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13-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Milwaukee's Hoan Bridge; east side of bridge officially lit
The Brief Light the Hoan announced that the east side, harbor-facing project of the Hoan Bridge is now complete. A news release says the east side lights quietly debuted without a large public ceremony. Community members are encouraged to visit their favorite viewing spots along the lakefront or on the water. MILWAUKEE - Light the Hoan announced on Friday, June 13 that the east side, harbor-facing project of the Hoan Bridge is now complete. It marks a major milestone in the full illumination of one of Milwaukee's most iconic landmarks. What we know A news release says the east side lights quietly debuted without a large public ceremony. Now, community members are encouraged to visit their favorite viewing spots along the lakefront or on the water — and to follow Light the Hoan's channels for upcoming opportunities to engage. What's next On Wednesday, July 23, Light the Hoan will host its largest programming of the summer — the 5th Annual Intern Challenge presented by We Energies, a one-of-a-kind experience that brings together 400+ interns from 14 companies across the region to compete in a light show design challenge using Light the Hoan's professional lighting software. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android Throughout the challenge, interns are trained in creative technology and work in teams to design original, themed light shows that are featured live on the bridge. The event culminates in a public celebration with lights shows, a drone show sponsored by Generac, and recognition of Milwaukee's rising talent. Starting July 9, Light the Hoan will showcase a 10-minute light show on Wednesdays during Live at the Lakefront — a free summer concert series hosted at the Rotary Amphitheater at Discovery World. Learn more on the concert series. The Source The information in this post was provided by Light The Hoan.
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10-06-2025
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Waukesha hit-and-run; woman pleads no contest, sentenced to prison
The Brief 57-year-old Tara Felten pleaded no contest to charges stemming from a hit-and-run in Waukesha that severely injured a man. She was sentenced to two years in prison with three years of extended supervision. She must also complete community service. MILWAUKEE - A Waukesha woman accused of operating while intoxicated and causing a crash that critically injured a man pleaded no contest and was sentenced to prison on Thursday, June 5, 2025. 57-year-old Tara Felten pleaded no contest to two felonies: OWI causing injury and hit-and-run causing injury. A third count, injury by use of a vehicle with a prohibited alcohol concentration (PAC) with a passenger under the age of 16, was dismissed on the prosecutor's motion. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android Felten was sentenced to two years in prison with three years of extended supervision, concurrent with a nine-month jail sentence. She was fined and must also complete 50 hours of community service. The backstory It happened around 6:15 p.m. near Hartwell and White Rock. Prosecutors say the victim, a 63-year-old man, suffered a brain bleed, aortic injury, a broken leg and more. Investigators say the woman who hit him took off. When Helen Bishara looked out her front window Saturday night, there was a heartbreaking sight. Just after 6 p.m., she watched as first responders helped a man who had just been hit by a car. "There was no screeching, no honking," Bishara said. "There was no car. It was just a guy laying in the road. I have no idea if he was crossing or anything. I just know that they were treating him in the street there." Police arrested Felten after tracking her vehicle with flock cameras. Investigators say someone called 911 to report a driver swerving through lanes of traffic near Moreland and Main Street, almost hitting a pole. Police say when they told her she was being investigated for hit-and-run while intoxicated, Felten asked, "A person? A vehicle? A squirrel?" FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX6 News app for iOS or Android Prosecutors say Felten has two prior OWIs. "There were a lot of alcohol cans all up and down the street in this area," Bishara said. "Instantly, my husband suspected a drunk driver." The Source The information in this post was produced using the criminal complaint in the case plus online court records.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- General
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Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant in Milwaukee, kids 'open up'
The Brief The Northcott Neighborhood House presented its Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant. The event aims to "showcase the best of the city's African American youth." Milwaukee is home to the nation's longest-running Juneteenth celebration. MILWAUKEE - Juneteenth is still two weeks away, but Milwaukee has already begun celebrating. Local perspective The Northcott Neighborhood House on Saturday presented its Scholarship Pageant. The event, held at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center near 17th and Vliet, aims to "showcase the best of the city's African American youth," crowning a Miss Juneteenth, Mister Juneteenth, Little Miss Juneteenth and/or Mister Juneteenth Jr. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android "Our kids have an opportunity to let the world see who they are. It takes a lot to get on stage, to open up, to do a poem, to do a dance," said Tony Kearney, Northcott's executive director. "They've got to let you know who they are as they're doing this – there's no hiding – and that's extremely important. It makes me very proud of them." The backstory Milwaukee is home to the nation's longest-running Juneteenth celebration, having held its first in 1971. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. On June 19, 1865, soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas with news that the Civil War was over. The holiday observes the date "the people of Texas were informed all slaves are free." In 2021, after decades of lobbying, Juneteenth became a federal holiday. The Source FOX6 News attended Saturday's pageant and gathered information from organizers for this report.
