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Milwaukee reckless driving; group hopes to curb the issue

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1 year ago

January 24, 2025

Milwaukee reckless driving; group hopes to curb the issue

Group hopes to curb Milwaukee reckless driving

Enough is Enough, an advocacy group committed to ending reckless driving in Milwaukee, released a report saying judges are being too lenient on felony reckless drivers.

MILWAUKEE – An organization aimed at curbing reckless driving in Milwaukee says harsher sentences are needed.

They released a report saying judges are being too lenient on felony reckless drivers.

What we know:

Capitol Drive is considered one of the city’s most dangerous roads.

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The group, Enough is Enough, has been trying to slow people down and believes harsher sentences are needed to do it.

For the past six months, Jeanne Lupo has spent most of her days at the Milwaukee County Courthouse.

Local perspective:

“It’s a lot of hours from a lot of people and a lot of commitment,” Lupo said. “I think the community’s tired of the reckless driving.”

Why you should care:

Lupo is the president of the advocacy group. It’s aimed at curbing reckless driving, following a tragedy that hit close to home.

Erin Mogensen was killed by a driver fleeing a traffic stop. Lupo is a family friend.

“It was her fourth anniversary and she was eight weeks pregnant,” Lupo said. “He was a repeat felon out on probation and in our opinion should not have been on the road.”

What we know:

Since June, volunteers have attended more than 200 court cases related to reckless driving. They took notes and compiled data, releasing a report this week, finding in the 109 cases that went to sentencing, judges were more lenient than what the prosecutors were asking for 69% of the time.

Additionally, 35% of cases resulted in probation or the community reintegration center, formerly the house of corrections, not prison.

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“Our hope would be that we would drive change in the sentencing practices of our courts,” said Roger Paulson with Enough is Enough.

What’s next:

Lupo and the volunteers say they just want their findings to drive change. The group plans to release another report in the next six months as volunteers continue to monitor cases.

What they’re saying:

Milwaukee County Chief Judge Carl Ashley:

The “Enough is Enough” initiative has rightly highlighted concerns about how reckless driving cases are handled and sentenced in the context of public safety. However, the initiative’s lack of scientific rigor and failure to account for the unique circumstances of each case undermine the impact of its recommendations. Every case involves an individual, not just a number, and each person deserves a thorough, individualized evaluation. Courts have a responsibility to impose the least restrictive sentence that ensures public safety, reflects the severity of the offense, and addresses the rehabilitative needs of the defendant. While the input of the initiative is appreciated, future efforts would benefit from integrating research-based practices and fostering community dialogue. This approach would enhance the effectiveness and credibility of the judicial process, and more importantly, work toward finding real solutions to prevent reckless driving.”

Milwaukee County Deputy District Attorney Kent Lovern:

“I appreciate the time and effort that members of our community are spending to closely observe our justice system. I continue to welcome their presence in our courtrooms, because I believe it is important for our community to see first-hand how our justice system works on a daily basis. The more the general public engages with our justice system, the more responsive and effective our justice system will be.It is important for our prosecutors to strongly advocate in making guilty plea and sentencing recommendations that reflect not only the facts and circumstances surrounding each individual case, but also the general community safety concern in each case. We will continue to do so.”

Read the report

To view the full report, visit the Enough is Enough website.

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Milwaukee judge calls out marijuana odor in courthouse

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February 27, 2026

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Milwaukee judge calls out marijuana odor in courthouse

A Milwaukee County judge on Thursday, Feb. 26, criticized the smell of marijuana inside the courthouse during a sentencing hearing, calling it inappropriate and illegal as visitors described the odor as common.

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Milwaukee Bucks sign Cormac Ryan to two-way contract

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February 26, 2026

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Milwaukee Bucks sign Cormac Ryan to two-way contract

The Milwaukee Bucks signed guard Cormac Ryan to a two-way contract for the remainder of the regular season.
Ryan will be ineligible to play for the Bucks during the postseason.
Ryan averaged 20.4 points per game for the G League’s Wisconsin Herd, shooting 42.3% from three-point range.

The Milwaukee Bucks rewarded Cormac Ryan for his strong G League season with the Wisconsin Herd by signing him to a two-way contract. That will allow Ryan, 27, the chance to finish out the regular season with the Bucks. He would be ineligible for postseason play, however.

Ryan joins former Dominican High School star Alex Antetokounmpo and Pete Nance on two-way deals. The Bucks now have a completely full roster, with 15 guaranteed contracts as well.

Ryan was originally signed by the team in the summer, when he played in five summer league games, before inking a training camp contract. He appeared in two preseason games.

