Milwaukee, WI
Trailblazing WWII vet celebrates 100th birthday with family, Milwaukee mayor
MILWAUKEE — Mother, grandmother, and WWII veteran Anna Mae Robertson celebrated 100 years of life Saturday afternoon surrounded by dozens of family members and well-wishers.
“There was never a day that went by that she wasn’t there for us,” Robertson’s 69-year-old daughter Janice Banyard said. “She’s the greatest.”
At the birthday celebration in Milwaukee Robertson’s family members took turns sharing the influence the 100-year-old had not only on their lives but the impact she had nationally.
“She taught us how to be strong, great leaders,” Robertson’s granddaughter Kemba Banyard said. “Every one of her grandkids went to college, which is amazing.”
On top of her dedication to family Robertson was recognized Saturday, for her time during WWII with the 6888 Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only predominately Black women unit to deploy to European theatre at the time.
The group’s mission in 1945 England and later France was to clear a two-year backlog of mail destined for service members. It was a job they completed in three months; half the time expected.
“It’s almost like seeing something out of the movies. It’s something that you would’ve never imagined,” Janice said. “Our mother told us about the army many many times when we were growing up but to actually see some of the army personnel here it does something else.”
At the event, both local and national officials honored Robertson’s service, including Milwaukee’s mayor with a proclamation, a representative from Gwen Moore’s office, and a member of the Military Women’s Memorial (MWM) who flew in from D.C.
“These women, all women of color, broke barriers for themselves and all women,” the MWM representative said, “proving women could not only serve but they were also essential to our ability to win wars.”
Family said, Robertson is also being recognized by the offices of President Joe Biden and Governor Tony Evers.
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Milwaukee, WI
Three men held a Milwaukee dog’s owner at gunpoint and stole the dog, police say
Three men held a person at gunpoint and stole the person’s dog before driving away Saturday night, Milwaukee police said Monday on Facebook.
The dog, Padre, was taken in the armed robbery at about 7:30 p.m. Saturday on the 9500 block of West Fond du Lac Avenue. The men fled in a red SUV and police are seeking information on the suspects and Padre’s whereabouts.
The Facebook post detailed the three suspects. All three were described as Hispanic men between 18 and 20 years old, and between 5-foot-10 and 6 feet tall.
One suspect was described as having a medium build and wearing a gray-hooded sweatshirt and gray sweatpants. He had an olive-colored firearm with a black extended magazine, police said.
The second suspect was described as having a thin build and wearing a gray pullover sweatshirt and gray sweatpants, with a handgun.
The third suspect was described as having a medium build and wearing a gray sweatshirt and black pants, also with a handgun.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7242. To remain anonymous, one can call 414-224-Tips or P3 Tips.
Milwaukee, WI
Live: UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee students organize pro-Palestinian rallies Monday
As pro-Palestinian encampments pop up at colleges across the country, student groups have scheduled Monday morning rallies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and UW-Milwaukee.
Since the Israel-Hamas war began Oct. 7, protests on Wisconsin campuses have been largely peaceful. The Monday rallies are among the first scheduled in the state since New York police arrested more than 100 pro-Palestinian demonstrators at Columbia University, which set off protests at other colleges nationally.
Check back for updates as the day progresses.
What’s driving students to protest?
The rallies come as the semester winds down and commencement nears. The past school year has left both Palestinian and Jewish students on edge, with many feeling misunderstood, anxious and isolated.
The organizing groups, which include Students for Justice in Palestine chapters and the Students for Democratic Society at UW-Milwaukee, have pushed for their schools to cut ties with Israel.
The groups did not make clear whether their rally plans included setting up encampments. A UW-Milwaukee organizer said the rally would last two hours, while UW-Madison organizers didn’t respond to a request for comment.
Will students be arrested?
The UW-Madison dean of students and interim police chief warned in a Friday email to the 50,000-student campus that disobeying university protest policies and rules “can and will have consequences, both within our code of student conduct and more broadly under Wisconsin law.”
State rules ban people from camping on university land.
At UWM, five students were arrested earlier this semester following a sit-in outside the chancellor’s office that university officials said was unauthorized.
“In the extremely rare instances when UWM Police have made arrests at the site of prior demonstrations, not one person has been arrested because they were protesting,” university spokesperson Angelica Duria said. “Rather, they were arrested and subsequently cited for violations of the laws by which we must all abide.”
More: As pro-Palestinian protests sweep U.S. campuses, here’s what’s happening at Wisconsin universities
Why are pro-Palestinian students protesting at UW-Milwaukee?
The students’ demands include:
- Renaming Golda Meir Library. Meir, who grew up in Milwaukee and is one of UWM’s most notable alumna, was Israeli prime minister from 1969-74. UWM says the UW Board of Regents is in charge of campus building names.
