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Track & Field Milwaukee natives compete in hometown event

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2 years ago

January 21, 2024

Track & Field Milwaukee natives compete in hometown event

Marquette track & field athletes from Milwaukee got the chance to compete in their hometown meet Saturday at the John Tierney Classic, hosted by cross-town rival University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

It’s a rare opportunity for the Cream City-native Golden Eagles to compete in hometown events — Saturday was the first of two indoor meets in Milwaukee this season — but Joshua Bailey Jr., who is from Milwaukee, said he still feels the city’s support even when running out-of-state.

“They really support us especially when we all got our NIL deals at our Marquette store shop,” the first-year sprinter said. “We sent it out to all our coaches, all the families, they all click the link, share the link with people from the Milwaukee (area), whether it be your coaches or high school coaches.”

Senior distance runner Lexi Keppler, another MKE native, said she enjoys competing against friends and family from other schools in the area.

“It’s so fun because I feel like all of our schools are very close together, distance wise, so there’s a lot of overlap when it comes to people with siblings who are on different teams,” Keppler said. “So it’s really fun to race against people that you know.”

Bailey Jr. seconded Keppler, saying it’s cool to compete at the collegiate level against people he ran against in high school.

“That’s a unique experience, unlike going somewhere down south or on the east coast with track & field,” Bailey Jr. said.

Sophomore jumper John Pitta said he appreciates the upbeat atmosphere of Milwaukee track meets, where positive energy from the crowd fuels his passion for running.

“I will say it’s very fun and positive, there’s a lot of nice people on our track team specifically that make it fun to do,” Pitta, whose parents graduated from UWM, said. “It’s a real great atmosphere to be around.”

Pitta used that energy during the classic to grab second place in the men’s triple jump with a mark of 44-08.50. Keppler, with her family in attendance, also grabbed second place during the meet, in the one mile run, with a personal record time of 5:15.32.

“It’s awesome,” Keppler said about running in front of her family. “My parents, they both run. So they just love watching me compete. And it’s always fun having them.”

But it is not just her family she benefits from, Keppler also has fond appreciation for the greater Milwaukee running community and culture, which she said helps to keep her motivated to keep working.

“Regardless of the weather, people are always running, making it very conducive to training,” Keppler said. “I keep in touch with my high school coach, Joe, and he’s always been helpful.”

Pitta, who also shares a deep connection with the vibrant culture of Milwaukee, said that the city’s cultural influence elevates him to a higher level of competitiveness and intensity in the sport.

“Being up here in the cold and having to work really hard, I personally feel it puts me at a high level of grit,” Pitta said. “Making sure I work hard because it’s cold up here, it’s a different atmosphere. Growing up in Milwaukee, you have to go and get what you want. That’s how I go for it.”

Marquette has one more indoor meet in Milwaukee this season — the Panther Tune-Up on Feb. 17, the final competition before the Big East Championships — and it is one Keppler, Bailey Jr. and Pitta will all be looking forward to running in.

“It’s (MKE meets) better because you get support (from) your own family, your friends,” Bailey Jr. said. “People you grew up with come to watch you and support you. And obviously they could come out to see you if you go out of state, but it’s a different feeling just doing it in the city you were raised in, grew up in.”

This story was written by Dakota Barnes-Rush. He can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter/X @DakotaRushMU.

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Milwaukee man identified as victim in shooting that injured four others

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6 hours ago

March 23, 2026

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Milwaukee man identified as victim in shooting that injured four others

A 25-year-old Milwaukee man has been identified as the fatal victim following a shooting that injured five people on the city’s north side.

Simeon I. Calvert was shot on March 21 a little after 11 a.m. at the intersection of North Darien and North 37th streets, according to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Calvert was transported to a hospital where he died in the operating room, the medical examiner said.

Four other people were injured in the shooting, ranging in age from 20 to 29 years old.

Police said March 23 that they have “persons of interest” in custody but continue to seek additional information.

The investigation is ongoing, police added, but it is believed that the incident was the result of an argument.

Anyone with any information about the incident is being asked to contact the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7360. To remain anonymous while providing information, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.

This story was updated to add new information.

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Where to catch a Brewers shuttle to American Family Field for 2026 games

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19 hours ago

March 23, 2026

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Where to catch a Brewers shuttle to American Family Field for 2026 games

With Interstate 94 construction ongoing, handing the wheel over to a shuttle driver might be a popular play for Milwaukee Brewers fans heading to American Family Field this season.

Here’s the latest list of hotels and bars partnering with American Family Field for shuttle services.

Business set their own pick-up and drop-off times, so check with your preferred shuttle spot ahead of time to get their schedule. A map off drop-off points can also be found on the Brewers’ website under “Getting to American Family Field.”

