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Man charged with punching Milwaukee German Immersion School principal

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4 weeks ago

March 11, 2026

Man charged with punching Milwaukee German Immersion School principal

Authorities say a Milwaukee man entered Milwaukee German Immersion School in November without identifying himself, then punching the principal in the face.

Online court records indicate Josiah Glenn, 25, is expected to make his initial court appearance on March 12 before a court commissioner.

He faces a single count of battery to a school district officer.

Milwaukee County prosecutors allege in a criminal complaint that Glenn went to the school at 4:25 p.m. on Nov. 21 to pick up his brother. Normal pick-up time is 4 p.m., so the student was sent to an after-school “camp program.”

Glenn told a school employee at the school entrance he was there to pick up his brother, but refused to identify himself and made his way past the employee and into the school, the complaint says.

He then left with the child and the principal ran after them to make sure the boy “wasn’t being kidnapped,” and to ensure Glenn left the premises, according to the complaint.

The complaint says Glenn began to threaten the principal and the employee, who the principal instructed to call police.

Glenn got into the principal’s face as he was about to get into a car then punched the principal in the face, the document reads.

Court records show Glenn initially was charged on Jan. 26, and that a warrant for his arrest was issued that day.

Milwaukee County Jail records indicate he was placed into custody on March 10, and the charges against him are pending.

Battery to a school district officer is a class-I felony that is punishable by a fine of up to $10,000 and a maximum three and a half years imprisonment.

Chris Ramirez covers courts for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He can be reached at caramirez@usatodayco.com.

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‘We’ve seen that skit’: Brewers seem over feud with Willson Contreras

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April 7, 2026

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‘We’ve seen that skit’: Brewers seem over feud with Willson Contreras

Willson Contreras was hit by a pitch from the Milwaukee Brewers for the 24th time in his career.
Contreras, now with the Boston Red Sox, has a long history of contentious interactions with the Brewers.
Contreras threatened retaliation, stating he would “take one of them out” the next time he is hit.
The incident puts his younger brother, Brewers catcher William Contreras, in a difficult position between his team and his family.

BOSTON – It transcends jersey color, roster construction, what year it is and whoever happens to be on the mound: When Willson Contreras plays the Milwaukee Brewers, he is going to get mad.

The latest chapter in a decades-long inevitability between player and opponent occurred April 6 at Fenway Park. Contreras, now with the Boston Red Sox, was wearing different colors from each of the previous, interdivisional spats with Milwaukee, but it looked the same as each of the prior phases.

A Brewers pitcher hit Contreras, and he did not appreciate it.

The fireworks in Fenway occurred in the third inning when a sinker from Brandon Woodruff grazed the top of Contreras’ hand – though the visiting side, including Willson’s younger brother and Brewers catcher William Contreras, thought otherwise. The pitch was up but hardly in, just off the plate to the inside by a couple of inches.

The Red Sox first baseman immediately slammed his bat in frustration and began taking steps toward the mound before redirecting his path to first base. All the while, he harped toward Woodruff.

“That’s how he plays,” said William Contreras.

This was not just a one-off; there is history there. Plenty of it.

It was the 24th time Contreras had been hit by the Brewers in 121 games and the sixth time that Woodruff had hit him, both facts that were quickly brought up after the Brewers’ 8-6 win.

Contreras, 33, has long viewed it as purposeful by the Brewers, dating back to even the days of Craig Counsell as manager when Milwaukee and the Chicago Cubs played dozens of fierce games over the years.

“It’s not just the hit by pitch, it’s the 24th pitch they’ve hit me in my career,” Contreras said. “Twenty-fourth. That’s the sixth time [Woodruff] has hit me and they always say, ‘I’m not trying to hit you.’ That gets old.”

On the other side, the Brewers insist they aren’t trying to hit Contreras, but rather it’s a byproduct of playing so often over the years and his proclivity to lean over the plate. Contreras, after all, is plunk-prone. He ranks second among active players in hit by pitches.

To relitigate all the hit-by-pitches (and, in most cases, ensuing dust-ups) would be a task too arduous for this space, but there are many. They date back to his tenure with the Cubs, which began in 2016, and up until this night in Boston the most recent dustup was last June.

There has been strife over more than just being hit by pitch, too. Last year, Rhys Hoskins got into it with Contreras over what the Brewers perceived to be a dirty play at first base involving now-Sox teammate Caleb Durbin.

Some in the Brewers clubhouse also quietly stewed about Contreras stepping out of the box and onto home plate as Jacob Misiorowski delivered a pitch to try and throw him off during his MLB debut last June.

Safe to say the Brewers are over it.

“We’ve seen that skit for the last 10 years,” Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich said. “It’s nothing new.”

Contreras, though, is not.

“Next time they hit me again, I’m going to take one of them out,” he said. “That’s the message.”

The ordeal puts the younger Contreras in a difficult spot, effectively having to choose between his brother and his team whenever the sides play. But William is also leaving no questions to where his allegiances lie when the dust flies up during play.

