Milwaukee, WI
Harsh winter conditions keep tow truck companies busy
WEST ALLIS, Wis. — The frigid temperatures mixed with snow and excessive winds stored tow truck corporations within the Milwaukee space busy.
Speedy Peedy Towing and Restoration in West Allis responded to greater than 40 calls inside 8 hours on Friday in southeastern Wisconsin. They helped with towing, jumpstarting automobiles, winching out autos and accident emergency calls.
Jeff Blaha is among the tow truck drivers that responded to calls.
Blaha stated throughout the final two days he has jumpstarted automobiles and towed different autos that crashed due to snow and excessive winds.
“That made the job, I suppose you’ll say, somewhat bit on the tough aspect, nevertheless it’s one thing that we have now to do in an effort to guarantee that individuals are completely satisfied and we are able to get them taken care of as shortly and as safely as doable,” stated Blaha.
The tow truck driver with 30 years of expertise additionally stated that even in these extraordinarily chilly circumstances, there may be nothing else he would fairly be doing.
“It’s nearly being out right here doing my job and making an attempt to have enjoyable. I don’t really matter what number of calls. You simply attempt to preserve going from one name to the opposite to do one of the best you’ll be able to,” stated Blaha.
Blaha additionally identified that it’s vital that motorists transfer to the aspect for tow truck autos when they’re flashing their lights to allow them to reply to calls as shortly as doable.
Milwaukee, WI
USS Beloit naval warship commissioned in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE – A new naval warship was commissioned at Milwaukee’s Veterans Park on Saturday, Nov. 23.
The USS Beloit, a littoral combat ship (LCS), is roughly 380 feet long and will house 88 crew members. Ships of this kind are made up in Marinette, Wisconsin. They cost roughly $500 million to build.
As the ship’s sponsor, retired Army Maj. Gen. Marcia M. Anderson will lead the time-honored Navy tradition of giving the order during the ceremony to “Man our ship and bring her to life!” At that moment, the commissioning pennant is hoisted, and the Beloit becomes a proud ship of the fleet.
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This is the first naval ship to be named after the Wisconsin city, Beloit.
Once it is commissioned, the USS Beloit will call Jacksonville, Florida its home port.
Milwaukee, WI
NBA Cup: Giannis Antetokounmpo stars as Milwaukee Bucks win again
Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded his second triple-double of the season as the Milwaukee Bucks led wire-to-wire to beat the visiting Indiana Pacers.
The NBA’s two-time Most Valuable Player claimed 37 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists as the Bucks won 129-117 on Friday to improve to a 2-0 record in the NBA Cup.
Damian Lillard added 24 points and 13 assists for his third straight double-double, and the result means Milwaukee have won five of their last six since opening the season with a 2-8 record.
They had six players in double figures for points, with Antetokounmpo, 29, recording his 47th career triple-double.
Jaylen Brown had 31 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to a 108-96 win at the stubborn Washington Wizards.
Jayson Tatum and Jrue Holiday added 16 points each for last season’s NBA champions, who have won three straight overall and are 2-1 in the NBA Cup.
James Harden had 22 points and nine assists as the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to four games with a 104-88 victory against the visiting Sacramento Kings.
The Clippers were without leading scorer Norman Powell because of a hamstring strain and are now 1-1 in the in-season tournament, which concludes next month with the semi-finals and championship game being played in Las Vegas.
Last season’s MVP Nikola Jokic returned for the Denver Nuggets after missing three games for the birth of his second child and had a triple-double of 33 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists.
However, that was not enough to stop the Nuggets losing 123-120 at home to the Dallas Mavericks, for whom Naji Marshall scored a career-high 26 points in the absence of Luka Doncic, who will miss at least four games because of a wrist injury.
Jared McCain declared to the crowd that he is “the rookie of the year” after scoring a three-pointer in the Philadelphia 76ers’ 113-98 win over the visiting Brooklyn Nets.
The 20-year-old, who was the 16th overall draft pick in June, scored 30 points as the Sixers halted a five-game losing streak, despite playing without Joel Embiid and Paul George.
McCain posted his seventh consecutive game scoring 20-plus points, joining Embiid, Allen Iverson, Jerry Stackhouse and Lee Shaffer as the only rookies in franchise history to accomplish that feat,
Milwaukee, WI
Nine-story hotel planned for former Bradley Center site in downtown Milwaukee
The former Bradley Center site in Deer District, just south of Fiserv Forum, is set to be converted in part to a new Moxy Hotel.
NCG Hospitality, the operator of Moxy Hotels, and the Milwaukee Bucks announced Friday that the company has finalized plans to build the downtown hotel project, adjacent to the upcoming FPC Live concert venue opening late next year.
The Moxy Hotel project is set to break ground in late 2025 as well and open in spring 2027. The building is nine stories with 162 rooms. The new hotel joins the Trade Hotel, just north of the arena, which is also owned by NCG Hospitality and opened last year.
“Moxy Milwaukee Downtown will offer a fresh addition to bustling Deer District, creating an ideal destination for concertgoers and Milwaukee visitors alike,” the company said in a news release.
“The hotel will host a vibrant social scene, with check-in at the bar, a signature welcome drink and a lobby filled with games and spaces for guests to socialize and unwind.
“With the new FPC Live concert venue just steps away, guests will have access to world-class entertainment, making Moxy Milwaukee Downtown a hotspot for visitors looking to experience the best of the city’s vibrant nightlife.”
The hotel plans first surfaced in fall 2023 in connection with the FPC Live venue and around six months after NCG opened The Trade hotel north of Fiserv Forum.
Tom Daykin contributed to this report.
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