Downtown Milwaukee

Ambassador Hotel Milwaukee, 2308 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Brewhouse Inn & Suites/On Tap Bar & Restaurant, 1203 N. 10th St.
Milwaukee Brat House, 1013 N. King Drive
Who’s on Third, 1007 N. King Drive

East side Milwaukee and Shorewood

Jack’s American Pub, 1323 E. Brady St.
Milwaukee Brat House, 4022 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood
Vier North, 1832 E. North Ave.

South side Milwaukee and St. Francis

Fin ‘n Feather, 4060 W. Loomis Road
Oscar’s Pub & Grill, 1712 W. Pierce St.
Redbar, 2245 E. St. Francis Ave., St. Francis
Who’s on Layton, 512 W. Layton Ave.

Walker’s Point

MKE City Tours, 215 W. Bruce St.
Fat Daddy’s, 120 W. National Ave.
O’Lydia’s, 338 S. First St.
Steny’s, 800 S. Second St.

Blue Mound Road

Brewski’s Sports Club, 304 N. 76th St.
Balistreri’s Bluemound Inn, 6501 W. Blue Mound Road
Dugout 54, 5328 W. Blue Mound Road
J&B’s Sports Bar & Blue Ribbon Taproom, 5230 W. Blue Mound Road
Kelly’s Bleachers, 5218 W. Blue Mound Road
Magoo’s on the Mound, 5841 W. Blue Mound Road
McGinn’s, 5901 W. Blue Mound Road
Milwaukee Steakhouse, 6024 W. Blue Mound Road
Rounding Third, 6317 W. Blue Mound Road

West side Milwaukee

O’Brien’s Irish American Pub, 4928 W. Vliet St.
Saz’s State House Restaurant, 5539 W. State St.
Spitfires on State, 5018 W. State St.

Wauwatosa

Camp Bar Wauwatosa, 6600 W. North Ave.
Jackson’s Blue Ribbon Pub, 11302 W. Blue Mound Road

West Allis and West Milwaukee

Braun’s Power House, 7100 W. National Ave., West Allis
Flappers Bar, 7527 W. Becher St., West Allis
Fourth-N-Long, 8911 W. National Ave., West Allis
Hampton Inn & Suites Milwaukee West, 8201 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis
Henry Flach Steakhouse, 9140 W. National Ave., West Allis
Liquid Johnny’s, 540 S. 76th St., West Allis
Natty Oaks, 11505 W. National Ave., West Allis
Paulie’s Pub & Eatery, 8031 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis
Shelby’s National Tap, 9000 W. National Ave., West Allis
Paulie’s Field Trip, 1430 S. 81st St., West Allis
Jackson’s Blue Ribbon Pub of West Milwaukee, 1675 S. 44th St., West Milwaukee
The Ice House, 4238 W. Orchard Ave., West Milwaukee

Pewaukee

Steny’s Pewaukee, N29W24483 Watertown Road, Pewaukee

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Brewers opener arrives amid I-94 construction delays, traffic concerns

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1 day ago

March 22, 2026

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Brewers opener arrives amid I-94 construction delays, traffic concerns

MILWAUKEE – With Milwaukee Brewers baseball returning to American Family Field, fans and officials are preparing for heavy traffic tied to ongoing freeway construction near the stadium.

What we know:

American Family Field sits in the center of the I-94 East-West freeway project, where lane closures and traffic shifts have been in place since November 2025 as crews work to address deteriorating road conditions, traffic demand, high crash rates, and aging bridge design.

With thousands of fans expected for Thursday’s home opener, March 26, both state transportation officials and team leaders say delays will likely increase.

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Officials say traffic patterns around the stadium may take time to adjust as construction and the baseball season overlap.

Local perspective:

“You always get stuck in traffic around this place,” said Max Larsson, a Brewers fan. “Go earlier. There’s always traffic with the construction going on and with it being Opening Day, it’s going to be even worse.”

“It’s going to be a mess. There’s no doubt about that,” said Mike Fleming, a Brewers fan. “It’s going to be a lot worse when the games are on.”

What they’re saying:

“Reopening some of that access around American Family Field. If you are going to the games next week or beyond – just add some extra time,” said Jason Roselle of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. “There is a little bit of traffic shifting out there so it is going to take a little bit longer to get in and out of the stadium.”

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Brewers President of Business Operations Rick Schlesinger said the team is taking additional steps to help keep traffic moving, including hiring three sheriff’s deputy crews and a tow truck to quickly clear disabled vehicles from the freeway.

“We’ve got three additional sheriff’s deputy crews that we hired who are going to help with traffic,” he said.

The team says it will be a learning process throughout the season as fans and drivers adjust to changing traffic patterns.

What you can do:

The Brewers also have a dedicated page outlining traffic routes and detours. More can be found at WisDOT’s website as well.

The Source: The Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Milwaukee Brewers provided information in this report.

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