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Some Milwaukee homes undergo lead abatement for free
MILWAUKEE — Health officials said lead is still commonly found in older homes around Milwaukee. Lead paint was banned in the U.S. in 1978, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
So many of the city’s homes are contaminated with lead that the Milwaukee Health Department is calling it a crisis.
Tyler Weber, the deputy commissioner of environmental health at the Milwaukee Health Department, said there are 200,000 homes in the City of Milwaukee contaminated with lead.
He said the older the home, the higher the levels of lead. That poses an array of health risks, especially for children.
“It can prevent a child from learning to read earlier in life,” Weber said. “It can decrease their vocabulary. There’s impulse control [and] potentially ADHD. So there’s a number of behavioral challenges and that can have a lifelong impact.”
Weber said lead can be found in walls, windows, water and soil. He said because it’s so prevalent in Milwaukee homes, $20 million in federal funds have been put toward reducing the lead hazard in low-income communities.
“They’ve been significantly red-lined, segregated economically and they have older homes with more windows, bigger square-footage and 80% of the families we work with are renters,” Weber said.
In Milwaukee, a resident may qualify for the Wisconsin Lead-Safe Homes Program (LSHP) if they meet the following criteria:
- “Your home was built before 1978
- “Your taxes are paid to date or you are enrolled in a tax payment plan
- “Children under age 19 or a pregnant woman living at or regularly visiting your home are on, or are eligible for, Medicaid or BadgerCare Plus. (“Regularly visiting” means visiting for at least three hours per day on two or more days per week, totaling at least 60 hours per year)”
The Morris sisters are just two of the many individuals impacted by lead exposure in the city. Their home was built in the early 1900s and riddled with lead.
A Habitat for Humanity flyer left in their mailbox that advertised free lead abatement services caught their interest.
“I told my sister, I said ‘Hey, I think this would be a good thing to look into,’ because it’s an older house. We have peeling paint and she had her two grandchildren living here with us,” Shawn Morris said.
They met the qualifications, as the grandkids living in the home had high levels of lead in their blood. Habitat for Humanity quickly got to work. The abatement took about three months to complete and was done free of charge.
“It’s a wonderful program,” Morris said. “They totally transformed our house. They gave us a new house. There’s no way we would have been able to afford it.”
The project saved the Morris family thousands of dollars and brought the grandkids’ lead blood levels back to normal. Weber is hoping to do just that for other families affected by lead exposure.
“Helping to get this crisis under control and bring awareness to the lead poisoning and the effects in can cause,” Weber said.
For more information on how to qualify and apply for free lead remediation in Milwaukee, click here.
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How to watch today's Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time | Goal.com US
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The Boston Celtics (3-0) aim to keep their unbeaten start to the 2024-25 NBA season intact as they face off against the Milwaukee Bucks (1-1) at TD Garden on Monday night.
Though it’s still early in the season to draw firm conclusions, the Boston Celtics have quickly emerged as the squad to watch, following three commanding victories.
The Celtics kicked off their campaign with a 132-109 rout over the Knicks, then secured a 122-102 win against the Wizards on Friday, and capped the weekend by edging the Detroit Pistons 124-118 on the road.
On the other hand, the Milwaukee Bucks have had a mixed start to the NBA season. They cruised past the 76ers in their opener but were brought back down to earth after a high-scoring defeat to the Bulls on Saturday.
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Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks: Date and tip-off time
The Boston Celtics will take on the Milwaukee Bucks in a highly anticipated NBA game on Monday, October 28, 2024, at 7:30 pm ET/ 5:30 pm PT, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
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- Streaming service: FuboTV
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Boston Celtics team news & key performers
The Celtics emerged from their last outing without any new injuries, but coach Joe Mazzulla might contemplate inserting Payton Pritchard into the starting lineup, possibly at the expense of Jrue Holiday, who struggled offensively, scoring just seven points in 36 minutes against the Pistons.
In terms of injuries, Sam Hauser is currently listed as day-to-day due to a back issue, while Kristaps Porzingis remains the only confirmed absentee as he continues to recover from a foot injury. Jayson Tatum put up another stellar showing on Sunday, where he racked up 37 points, including a crucial six points in the final 65 seconds to seal the win.
Milwaukee Bucks team news & key performers
Andre Jackson Jr. was involved in a car accident after their loss to the Bulls, but reports indicate he escaped unscathed and is likely to be available on Tuesday. Giannis Antetokounmpo is a slight question mark with a knee concern, while AJ Green is day-to-day dealing with a toe problem. Khris Middleton is set to miss several weeks due to an ankle injury.
In their previous match, Antetokounmpo stood out with a dominant 38 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists, while Damian Lillard added 28 points and eight assists in the defeat.
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Bucks coach Doc Rivers narrates new ad for Kamala Harris aimed at Milwaukee voters
Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers narrates a new television advertisement for Vice President Kamala Harris that will play during sporting events in Wisconsin, the campaign announced Sunday.
“In this town, we’ve seen our share of hard times, heard our share of big promises,” Rivers, who is not seen in the ad, says in a voiceover. “But empty promises don’t build cities. We do — with grit, sweat and cold beer.”
The ad refers to the Foxconn deal championed by Trump, which was billed to create up to 13,000 jobs in Mount Pleasant, about 30 miles south of Milwaukee. A video played at the Democratic National Convention also took aim at Trump over the unfulfilled promises of Foxconn.
The ad also focuses on former President Donald Trump’s comment earlier this year calling Milwaukee a “horrible city” ahead of the Republican National Convention, hosted at Fiserv Forum.
Trump praised Milwaukee while campaigning at Discovery World earlier this month and plans to hold a rally at Fiserv Forum later this week.
In the final 10 days of the presidential race, Trump is also expected to roll out a Wisconsin sports figure: Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre will be a special guest speaker at Trump’s rally in Green Bay on Wednesday.
Rivers campaigned with second gentleman Doug Emhoff last week, where he shared a story of meeting Harris when she was the California attorney general and he coached the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Harris campaign says the new ad will target sports fans on channels like Fox Sports, CBS Sports and Sling. A similar ad is airing in Philadelphia.
The Trump campaign also announced a two-minute ad that will air during the Philadelphia Eagles-Cincinnati Bengals game Sunday, featuring UFC CEO Dana White’s remarks at the RNC.
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