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Milwaukee restaurant hands out 1,000 free meals; here’s why

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Free meals given away outside Krispy’s Fish & Chicken

On Milwaukee’s northwest side Saturday, the season of giving marches on. Restaurant owner Fady Qetarri said, aside from food, his mission is to bring flavor to serving the community.

What they’re saying:

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Qetarri owns Krispy’s Fish & Chicken, a business that started in Chicago and found its way to Milwaukee. He said community service is a message that remains true all year round.

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The restaurant’s staff prepared 1,000 meals on Saturday morning. Then, they gave them all away for free outside their shop at 41st and Capitol.

“These are tough days for everybody, especially after the holidays,” said Qetarri.

Free meals given away outside Krispy’s Fish & Chicken

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Qetarri said hosting the community event after Christmas was intentional, as expensive groceries and increased food insecurity remain challenges across the city.

“This community gave us a lot, we’re supposed to return it – today, tomorrow, whatever,” he said. “You’re supposed to appreciate the community, you’re supposed to give back what you get. That’s my message.”

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“It just shows the need, the dire needs of people, and we should all do what we can do to help out,” said Ald. DiAndre Jackson, who helped organize the event.

Milwaukee police officers also showed up and passed out gifts to people waiting outside.

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“It means that light still shines over the world,” said Jeffrey Nobles. “He’s being represented very well, even with this chicken.”

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Brad Paisley to perform at BMO Pavilion in Milwaukee on Sept. 4

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Brad Paisley is scheduled to perform at the BMO Pavilion in Milwaukee on Sept. 4.

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What we know:

The ticket pre-sale for Brad’s fan club members, Paisley Nation, begins on Tuesday, May 12 at 10 am. All tickets available at BradPaisley.com.

The tour will also offer a variety of VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. 

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Packages vary but include premium seats, a guided backstage tour, VIP-exclusive gift item, early entry & more. VIP package contents vary depending on the selected offer. For more information, visit VIPnation.com.

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WSJ: Billionaire Milwaukee Bucks co-owner targeted in extortion scheme – UPI.com

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Billionaire Wes Edens, co-founder of Fortress Investment Group and co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks NBA club, is shown at Sun Valley, Idaho, on July 9, 2015. The Wall Street Journal on Sunday identified Edens as the victim of a billion-dollar extortion plot allegedly hatched by an ex-lover. File Photo by Andrew Gombert/EPA

May 10 (UPI) — Wes Edens, the billionaire co-founder of Fortress Investment Group and an owner of the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks, was the target of a billion-dollar extortion scheme allegedly perpetrated by an ex-lover, the Wall Street Journal reported Sunday.

A spokesman for Edens, 64, confirmed to the newspaper that the financier is the unnamed alleged victim in a federal indictment brought against Changli “Sophia” Luo of New York City.

Edens, one of world’s most successful global investment management firm leaders with Fortress, has developed and owned businesses in real estate, transportation, infrastructure, health care, financial services, media and entertainment.

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He is also a high-profile sports team owner, including the Bucks and soccer club Aston Villa of the English Premier League. He is credited turning the Bucks from a perennial cellar dweller into a champion squad over a five-year span, culminating in the 2021 NBA championship.

But he also fell victim to a lurid alleged “sextortion” scheme, his spokesman confirmed to the WSJ, admitting the Edens is the unnamed “Victim 1” cited an indictment filed last year in Manhattan federal court against Luo.

The indictment reportedly accuses her of trying to extort Victim 1 of more than $1 billion by threatening to release videos and photos of them engaged in sex. Prosecutors alleged Luo also threatened to contact the victim’s family members and business partners in a threat to destroy his fortune if he did not pay up.

According to the indictment, Luo was arrested June 14 at JFK International Airport as she tried to board a flight to China, the New York Post reported.

“Mr. Edens will be making no comment on the case as the indictment speaks for itself with respect to the charges against the defendant,” his spokesman told the Journal. “Mr. Edens expects to testify under oath at the upcoming trial.”

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Milwaukee Weather: Cooler Sunday with a slight chance for sprinkles

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Forecast from FOX6 Meteorologist Lisa Michaels

Mostly sunny skies with partly sunny skies in the afternoon. There is a slight chance for a few sprinkles, but most areas remain dry. Highs near 60F on Sunday.
Patchy frost is possible again Sunday night into Monday morning as low temps inland can reach the lower 30s.
Cooler on Monday with easterly winds- low 50s near the lake to upper 50s inland.
A big boost in temperatures on Tuesday in the low 70s associated with a clipper system will bring the next chance of rain and a few storms.

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Today:    Mostly Sunny. Slight chance sprinkles.
High:     60°
Wind:     NW 5-15

Tonight:  Mostly Clear. Patchy frost.
Low:      38°
Wind:     N 5

Monday:   53 LAKE. Mostly sunny.
High:     57°
Wind:     E 5-10

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Tuesday:  Chance storms. Breezy.
AM Low:   39°                   High:  71°
Wind:     SW 10-25

Wednesday:Partly sunny.
AM Low:   46°                   High:  59°
Wind:     NW 5-15

Thursday: Mostly Sunny. Slight chance sprinkles.
AM Low:   42°                   High:  64°
Wind:     S 5-10

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Friday:   Chance of Rain
AM Low:   47°                   High:  72°
Wind:     SW 5-15
 

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Local perspective:

Meanwhile, FOX6Now.com offers a variety of extremely useful weather tools to help you navigate the stormy season. They include the following:  

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We have a host of maps and radars on the FOX6 Weather page that are updating regularly — to provide you the most accurate assessment of the weather. From a county-by-county view to the Midwest regional radar and a national view — it’s all there.

School and business closings

When the weather gets a little dicey, schools and businesses may shut down. Monitor the latest list of closings, cancellations, and delays reported in southeast Wisconsin.

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