Milwaukee, WI
Vote now for Milwaukee Brewers players to play in 2024 MLB All-Star Game
MILWAUKEE (WSAW) – The 2024 MLB All-Star Ballot is now open, and fans can vote to send their favorite Milwaukee Brewers players to the 94th MLB All-Star Game which will be held on Tuesday, July 16 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
The first phase of balloting is open now and runs through Thursday, June 27 at 11 a.m. Fans can submit up to five ballots per day during the first phase at MLB.com/vote or brewers.com/Allstar, as well as the MLB app. Results from the first phase of voting will be announced Thursday, June 27 at 5 p.m.
Ballot standings updates for phase one will be released on Monday, June 17, and Monday, June 24. Following the first phase of voting, the top overall vote-getter in each league will automatically earn a starting spot at their position. For the remaining positions not filled by the top vote-getter, the top two players at each infield position, the top two designated hitters, and the top six outfielders in each league will advance to the finals. If the league’s top vote-getter is an outfielder, the next four outfielders on the leaderboard will move on to determine the final two starting outfielders.
Finals voting will begin Sunday, June 30 at 11 a.m. and run through Wednesday, July 3 at 11 a.m. During the finals, fans can submit only one ballot per day on MLB.com/vote or brewers.com/Allstar, as well as the MLB app. All-Star starters will be announced on Wednesday, July 3 at 6 p.m.
Pitchers and reserves will be determined through a combination of player ballot results and selections made by the commissioner’s office.
Complete All-Star Game rosters will be announced on Sunday, July 7 at 4:30 p.m.
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Milwaukee, WI
Man charged with punching Milwaukee German Immersion School principal
Authorities say a Milwaukee man entered Milwaukee German Immersion School in November without identifying himself, then punching the principal in the face.
Online court records indicate Josiah Glenn, 25, is expected to make his initial court appearance on March 12 before a court commissioner.
He faces a single count of battery to a school district officer.
Milwaukee County prosecutors allege in a criminal complaint that Glenn went to the school at 4:25 p.m. on Nov. 21 to pick up his brother. Normal pick-up time is 4 p.m., so the student was sent to an after-school “camp program.”
Glenn told a school employee at the school entrance he was there to pick up his brother, but refused to identify himself and made his way past the employee and into the school, the complaint says.
He then left with the child and the principal ran after them to make sure the boy “wasn’t being kidnapped,” and to ensure Glenn left the premises, according to the complaint.
The complaint says Glenn began to threaten the principal and the employee, who the principal instructed to call police.
Glenn got into the principal’s face as he was about to get into a car then punched the principal in the face, the document reads.
Court records show Glenn initially was charged on Jan. 26, and that a warrant for his arrest was issued that day.
Milwaukee County Jail records indicate he was placed into custody on March 10, and the charges against him are pending.
Battery to a school district officer is a class-I felony that is punishable by a fine of up to $10,000 and a maximum three and a half years imprisonment.
Chris Ramirez covers courts for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He can be reached at caramirez@usatodayco.com.
Milwaukee, WI
Forest Home Avenue construction to resume in Milwaukee County
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Construction on a stretch of Forest Home Avenue in Milwaukee County is set to resume as part of a Wisconsin Department of Transportation resurfacing project, according to WisDOT.
The project affects Highway 24 — also known as Forest Home Avenue — between Janesville Road in Hales Corners and 45th Street in Milwaukee. The project started in early 2025 and is expected to be completed in mid-2026.
Here’s what to know about the latest construction update.
When will Forest Home Avenue construction resume?
Preparation work for construction along Forest Home Avenue is expected to begin the week of March 16, according to WisDOT.
Active construction work is scheduled to begin the week of March 23, weather permitting.
Where will construction be?
Construction work will take place in two segments along the corridor. The segment between 45th Street and Howard Avenue is already largely complete and will include minor lighting work and restoration.
The segment between Howard Avenue and Janesville Road will include resurfacing, permanent pavement markings, guardrail installation and improvements at several intersections.
What work will be done during construction?
The Highway 24 project will improve about 5 miles of roadway. The work includes resurfacing pavement, replacing traffic signals and lighting at numerous locations, making improvements to the bridge at 76th Street and upgrading sidewalks and curb ramps.
Traffic impacts during Forest Home Avenue construction in Milwaukee County
During construction, Highway 24 will be reduced to one lane in each direction in active work zones. Drivers may also encounter parking lane restrictions, overnight or short-term closures at ramps and intersections, and temporary pedestrian detours.
Access to businesses and residences along the corridor will be maintained during construction.
When will the project be completed?
The project is currently scheduled to be completed in early summer, though WisDOT says the timeline may change depending on weather conditions.
Adrienne Davis is a south suburban reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Got any tips or stories to share? Contact Adrienne at amdavis@gannett.com. Follow her on X at @AdriReportss.
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County funeral home debt; committee advances collections plan
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County leaders are moving forward with a plan to collect unpaid fees owed to the medical examiner’s office by funeral homes.
What we know:
A Milwaukee County committee on Tuesday, March 10, advanced legislation allowing the county attorney to pursue collections from funeral homes with large outstanding debts owed to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Earlier this year, the medical examiner’s office began requiring funeral homes with outstanding balances of $25,000 or more to pay fees up front for services such as death certificates, cremation permits and body transport. Funeral homes collect those fees from families and are expected to pass them along to the county.
What they’re saying:
“What is the overall number we’re waiting on?” asked Milwaukee County Supervisor Sky Capriolo.
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“We do list 18 funeral homes that have a balance, currently, of $25,000 or more,” said Timothy Schabo, Milwaukee County Medical Examiner operations manager.
“Our hope is that, certainly, we’ll be able to avoid any litigation,” said William Davidson, deputy corporation counsel.
“If a family is paying a funeral home for services, and someone at the funeral home is not paying the county, where is that money going? We don’t know?” Capriolo asked.
Officials say it is not uncommon for funeral homes to carry large balances, and some are already aware of their debts, are on payment plans or pay quarterly.
The medical examiner says if families cannot pay and qualify for assistance from the state or county, those fees are waived.
“I understand there is some delay for some families receiving assistance from this program,” Milwaukee County Medical Examiner Dr. Wieslawa Tlomak said. “However, the funeral homes that we are talking about haven’t been paying us for a long period of time.”
Dig deeper:
The medical examiner said the outstanding balances continue to grow.
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Medical examiner records show four Milwaukee funeral homes currently owe a combined $1,324,100, including one funeral home with a balance of more than $512,000.
FOX6 reached out to the funeral homes for comment but has not heard back.
The legislation now heads to the full Milwaukee County Board for consideration.
The Source: FOX6 attended the Milwaukee County committee hearing regarding the funeral home debt.
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