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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Southeast Wisconsin weather radar: Flash flood warnings issued in Milwaukee and 5 other counties- here's what we know
Parts of southeast Wisconsin continue to be impacted by flash floods on Sunday, Fox6 reported. Thousands of power outages have been reported by We Energies, mostly in Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties. The National Weather Service had issued a flash flood warning for Milwaukee County as well as part of Waukesha County until 2 am local time on Sunday, Aug. 10, before it was extended. Southeast Wisconsin continue to be impacted by flash floods(X/@Young_Deuces) The Deep Tunnel in Milwaukee is nearly at capacity, Fox6 reported. Both reclamation facilities are also operating at capacity in the area. Flood warning for Wisconsin is in place As per an update by Fox 6, a flood watch for Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Kenosha, Racine, Walworth, and Waukesha counties has been issued by the National Weather Service through 7 am on August 11. The excessive rainfall could lead to flash floods. It could also result in flooded streams, creeks, rivers, and excess water in low-lying areas. Southeast Wisconsin flash floods The National Weather Service had extended its flash flood warning until 5 am on August 10 for large portions of Wisconsin as "life-threatening flash flooding" caused by torrential rainfall continued overnight. The warnings were in effect till 5 am for Milwaukee and eastern Waukesha counties. Washington and Ozaukee counties had the warning in place till 5:30 am, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported. Also read: Wisconsin State Fair closes, vehicles trapped, Lynyrd Skynyrd concert canceled after Milwaukee flash floods | Watch Rain totals of just under six inches had been recorded by the NWS in Milwaukee early Sunday morning. The highest rain total was registered just west of the Menomonee River Parkway, in Butler, where 10 inches of rain was recorded. Storms and flooding forced the Wisconsin State Fair to end early, leading to the cancellation of the main stage act by Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. Several parts of the Milwaukee area reported stranded vehicles and flooding in streets and basements to the NWS. Benjamin Sheppard, a meteorologist with the NWS's Milwaukee office, told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that people in Milwaukee 'can expect several rounds of thunderstorms, rain and wind through Monday morning.' He added that the storms may remain 'unpredictable' in terms of how much and when they may intensify. FAQs Is there a flash flood warning in place for southeast Wisconsin? Parts of the state remain under a flood watch. Was the Wisconsin State Fair canceled early? Yes, the event was canceled early on Saturday evening due to flash flooding. Are more thunderstorms expected in Wisconsin? Yes, parts of the state could witness thunderstorms, rain, and wind till Monday morning.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Wisconsin State Fair closes, vehicles trapped, Lynyrd Skynyrd concert canceled after Milwaukee flash floods
The Wisconsin State Fair has closed early as the state braces for severe weather. The National Weather Service announced Milwaukee, West Allis and Wauwatosa were at risk of flash floods.(X/@Young_Deuces) The fair closed early on Saturday, August 9, due to severe weather. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning around 8:30 pm until 2 am. The areas at risk include Milwaukee, West Allis and Wauwatosa. This comes after a flood watch for most of southern Wisconsin earlier this evening. 'Attention Fairgoers! The State Fair Park is closing. Please use caution as you make your way to the nearest exit as safely as possible and follow the directions of the Fair Park staff and police as you exit,' the state fair shared in a Facebook post. In the comments, they said that Tunnel Entrance F is closed due to the storm, and advised attendees to use either the Main Stage or Turn 4 exits so they could access the state fair's parking lots. Also Read | Scary video of NYC floods: Water burst from walls of 7th Avenue station amid extreme rainfall Meanwhile, social media visuals show vehicles trapped in the rain waters, along with clips of people exiting the fair, and some making most of the rain. Flash flood visuals from Milwaukee One clip showed a person treading water. Others can be seen walking ahead of him. 'It's the only way out,' he remarks. 'Unbelievable,' the person exclaims. Another post shared by a person on X showed a car submerged in the water. 'Major flooding at the Wisconsin State Fair,' they said. A clip shared by Tom Wachs, the Fox6 meteorlogist, showed some kids having fun in the rain water. "Flash flooding is ongoing in West Allis and parts of the Milwaukee area. Around 4" of rain has fallen and it isn't done yet. PLEASE be careful! There is A LOT of water," he wrote. Lynyrd Skynyrd show canceled Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd was supposed to perform on the main stage of the Wisconsin State Fair around 7:30 pm. However, the Bank Five Nine Main Stage show was canceled after some delays. 'While we tried everything within our control to allow this show to go on, for the safety of our artists, team, and Fairgoers, we cannot host this concert,' the state fair said on a separate Facebook post. Those who got tickets via Etix, the official ticket provider for the fair, will get their refunds in the next 7-14 days, the post continued. Those who got it from the state fair ticket office can go between 9 am and 3 pm Monday-Friday, and claim the refund. However, they must be carrying ID and original tickets.
