Milwaukee, WI
Trump rally shooting: RNC Milwaukee, delegates feel ripple effect
MILWAUKEE – Former President Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for president, was wounded Saturday in what law enforcement is investigating as an assassination attempt at his Pennsylvania rally.
In a statement on social media, Trump said he was “shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear.” He still plans to attend the Republican National Convention.
“I think it’s pretty awful. I’m glad he’s OK,” said Wisconsin resident Christian Walters. “I think there’s no room for that in any of our politics, regardless of where anybody stands. I was really pleased to see previous presidents of both parties come out and condemn this.”
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What it means for the RNC
With the RNC days away in Milwaukee, will the event or security plans change? The stage is already set inside Fiserv Forum.
“I was shocked, I was saddened that our politics have come to this in our country,” said Milwaukee resident Kate Lewis. “We want our city to be represented as the great city that it is when the entire world is watching us, and to have this happen on the eve of the convention here is troubling.”
The RNC and the Trump campaign said: “President Trump looks forward to joining you all in Milwaukee as we proceed with our convention.”
Republican Party leaders picked Milwaukee to host the convention more than 700 days ago, and the security plan has been in the works for more than a year. The Secret Service said everything has been considered – including radiological and biological threats.
Delegates react
Delegates are already converging on Milwaukee. Those who spoke to FOX6 News were shocked and expecting the events in Pennsylvania will bring heightened security to the RNC.
“I think people are going to be more attuned, looking around, not feeling so safe anymore,” said Wisconsin delegate Patty Reiman, who told FOX6 she was in the middle of a foreign press interview when she learned about the shooting.
“There is no excuse for what we are witnessing today on July 13, and this will go down in history,” she added.
A Pennsylvania delegate who is already in Milwaukee said the shooting has put a somber mood over the RNC.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee standoff, tactical response; man taken into custody
MILWAUKEE – One person is in custody after an hours-long standoff from Milwaukee’s north side on Thursday night, Jan. 30.
Man vs. police
What we know:
The Milwaukee Police Department said officers had a tactical set-up on a residence near 45th and Hampton. They had said to avoid the area.
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FOX6 News had a crew on the scene and saw a man jump from a second floor window and take off running from officers, attempting to get away. Witnesses said MPD started arriving the scene around 3 p.m.
The man running was ultimately taken into custody.
What we don’t know:
There is no word on what the man was wanted for. FOX6 reached out to MPD for more information.
This is a breaking story. Check back for updates.
The Source: FOX6 News was on the scene and got some information from the Milwaukee Police Department.
Milwaukee, WI
Want to be a lifeguard? Another Milwaukee County Parks free training session begins next week
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Milwaukee County Park’s second free lifeguard training session begins next week.
There’s been an ongoing lifeguard shortage, which was greatly exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. As a result, the county has not been able to open all of its summer swimming facilities since 2019, a Milwaukee County Parks official told the Journal Sentinel last May.
However, there was an uptick last year. In May, the Journal Sentinel reported county lifeguard staff increased to 136, up 36% from 2023.
Want to get involved this summer? Here’s what to know about lifeguard training in Milwaukee County:
When are the lifeguard training sessions?
The first session was earlier this month.
According to the department’s website, there will be three free training sessions through April. Recruits must pass the mandatory exam at the end of their designated session in order to move on to an emergency medical responder course.
Sessions for the emergency medical responder course will be available beginning in early June.
Here is the training schedule:
Session 2
Location: Pulaski Pool, 2701 S. 16th St.
Date: Feb. 4 to Feb. 20 on Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Exam Date: Saturday, Feb. 22 at 7 a.m.
Session 3
Location: Noyes Pool, 8235 W. Good Hope Road
Date: Feb. 25 to March 13 on Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Exam Date: Saturday, March 15 at 7 a.m.
Session 4
Location: Pulaski Pool, 2701 S. 16th St.
Date: March 31 to April 18 on Monday and Wednesday
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Exam Date: Saturday, April 19 at 7 a.m.
How can I sign up for lifeguard training?
You can sign up for lifeguard training here.
Is there an age requirement to be a lifeguard?
Yes. To qualify for training, you must be at least 15 years old and must be 16 years old by your hire date, according to the Milwaukee County Parks website.
What other qualifications must Milwaukee County lifeguards meet?
Aside from the age requirement, those interested in being lifeguards must be able to swim 100 meters in one minute 45 seconds or less and be “in good physical condition,” according to the department’s website.
How much do lifeguards get paid?
Lifeguards in Milwaukee County get paid $17.13 an hour, according to the Milwaukee County Parks website.
For more information on becoming a lifeguard in Milwaukee County:
You can find more information on becoming a lifeguard on the Milwaukee County Parks website here.
Claire Reid and Vanessa Swales contributed to this report.
Milwaukee, WI
Nation's Report Card data; MPS shows troubling 'proficiency' levels
MILWAUKEE – Most students in Milwaukee are not proficient in math or reading, based on a new national report released Wednesday, Jan. 29.
The new study says Milwaukee Public School’s scores are some of the nation’s worst.
MPS’ failing report card
What we know:
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), often called The Nation’s Report Card, came out Wednesday, Jan. 29. It’s given every two years, measuring the academic performance of students throughout the country.
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The numbers are troubling across the nation and in Milwaukee, the low levels of “proficiency” continue a trend that spans decades.
The NAEP shows troubling “proficiency” levels inside MPS.
In math, 12% of fourth graders and 8% of eighth graders are at or above that benchmark.
In reading, it’s 9% of fourth graders and 15% of eighth graders.
Education professor responds
What they’re saying:
Gabriel Velez is an associate professor of education at Marquette University. He said what stands out most is the fact MPS really isn’t improving in each of the four categories.
“I don’t think it’s surprising,” Velez said. “I think we can hold Milwaukee to a standard of saying like, we should be doing better, and we should be seeing improvement on this, and we can, because look at other places that are.”
But why isn’t MPS seeing that improvement?
Velez points to a number of factors that create instability in the district.
He referenced housing and food insecurities, but also everything that’s happened with the district alone, like paperwork problems and the ongoing search for a superintendent.
“I think that’s why that leadership, that vision into the future is going to be really critical to, sort of speak, get that house in order,” Velez said.
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Velez also points to attendance. The latest available data from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction shows 50% of all MPS students are considered “chronically absentee,” meaning they attended less than 90% of their school days.
“I work with different programs and folks in MPS who are doing really great work,” he said. “But if students aren’t coming into school, you know, they can’t access them. They can’t provide them with this service or work with them in this way to help support their development.”
The Source: The National Assessment of Educational Progress’ data contributed to this report.
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