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Is the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee? Here’s the city’s role in the week
Kamala Harris officially becomes 2024 Democratic nominee for president
After roll call at the DNC in Chicago, Kamala Harris received Democrats’ nomination for her as president at a rally in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee and southern Wisconsin have played a major role in this year’s presidential election.
Between hosting the 2024 Republican National Convention in July and a Kamala Harris campaign rally Aug. 20, it makes sense why some Milwaukeeans might be wondering if the Democratic National Convention is coming to town.
The answer is no, the DNC is not taking place in Milwaukee. It’s happening about 90 miles away in Chicago from Aug. 19 through Aug. 22.
Still, important players in the election have stopped by the Milwaukee area this week to campaign in Wisconsin, a key swing state likely to play a big role in who wins the election. A few hours before Harris’ widely attended Fiserv Forum rally kicked off, Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance spoke in front of the Kenosha County Courthouse ― his third visit to Wisconsin since he was named Donald Trump’s running mate at the RNC.
Although Milwaukee isn’t hosting this year’s DNC, residents may remember that the city was slated to host the Democratic convention in 2020 before COVID-19 pandemic restrictions forced the 2020 DNC to scale back to a largely virtual event at the Wisconsin Center (now the Baird Center).
Here’s what to know about the year’s DNC.
Where is the Democratic National Convention?
The 2024 Democratic National Convention is taking place in Chicago from Monday, Aug. 19 through Thursday, Aug. 22. The United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks, is hosting the convention’s major evening events and speeches.
Each day of the convention includes a full schedule of events for delegates, but the main programming of the DNC takes place from about 6 to 10 p.m. each night of the convention. Official daytime business, meetings and briefings are taking place at McCormick Place, another convention center in downtown Chicago.
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What is the Democratic National Convention?
The DNC is a weeklong event where Democratic delegates from each state officially select the party’s nominees for president and vice president.
Traditionally, delegates vote at the convention for the nominee, but DNC organizers held a virtual vote this year to confirm Vice President Kamala Harris as the nominee ahead of the convention. Harris also announced her vice presidential pick, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, prior to the convention.
Like the RNC, well-known political figures and celebrities are expected to speak and be in attendance at the DNC. So far, highlights from the convention have included speeches from President Joe Biden, former President Barack Obama, former First Lady Michelle Obama and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York.
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Time lapse of the March 10 winter storm in downtown Milwaukee
Check out a time lapse of the March 10 winter storm in downtown Milwaukee.
Mike De Sisti, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Thunderstorms are sweeping through Milwaukee to close out March before April showers kick off the rest of the week.
The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan said after a brief pause in morning thunderstorms, Milwaukee residents should expect stormy conditions to return during the afternoon of Tuesday, March 31.
There is an 80% chance for rain, with between a quarter- and half-inch possible, the weather service said. Temperatures are expected to rise to 60 degrees before noon before sinking to 43 degrees for the rest of the day.
Hail and damaging winds are possible during the afternoon storms March 31.
From Wednesday, April 1 to Friday, April 3, new rain could total anywhere from nearly 2 inches on the low end to more than 3 inches on the high end.
The areas north of Highway 18 and Interstate 94 could see a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain between April 1 and April 2.
Thursday, April 2 is forecast to be the stormiest day, with thunderstorms expected before 10 a.m. and after 1 p.m. Wind gusts could possibly reach 30 mph.
April 3 could bring some partly sunny relief during the first half of the day before an evening thunderstorm, with a 70% chance of rain again.
Milwaukee Lyft driver carjacked at gunpoint
A Milwaukee Lyft driver says she was carjacked at gunpoint near 41st and Hampton over the weekend, as suspects later led police on a high-speed chase before abandoning her damaged vehicle.
MILWAUKEE – A routine Lyft pickup turned violent for a Milwaukee driver early Saturday morning, March 28.
What they’re saying:
Candice Kozinski says she finished her day job Friday night, took a nap, and then went out to drive Lyft to earn extra money. Hours later, she says she picked up a group of riders near 41st and Hampton.
Kozinski says the situation quickly escalated.
“All the sudden he was like get out, and I was like, okay, huge red flag,” she said.
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Kozinski says one of the riders then pulled out a gun.
“The other guy had a gun in my ribs here and said, ‘Get out the f—ing car, I am going to shoot you’ – they are all screaming,” Kozinski said.
She says the group dragged her out of her vehicle and drove away.
“Tried to flag people down after they sped off and no one stopped,” Kozinski said.
She says she eventually found help and contacted police.
Dig deeper:
Investigators say the suspects were later spotted driving the vehicle near National Avenue in Walker’s Point. Police say the suspects led officers on a chase reaching speeds of 90 to 100 miles per hour before officers lost sight of the vehicle.
Police later found the vehicle abandoned near 40th and Hadley.
“There’s a chip on the windshield,” Kozinski said. “Breaks shot because of the high-speed chase.”
Kozinski says she suffered bruises and is also dealing with emotional trauma.
“Obviously, mental trauma, traumatizing for anybody,” Kozinski said. “Just like everyone else, I was trying to make ends meet. Yeah, I don’t like having to do gig jobs like this, but it was temporary until I found something else.”
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What you can do:
Kozinski has created a GoFundMe to help cover repair costs for her vehicle.
What they’re saying:
The Milwaukee Police Department says no arrests have been made.
Lyft provided the following statement:
“We are deeply troubled by this incident, which has no place in the Lyft community or in our society. We’re working with law enforcement and have permanently banned the rider account involved, and have reached out to the driver to offer support.”
By the numbers:
MPD’s crime data shows carjackings are down about 40 percent so far this year and have dropped nearly 50 percent over the past two years, from 2024 to 2025.
The Source: FOX6 utilized information from Lyft and the Milwaukee Police Department.
Milwaukee police are searching for a suspect after a deadly shooting on Monday morning.
According to a news release from the Milwaukee Police Department, the shooting happened around 7:00 a.m. near 105th Street and W Villa Ave.
Police say the 51-year-old victim was shot and killed. They say they are still investigating the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
If you have any information, call the Milwaukee Police Department at (414) 935-7360, or you can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-tips or using the P3 Tips App.
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