“He’s my brother – after we leave the stadium,” he said.

William attempted to calm Willson down once again after the Woodruff hit by pitch, but to no avail.

“I tried, but it’s impossible,” little brother said.

Willson continued barking toward the mound after getting to first, only ceasing because he had to run two pitches later to second base, where he went in with cleats high and took a chunk of shortstop David Hamilton’s pant legs with him.

“We’ve been through this – it’s, what, nine years for me? – It seems like every year,” Woodruff said. “He’s trying to play a game and he’s trying to get his side fired up. Once I knew what was going on, I wasn’t going to let it affect me on the mound. I knew I had a job to do. I knew the pitch count was still down, even though I had given up a few runs. And I knew the bullpen was short. So I knew I needed to go out there and just keep competing.”

A riled-up Contreras kept burning the Brewers with his bat as the game went on, getting a hit in each of his next three at-bats, including a mammoth solo homer in the ninth.

The Brewers, though, got the final word in the series opener.

“That was a great win,” Yelich said. “It was a ‘toughness’ win from the guys. Got down early, it was cold out there, we got a short bullpen and we found a way to win. We’re willing to grind with anybody. Just really proud of the guys for stepping up and finding a way there, just willing it.”

Now, we wait and see what’s next.

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Potawatomi Casino Hotel evacuated after fire breaks out in rooftop HVAC system

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April 6, 2026

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Potawatomi Casino Hotel evacuated after fire breaks out in rooftop HVAC system

A large fire broke out Friday at Potawatomi Casino Hotel in Milwaukee.

WATCH: Large fire at Potawatomi Casino Hotel:

Large fire burning near Potawatomi Casino Hotel

Video and photos from several of our crews showed a giant black plume of smoke rising into the air.

Officials with the Potawatomi Casino Hotel say a problem with the boiler system led to the fire. They say the building containing the boiler system is being evacuated. They say that does not include the hotel and the hotel is not being evacuated.

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“The entire casino is being evacuated,” according to a post from Potawatomi’s Facebook page.

MFD Chief Aaron Lipski told TMJ4 that there was a fire in the HVAC air handling system on the roof. The fire is under control, and there are no injuries.

Watch: Ben Jordan escorted away by security while reporting on Potawatomi fire:

Ben Jordan escorted away by security while covering fire at Potawatomi Casino Hotel

This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information is released.

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‘I couldn’t believe it’: Milwaukee man killed in Easter weekend shooting

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April 6, 2026

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An Easter weekend shooting claimed the life of a 40-year-old father and grandfather. Family has identified the victim as Tremayne “Trell” Montgomery. Milwaukee police responded to the shooting near Hampton and Fond du Lac avenues at 11:50 p.m. Saturday night. Montgomery’s family said he was at Fremos, a nearby bar, before the shots rang out. “I couldn’t believe it. Another victim to our society. Mine, one of mine. It hits different when it hits home,” said Sommer Jordan, Montgomery’s sister. Jordan and dozens of other family members and friends gathered together Sunday to honor Montgomery’s life. “You see everybody out here? We’re out here to celebrate his life, not his death, but his life,” said Janae Jordan, another one of his sisters.Montgomery died at the scene, and police are still trying to identify the shooter. “I have faith that we will get justice for Tremayne Montgomery,” said Janae Jordan.”We will. We will,” added Sommer Jordan.As Montgomery’s family now seeks justice, the Milwaukee Police Department is asking anyone with information on the shooting to contact them at 414-935-7360. Callers may remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or by using the P3 Tips app.Loved ones described Montgomery as an entrepreneur who always put family first. They have started an online fundraiser to help cover the unexpected funeral costs.

MILWAUKEE —

An Easter weekend shooting claimed the life of a 40-year-old father and grandfather.

Family has identified the victim as Tremayne “Trell” Montgomery.

Milwaukee police responded to the shooting near Hampton and Fond du Lac avenues at 11:50 p.m. Saturday night. Montgomery’s family said he was at Fremos, a nearby bar, before the shots rang out.

“I couldn’t believe it. Another victim to our society. Mine, one of mine. It hits different when it hits home,” said Sommer Jordan, Montgomery’s sister.

Jordan and dozens of other family members and friends gathered together Sunday to honor Montgomery’s life.

“You see everybody out here? We’re out here to celebrate his life, not his death, but his life,” said Janae Jordan, another one of his sisters.

Montgomery died at the scene, and police are still trying to identify the shooter.

“I have faith that we will get justice for Tremayne Montgomery,” said Janae Jordan.

“We will. We will,” added Sommer Jordan.

As Montgomery’s family now seeks justice, the Milwaukee Police Department is asking anyone with information on the shooting to contact them at 414-935-7360. Callers may remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or by using the P3 Tips app.

Loved ones described Montgomery as an entrepreneur who always put family first. They have started an online fundraiser to help cover the unexpected funeral costs.

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