Milwaukee, WI
Oh Christmas Tree! 111th annual Milwaukee Christmas tree lighting brings festive cheer to Deer District
MILWAUKEE — 🎵 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎵 On Thursday evening, the official City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree was lit up. That marked the transition of Deer District to Cheer District for the rest of the holiday season.
This year marks the 111th year of Milwaukee’s Christmas tree lighting—a legacy that ranks just behind New York City’s!
The star of the show was a grand 64-foot Colorado Blue Spruce generously donated by the Yeager family from Milwaukee.
It was a night full of festive joy. There was a reindeer petting station with Comet, Vixen, and Dancer making appearances. Of course, Santa was there too taking pictures. There was a 21-piece band and music provided by well-known Milwaukee entertainer DJ Shawna.
Milwaukee’s very own styling guru, David Caruso, is stepped in to help bring this holiday icon to life. He crafted the tree’s look with flair and festivity. And thanks to We Energies, the lights will twinkle from Dec. 5 until the end of the season.
Watch these interviews to see what it was like at the Tree Lighting Ceremony…
Hundreds come out for Milwaukee Christmas tree lighting
Dancing to stay to warm at the Milwaukee Christmas tree lighting
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Milwaukee County Parks launches lifeguard training for college students during winter break
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Parks is calling all swimmers!
It has started lifeguard training for the 2025 season, with a new “express training” session for college students during winter break.
The program kicked off at the Pulaski Park Indoor Pool. It is designed to make it easier than ever for college students who are home to earn their lifeguard certification.
Watch: Milwaukee County Parks launches lifeguard training for college students
Milwaukee County Parks launches lifeguard training for college students during winter break
Sessions run from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a mandatory test Friday morning.
Those who pass and commit to the 2025 lifeguard corps this month and in February could win a $50 gift card.
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Damian Lillard paces Milwaukee Bucks in win over struggling Toronto Raptors | TSN
TORONTO — Damian Lillard scored 25 points, while Giannis Antetokounmpo added 11 more with 13 assists and 12 rebounds in the Milwaukee Bucks 128-104 win against the Toronto Raptors on Monday.
Lillard’s offensive output in only 26 minutes of playing time was highlighted by five three-pointers as the Bucks halted their mini two-game slide at Scotiabank Arena.
R.J. Barrett returned after a three-game absence because of the flu to pace the Raptors with 25 points.
This was the first time the Raptors (8-28) had all five starters healthy this season and the first time since March 1 that their big three — Barrett, Scottie Barnes, and Immanuel Quickley — shared the floor.
Barnes chipped in 21 points while centre Jakob Poeltl added 12. Quickley and Dick were good for 11 apiece.
The Bucks led 28-19 after the first quarter, 66-47 at the half and 99-75 after the third.
The Raptors went a poor 9 for 35 from beyond the three-point arc.
Bobby Portis scored 18 points as Milwaukee (18-16) won for the fourth time in nine starts since claiming the NBA Cup three weeks ago.
TAKEAWAYS
Raptors: A sloppy Toronto squad committed three over-and-back violations in the first three quarters.
Bucks: The Raptors feted Milwaukee guard Gary Trent Jr. with a video scoreboard tribute at the beginning of the second quarter. He spent three years with the Raptors before signing with the Bucks as a free agent last summer.
KEY MOMENT
After Gradey Dick hit a baseline three-pointer, the Bucks responded with back-to-back three-point jumpers from Lillard and Taurean Prince to open a 77-52 lead with 7:49 remaining in the third quarter.
KEY STAT
Two-time NBA MVP Antetokounmpo played despite a sore knee but didn’t play in the fourth quarter. His limited action meant it was the first time this season he failed to score 20-plus points in a game.
UP NEXT
Bucks: Host the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday.
Raptors: Visit the New York Knicks on Wednesday.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 6, 2025.
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee attempted armed robbery, shooting; police seek to ID shooter
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee police are asking for the public’s help to identify and locate a man wanted in connection with an attempted armed robbery and shooting that occurred near 76th and Good Hope on Friday Dec. 20, 2024.
Officials say the man entered a business shortly after 9 p.m. on that Friday, pointed a handgun at an employee (victim), and demanded currency. The man shot the victim and fled the business, officials say. He may have been in a black 2006 Pontiac G6 with two doors.
The shooter is described as a male, African American male, in his 50s. He was last seen wearing a black Carhartt-brand hat, a gray skull-style mask, a yellow and green checkered jacket, blue pants, and chestnut-colored shoes. He was armed with a handgun.
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Anyone with any information on this incident is urged to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360, or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or P3 Tips.
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