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Joining Russell in the Lakers’ winning effort was Anthony Davis, who posted a double-double with 22 points and 13 rebounds, providing crucial interior presence for the team.Additionally, Austin Reaves made significant contributions off the bench with 18 points, aiding the Lakers in securing their fourth win in six games since February 28.
Despite missing LeBron James due to an aggravated left ankle injury sustained in their previous game against the Sacramento Kings, the Lakers demonstrated resilience and depth, improving their record to 5-4 in games where James has been absent this season. Rui Hachimura and Spencer Dinwiddie also played pivotal roles for Los Angeles, with Dinwiddie notably coming up with a crucial defensive play, blocking a potential game-winning shot from the Bucks’ Damian Lillard just before the buzzer sounded.
On the opposing side, Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered another impressive performance for the Bucks, notching his eighth triple-double of the season with 34 points, 14 rebounds, and 12 assists. Despite Antetokounmpo’s efforts, supported by strong contributions from Damian Lillard, Pat Connaughton, Malik Beasley, and Bobby Portis, the Bucks suffered their second consecutive loss after a six-game winning streak, falling to 0-2 on their four-game road trip in California.
The game featured multiple lead changes and intense moments, with the Lakers trailing for much of the first quarter before seizing control and leading 67-63 at halftime. Los Angeles extended their lead to as many as nine points in the third quarter, heading into the final period with a 96-90 advantage. However, the Bucks mounted a comeback in the fourth quarter, briefly taking the lead before Russell’s heroics sealed the victory for the Lakers, marking a memorable night for the team and their fans.
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MILWAUKEE — A family is suing the City of Milwaukee after their son was left inside a car at a tow lot following a fatal crash.
The lawsuit says James Edward Stokes, Jr. was a passenger in the car involved in a crash on June 1, 2023, where the car hit a pole or tree near 9000 West Fond Du Lac Avenue. It suffered significant damage, including a shattered windshield, blown tires and more, the lawsuit says.
When police arrived on scene, the lawsuit claims that witnesses told police to check for a body in the car, but were ignored.
Instead, Milwaukee police took control and custody of the car, the lawsuit says, claiming it was evidence and contraband, since the car had been reported stolen.
The police had it towed to a city tow lot, located at 3811 West Lincoln Avenue, where it was locked up and left there.
The lawsuit claims officers and the tow lot workers failed to search the car to make sure there were no trapped occupants. In the lawsuit, the family called this an “act of shocking and deliberate indifference.”
As a result of lacking a search, the lawsuit says Stokes died a slow death, trapped inside the car for the next four days.
On June 5, 2023, the owner of the car came to get some of their belongings and noticed a foot hanging over the back seat. Upon seeing that, the owner called the police.
A Medical examiner’s report said Stokes, Jr. had advanced signs of decomposition, one of which was bloating, which the lawsuit says is consistent with being trapped in an unventilated car for days. The report also states that he had survived the initial impact of the crash.
The lawsuit is not only against the city but also against Police Chief Jeffrey Norman, manager of the city tow lot Peter Knox, and MPD officers Shate Doughty, Brett Stegerwald, Andrew Fuerte and Alex Bartoshevich.
WISCONSIN – Severe storms moved through southeastern Wisconsin on Thursday night, June 11, leaving damage behind in Kenosha and the Town of Burlington.
Tornado touchdown?
What we know:
In Kenosha County, a DOT camera captured a tornado-warned storm moving quickly east over I-94. Traffic appeared to slow as the storm crossed over the freeway.
The National Weather Service reported an observed tornado touchdown in the area. The agency is expected to confirm storm damage in the following days.
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In the Town of Paris, County Highway 142 was blocked near 136th Avenue because of downed power lines. The road was also blocked farther west near County Highway MB South, also known as 152nd Avenue.
Scattered damage
What they’re saying:
Homeowners in the area described intense winds and scattered damage. Trees were ripped up from the roots, aluminum flagpoles were bent close to the ground and a trailer near the Uline facility appeared to have been tipped over.
“The wind picked up real, pretty strong, and it only lasted like 30 seconds,” resident Mark Wisnefski said. “You know, whew, it went through and it was gone. But I see there’s a trailer tipped over in the lot.”
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The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office said County Highway 142 was expected to remain closed for some time because of extensive damage and downed power lines.
Burlington severe weather
Dig deeper:
Storm damage was also reported in Burlington, where a large tree blocked a road and knocked down power lines. About four homes were impacted, according to Burlington Fire Chief Bill Vrchota.
No injuries were reported.
The fire chief said crews responded to several downed trees.
“Rough estimates initially are anywhere from about a half a dozen to a dozen,” Vrchota said. “I did talk to our DPW head and we wanted to make sure that we addressed all the road closures we need to and that’s the number that he had given me and what I have talked to the Sheriff’s Department about.”
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Officials reminded people to stay away from downed power lines because they could still be energized.
Racine during the storm, courtesy of Loki Lott
Burlington neighbors described hearing a loud boom as the storm moved through. One person compared the sound to a car bomb and described the rain coming in as a wall of water.
Crews were working Thursday night to clear damage and restore power.
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The City of Milwaukee announced June 10 that police and the District Attorney’s Office achieved an 84% conviction rate actively litigated first-offense reckless driving charges in 2025, up from 15% in 2023.
Milwaukee City Attorney Evan Goyke said the city’s coordinated reckless driving enforcement policies announced in October 2024 have drastically improved prosecution outcomes for first-offense reckless driving cases in Milwaukee Municipal Court.
In addition, the rate at which reckless driving charges were reduced or amended dropped from 65% in 2023 to zero in 2025.
Goyke said he made a commitment when he took office in April 2024 to make the City Attorney’s Office a more effective prosecutor of reckless driving.
“These numbers are the proof,” Goyke said in the news release. “We stopped plea bargaining reckless driving charges. We are taking cases to trial. We are achieving convictions, and now repeat reckless drivers in Milwaukee know that a second offense can mean criminal prosecution. That is a real consequence, and it is working.”
The city pointed to a decline in traffic fatalities, which fell from 74 in 2023 to 55 in 2025.
Before the new policy was put in place, 65% of actively litigated reckless driving cases in Milwaukee Municipal Court ended in a reduced or amended charge in 2023. Only 15% resulted in a conviction on the original reckless driving charge.
Repeat offenders faced limited consequences because penalty enhancements required prior convictions rather than citations. In 2023, the Wisconsin Legislature amended state statutes to create criminal penalties for second and subsequent reckless driving violations. These penalties include fines of up to $1,000 and up to one year in county jail.
In October 2024, the City Attorney’s Office formalized a coordinated enforcement agreement with the Milwaukee Police Department and the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office. Under the agreement, MPD issues citations for all provable reckless driving behavior, the City Attorney’s Office does not reduce or dismiss charges in provable cases, and the District Attorney’s Office takes on second and subsequent offenses as criminal matters under the amended statute.
The City Attorney’s Office also invested in training and worked with MPD officers on the evidentiary standards required to make reckless driving cases provable in court. According to Goyke, the approach ensures every reckless driving case receives enhanced review before prosecution.
Goyke said the progress would not be possible without the partnership of prosecutors, police officers and staff working in Milwaukee Municipal Court every day to hold those cited for reckless driving violations accountable.
“Reckless driving is a complex problem. Road design matters. Education matters. Community investment matters. But enforcement and prosecution are the piece of this puzzle that belongs to us, and we are committed to doing that piece at the highest level.”
Adrienne Davis is a south suburban reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Got any tips or stories to share? Contact Adrienne at amdavis@gannett.com. Follow her on X at @AdriReportss.
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