The west and northwest sides of Milwaukee have limited access to recreational trails, but Milwaukee County is exploring ways to change that.

As a result, the county is conducting a feasibility study and seeking community feedback on the possibility of building a bike and pedestrian trail that would connect Milwaukee’s northwest side neighborhoods to the local trail network, according to a press release from the Milwaukee County Department of Transportation.

The study will evaluate potential trail route options for a 7-mile corridor along the 30th Street railroad between the Hank Aaron State Trail and Havenwoods State Forest, which could connect several regional trail systems and create an 18-mile Milwaukee Loop that includes portions of the Hank Aaron State Trail, the Oak Leaf Trail, and the Beerline Trail. 

Those interested in the topic can attend a public information and discussion meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 24 at 3100 W. Center St., known as Community Within the Corridor complex. Additional meetings will be planned in April and throughout the summer.

The county also has an online survey open through March 6. An interactive map is publicly available where those interested can share the locations they would access most if a shared-use trail were available. 

The study is facilitated by the county’s Department of Transportation through a Transportation Alternatives Grant administered by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. It will be completed in mid-2027.

Future phases surrounding the trail’s design and construction will be dependent on the county’s ability to obtain funding.

Contact Claudia Levens at clevens@usatodayco.com. Follow her on X at @levensc13.

MILWAUKEE – A Milwaukee County jury has found 33-year-old Kwon Burdine guilty in a November 2024 Friendsgiving double shooting that left one man dead and another seriously injured.

What we know:

Prosecutors said Burdine killed 25-year-old Nasif Bowie during a gathering at a home near Congress and Houston. He was also convicted of trying to kill Bowie’s 23-year-old friend.

Loved ones of Bowie were emotional in court Friday as the guilty verdict was read.

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“I’m so thankful, it’s been a year and maybe three months now we’re just getting justice for my son,” said Ms. Bowie, Nasif’s mother. “Some families don’t get this. Some families are still looking for the killer.”

According to court records, witnesses said Burdine arrived at the November 2024 party drinking. At some point, he claimed money was missing and would not let anyone leave until it was found.

Investigators said the situation turned violent when Burdine began hitting Bowie’s friend and then pulled out a gun.

Prosecutors played a portion of a 911 call during the trial. Witnesses testified Burdine shot Bowie and the 23-year-old victim, left the home, then returned and fired again.

Bowie died from his injuries. His friend survived, but was seriously hurt.

Dig deeper:

Authorities said Burdine fled the scene and was later found in Green Bay days later, along with the gun.

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Family members said Bowie had dreams of going into real estate and living a long life.

“I can’t bring my son back; we’ll have a little more peace,” Ms. Bowie said. “But he’s going to get his justice, finally.”

Burdine is scheduled to be sentenced in May. Bowie’s family said they hope he receives the maximum sentence.

The Milwaukee Bucks announced that starting center Myles Turner will be available to play in Sunday in Sunday’s game against the fifth-seeded Toronto Raptors, after originally being listed as questionable, having missed their last game.

Here’s the rest of the injury report and game preview, featuring betting odds, projected starters, game notes and more:

INJURY REPORT

BUCKS

Myles Turner: Available – Calf

Giannis Antetokounmpo: Out – Calf

Taurean Prince: Out – Neck

RAPTORS

Scottie Barnes: Out – Personal Reasons

Chucky Hepburn: Out – Knee

Game date, time and location: Sunday, Feb. 22, 3:30 p.m. CST, Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

TV: FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin, TSN (Toronto)

Radio: AM 620/103.3 FM (Milwaukee), TSN Radio 1050 (Toronto)

VITALS: The Milwaukee Bucks (24-30) and Toronto Raptors (33-23) meet for the fourth of four regular season matchups. The Bucks won the first matchup in October (122-116) but lost the last two (128-100 in November, 111-105 in December).

In 2024-2025, the Bucks won the season series (three of three). The Bucks are 62-49 all-time versus the Hawks during the regular season, including 31-25 in home games and 31-24 in road games.

PROJECTED STARTERS

BUCKS

G Ryan Rollins

G Kevin Porter Jr.

C Myles Turner

F Ousmane Dieng

F Kyle Kuzma

RAPTORS

G Immanuel Quickley

G Ja’Kobe Walter

C Collin Murray-Boyles

F RJ Barrett

F Brandon Ingram

Spread: Bucks +3.5 (-110), Raptors -3.5 (-110)

Moneyline: Bucks +138, Raptors -164

Total points scored: 218.5 (over -112, under -108)

QUOTABLE

Bucks head coach Doc Rivers: “I thought every time they cut it close, we would call a timeout, run something, you know, get a good shot, then get back to playing some defense. I thought that, fourth quarter, we just simply stopped turning the ball over, you know, we took care of the ball. They had 17 points at halftime off our turnovers, they had 23 early in the third and then we started taking care of the ball.”

“The way we’re moving the ball, playing with each other, the ball’s finding the right guy. I think our guys are starting to recognize matchups. So their hunting matchups and then spacing and making the right plays has been fantastic.”

Alexander Toledo is a contributor to Milwaukee Bucks On SI and producer/co-host of the Five on the Floor podcast, covering the Miami Heat and NBA. He can be reached at Twitter: @tropicalblanket