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08-06-2025
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Milwaukee fatal crash near 76th and Florist, 1 dead; other driver fled
The Brief One person died in a motorcycle-vs-vehicle crash in Milwaukee on Saturday night, June 7. The crash happened near 76th and Florist. A motorcyclist died at the scene, and the driver of the other vehicle fled the scene. MILWAUKEE - One person is dead after a crash involving a motorcycle in Milwaukee on Saturday, June 7, 2025. According to the Milwaukee Police Department, at about 8:13 p.m., a 40-year-old motorcyclist was heading north on 76th when they struck a vehicle that was initially heading south on 76th, and then made a left turn onto Florist. The motorcyclist died at the scene. The unknown driver of the other vehicle fled the scene. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android This investigation is ongoing. The Source The Milwaukee Police Department sent FOX6 the information.
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06-06-2025
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Maxwell Anderson trial: Guilty verdict reached by Milwaukee jury
The Brief A jury has convicted Maxwell Anderson of killing and dismembering Sade Robinson. A whirlwind of court activity unfolded on Thursday afternoon. WARNING: During testimony, some content may not be suitable for all viewers. MILWAUKEE - A jury found Maxwell Anderson guilty of killing and dismembering Sade Robinson on Friday after a days-long trial. Anderson is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday, Aug. 15. What they're saying A whirlwind of court activity unfolded on Thursday afternoon. Over the course of roughly an hour, the state rested its case, the judge denied a defense motion to dismiss a charge on the basis of multiplicity, the defense rested its case, jury instructions were read and closing arguments began. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android Lead Prosecutor Ian Vance-Curzan delivered his closing argument first on Thursday. "What Maxwell Anderson did to Sade Robinson was an intentional homicide. There is no question behind the intent and there's no question about the person responsible for doing it," Vance-Curzan said during his closing argument. "The killer is him, the last person to be with her, last one texting her, the last one whose residence she was at, the last one who had her car, the last one who had her phone, the last one who was with her. The one who burned her car. "He did everything he could to try to get away with it. He tried to cover up, he tried to fool the police, he's trying to fool all of you, but he doesn't get to do that." Defense Attorney Anthony Cotton delivered his closing argument second. "You heard that he went to work at Dugout 54 the next morning. And his phone died, not turned off, intentionally. It died, during the hours that one would be asleep. And he went to Dugout 54, and he worked at Dugout 54, which was his job, the next day. No issue," said Cotton. "You didn't hear from one person who said suddenly his behavior is different or that he started acting strange, he continued to work, stayed in the area, didn't cut his hair, didn't change his appearance, didn't have a ton of cash in his car with a passport to Mexico. None of that." A rebuttal from the state came after Cotton's closing argument. The backstory Anderson is charged with first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse, hiding a corpse and arson of property other than a building. He is accused of killing Robinson after a date, dismembering her and dumping her body parts across Milwaukee County. One of her arms was later found on an Illinois beach. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News Prosecutors said Anderson and Robinson showed up at a Menomonee Valley bar on April 1, 2024 – the night she was last seen or heard from. The next day, Robinson's burned-out car was found near 30th and Lisbon in Milwaukee. Surveillance photos show a man investigators believe is Anderson walking away from the area, and who was later seen on a bus heading back towards his home on the city's south side. Anderson had planned to kill Robinson weeks before her death, according to a statement from a "confidential informant" noted in court filings FOX6 News obtained. A search warrant also revealed prosecutors believe Anderson tried to cover up Robinson's death with a text message. Dig deeper FOX6 News is streaming the entire Anderson trial each day on FOX LOCAL. The app is free to download on your phone, tablet or smart TV. Day 8: Closing arguments made, jury deliberations begin Day 7: Sade Robinson killed; mapping path of Robinson's car Day 6: Jurors get look inside Anderson's home; see clothing Day 5: Testimony provided our first look at Anderson's arrest Open Record: Maxwell Anderson trial Day 4: Video from Milwaukee, discovery of Sade Robinson's remains Day 3: Testimony resumes; law enforcement, friends of Sade Robinson take stand Day 2: Opening statements, testimony begins Day 1: Jury selected in single day Sade Robinson homicide: Timeline of events leading to criminal charges Sade Robinson homicide: Parents navigate grief ahead of trial Sade Robinson homicide: The psychology behind the murder Sade Robinson homicide: Lasting legacy, from tragedy to advocacy Open Record: A Date With Death The Source FOX6 News was in court for the Anderson trial. Information in this report is from the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office, Wisconsin Circuit Court, and prior FOX6 coverage of the case.
