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Deer Diaries, Ep. 183: New Process, Same Result
Having pulled out all the stops to rally after the Milwaukee Bucks’s game five victory (including calls from Kyle in Vegas and a new intro produced by Adam, no less), there just wasn’t enough heart to do an autopsy on the season after the 98-120 trouncing to end the season.
But now we’re back! Kyle, Adam, and I got together last night to sift through the debris of the season to better understand what we learned along the way. Was the Pacers series just one final condemnation of a now-forgettable roster? Has the ground shifted too much under the Bucks feet as to make serious contention more of a thing of chance rather than something the team controls? Was the instability beginning last summer the new norm, or can the organization right the ship?
We cover all that, plus!
- A few more punches are thrown at Jae Crowder while he is down (please don’t come back!)
- Voting Bobby Portis, Pat Connaughton, and MarJon Beauchamp off the island
- Anticipating Thanasis Antetokounmpo’s return to the roster even post-Achilles
- Predictions about how large of a shakeup the team will aim for this summer (hint: not much of one)
- Apologies all around — from Adam to the listeners, from Bobby to all of us, from me to you on behalf of Bobby, etc.
- How much longer the team can remain in its “Giannis 1.5” build
- And more!
All of us at Deer Diaries want to thank you, our listeners and watchers, for sticking with us this season. We hope you enjoyed the podcast as much as we enjoy putting it together during the year. Our release schedule will dial back now that we’ve reached the summer, although we’ll be back whenever major news breaks (the NBA Draft, free agency, and, of course, Summer League roster reveals). Thanks again!
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MILWAUKEE – Private snow service contractors in Milwaukee say they are facing a rock salt shortage this winter, even as the city’s Department of Public Works reports it has enough supply on hand.
What we know:
Contractors say municipalities typically get priority access to salt, leaving private companies scrambling as winter storms pile up earlier than expected.
“This is not like winters past,” said Myron Dorshak, co-owner of Dorshak Tree Service and Snow Plowing Service.
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Working in single-digit temperatures is nothing new for snow crews, Dorshak said, but rationing salt this early in the season is raising concerns.
“Certainly we are struggling to keep enough in stock and the prices are skyrocketing.”
What they’re saying:
Dorshak said his company normally buys about 1,000 tons of salt each year at roughly $110 per ton. This season, suppliers are charging more than double that price, around $250 per ton.
“The problem is the prices are doubling. And really, there’s no more coming in from Milwaukee,” Dorshak said. “So we have to get salt from Chicago, and it’s starting to go from other states. They said we could go to Kansas to pick it up, but that’s a far way to go. They have good prices in Kansas, though.”
Dorshak said the company did not anticipate the higher costs when setting up contracts with customers.
“We didn’t put it in our cost structure with our customers and our contract, so we are just going to have to eat that — take a little loss there,” Dorshak said.
He said early November snowfall and multiple winter weather events quickly depleted supplies. Dorshak added that his company is not alone, noting that at least two FOX6 viewers also reached out with similar concerns.
Dig deeper:
As salt supplies tighten, Dorshak said his company is turning to brine as an alternative.
“It’s a liquid salt and it melts at a lower temperature,” Dorshak said. “Brine is actually very good, it’s costly to set up and all that.”
At Jones Island, a major hub for salt from various producers, piles appeared noticeably smaller than in past years.
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“We may not have enough salt for the rest of the season and it’s going to get very slippery,” Dorshak said.
He said moving forward, crews will rely more on brine and ration salt by applying lighter treatments when possible.
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On four evenings this year, the Milwaukee Art Museum will open after hours to host high-energy nights out – each one with live music, immersive performances and more. If you like to dance, mingle with some of Milwaukee’s most interesting people and experience art in a multitude of ways, you won’t want to miss any of this year’s MAM After Dark events.
“This season of MAM After Dark is designed to feel electric,” says Regan Sitorius, Signature Event Planner at the Milwaukee Art Museum. “We want guests to be entertained from the moment they walk in to the last song on the dance floor. Each event brings a new creative lens, but they all share the same spirit: art-forward, stylish, and unmistakably Milwaukee.”
These events offer an opportunity to enjoy the Milwaukee Art Museum in a completely different way than during normal business hours. Guests can dance in Windhover Hall, the dramatic interior of the iconic winged pavilion that has become Milwaukee’s most recognizable landmark. There is food and drink on offer, and every gallery is open for visitors to explore. Members can take advantage of discounted tickets and access to an exclusive members-only lounge.
For years, MAM After Dark was always one of Milwaukee’s can’t miss social events until COVID prompted a five-year hiatus. That long delay meant that when MAM After Dark launched again in 2025, it did so with more creativity and excitement than ever before.
Each MAM After Dark night has a unique theme that transforms the museum into a space to dance, chat, meet new people and make the MAM your own.
“MAM After Dark captures the energy of what a museum can be today: vibrant, social, and deeply connected to this city,” says Kim Sajet, Donna and Donald Baumgartner Director of the Milwaukee Art Museum. We’re thrilled to welcome guests after hours to experience the Milwaukee Art Museum in ways that feel fun, immersive, and unmistakably creative.”
Check out MAM After Dark’s full lineup below, and find tickets here.
MAM After Dark 2026
Hearts on Fire
FEB. 20
The first MAM After Dark of the season turns up the heat with live salsa music from the band Orquesta Ayala. For those of you new to salsa, MAM will be providing lessons to help you get moving. You’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy an art-making activity with local artist Francesa Mason, and starting at 10 p.m., DJ Saffiro will take over the tunes.
The Blue Room
MAY 15
Cool sounds, low light and after-hours energy will turn the museum into Milwaukee’s most atmospheric jazz lounge.
Halloween Bash
OCT. 23
Dress up and go all out at the museum’s biggest Halloween party, where creative costumes take center stage alongside packed dance floors and spooky cocktails.
Sparkle & Shine
DEC. 11
End the year in style with a festive, dress-up celebration full of music, cocktails and holiday sparkle – no hosting required.
Scene near 76th and Glendale, Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE – The family of a Milwaukee EMT who was killed on his way home from work in a on the city’s northwest side is speaking out for the first time.
What we know:
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed 34-year-old Meng Kue died after a crash near 76th and Glendale on Thursday night, Jan. 15.
Scene near 76th and Glendale, Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Police Department said the crash happened around 9 p.m. Investigators say a vehicle traveling north on 76th collided with Kue’s vehicle, which was traveling east on Glendale. The other driver fled the scene.
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Kue was pronounced dead at the scene.
What they’re saying:
Bell Ambulance, Kue’s employer, released a statement on behalf of his family as police continue to investigate.
Scene near 76th and Glendale, Milwaukee
“We are thankful for the outpouring of support from everyone in the community since the sudden loss of our beloved Meng.
He was adored, cherished, and will be incredibly missed by his family and friends. We are extremely grateful to the first responders and law enforcement officials who have and will continue to assist with this tragedy.
Kue Family”
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What you can do:
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the MPD at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 Tips app.
The Source: The information in this post was provided by the Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office and Bell Ambulance.
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