Milwaukee, WI
An alligator was rescued from a Milwaukee house fire
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An alligator was recovered from a house fire in Milwaukee on Saturday, June 21, according to the Milwaukee Fire Department.
Around 12:45 p.m. Saturday, firefighters arrived West Scott Street and South 14th Street after reports of a fire in the area, according to an incident report provided by the fire department.
The firefighters found a tree branch had fallen onto electrical wires and set a car on fire. The fire had spread to the home at 1427 W. Scott. St., with the back of the house on fire.
Firefighters set about extinguishing the fire and had it out by about 1 p.m., according to the report. When searching the home afterwards, firefighters found a three-foot alligator in the basement and called the Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission to the scene.
The shelter has had the female alligator in custody since Saturday afternoon, Kate Hartlund, MADACC community engagement coordinator, told the Journal Sentinel.
Like with any rescue involving law enforcement, a hold has been placed on the alligator until authorities approve it for relocation, she added. After the hold is lifted, MADACC will likely work to place the alligator in a nearby reptile rescue.
In addition to the alligator, two bearded dragons and one lizard were found at the home, according to the incident report.
In an email statement to the Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski added he’s “just happy we didn’t have to say see you later!”
Though Wisconsin is one of a few states with no laws against keeping exotic animals as pets, the city of Milwaukee makes it illegal to own animals that are not domesticated.
Milwaukee, WI
Tom Tiffany campaign memo obtained by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel focuses on Francesca Hong
MADISON, Wis. (WBAY) – A leaked memo prepared for Republican Tom Tiffany’s campaign shows he is taking Democratic frontrunner Francesca Hong seriously in the race for Wisconsin governor.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel obtained the memo this week.
Wisconsin has a Democratic governor through the end of the year. November’s election will determine the next governor.
Hong is the current frontrunner in a crowded Democratic field, according to polling. Tiffany is the lone Republican in the field.
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Milwaukee apartment building fire; 5 jump from balconies, 6 rescued
Milwaukee apartment building fire
Firefighters responded to the scene of an apartment building fire on Fond du Lac Avenue near Bourbon Street in Milwaukee on Friday morning, May 1.
MILWAUKEE – Firefighters responded to the scene of an apartment building fire on Fond du Lac Avenue near Bourbon Street in Milwaukee on Friday morning, May 1.
What we know:
According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, crews responded to the scene shortly before 3 a.m. Upon arrival, they found fire on the first and second floors.
Five occupants jumped from second floor balconies and were taken to the hospital. Six other occupants were rescued from the structure by the Milwaukee Fire Department.
Milwaukee apartment building fire on Fond du Lac Avenue near Bourbon Street
Milwaukee apartment building fire on Fond du Lac Avenue near Bourbon Street
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No additional details have been released – including the cause of the fire or the amount of damage sustained.
The Source: The information in this post was provided by the Milwaukee Fire Department.
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee downtown food truck operators show up at City Hall to protest curfew
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee food truck operators are fearing for their livelihoods after city leaders voted to limit their hours of operation in the name of public safety.
The Common Council unanimously passed a rule that will force food trucks downtown to close by 10 p.m.
It goes into effect May 9. Aldermen argue it will help prevent people from gathering after bars close.
Food truck owners showed up at City Hall on Thursday morning to say they’re not the problem.
Abdallah Ismail runs the Fatty Patty food truck. He said closing his truck at 10 p.m. will be devastating for his business.
“Most of our sales happen during that time,” said Ismail. “It’s the core of our business at 10 p.m. We need the city to let us talk. We need them to listen to us and find a better solution for us if they can.”
Ismail confronted Ald. Robert Bauman at the city hall demonstration.
Bauman represents downtown, and he said the curfew was put in place at the request of the Milwaukee Police.
He also said the police department believes late-night gatherings at food trucks are a contributing factor to the downtown violence.
Bauman said safety is a top priority.
“If the causation issue is correct that they are a part of the problem then we need to act and if there is collateral damage, that’s unfortunate,” said Bauman. “We regret that but the bigger issue here is economic viability of an entire downtown.”
Ismail said the curfew is unnecessary. He said that’s because the food truck operators have always been willing to cooperate with the police.
“When the police came to us and say close it because there is a problem, we close right away even if it’s a busy day, even if we have a line of people,” said Ismail. “We are already helping the city.”
Bauman said the curfew will move forward as planned, and if it doesn’t work, the Common Council could reconsider the measure.
In the meantime, the food truck operators just hope they can protect their financial livelihood.
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