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The Milwaukee Common Council has taken a step toward suing Kia and Hyundai over rising auto thefts. The Common Council “approved a substitute resolution that authorizes the City Attorney to retain outside counsel for the purpose of pursuing all potential remedies for damages suffered by the City of Milwaukee as a result of nuisance levels of automobile theft,” said a March 21, 2023, news release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Alderman Khalif J. Rainey.

The traveling beer garden schedule for Milwaukee County in 2023 has been released. The traveling beer garden will travel to eight Milwaukee County parks, according to the schedule.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been ranked one of the most polite cities in the United States, according to a study. The study ranked Milwaukee the 9th most polite city. Austin, Texas, was ranked the highest.

Two suspects in the attempted armed robbery of a Qdoba restaurant in Glendale, Wisconsin, hid in a ceiling when police arrived, Glendale police said in a press release. According to a news release from the Glendale Police Department, on Monday March 13, 2023, at about 10:43 p.m., Glendale officers were dispatched to the Qdoba restaurant at 510 W. Silver Spring Drive for a “report of an armed robbery in progress.”

Chick-fil-A is opening a new restaurant in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The new Chick-fil-A restaurant at 2701 W. Morgan Ave. will be the “first location in a city neighborhood for the company,” Urban Milwaukee reported, although the chicken chain does have a stand in the Milwaukee Bucks’ arena in downtown Milwaukee as well as restaurants in suburban Milwaukee communities.

A former state legislator is giving an upcoming talk called “Will Milwaukee Go Bankrupt?” according to the Wisconsin Forum. The talk will be given by former state Rep. Dale Kooyenga, who is also a certified public accountant.

A driver crashed her vehicle on the Interstate and was assisted by passersby, according to a news release from the Racine County Sheriff's Department. On March 7, 2023 at approximately 11:00 a.m., deputies "responded to the northbound lanes of I-41/I-94 between Seven Mile Rd. and Elm Rd. for a motor vehicle accident," the release says.

MILWAUKEE, WI. - Republican primary candidates vying for the presidential nomination in 2024 will need to sign a pledge, according to Ronna McDaniel, the chair of the Republican National Committee. The pledge promises to support whoever wins the party's nomination for president. Candidates who refuse to sign the pledge will not be allowed to participate in the first primary debate in Milwaukee, scheduled for later this year.

Milwaukee teens can get free driver's education classes, according to a Milwaukee alderman. Milwaukee Alderman Khalif Rainey alerted Milwaukee residents about the classes, which are available through The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee.

The City of Milwaukee is going ahead with "traffic-calming installations" to curb reckless driving and speeding, according to a press release from Alderman Michael J. Murphy. The press release, obtained by email through the city's e-notify system, explains that the Milwaukee Common Council adopted a resolution on Feb. 7, 2023, "relating to the reallocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding from speed limit reduction signage to traffic-calming installations."

If you want to try yoga, but you're worried about your mobility or flexibility, the Milwaukee Public Library is offering a twist: Yoga in chairs. Gentle Chair Yoga is offered at the Zablocki library branch on Feb. 24, 2023 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. It's designed for older adults and adults, according to the library.

News Recap: The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for portions of the Midwest, including north-central Iowa, northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, central Wisconsin, north-central Wisconsin, and west-central Wisconsin. Strong winds with gusts of up to 40 mph and snow accumulations are expected to impact the region from Wednesday through Monday. The NWS advises residents to stay updated with the latest weather information and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety. Ten possible news-worthy titles have been provided summarizing the situation.

Fat Tuesday is fast approaching on Feb. 21, 2023, and it's a tradition to eat Paczki. But you might want to pre-order the Polish doughnuts to make sure you get some. Paczki are Polish doughnuts with filling, often jelly, that are staples on Mardi Gras, according to Eater.com. Fat Tuesday is meant to celebrate feasting before Lent.

A Milwaukee alderman is calling the planned closing of a Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Walmart "infuriating." In a press release emailed through the City of Milwaukee's e-notify system, Ald. Mark Chambers Jr. said "the sudden announcement today by Walmart that it will close its store at 10330 W. Silver Spring Dr. is terrible news for the northwest side and for the greater community."

Funeral services have been scheduled for Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, for slain Milwaukee police officer Peter Jerving, according to the officer's obituary, which was published by Krause Funeral Home.

Sad news for Walmart shoppers in Milwaukee today with the announcement that one of the Walmart stores in Milwaukee will be closing soon. It comes on the back of several stores closing across the United States due to underperformance.

So much went right for the Milwaukee Bucks in the initial period, it was a genuine shock when they missed a shot. Going 18-24 from the floor, they staked a 49-24 lead against a withering Pistons defense, with Giannis at 20 points alone. Khris Middleton entered the game at 4:30 in the first quarter, and promptly splashed his first three from the perimeter. The onslaught continued in the second, with the most points in a first half this season through an 83-55 lead. Bojan Bogdanovic did all he could in the third to try and keep the Pistons in the game, but Milwaukee still held a 115-92 lead with one period to go. Bud waved the white flag (hey, MarJon back!) midway through the fourth quarter as even the backups were able to pour in points.

Justice Point, a non-profit based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, claims that its purpose is to guarantee that justice is attainable to all. Even though they receive five million dollars annually from the Milwaukee County Courts, the organization charges $25 to contest inconclusive and often incorrect rapid drug tests - a rate that many who are awaiting trial and are not guilty cannot afford.