MILWAUKEE – A car fire spread to a motel on Milwaukee’s far northwest side on Friday afternoon.

It happened at Port Motel near Appleton and Silver Spring just before 4 p.m. The motel was evacuated, and firefighters put the fire out in less than an hour.

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The battalion chief told FOX6 News that no one was hurt, but the Red Cross is helping some people who were displaced.

The Milwaukee Fire Investigation Unit and Milwaukee Police Department are investigating the cause.

With a new Milwaukee Brewers postseason journey comes new food offerings at American Family Field.

Delaware North and Blackshoe Hospitality have revealed a handful of new food options at the ballpark — some that will be available throughout postseason, and others that will only be around for the first round.

Milwaukee — the No. 3 seeded team in the National League — will be facing the No. 6 seeded team in a best-of-three wild-card series at the Brewers stadium. That series is currently scheduled for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

“We are excited to offer new menu items to our fans during the postseason,” Kevin Jezewski, Delaware North’s general manager at Am Fam Field, said in a news release. “Our goal is to enhance the game-day experience with delicious food and beverage options that reflect the excitement and energy of playoff baseball.”

If the Brewers progress through postseason play, additional menu items would be announced, the release noted.

New food options available throughout the Brewers postseason

• 2-foot Nacho Box: A bed of tortilla chips topped with pulled chicken, fresh pico, scallions, jalapenos and sour cream in a 2-foot Brewers Nacho Box.
• Triple Play: Two bratwursts, cheese curds and french fries.

New food options available exclusively during the first round of the Brewers postseason

• Popper Dog: A breaded and fried hot dog topped with onion cream cheese spread, nacho cheese, pickled jalapeno, bacon and everything bagel seasoning.
• Chicken Bacon Ranch Melt: Chopped fried chicken, bacon, cheddar and ranch aioli served on telera bread.
• 3rd Street Market Hall Birria Tacos: Two brisket birria tacos served with consomé.

How to get tickets to the Brewers’ first round of postseason games at American Family Field

Single-game tickets for the first round of postseason games at Am Fam Field are available at brewers.com/Postseason, 800-933-7890 or at the ballpark’s box office. 

MILWAUKEE — It’s been nearly ten months, and there is still no clear timeline on school resource officers (SROs) in Milwaukee Public Schools.

The topic of SROs was on Thursday night’s MPS board agenda. However, it was discussed behind closed doors.

TMJ4’s Megan Lee asked President Marva Herndon to provide an update on the SRO plan before the board went into a closed session.

“We’re going into a meeting now, and we have an extensive agenda. We aren’t prepared to do that at the present time,” Herndon said.

State law mandates that Milwaukee Public Schools have 25 school resource officers in place by Jan. 1, 2024.

The City of Milwaukee recently started adding more pressure for officers to return to schools, and the state continues to urge the school district to comply.

“I have been very clear with Milwaukee Public Schools that they need to implement the SRO law—I mean, it’s law. They have been told they need to do it,” State Superintendent Jill Underly said.

Watch: ‘We’re waiting’: TMJ4 presses MPS Board President for update on SRO plan

‘We’re waiting’: TMJ4 presses MPS Board President for update on SRO plan

Underly told TMJ4 she has tried to be understanding because of the recent crisis at MPS.

“I have been patient, you know, giving them some grace. They have had new leadership, and it was something—in all fairness—that the previous leadership and administration should have done,” Underly said.

The district released a statement nearly two weeks ago saying it had reached an agreement with the Milwaukee Police Department. However, the Milwaukee City Attorney refuted that claim.

Here is the full transcription between Lee and MPS Board President Marva Herndon:

Megan Lee: We’re just looking for an update from you guys because its been 10 months.
Marva: Not at this present time.
Megan Lee: When can we expect an update on SROs considering it is state law that you guys have SROs. Marva: We’re going into a meeting now and we have an extensive agenda. And we aren’t prepared to do that at the present time.
Megan Lee: Could you do it after? Can you do it tomorrow?
Marva: We’re waiting to get the appropriate information.
Megan Lee: Ok.
Marva: That’s the best I have.
Megan Lee: Are you happy with the status of your SRO plan or program?
Marva: No comment

Late Thursday night, a spokesperson with MPS sent this statement:

“MPS remains ready to implement an SRO program as soon as officers are available. Discussions are underway to advance the final implementation of the program. MPS is committed to reaching a consensus that will support the successful implementation of Act 12 in a manner that is sustainable and mutually beneficial. The timeframe to have the program in place is dependent on when fully trained officers will be available to the district. The board may go into closed session to discuss crime prevention and detention strategies and negotiation strategies.”

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