Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee domestic violence awareness walk; ‘Let Them Live’
MILWAUKEE – People laced up for a good cause on Milwaukee’s lakefront on Saturday morning, Oct. 7 – the 4th annual Let Them Live 5K Run and Walk.
The event brings awareness to domestic violence – bringing hope to the community while shedding a light on life after trauma.
Step by step, supporters covered Veterans Park on Milwaukee’s lakefront in purple – a color that represents domestic violence awareness.
“Just raising awareness to a really great cause, so we wanted to come out and show our support,” said Karsyn Hartsfield, a supporter.
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Mike Washington got involved with Exposed the Podcast, a nonprofit uplifting domestic violence survivors – and hosting the Let Them Live Walk each year to educate the community of life after abuse.
“My two nephews lost both their parents because of domestic violence, so yeah for me that became a lot more personal,” said Washington, a board member for Exposed the Podcast Foundation.
Washington lost his sister to domestic violence six years ago.
“She was killed by her husband who then shot himself,” Washington said.
As former law enforcement, Washington said his sister’s story gave him new perspective.
“Being behind the police tape for years and then once I became on this side of it. It completely changed me,” Washington said. “From the job you kind of get immune. You can get immune to domestic violence because you respond to these calls all the time on a regular basis but once that happens, my whole perspective changed.”
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Those who took part in the walk Saturday hope the steps taken can help the movement grow.
“Domestic violence is something we don’t really talk a lot about but it affects so many people,” Hartsfield said. “Someone you know could be impacted and you wouldn’t even know it because we just don’t talk about it. So it’s super important to raise awareness and make peoples voices heard.”
“Domestic violence is not a race issue. It affects everybody, men, women, and children, everybody,” Washington said.
Exposed the Podcast hosts workshops to spread awareness to teens.
Fatal shooting at 44th and Burleigh, Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office was dispatched on Friday, Nov. 29 to 44th and Burleigh for the shooting of a man.
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Fatal shooting at 44th and Burleigh, Milwaukee
Fatal shooting at 44th and Burleigh, Milwaukee
FOX6 News has a crew on the scene – and we will update this post when more information is available.
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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