New York Post
23-06-2025
- New York Post
Town pol accused of strangling lost golden retriever as good Samaritan watched in horror: ‘All I can see is those dog eyes looking at me'
A local official in Wisconsin is facing death threats after he allegedly used a leash to strangle a lost and scared golden retriever in front of the horrified good Samaritan who had just rescued the pooch. Town of Chester Chairman Richard Van Buren, 55, is facing a single count of felony mistreatment of an animal, according to a criminal complaint, after allegedly lifting the dog by its neck with a leash and saying, 'This f–king dog is going to die.' 'That was not a mistreatment of an animal; that was murder of an animal. And I've seen this and witnessed this,' Shelby Krohn, who saved the dog, told Fox 6 with tears streaming down her face. Advertisement 3 Richard Van Buren, 55, is facing a single count of felony mistreatment of an animal, according to a criminal complaint, after allegedly lifting the dog by its neck with a leash. Dodge County Sheriff's Office 'When I close my eyes, all I can see is those dog eyes looking at me while this man is strangling him to death, and I couldn't do anything. I couldn't do anything.' Krohn was going for a walk along Horicon Marsh Tuesday evening when she encountered the petrified golden retriever, who looked dehydrated. She spent 45 minutes coaxing the dog into her car, she told the station. Advertisement She took the dog to the Dodge County Humane Society, which told her she needed to take the canine to a local official. The Humane Society shared a picture of the pup on Facebook, asking, 'Do you know me?' Krohn drove to Van Buren's farm to bring him the dog. The dog allegedly bit Van Buren when he tried to put one of his leashes around its neck. Once it was secure, he yanked the dog by its leash through Krohn's car window, according to the complaint. 'The dogs' legs were off the ground and suspended about two feet in the air,' the complaint said. 'It was foamed at the mouth.' 3 Shelby Krohn was going for a walk along Horicon Marsh Tuesday evening when she encountered the petrified golden retriever, who looked dehydrated. Dodge County Humane Society Advertisement Krohn tried to intervene and begged him to stop. He ignored her. 'He suspended the dog up in the air again and at this time it was limp near the cage,' according to the complaint. Van Buren told Krohn that this wasn't the first dog he had dealt with violently, according to the complaint. 'Van Buren admitted dealing with aggressive dogs doesn't usually 'end well' and indicated he had dealt with them in the past in his capacity as town chair,' the complaint stated. Advertisement 'Richard Van Buren said he usually keeps a stray dog for seven days and after that, he 'takes care of it,' which I clarified meant he shot it with a gun,' according to the complaint. 3 She took the dog to the Dodge County Humane Society, which told her she needed to take the canine to a local official. Dodge County Humane Society The incident aroused strong — and sometimes violent — responses. Facebook banned a post calling for revenge against Van Buren, and the Dodge County Sheriff's Office issued a stern warning. 'There have been threatening comments made by some community members that must be addressed. Threats to the personal safety and property of individuals are not only inappropriate but may also be illegal,' the sheriff said in a statement. 'While we respect the freedom of speech, that freedom of speech does have limits when it comes to threatening another person's life, family members, or property.' The sheriff's office added that it will make arrests if threats are deemed to be in violation of the law — including those made by social media. Van Buren returns to court July 31 for a preliminary hearing, court records show. The Humane Society also urged residents to remain calm and encouraged them to help find the dog's owner. Advertisement 'What you can do to help right now is continue sharing the dog's photo so we can hopefully identify its owner,' it read. 'Our hearts are heavy — for this dog, for the kind person that found them, and for everyone in our community who feels the pain of animals we can't always reach in time.' The post featured a quote from German philosopher Immanuel Kant that read: 'We can judge the heart of man by his treatment of animals.'
