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Man who shot Milwaukee cop, stole squad car gets 40 years
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A man who pleaded guilty to shooting a Milwaukee police officer and stealing his squad car last year has been sentenced to 40 years in prison. A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Jetrin Rodthong, 23, on Thursday for shooting Officer Herbert Davis III as the officer...
National League Central Preview Capsules
Capsules of National League Central teams, listed in order of finish last year: ___ ST. LOUIS CARDINALS 2022: 93-69, first place, lost to Philadelphia in wild-card round. Manager: Oliver Marmol (second season). Opening Day:...
Wisconsin man pleads guilty to intimidating Black neighbors
WEST ALLIS, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty Thursday to intimidating and interfering with Black residents who moved into a suburban Milwaukee apartment complex where he lived. William McDonald of West Allis faces up to 11 years in prison when he is sentenced on June...
Antetokounmpo's big night helps Bucks trounce Spurs 130-94
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 31 points and 14 rebounds in just 24 minutes as the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks rolled to a 130-94 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. The Bucks extended their Eastern Conference advantage to 2½ games over the Boston...
Wisconsin moves to toughen reckless driving penalties
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Penalties for reckless driving and carjacking would increase under Republican-authored bills that the Wisconsin Legislature approved Wednesday. Supporters say they are responding to increased incidents of reckless driving and carjacking, primarily in...
Man, 23, dies in crash following pursuit by Wisconsin police
SOUTH MILWAUKEE, Wis. (AP) — A man who fled from police during a pursuit that reached speeds of about 100 mph (161 kph) died early Wednesday after his car crashed into a ravine near Milwaukee, police said. The Cudahy Police Department initiated the pursuit around 3 a.m. after a...
Williams' 25 lead Charlotte past Milwaukee in CBI 76-65
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Brice Williams scored 25 points and Charlotte beat Milwaukee 76-65 on Monday night in the CBI Tournament quarterfinals. Williams had five rebounds and three blocks for the 49ers (20-14). Jackson Threadgill scored 17 points while shooting 6 for 10 (3 for 4...
Freeman lifts Milwaukee over Stetson 87-83 in OT at CBI
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Sophomore BJ Freeman scored a career-high 43 points to help Milwaukee slip past Stetson 87-83 in overtime in the first round of the College Basketball Invitational on Sunday night. Freeman sank 10 of 20 shots from the floor, including 3 of 9 from 3-point...
UW budget plan would drive up student costs as much as 5.4%
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman's plan to increase tuition, fees and room and board costs next year would drive up undergraduate student expenses as much as 5.4% next year, according to an analysis released Friday. Rothman announced earlier...
Pacers rally late, beat Eastern Conference-leading Bucks
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Andrew Nembhard scored 24 points and Aaron Nesmith hit six 3-pointers and finished with 22 points as the Indiana Pacers rallied late and beat the Central Division- and Eastern Conference-leading Milwaukee Bucks 139-123 Thursday night. Indiana (32-38) shot 22 for 46...
