Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee man with cerebral palsy inspires others through music
MILWAUKEE — Jaquawn Gaston is at all times on the transfer. Whether or not it’s the music studio, the mall or simply downtown Milwaukee, he stated he likes to exit.
Gaston has cerebral palsy and depends on his electrical wheelchair to get round.
“Ever since I may bear in mind I had a wheelchair to assist transfer me round,” stated Gaston.
However for the previous month, he’s been confined to his bed room.
“I used to be crossing the road, and I simply rolled up a sidewalk and it stopped out of the blue,” stated Gaston.
Gaston stated the insurance coverage firm is uncertain when his electrical wheelchair will probably be mounted and the associated fee for a brand new one is hundreds of {dollars}.
Within the meantime, he’s utilizing a handbook wheelchair, however he’s unable to wheel himself round with out assist.
“I needed to depart out of the home and go locations and I can’t,” stated Gaston.
Whereas his mates are serving to him increase cash for a brand new electrical wheelchair by GoFundMe, he’s doing what he can to maintain his spirits excessive.
For Gaston, meaning rapping. Ever since he was a younger boy, Gaston stated he’s had a ardour for music. He goes by the identify Rap J and has albums and music movies on streaming platforms.
“I don’t imply to brag or sound foolish, however I don’t suppose they’re prepared for me once I get my wheels again,” stated Gaston. “It’s pedal to the steel for positive.”
Certainly one of Gaston’s greatest followers is his caregiver, Wanda Webb. She’s been with him for six years.
“In the course of the time I met Jaquawn, I simply misplaced my youngest son as a consequence of victims of violence in Milwaukee,” stated Webb. “He’s actually crammed that void for me.”
She stated his drive to reach life is inspiring regardless of the present obstacles.
“To see him not have the ability to stand up and transfer round when he needs to sort of crushes me,” stated Webb. “We keep up to the mark. We attempt to make the perfect of it as a lot as we will.”
Gaston stated he’ll proceed to work on his music and are available out of this stronger than earlier than.
“Perspective is energy,” stated Gaston. “In case you have the proper mindset, you will get by something.”
Milwaukee, WI
USS Beloit naval warship commissioned in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE – A new naval warship was commissioned at Milwaukee’s Veterans Park on Saturday, Nov. 23.
The USS Beloit, a littoral combat ship (LCS), is roughly 380 feet long and will house 88 crew members. Ships of this kind are made up in Marinette, Wisconsin. They cost roughly $500 million to build.
As the ship’s sponsor, retired Army Maj. Gen. Marcia M. Anderson will lead the time-honored Navy tradition of giving the order during the ceremony to “Man our ship and bring her to life!” At that moment, the commissioning pennant is hoisted, and the Beloit becomes a proud ship of the fleet.
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This is the first naval ship to be named after the Wisconsin city, Beloit.
Once it is commissioned, the USS Beloit will call Jacksonville, Florida its home port.
Milwaukee, WI
NBA Cup: Giannis Antetokounmpo stars as Milwaukee Bucks win again
Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded his second triple-double of the season as the Milwaukee Bucks led wire-to-wire to beat the visiting Indiana Pacers.
The NBA’s two-time Most Valuable Player claimed 37 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists as the Bucks won 129-117 on Friday to improve to a 2-0 record in the NBA Cup.
Damian Lillard added 24 points and 13 assists for his third straight double-double, and the result means Milwaukee have won five of their last six since opening the season with a 2-8 record.
They had six players in double figures for points, with Antetokounmpo, 29, recording his 47th career triple-double.
Jaylen Brown had 31 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to a 108-96 win at the stubborn Washington Wizards.
Jayson Tatum and Jrue Holiday added 16 points each for last season’s NBA champions, who have won three straight overall and are 2-1 in the NBA Cup.
James Harden had 22 points and nine assists as the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to four games with a 104-88 victory against the visiting Sacramento Kings.
The Clippers were without leading scorer Norman Powell because of a hamstring strain and are now 1-1 in the in-season tournament, which concludes next month with the semi-finals and championship game being played in Las Vegas.
Last season’s MVP Nikola Jokic returned for the Denver Nuggets after missing three games for the birth of his second child and had a triple-double of 33 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists.
However, that was not enough to stop the Nuggets losing 123-120 at home to the Dallas Mavericks, for whom Naji Marshall scored a career-high 26 points in the absence of Luka Doncic, who will miss at least four games because of a wrist injury.
Jared McCain declared to the crowd that he is “the rookie of the year” after scoring a three-pointer in the Philadelphia 76ers’ 113-98 win over the visiting Brooklyn Nets.
The 20-year-old, who was the 16th overall draft pick in June, scored 30 points as the Sixers halted a five-game losing streak, despite playing without Joel Embiid and Paul George.
McCain posted his seventh consecutive game scoring 20-plus points, joining Embiid, Allen Iverson, Jerry Stackhouse and Lee Shaffer as the only rookies in franchise history to accomplish that feat,
Milwaukee, WI
Nine-story hotel planned for former Bradley Center site in downtown Milwaukee
The former Bradley Center site in Deer District, just south of Fiserv Forum, is set to be converted in part to a new Moxy Hotel.
NCG Hospitality, the operator of Moxy Hotels, and the Milwaukee Bucks announced Friday that the company has finalized plans to build the downtown hotel project, adjacent to the upcoming FPC Live concert venue opening late next year.
The Moxy Hotel project is set to break ground in late 2025 as well and open in spring 2027. The building is nine stories with 162 rooms. The new hotel joins the Trade Hotel, just north of the arena, which is also owned by NCG Hospitality and opened last year.
“Moxy Milwaukee Downtown will offer a fresh addition to bustling Deer District, creating an ideal destination for concertgoers and Milwaukee visitors alike,” the company said in a news release.
“The hotel will host a vibrant social scene, with check-in at the bar, a signature welcome drink and a lobby filled with games and spaces for guests to socialize and unwind.
“With the new FPC Live concert venue just steps away, guests will have access to world-class entertainment, making Moxy Milwaukee Downtown a hotspot for visitors looking to experience the best of the city’s vibrant nightlife.”
The hotel plans first surfaced in fall 2023 in connection with the FPC Live venue and around six months after NCG opened The Trade hotel north of Fiserv Forum.
Tom Daykin contributed to this report.
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