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Journalists at WITI-TV Fox6 have taken days of action to call attention to pay
As we make summer plans for our summer getaways it is important to support those who inform our communities. WITI Fox6 Milwaukee employs many photographers and editors who cover the area daily rain or shine. They cover our community but as with many issues impacting journalists impartiality means they cannot loudly advocate for their own causes; as journalists we are told we must cover the story not become it. From coverage at Summerfest to investigations and crime, these news crews put themselves out there in the 'field' everyday to make sure we stay informed. It's through the lens of workers at WITI and other local news station stations that connect with our community when we want decide that today we will just stay on the couch, or how we stay connected in touch when we are on the road via the local news website. Journalism is more important then ever, and supporting those who bring us the news is vital. Many may not have realized that workers at Fox 6 have taken days of action, June 19, to bring attention to their pay and other working conditions. Letters: House budget provision exempts executive branch from following court orders While you may see a lot of stories on local television, this may not get the attention it needs, but impacts what you see. If you see a news photographer or reporter thank them for what they do, and maybe ask if there is 'news' that affects them personally, that's likely a story you won't see on air. Raza Siddiqui, Host of Media Essential Workers, Former National Association of Broadcast Employees & Technicians, Local 41 President, Chicago Opinion: 5 (bad) things every We Energies customer should know about natural gas plants Letters: Wake-enhanced boating produces same dynamic as smoking in public places Here are some tips to get your views shared with your friends, family, neighbors and across our state: Please include your name, street address and daytime phone. Generally, we limit letters to 200 words. Cite sources of where you found information or the article that prompted your letter. Be civil and constructive, especially when criticizing. Avoid ad hominem attacks, take issue with a position, not a person. We cannot acknowledge receipt of submissions. We don't publish poetry, anonymous or open letters. Each writer is limited to one published letter every two months. All letters are subject to editing. Write: Letters to the editor, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 330 E. Kilbourn Avenue, Suite 500, Milwaukee, WI, 53202. Fax: (414)-223-5444. E-mail: jsedit@ or submit using the form that can be found on the on the bottom of this page. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: News crews in Milwaukee work tirelessly to serve community | Letters
New York Post
12-05-2025
- General
- New York Post
Residents jump from windows during Milwaukee apartment fire that kills 4 on Mother's Day
Residents jumped from the windows of a four-story apartment building in Milwaukee during a Mother's Day fire that killed four people, critically injured four others and grew so intense that the blaze outmatched the first firefighters to arrive, authorities said. Ladder trucks were used to rescue other residents from windows while some firefighters inside the burning building crawled on hands and knees to get people out, Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski said Sunday. In all, about 30 people were rescued. 3 A photo from the four-story apartment building fire in Milwaukee during Mother's Day. Fox6 Authorities have not said how the fire might have started. Lipski said the building did not have a sprinkler system and was built in 1968, predating a law that would have required one, according to the fire chief. 'If we had sprinklers in the buidling we would have stopped the fire very, very small. We would not of had to have people jumping out of windows,' he said. Several other residents were treated for lesser injuries in the fire that began sometime before 8 a.m. The blaze rendered the 85-unit building uninhabitable, displacing an estimated 200 people. 3 In this image made from video, a firefighter on a ladder helps a person out of the window at the site of an apartment building fire in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on May 11, 2025. AP James Rubinstein, a resident in the building, said he jumped to the ground floor. 'There was so much smoke. I climbed out the courtyard with my cat in my backpack,' Rubinstein told television station FOX6 Milwaukee. Emergency operaters received calls that people were trapped and jumping to escape. 3 Firefighters rescued about 30 people from the blaze. Fox6 The first firefighters to arrive were 'far, far outmatched' by intense flames, Lipski said. Authorities did not immediately release the identities or ages of the victims. Lipski said the fire began in a common area and spread to multiple floors. Eddie Edwards, another resident of the building, said he also jumped to escape. 'I wasn't thinking about nothing but getting away,' he told Milwaukee television station WISN. 'Getting out and saving everyone's life. It was a scary moment.'
