Milwaukee, WI
MMSD asks greater Milwaukee area to cut water use ahead of heavy Thursday rains
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District has asked residents to cut water use to reduce the risk of a combined sewer overflow ahead of heavy rains expected to sweep into the Milwaukee area later this evening.
The sewerage district is urging residents to take shorter showers, save laundry and dishes for another day, and empty rain barrels regularly. The sewerage district serves 1.1 million customers in 28 communities in the greater Milwaukee area.
The National Weather Service also has issued a beach hazard statement for Thursday, advising swimmers to avoid Lake Michigan as waves could reach six feet. There is also a risk off rip currents.
Milwaukee has a combined sewage system in which both stormwater and wastewater from homes and businesses flow through the same pipes before it is treated.
If heavy rains cause the water reclamation facilities and deep tunnels to fill to capacity, the sewerage district must discharge untreated water into Milwaukee’s three rivers and Lake Michigan to prevent wastewater from backing up into homes and businesses.
When a combined sewer overflow does occur, most of that water is rainwater rushing out as soon as it enters the system. However, there is a risk of bacteria impacting local waterways, like Lake Michigan.
Even though Milwaukee residents have seen frequently soggy conditions this spring and summer, there has only been one overflow this year. That overflow occurred in early April, with 357 million gallons of untreated wastewater released into local rivers and Lake Michigan.
Subscribing to water drop alerts can help everyone know when to limit water use as well as when an overflow has occurred. Residents can receive a water drop alert by texting WATERDROP to 414-296-4422.
More: Rain has pummeled Milwaukee so far this spring. Why haven’t there been more sewer overflows?
More: Milwaukee’s rivers were once open sewers to Lake Michigan. Here’s how they’re being cleaned up.
Caitlin Looby is a Report for America corps member who writes about the environment and the Great Lakes. Reach her at clooby@gannett.com or follow her on X @caitlooby.
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee man killed, family heartbroken before the holidays: 'He didn’t deserve this'
MILWAUKEE – Heartbroken before the holidays, the family of a 25-year-old Milwaukee man is looking for justice after he was shot and killed Thursday night on the city’s northwest side.
Loved ones of Nasif Bowie told FOX6 News he was near Houston and Congress celebrating a “Friendsgiving” when someone shot both him and his friend. They want the person responsible to be arrested.
SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News
“I never imagined nothing like this would happen to him, ever,” said Rickell Lovley, Bowie’s sister. “He didn’t deserve this. He had so many people who cared about him.”
Police said the shooting happened just before 9:30 p.m. One person – since identified as Bowie – died at the scene. A 23-year-old was seriously wounded.
Scene at Houston and Congress, Milwaukee
“He had such a bright future,” said friend Zarieanna McCoy. “He really was on his business. He went to school, got his degree, he wanted to go into real estate, he was doing a notary business.”
Family members said there are still a lot of unanswered questions.
FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX6 News app for iOS or Android.
“He was just at the wrong place, wrong person there at the time,” Lovley said.
Saturday, loved ones returned to the area and sent off a sea of balloons and a swarm of goodbyes. McCoy said the prayer now is to find the person responsible.
“Just really hoping that we can get justice for him and his family,” she said.
Balloon release for Nasif Bowie near Houston and Congress
They are balancing that plea for accountability with the pain of trying to understand their loss.
“He didn’t deserve this,” Lovley said. “I’m so sorry that this happened to him.”
At last check, police are still looking for whoever is responsible. Anyone with information is asked to call MPD at 414-935-7360; to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 tips app.
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.
SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News
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,
-
Business7 days ago
Column: Molly White's message for journalists going freelance — be ready for the pitfalls
-
Science4 days ago
Trump nominates Dr. Oz to head Medicare and Medicaid and help take on 'illness industrial complex'
-
Politics6 days ago
Trump taps FCC member Brendan Carr to lead agency: 'Warrior for Free Speech'
-
Technology5 days ago
Inside Elon Musk’s messy breakup with OpenAI
-
Lifestyle6 days ago
Some in the U.S. farm industry are alarmed by Trump's embrace of RFK Jr. and tariffs
-
World6 days ago
Protesters in Slovakia rally against Robert Fico’s populist government
-
News6 days ago
They disagree about a lot, but these singers figure out how to stay in harmony
-
News6 days ago
Gaetz-gate: Navigating the President-elect's most baffling Cabinet pick