Milwaukee, WI
“The Moving City” art car; Milwaukee alderman concerned about $88K cost
MILWAUKEE – It is an art piece meant for community interaction while highlighting the impact of reckless driving. But new questions are being raised about its cost.
“Oh honey, uh no, it’s too much,” said Margaret Sanders, a Milwaukee resident.
A Ford Ranger dressed in construction cones to highlight the dangers of reckless driving is certainly starting a conversation.
“The Mobile City,” tool to raise awareness about reckless driving in Milwaukee
“Maybe we are not able to affect the change of people doing the reckless driving. But we can make sure that the woman who has three kids and lives on 36th and Capitol can get home tonight,” said Sarah Davitt, Milwaukee Public Artist in Residence.
It is called The Moving City – a mobile art piece that cost Milwaukee $88,000.
“The Mobile City,” tool to raise awareness about reckless driving in Milwaukee
“That’s just, woo, too much money. Too, too much,” Sanders said.
“I think it looks really cool, but it really does nothing to resolve the problem; the reckless driving,” said Max, a Milwaukee resident.
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At least one Milwaukee alderman agrees with that resident.
“I’m just here to say it’s an irresponsible use of taxpayer dollars. $88,000 for something that’s temporary,” said Ald. Lamont Westmoreland.
The project was launched from the Milwaukee Arts Board. However, Alderman Westmoreland questions the investment considering the city’s current financial challenges.
“A lot of the funds that were used were unused funds. So then it raised the question, are they getting too much money in the budget?” Westmoreland said. “Another thing that I’m looking at doing is changing an ordinance which something like this would have to come before the council.”
FOX6 News reached out to the city’s arts board. In a written statement, Vice Chair Polly Morris said the art car is “one of the biggest wins of the program.” Morris said the city will take the truck to events for years to come.
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FOX6 News also reached out to Alderwoman Milele Coggs, chair of the Arts Board, multiple times. We have not heard back.
Milwaukee, WI
Sheboygan overnight shooting, 2 injured; suspect in custody
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. – Two people were injured, and a suspect is in custody, following a shooting in Sheboygan early Sunday morning, Nov. 24.
According to the Sheboygan Police Department, at about 2:20 a.m., Sheboygan Police officers and Sheboygan Fire Department paramedics were dispatched to the area of 10th and Huron for a report of multiple shots fired.
Upon arrival, authorities found two men with gunshot wounds.
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The victims, ages 25 and 23, were transported to Milwaukee and Appleton area hospitals for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
The shooting suspect was quickly identified, and a 28-year-old man was taken into custody.
The suspect will be referred to the Sheboygan County District Attorney’s Office for charges.
Anyone with information regarding this incident should call the Sheboygan Police Department at 920-459-3333.
Milwaukee, WI
LaMelo Ball scores 50 points in Charlotte Hornets’ game vs. Milwaukee Bucks
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The Charlotte Hornets lost a close game to the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, but LaMelo Ball’s name will still go in the history books.
Ball, 23, scored a career-high 50 points in the Hornet’s 125-119 loss to the Bucks at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. He went 17-of-38 from the field and 6-of-17 from beyond the arc in 40 minutes of play. Ball had 10 points at halftime, before dropping 40 in the second half. He finished the night with 10 assists, five rebounds and one steal.
Ball is the fifth player this season to score at least 50 points in a game, joining De’Aaron Fox (60, Nov. 15), Giannis Antetokounmpo (59, Nov. 13), Victor Wembanyama (50, Nov. 13) and Paolo Banchero (50, Oct. 28).
Ball is only the ninth player in NBA history to post a stat line of 50-plus points, five-plus rebounds, 10-plus assists and five-plus 3s in the same game, joining James Harden, Russell Westbrook, Damian Lillard, Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Steph Curry, Donovan Mitchell and Kevin Porter Jr.
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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.
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“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.
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“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.
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