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Court upholds Milwaukee police officer's firing for posting racist memes after Sterling Brown arrest
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a former Milwaukee police officer was properly fired for posting racist memes related to the arrest of an NBA player that triggered a public outcry. Officer Erik Andrade was involved in the 2018 arrest of Sterling Brown, who then played for the Milwaukee Bucks. Brown alleged that police used excessive force and targeted him because he is Black when they confronted him for parking illegally in a handicapped-accessible spot. He was talking with officers while waiting for his citation when the situation escalated. Officers took him down and used a stun gun because he didn’t immediately follow orders to remove his hands from his pockets. Andrade was not involved with the arrest of Brown, but did transport him after his arrest.
Lake Country Lutheran baseball coach David Bahr 'no longer employed' after investigation
HARTLAND - Lake Country Lutheran baseball coach David Bahr is no longer an employee of the school, according to a statement shared with the community. This statement is to inform the community that effective April 26, 2024, as a result of the school's investigation, David Bahr is no longer employed at Lake Country Lutheran High School. As a matter of policy, the school will not provide further comment on a personnel matter.
Pewaukee baseball, led by two-way star Greyson Zach, off to torrid start
PEWAUKEE – The Pewaukee High School baseball team saw its best start to a season since 2021 come to an end last week, but there was still abundant optimism among the Pirates after a bounce-back win in a critical conference game Tuesday. "Our challenge to them has been we have to now be able to step back and say the start is great, but how do we keep getting better?" Pewaukee co-head coach Adam Dobberstein said of...
IndyCar Series returning to the historic Milwaukee Mile
WAUKESHA, Wis. - The Milwaukee Mile is steeped in history but hasn't hosted an IndyCar Series event since 2015. For those who remember sun-splashed days, that distinctive open-wheel engine sound and supportive crowds, it's been tough to take. Enter Roger Penske, the biggest mover and shaker in the sport, is...
Track and field: Lakeside's Grundahl wins 800 at Hale Distance Night
WEST ALLIS — Lakeside Lutheran senior Karsten Grundahl won the 800-meter run at Friday’s Hale Distance Night held at West Allis Nathan Hale High School. Grundahl posted a time of 1 minute, 55.01 seconds to come out on top in the 33-runner field. Hudson senior Brock Bjerke took second in 1:56.81 and sixteen individuals broke the two-minute mark. Warriors senior Cameron Weiland took ninth in the 35-runner 3,200 in a personal record time of 9:30.17.
Ryan Braun to serve as guest on judge panel as Top Chef visits American Family Field
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) – American Family Field, home of the Milwaukee Brewers, will serve as the backdrop for Episode Seven of Top Chef, officials announced on Wednesday. Throughout Season 21 of Top Chef, the cheftestants bring their A-game and inspiration to Wisconsin as they go head-to-head in a slew of challenges honoring the state’s traditions, local staples, and fresh produce.
UWM basketball team adds 3 more standout players, including Whitnall's Danilo Jovanovich
Hand it to Bart Lundy and his coaching staff – the UW-Milwaukee Panthers were not shaken by transfer portal madness. Quite the opposite, actually. The Panthers welcomed three more talented players to the program on Tuesday: 6-foot-4 point guard TJ Robinson from Immaculate Conception High School in Montclair, N.J., who had previously committed to Louisville; 6-8 forward Danilo Jovanovich, a Whitnall High School product who’s already played at Miami and Louisville; and 6-8 Jamichael Stillwell from Butler County (Kansas) Community College.
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