and I’m just like ‘auntie you’re on the screen!’”
Hayes says this latest adaptation breathes new life into the story.
“I just got back from Washington, D.C. and I did have a chance to see it at the Oprah Winfrey theater at the Smithsonian,” she said. Hayes encourages everyone to head to theaters on release day.
The Color Purple hits theaters across the country on Christmas Day.
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon runner struck following vehicle crash
CUDAHY, Wis. – A Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon runner is recovering after a car hit her during the race on Sunday, Oct. 6.
It all happened shortly after 11 a.m., on South Lake Drive in Cudahy. Police say the driver had a medical emergency.
It was supposed to be a morning of setting personal records.
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But for one runner, the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon took a tragic turn.
Cudahy police say during the marathon a vehicle hit a 28-year-old runner.
It happened before 11:30 a.m. near Henry and South Lake Drive, across from Aurora St. Luke’s Hospital.
Police say a 68-year-old Waterford woman driving southbound experienced a medical emergency. She sideswiped another vehicle, causing a rollover.
Police say the woman then hit the runner before then coming to a stop near the woods.
“These are obviously incidents we never want to see happen in any event, any live event,” said Jen Puente from the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon.
Neighbors say the southbound lanes were open to traffic, but the northbound lanes were closed for the race and the runner was alone.
There were no hard barriers blocking cars from getting close to the course.
“There were cones along the race route to indicate the race route, along with signage, public awareness and officials along the course,” added Puente. “The Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon team will continue debriefing and looking at options to ensure runner safety not just next year but perpetuity.”
The runner and two drivers involved were taken to the hospital.
One vehicle was on its side
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Puente provided an update on the runner who survived but never reached the finish line.
“The runner was released from the hospital and is at home recuperating and recovering,” said Puente.
Police say the runner who was hit is from Medford, Wisconsin, which is in the northern part of the state.
FOX6 is working to get an update on the others involved in this incident.
Milwaukee, WI
Silver Alert issued for critically missing 69-year-old Milwaukee man with dementia
The Wisconsin Department of Justice and Milwaukee police are searching for a vulnerable, critically missing 69-year-old man.
Ike King Jr. was last seen traveling on foot Sunday, Oct. 6, around 10:30 p.m. in the 3300 block of North 41st Street, a largely residential area just west of West Fond du Lac Avenue. King has dementia. He is Black and has brown eyes and a black, curly afro. He has a missing front tooth and is about 5 feet, 10 inches tall and 175 pounds with a medium build.
King was last seen wearing a white flannel, a blue shirt, blue pants resembling Dickies style pants and black Nike flip-flops.
Silver Alerts are issued for elderly persons who are missing and believed to have dementia or some other cognitive impairment. “Critical missing” is a label police apply to people who may be especially vulnerable due to a variety of factors.
Anyone with information regarding King’s whereabouts should call the Milwaukee Police Department’s Seventh District at 414-935-7272.
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee shootings Sunday; 1 dead, 1 injured
MILWAUKEE – One person is dead and another is injured after different shootings in Milwaukee on Sunday, Oct. 6.
20th and Cornell
A 16-year-old was shot around 1 p.m. and went to the hospital for treatment. The teen victim succumbed to their injury.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation. Police are looking for anyone involved.
Birch and Sheridan
A 25-year-old was shot around 5:30 p.m. The victim went to the hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries.
Police are still investigating and looking for anyone involved.
MPD tips
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 Tips app.
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