Milwaukee, WI
Homeless shelters brace for Milwaukee winter as temperature drops
Homeless encampment amid Nov. 1 winter-like weather
MILWAUKEE – A sudden cold snap raised concerns about one of Milwaukee’s most vulnerable populations: those who are experiencing homelessness.
When the weather gets as cold as it did Tuesday, when a winter weather advisory was in effect, an already dangerous situation can become lethal for people on the streets. That’s why Milwaukee shelters are taking action now.
“I’m fortunate enough to have a tent,” said Tom Quinlan, who is currently homeless. “Basically, it’s just your body heat. That’s what you’re living off of.”
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As temperatures expect to drop below freezing again Wednesday night, fears for the safety of people experiencing homelessness rise.
“It’s a difficult struggle, it’s easy to get here, when the bottom drops out and all of a sudden, you’re on the street,” Quinlan said. “In the wintertime, it becomes life and death.”
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office said at least 52 people in Milwaukee died experiencing homelessness in 2021.
“Last night we had walk-ins come, especially in our family shelter. Just coming in and out of the cold,” said Pat Vanderburgh, the organization’s CEO.
Every night, Milwaukee Rescue Mission serves up to 200 people. The organization only expects that number to grow as it gets colder.
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“We try to be a place that’s warm, safe, dry, welcoming,” Vanderburgh said.
For people in Quinlan’s position, it may be all they have: “Just don’t take it for granted, the things that you have.”
Milwaukee Rescue Mission relies entirely on donations and desperately needs warm gloves, hats and scarves. Information on how to help can be found on the organizatoin’s website.
Black Friday beer at Lakefront Brewery
It’s the yearly Black Friday beer sale at Lakefront Brewery! And people waited outside in the bitter cold to get ahold of the four varieties.
MILWAUKEE – Lakefront Brewery’s Black Friday beer sale is back!
People braved the cold weather, waiting outside until the doors opened at 8 a.m. The Curd Wagon was also on hand for those waiting outside.
The sale runs until noon.
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Milwaukee, WI
'This is my pub': Packers Fans fill Moran’s in South Milwaukee for Thanksgiving watch party
SOUTH MILWAUKEE — It was all about the Packers Thursday night at Moran’s Pub on Thanksgiving. Dozens of fans spent the end of the holiday cheering on Green Bay as they took on the Miami Dolphins.
Moran’s invited TMJ4 to check out their special watch party and soak in the atmosphere.
Deanna Olson, a devoted fan, referred to the pub as her home. “This is my pub,” she said. “This is my hometown, South Milwaukee, born and raised. I live here, I love it, and I always cheer on my Packers. I’ve got to bring Grandpa’s flag, and here we are.”
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That flag has become a lucky fashion statement of sorts for Olson.
“We went ahead and put this on as an ascot, and then we beat the Bears, so the ascot has to come back,” she said.
Watch: Packers Fans fill Moran’s in South Milwaukee for Thanksgiving watch party
Packers Fans fill Moran’s in South Milwaukee for Thanksgiving watch party
Olson wasn’t the only fan relying on a good luck charm Thursday night.
“I always have my Packer purse. Always during Packer season, I’ve got to make sure that I carry this,” said Katie “Grammy” Hilpert.
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Hilpert was joined by her daughter and granddaughter. Together, they bleed Green and Gold. Moran’s is her go-to pub, making the game even more enjoyable.
“Oh, they’re my boys. I’m very thankful because they have had a little better of a season, but we’ll take what we can get,” said Hilpert.
During the game, fans had the chance to play games and participate in raffles.
Both Hilpert’s and Olson’s lucky charms paid off as the Packers secured the win.
While Hilpert was grateful to cheer on her beloved Packers this holiday, simply coming together at the pub was already a guaranteed victory.
“What are you thankful for?” asked TMJ4’s Mike Beiermeister.
“Grandchildren, children. Life in general is really good, really good right now,” Hilpert replied, embodying the spirit of gratitude on this Thanksgiving Day.
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MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a critically missing 71-year-old woman.
Police said Orelia Rose McDowell was last seen near 38th and Nash on foot at approximately 5:30 p.m.
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McDowell is described as 5 feet, 3 inches tall, around 157 pounds and with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a tan jacket, pink shirt, pink pants and pink Puma tennis shoes.
A Silver Alert was also issued.
Anyone with any information regarding the whereabouts of Orelia is asked to call MPD – District 7 at 414-935-7272.
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