Ryan then played 29 games with the Herd and shot 42.3% from behind the 3-point line to average 20.4 points per game. He shot 48.9% from the field overall.

Ryan, a 6-foot-5 guard, played at Stanford (2018-19), Notre Dame (2020-23) and North Carolina (2023-24) before going undrafted. He averaged 10.4 points per game in college on 35.2% 3-point shooting. He made 40.7% of his 3-pointers in 2021-22 at Notre Dame.

He initially signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Ryan did not make it out of training camp in 2024 but signed to the Thunder’s G League affiliate.

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Milwaukee Bucks injury report: Is Giannis playing tonight vs. Cavs?

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2 days ago

February 25, 2026

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Milwaukee Bucks injury report: Is Giannis playing tonight vs. Cavs?

The Milwaukee Bucks have an opportunity to steal a victory from one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, they host the tired and diminished Cleveland Cavaliers tonight at Fiserv Forum.

Cleveland (37-22), in contention for a top three seed, beat the New York Knicks on Feb. 24 in Ohio. After flying into Milwaukee after the game, the Cavaliers ruled out MVP candidate Donovan Mitchell and reigning defensive player of the year Evan Mobley. All-star James Harden is questionable to play.

One player who will suit up for Cleveland is point guard Dennis Schröder, who was acquired at the deadline from Sacramento. The 32-year-old is often a thorn in the side of the Bucks, and he scored 24 points in a Kings victory over the Bucks early in the season.

The Bucks are also playing on the second night of a back-to-back, though they slept in their own beds after beating Miami at home. They have won seven of their last nine games.

Milwaukee (25-31) remains out of the postseason picture entirely, however, sitting in 11th place in the East.

The Bucks have beaten teams with winning records in consecutive games only twice this season, with wins over Golden State and New York (Oct. 28-30) and Orlando and Oklahoma City (Feb. 11-12).

And, the Bucks also have struggled against teams that do not have their stars. They lost twice to Denver without all-stars Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray (and even more starters), lost to Minnesota without all-stars Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert and even Portland without starters Jrue Holiday and Shaedon Sharpe. They also lost to Philadelphia twice without Joel Embiid and Paul George on a minute limit.

Is Giannis playing?

No.

Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is still ramping up in his rehab from a Jan. 23 soleus strain in his right calf, which he self-diagnosed as a four- to six-week injury. Antetokounmpo has done “live” practice work with teammates and coaches after the team returned home from New Orleans beginning on Feb. 21.

Before the game against Miami, Bucks coach Doc Rivers said Antetokounmpo has not gone five-on-five but does not need to. Rivers also added the two-time MVP has not suffered any setbacks with the injury.

What is the Bucks record without Giannis?

10-16

Milwaukee is 15-15 when Antetokounmpo plays any number of minutes.

Cavaliers on hot streak since trading for James Harden

Cleveland, which was the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference last year with 64 wins, doubled down its roster heading into this season with the most expensive team in the NBA. But, as the trade deadline approached in early February, the team had fallen short of expectations. So, they began shedding salary and talent, most notably homegrown all-star guard Darius Garland.

They shipped the injured 26-year-old to the Los Angeles Clippers for 36-year-old all-star guard James Harden and received an immediate boost, winning five straight and six of seven heading into the game against the Bucks.

But Harden did suffer a fracture in his right (non-shooting) thumb against the Knicks on Feb. 24.

Harden has been solid since arriving in Cleveland, averaging 18.9 points on 48.8% shooting from behind the 3-point line while also averaging 8.0 assists. His presence has rejuvenated all-star center Jarrett Allen, who has averaged 20.4 points on 76.7% shooting since the point guard’s arrival. Before Harden joining the team, Allen averaged 13.9 points on 60% shooting in his first 40 games.

Taurean Prince, out (neck surgery)
Giannis Antetokounmpo, out (right calf strain)

Milwaukee Bucks probable starters

Guards: Kevin Porter Jr., Ryan Rollins, AJ Green
Forward: Kyle Kuzma
Center: Myles Turner

Cavaliers injury report

Max Strus, out (left foot surgery)
Donovan Mitchell, out (right groin strain)
Evan Mobley, out (left calf injury management)
James Harden, questionable (right thumb fracture)

What time is the Bucks game?

Tip-off is schedule for 7 p.m. CT.

What channel is the Bucks game on?

The game will be simulcast locally on FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin and WMLW The M with Lisa Byington, Marques Johnson and Melanie Ricks on the call.