- Ending study abroad trips to Israel. UWM said it has no study-abroad activity in Israel and no jurisdiction over Hillel, an international organization through which local Jewish college students can join and take birthright trips to Israel.
- Divesting from weapon manufacturersinvolved in the war. UWM said its foundation supports the university by investing in mutual funds but it cannot divert money from individual companies within its funds.
About two dozen student protesters staged a six-hour sit-in outside the office of UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone in February. Police arrested five students for assembly blocking, obstructing, unauthorized occupation, prohibited signs and prohibited noise.
The students pleaded not guilty to the citations, which carry fines but no jail time.
More recently, protesters have picketed outside Mone’s home.
Milwaukee, WI
Bucks-Pacers: Milwaukee is on the verge of another first-round exit, though this time bad luck is to blame
This time a year ago, the Milwaukee Bucks were licking their wounds and contemplating a path forward after a historic first-round collapse against the Miami Heat, in which they became the sixth team to lose to a No. 8 seed in the first round since the league adopted a 16-team playoff format in 1984.
Two head coaches, a blockbuster trade and another season later, they are staring another first-round exit in the face. Despite a valiant effort on Sunday night in Indianapolis, they ran out of steam in the fourth quarter of Game 4 and fell to the Indiana Pacers, 126-113.
As the Bucks return home, they do so down 3-1 — a deficit they have never overcome in franchise history. Considering the circumstances, it’s unlikely this will be the first time. While last season came to an early end because the players and coaching staff failed in the biggest moments, the Bucks are being done in by sheer bad luck this time around.
A missing MVP
In the third quarter of the Bucks’ matchup with the Boston Celtics on April 9, the team was cruising to one of its best wins of the season when Giannis Antetokounmpo suddenly collapsed and grabbed for his lower left leg. The initial fear emanating from him, his teammates and the entire arena that night was palpable. Non-contact leg injuries are among the worst sights on a basketball court.
Thankfully, the MRI on his leg revealed no Achilles tendon damage, but it did indicate a calf strain that has kept him off the court ever since. It remains unclear when, or if, he’s going to play again this season, and that answer might depend on whether the Bucks can salvage a victory on Tuesday night in Game 5.
Antetokounmpo’s workout on Sunday morning “went well,” Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said. “He moved, He shot. He’s running now with no resistance, so those are all very good signs.” Rivers added that he was “optimistic” that Antetokounmpo would see the floor, but offered no specific timeline.
Down goes Lillard
In the lead up to this series, Damian Lillard was not on the practice court with the Bucks. Maintenance was the explanation. Lillard had been battling a few nagging injuries — adductor, groin, Achilles — and the team wanted to be cautious with Antetokounmpo already sidelined. It was not until April 19, two days before Game 1, that Lillard was able to go through a full practice. He admitted he was “concerned” about some of the problems at first, but said the time off had him feeling great.
That was evident in the first half of Game 1, as he poured in a record-setting 35 points to get the Bucks off to a winning start in the series. The Pacers’ relentless pressure seemed to wear him down after that, however, and in Game 3 everything all fell apart. He twisted his knee in an awkward collision with Pascal Siakam in the first quarter, then re-aggravated his Achilles injury in the closing seconds of regulation.
Lillard said during his post-game press conference on Friday that his “plan” was to play in Game 4, but his Achilles would not cooperate. He didn’t do anything on the court on Sunday and the team soon announced he was out for the game. Rivers would not rule him out for the series, but much like Antetokounmpo he may need his teammates to extend the season if he wants to get back out there.
Middleton’s injury woes continue
A few minutes into the first quarter of Game 2 earlier this week, Khris Middleton dribbled to his left off a screen and was fouled by Siakam. In the process, he stepped on Siakam’s foot and rolled his right ankle. A few minutes later, he hobbled back to the locker room, though he eventually returned after getting his ankle re-taped. He was ineffective from that point on, finishing with 15 points on 14 shots in the Bucks’ loss.
Middleton didn’t practice in between Games 2 and 3, and there was concern he wouldn’t be able to go on Friday night. In the end, he suited up and played one of the best games of his career on a hobbled ankle, though it ended in defeat. That would not be the last of his ankle problems.
Early in the third quarter of Game 4, Myles Turner landed on his leg after a layup attempt and he tweaked his left ankle. Again, he stayed in the game, but shot 4-of-12 following that incident.
It appears Middleton will soldier on, but to what effect remains to be seen. Expecting another performance like Game 3 is asking a lot on two bad ankles. The Bucks may need him to summon one, however, if they want to keep playing beyond Tuesday night.
Assuming the Bucks lose this series, general manager Jon Horst and the rest of the front office will face some tough questions about this season and their role in the outcome. There was plenty they could, and should, have done differently over the past year. The devastating rash of injuries that cost the team its two best players at the most important moment, however, will not be on the list of mistakes.
As the Bucks know better than most franchises, sometimes you just have bad luck.
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