Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee voters share what they want to hear during Presidential debate

Published

4 months ago

September 10, 2024

Milwaukee voters share what they want to hear during Presidential debate

The first Presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is Tuesday night.

TMJ4’s Symone Woolridge talked to a few people in Milwaukee about it ahead of time. Most told her that they don’t plan to watch the debate. A couple said the reason is they’ve already decided who they’re voting for.

Watch: Many voters not interested in watching Presidential debate.

Milwaukee voters share what they want to hear during Presidential debate

But, Symone still wanted to know what issues matter most to those voters.

“My concern is people’s well being right now,” said Terry Johnson. “All that other stuff, there’s people everyday out here that just need somebody to talk to. Talk is talk, it’s more about action.”

“What’s going on in the Middle East is important, and Israel and so on and so forth, is on issue,” said Jan Eder. “Another important issue, of course, is the economic situation in our country, and prices where i’m going to grocery shop right now.”

“I’ve followed politics my whole life. I’ve been involved one way or another and I just think everybody should watch [the debate]. It should be mandatory viewing,” said Marsha Hueberger. “I don’t like the restrictions that are in place. I think [the candidates] should be able to discuss their ideas without the questions being slanted one way or another, without time being cut off. I think they should be able to have a decent, grown up, intelligent conversation about what they did, what they’re doing and what they want to do.”

TMJ4, Symone Woolridge

Marsha Hueberger hopes the debate stays intelligent and civil.

But, Marsha admits, she doesn’t believe that quite what will happen on the debate stage.

The candidates will face off in Philadelphia. Coverage starts at 7:00 p.m. right here on TMJ4. The debate begins at 8:00 p.m.

Talk to us:

Hey there! At TMJ4 News, we’re all about listening to our audience and tackling the stuff that really matters to you. Got a story idea, tip, or just want to chat about this piece? Hit us up using the form below. For more ways to get in touch, head over to tmj4.com/tips.

It’s about time to watch on your time. Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for “TMJ4” on your device.

Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more.

Report a typo or error // Submit a news tip

Source link

Milwaukee, WI

Wrong-way driver passed Harris motorcade; Milwaukee man pleads not guilty

Published

5 hours ago

January 15, 2025

Press Room

Wrong-way driver passed Harris motorcade; Milwaukee man pleads not guilty

article

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee man accused of driving the wrong way toward Vice President Kamala Harris’ motorcade in October pleaded not guilty on Wednesday.

Wrong-way driver

The backstory:

It happened on Oct. 21. Harris had just wrapped up a rally in Brookfield when the wrong-way vehicle passed her motorcade on I-94 near the Marquette Interchange. Prosecutors said 55-year-old Wayne Wacker was behind the wheel.

SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News

Court filings said Wacker appeared to be driving at “close to highway speeds.” He was stopped near 13th Street, and deputies said he “had a very strong odor of intoxicates emitting from his person, bloodshot and glassy eyes, and extremely slurred speech.”

Wacker told deputies he was on his way home from a Walker’s Point bar and was “unaware” he was driving the wrong way on the interstate, the complaint states. He was taken to the nearby Milwaukee Intermodal Station for field sobriety tests, and the complaint states a preliminary breath test had a BAC reading of .252.

While waiting for a blood draw as part of the OWI investigation, prosecutors said Wacker told deputies he “had no recollection” of entering the freeway or almost striking another vehicle. He also said he had no idea Harris was in Milwaukee and had no intention of harming her or any member of her campaign.

In court

What’s next:

Wacker is charged with second-degree recklessly endangering safety. Court records show his next court appearance is scheduled for Feb. 18.

The Source: Information in this report is from the Milwakuee County District Attorney’s Office and Wisconsin Circuit Court.

Crime and Public SafetyNewsMilwaukee

Source link

Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee Bucks to host 'Bucks In Ink' event Jan. 16 at Fiserv Forum

Published

13 hours ago

January 15, 2025

Press Room

Milwaukee Bucks to host 'Bucks In Ink' event Jan. 16 at Fiserv Forum

article

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Bucks will host a “Bucks In Ink” flash event on Thursday, Jan. 16, from 12-2 p.m. in the atrium of Fiserv Forum.

Bucks In Ink

What we know:

Local tattoo artists will be on site to give permanent tattoos to registered fans using artwork inspired by Bucks basketball, the city of Milwaukee and the 2025 NBA All-Star Game host city of San Francisco.

According to a news release, the tattoos will be done by artists from Good Land Tattoo, Black Dawn Tattoo and Xolo Tattoo Studio.

The free event builds on the Bucks’ 2025 All-Star campaign, which bridges the Bay Area to the shores of Lake Michigan through the American traditional tattoo style that originated in Milwaukee.

Limited spots are available for the event. Interested participants must register in advance by filling out THIS FORM.

SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News

What you can do:

Fans can also show support for the Bucks’ 2025 All-Star candidates by visiting the “Bucks In Ink” temporary tattoo parlor at home games through Jan. 19.

The parlor is open in Section 218 from the time doors open through halftime of each Bucks home game, including tonight’s game against the Orlando Magic.

Voting for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game is open now through Jan. 20. Fans can vote once per day and take advantage of the remaining triple-vote days, where each vote counts as three, on Friday, Jan. 17, and Monday, Jan. 20.

To vote or learn more about the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, visit www.bucks.com/allstar.

The Source: The information in this post was provided by the Milwaukee Bucks.

Milwaukee BucksNewsFiserv Forum

Source link

Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee ICE detention facility proposed for city's northwest side

Published

21 hours ago

January 15, 2025

Press Room

Milwaukee ICE detention facility proposed for city's northwest side

article

What we know:

MILWAUKEE – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has proposed to open an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Milwaukee, an alderwoman announced Tuesday, Jan. 14.

Ald. Larresa Taylor, who represents Milwaukee’s 9th District, said DHS requested modifications to a building located at 11925 W. Lake Park Dr. Those modifications include adding a sally port and a chain link fence with privacy slats. A sally port would be used to transport prisoners to and from the facility.

SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News

“I want District 9, and the rest of the city, to know that we do not support the Department of Homeland Security in their decision to move into our district, and we definitely do not support any such modifications to any building in our district (as a location to house prisoners!),” Taylor said in a statement.

What’s next:

Taylor scheduled a news conference at 1 p.m. Wednesday outside the building. She invited all organizations that will be impacted to join her, noting “Milwaukee’s 9th Aldermanic District will no longer be Wisconsin’s dumping ground for detention facilities.”

The Source: Ald. Larresa Taylor provided information.

MilwaukeeNews

Source link