Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County Jail conditions audit; town hall held for citizens
MILWAUKEE – A recent audit of the Milwaukee County Jail found serious issues with safety.
What we know:
On Thursday, March 6, the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office answered questions about the audit at a town hall meeting, months after they faced scrutiny. It was held at the Clinton Rose Senior Center.
The 42-page audit completed last October outlined issues with overcrowding, mental health, suicide watch, staffing and a lack of oversight. The audience wrote down questions and had them read by a moderator.
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What they’re saying:
Sheriff Denita Ball said there has not been an in-custody death in the last year and a half, and there have been no suicides in the last two years.
“It was an opportunity for the public to know, hey, we’re taking this audit seriously and this is what we’ve done thus far,” Ball said.
The sheriff said while there has been progress, there has been one big hurdle.
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“It’s going to cost a lot of money, and we know that,” Ball said.
A challenge she is hopeful to overcome.
What’s next:
The sheriff said there will be more town halls in the future. She said that one may be more interactive with the public.
The Source: FOX6 News was in attendance at the town hall.
Milwaukee, WI
How To Watch Miami Heat-Milwaukee Bucks, Lineups, Injury Report, Betting Lines & More
Game date, time and location: Wednesday, Nov. 26, 7:30 p.m. EST, Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida
TV: FanDuel Sports Network Sun (South Florida), FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin
Radio: WQAM 104.3 & The Heat Audio Experience, (ESPN 106.3 FM, Ft. Myers/Naples – WFSX FOX Sports Radio 105.9 FM, Stuart – WSTU 1450 AM & The Keys – WAVK 97.7 FM, WAQI 710 AM (South Florida), 103.3 FM/620 AM (Milwaukee)
VITALS: The Miami Heat (11-6) and Milwaukee Bucks (8-10) meet for the first of three regular season matchups and the fourth and Miami’s final NBA Cup Group Play game. Last season, Milwaukee won all four matchups. The Heat are 76-57 all-time versus the Bucks during the regular season, including 41-24 in home games and 35-33 in road games.
PROJECTED STARTERS
HEAT
G Davion Mitchell
G Tyler Herro
C Kel’el Ware
F Norman Powell
F Bam Adebayo
BUCKS
G Ryan Rollins
G AJ Green
C Myles Turner
F Kyle Kuzma
F Bobby Portis
INJURY REPORT
HEAT
Norman Powell: Probable – Groin
Andrew Wiggins: Questionable – Hip
Nikola Jović: Questionable – Hip
Terry Rozier: Out – Not with team
Kasparas Jakučionis: Out – G League
Vladislav Goldin: Out – G League
BUCKS
Giannis Antetokounmpo: Questionable – Adductor
Kevin Porter Jr.: Out – Knee
Taurean Prince: Out – Neck
Spread: Heat -7 (-110), Bucks +7 (-110)
Moneyline: Heat -270, Bucks +220
Total points scored: 234.5 (over -114, under -106)
QUOTABLE
Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra: “This was kind of more of a throwback game. There were times where we were able to get to our game, but there were times where they got us in the mud, but we still a found a way to get the win and I think that’s a growth opportunity, growth deal for our team, to prove that we can do that.”
For more Miami Heat information and conversation, check out Off The Floor.
Alexander Toledo is a contributor to Miami Heat On SI and producer/co-host of the Five on the Floor podcast, covering the Heat and NBA. He can be reached at Twitter: @tropicalblanket
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee police search for missing 14-year-old
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Adrian Stillman, who is considered critically missing.
Stillman was last seen on foot at around 5 p.m. Monday in the 3600 block of West North Avenue.
Stillman is described as a 14-year-old white male, weighing 108 pounds and standing 5’05” with a slim build, brown eyes, and short brown hair. He also wears glasses.
Stillman was last seen wearing a black coat with red accents, a green T-shirt, black pants, and white Nike shoes.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Stillman should call the Milwaukee Police Department’s District Three at 414-935-7232.
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Milwaukee, WI
Fatal beating in Milwaukee; 47-year-old struck multiple times, killed
Milwaukee Police Department (MPD)
MILWAUKEE – A person was beaten to death in Milwaukee overnight on Sunday, Nov. 23.
Incident details
What we know:
According to the Milwaukee Police Department, at about midnight, the 47-year-old victim got into a physical altercation with other people and was struck multiple times on the front and back of the head.
The altercation happened near 11th and Locust.
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The victim was taken to a local hospital by an associate of theirs, but suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
MPD tips
What you can do:
Police are looking for those responsible.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-Tips or use the P3 Tips app.
The Source: The Milwaukee Police Department sent FOX6 the information.
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