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Fiserv Forum becomes second NBA arena to receive top sustainability certification
Fiserv Forum has been recognized as one of the nation's top environmentally sustainable venues. On May 30, the Milwaukee Bucks announced that Fiserv Forum has been awarded platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED. It is the second NBA arena to earn this distinction, joining Portland's Moda Center, and the first such venue in Wisconsin. The award comes after the Baird Center achieved gold certification earlier this year. The LEED award ranks buildings on a point-based system with certified being the lowest and platinum being the highest. This year, the building won based on four categories: water, waste, transportation and human experience. To win the award, Fiserv Forum tracked its performance in the four categories by using Arc, a software platform that monitors sustainability efforts, officials said at a May 30 press conference. Fiserv Forum, which received gold designation in 2022, improved water and waste by adding touchless faucets and implementing the Orca Food Digester to help reduce food waste. In addition, the building added Bublr Bikes and a Lyft station to encourage walking, biking and ridesharing. Fiserv Forum improved human experience by installing Kaiterra sensors, which monitor air quality inside buildings and workplaces. Dennis Williams, senior vice president and general manager of Fiserv Forum, told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that sustainability has been a top priority since the arena opened its doors in 2018. At the May 30 press conference, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson said the award is a symbol of the city's progress in sustainability. 'It's a city that's on the rise, and as we grow, we've got a responsibility to do it in a sustainable way and a way that is equitable and with a long-term impact in mind,' Johnson said during the May 30 announcement. With the new platinum certification, Williams said he wants to continue to make the building more sustainable the potential use of waste diversion. 'For us, we wanted to be good stewards of the community and make sure we're leaving the Earth the way we found it," Williams said. "If we can better the community around us (then) there's a lot of value in that." This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Fiserv Forum receives Platinum LEED certification for sustainability
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3 days ago
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Water leak closes Mukwonago Area School District
A water leak caused damage to Mukwonago Area School District network servers, leading officials to close schools for at least one day. A science lab sink at Mukwonago High School overflowed around 1:30 p.m. May 29, the district told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in an emailed statement. The issue was not noticed for almost an hour. The district's server room is located directly beneath the lab where water seeped through the science lab floor. The district said in a May 29 Facebook post the leak resulted in a total loss of its internet-based systems, including email, phones, HVAC, data and security. The district's IT department determined repairs would not finish in time for school to open safely May 30, though the district's 4K partner sites remained open that day. The district said it was confident it will have its systems functioning so classes can resume June 2. A district representative on May 30 did not immediately respond to the Journal Sentinel's questions, including an estimated cost of the damage and whether any instructional time will need to be made up. This story is developing and will update. Contact Alec Johnson at (262) 875-9469 or Follow him on Twitter at@AlecJohnson12. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Mukwonago Area School District schools closed due to water leak
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3 days ago
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When can you see June's full moon in Wisconsin?
The first full moon of the summer is almost upon us, Wisconsin. June's summer moon will reach peak illumination on June 11. Here's what to know about your chances of seeing it in Wisconsin: The Strawberry Moon will reach peak illumination on June 11 at 3:44 a.m. EST. Want to know when to see it in Wisconsin? The Old Farmer's Almanac has a moonrise and moonset calculator, which lets users search by state, city or ZIP code. More: Summer is almost here. What to know about the start of the 2025 season in Wisconsin No, the Strawberry Moon is not a supermoon. There will be three super full moons later in the year, according to Used by the Algonquian and Ojibwe tribes, June's full moon got its name to mark the "ripening of 'June-bearing' strawberries that are ready to be gathered," The Old Farmer's Almanac says. Some other names for the Strawberry Moon are the Blooming Moon, Birth Moon and Honey Moon. More: What will summer weather be like in Wisconsin in 2025? Here's what the Old Farmer's Almanac predicts Here's a list of Wisconsin spots that could offer some of the best views of the night sky: Newport State Park, Ellison Bay Driftless Wisconsin Harrington Beach State Park Kettle Moraine State Forest Kohler-Andrae State Park Parnell Tower Here is the full moon schedule for 2025: June 11: Strawberry Moon July 10: Buck Moon Aug. 9: Sturgeon Moon Sept. 7: Harvest Moon Oct. 6: Hunter's Moon Nov. 5: Beaver Moon Dec. 4: Cold Moon More: The biggest astronomical events in 2025: Eclipses to meteor showers and full moon schedule Alex Groth contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Strawberry Moon 2025: How and when to see June full moon in Wisconsin
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Why are parts of Lincoln Memorial Drive and the Hoan Bridge closed this weekend?
The annual United Performing Arts Fund Ride for the Arts returns to downtown Milwaukee on June 1 — and that means you'll see some road closures this weekend. The UPAF Ride for the Arts is a one-day recreational bike ride to raise funds for performing arts organizations, such as the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and the Milwaukee Repertory Theater. Here's a look at the route for the annual UPAF Ride for the Arts, and where to expect road closures this weekend: The 20-mile loop will take cyclists north on Lincoln Memorial Drive and uses Interstate 794 from downtown Milwaukee to Cudahy over the Hoan bridge. The route will be closed to cars in both directions during the event. Parts of Interstate 794 from Lincoln Memorial Drive to Howard Avenue will be closed to traffic during the ride from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. The official starting and finishing line for the event is at the Summerfest grounds, at Henry Maier Festival Park. Starting line festivities will start at 6:30 a.m. outside of the North Gate on the Summerfest grounds as riders will line up along North Harbor Drive to enter the loop course at 7 a.m. The 2025 UPAF Ride for the Arts is on June 1, 2025 from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free parking is available at the Summerfest grounds, at Henry Maier Festival Park. Follow Erie Street southeast to lots P and H. Instructions will also be emailed to all registrants before the event, according to its website. Bike ports will be available to park bicycles in Urban Park, outside the North gates of Summerfest. Make sure to bring your own bike lock to secure your bike. You can find more information on its website here. RELATED: What rights do you have as a pedestrian or bicyclist on Wisconsin roads? This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: UPAF Ride for Arts: I-794, Lincoln Memorial, Hoan closed in Milwaukee
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Republican Party and President Trump are becoming our country's biggest bullies
The Republican Party is joining President Donald Trump in becoming our country's biggest bullies. Bullies pick on people smaller and weaker than they are ("House passes Trump's 'big, beautiful bill,'' May 23). Their 'big beautiful bill' strips $625 billion from Medicaid, which will lead to 7.6 million Americans losing health insurance over the next 10 years, cuts $300 billion from SNAP and continues Trump's war on immigrants. Their 'beautiful bill' gives the big tax breaks to the wealthy while increasing our country's debt by $3.8 trillion. Not only does the Grinch reside in Congress, but Republicans are incapable of feeling or expanding their hearts. Mary Maronek, Mt. Pleasant Opinion: We asked readers about arrest of Milwaukee Judge Dugan. Here's what you said. Letters: US economy has consistently performed better under Democratic presidents 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: 'Beautiful bill' gives tax breaks to wealthy, increases debt | Letters
