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Meteorologist Brendan Johnson spoke with a member of a Milwaukee nonprofit that is getting ready to celebrate Pride weekend while spotlighting its work supporting Black and brown LGBTQ+ communities in southeast Wisconsin.

TMJ4’s chief political reporter Charles Benson got an inside look at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago ahead of its June 19 opening. Read more: https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/tmj4-gets-an-inside-look-at-the-obama-presidential-center-in-chicago 

First, a Wisconsin man built the ultimate tiki basement bar. Then, he created a successful business selling custom tiki mugs, apparel, and toys.

A Franklin woman is sharing the memory of her husband, who was killed by a drunk driver in November 2024. Read more: https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/in-your-community/milwaukee-county/franklin-widow-shares-husbands-memory-as-city-suspends-bars-license-after-deadly-drunk-driving-crash 

This might be a contender for the ultimate basement bar. This is a tiki-themed oasis in Cudahy, Wisconsin called the Black Lagoon Room. Read More: https://www.tmj4.com/news/milwaukee-tonight/a-cudahy-mans-tiki-basement-bar-inspired-his-own-successful-custom-tiki-mug-business 

The famous Schuster Mansion, built in 1891, which has operated as a bed and breakfast for nearly two decades, is listed on the market for $1.9 million. Read More: https://www.tmj4.com/news/milwaukee-tonight/schuster-mansion-in-milwaukee-built-in-1891-listed-for-1-9-million 

The weather is changing in southeast Wisconsin. Somebody's back... on local TV. Watch TMJ4 on Monday, June 15th, to see the newest meteorologist to join Storm Team 4.

Packers RB Josh Jacobs was back at practice today, and QB Jordan Love was asked what it has been like as the team waits for his legal situation to resolve. Read more at the link in the comments.

"Dad life has been amazing so far." - QB1 Jordan Love spoke with reporters about what it's like to be a father - he even claims he's getting sleep!

What a beautiful day for Meteorologist Lauren Larsen to visit the West Allis Farmers Market! Have you visited your first market of the season yet?

MIC DROP: It is officially NBA Draft month! Did the Bucks miss the peak window to trade Giannis? Will Giannis and Myles Turner be teammates again?

The family of a 24-year-old man who was killed in a workplace accident at a Milwaukee boat storage facility is remembering him as someone who never hesitated to help others.

West Bend police recommended "mistreating animals" charges to the Washington County District Attorney's Office after a video surfaced appearing to show a groomer at Joy's of Grooming striking a dog.

The instrument that inspired blues, country, and rock music is slowly fading away. One Milwaukee musician wants to keep the sound of the Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar alive.

We had a great time talking about storms and warmer weather with the kindergarten students at Red Apple in Racine.

The 115th Fighter Wing of the Wisconsin Air National Guard performed a flyover of the Watertown Aero Park during the community's Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall unveiling.

A Wisconsin man has become known across the country for sounding taps at veterans' funerals. Since the mid-2000s, Bill Seaman has gone to hundreds of funerals to sound taps.

The Brewers starting pitchers have been locked in. The last three starters have combined to pitch 18 scoreless innings. Here’s what Manager Pat Murphy said he knew about his starters heading into the season:

Downtown Racine business owners hope to see a resolution as the company managing Festival Park says it has been operating without a contract for months.

Undefeated super middleweight Daniel Blancas is ranked in the top 30 in the WBC and 15th in the United States after a unanimous decision victory in Las Vegas. The Milwaukee native's recent fight in Las Vegas was the biggest of his career so far.

Jon Bigler, the owner of a Christmas tree farm in the Village of Waldo, says trees on his farm were cleared by TC Energy, the owner of ANR Pipeline Company. A TC Energy spokesperson says safety over an underground pipeline drove the decision.

At just 15-year-old, Ava Hanssen is competing in the Ligier Junior Formula Championship with only her family as her team - and she's not slowing down.

Storm Team 4's Brian Niznansky spent the day with sixth graders at Gifford School in Caledonia who are interested in careers in meteorology.

A video of the three vehicles being set on fire overnight on E. Belleview was sent to us by a viewer. Read more by clicking on the link below.

About 20 Watertown High School band students, volunteers, and composer Omar Thomas performed "A Mother of a Revolution!" in a community show after the school board voted to remove it from the spring concert.

Step inside the psychedelic world of Milwaukee musician dak duBois. Listening to his music and entering his home is like taking a time machine back to the 1970s.

Once a week, somewhere along the nearly 1,200-mile-long Ice Age Trail, you can hear the sound of pick axes, shovels, and boisterous laughter. Read More: https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/in-your-community/waukesha-county/meet-the-blazing-babes-the-ladies-keeping-the-ice-age-trail-beautiful 

A Greenfield woman says the care she planned to give her son for his 17th birthday was stolen from her apartment parking lot, sold to a scrapyard using a forged bill of sale, and crushed - before police could even get involved.

A church in Watertown is hosting a performance of "A Mother of A Revolution!", a piece of music that has been at the center of a controversy in Watertown. Organizers say about 20 band students from the high school and outside musicians have volunteered to make the performance a reality.

Homestead High School runner Jay Tally was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome as a toddler and is now defying the odds. He is one of Wisconsin's top 800-meter runners and is headed to Georgetown.

Milwaukee Vincent High School has a new varsity boys basketball coach, and the hire is about more than wins and losses. As TMJ4's Rod Burks reports, Freddie Riley is focused on helping students develop on and off the court.

As the Watertown High School Wind Symphony took the stage Monday night, the school board that decided to ban one of its songs held a regularly scheduled meeting of its own. The board didn't say a word about the controversy, and instead referred attendees to a news release about the decision.

Meteorologist Brendan Johnson got to test out his skills as a barista at Coffeeville Company in Brookfield this morning. He's also learning about the new flavors coming this spring and summer, and how the shop is helping local families.

A robot is helping Milwaukee Riverkeeper and volunteers as they work to keep plastic out of Lake Michigan. "BeBot" sifts through sand to remove microplastics before they reach the lake.

Milwaukee County employees picked up hammers and hard hats Thursday to help build homes in Milwaukee's Midtown neighborhood near 23rd and Juneau. They partnered with Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity as part of a broader push to expand affordable home ownership across the county.

We Energies recently held a contest to name peregrine falcon chicks after Milwaukee news anchors. TMJ4 Chief Meteorologist Brian Niznansky was one of the winners, and today he met “Brian Nestnansky.”

Video from Michael Curry in Fond du Lac shows hail coming down during severe weather on Sunday. You can get the latest weather updates at tmj4.com/weather.

Video from Kristin Baker shows hail coming down near Road America in Sheboygan County this afternoon. The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association event at the track was cancelled entirely around 2:30 p.m. due to the weather. Check out tmj4.com/weather for weather updates.

Blue Hour Coffee, Milwaukee's newest coffee shop, is open! It was created by Brema Brema, the same founder of the streetwear brand Unfinished Legacy.

A streetwear brand that's all about repping the Midwest is going to open its flagship store in Lake Geneva. Read More: https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/in-your-community/walworth-county/midwest-inspired-streetwear-brand-lost-files-opening-flagship-store-in-lake-geneva 

Hundreds of Watertown High School students walked out of class after the school board voted to ban a song tied to the Stonewall movement from their spring concert.

Hundreds of Watertown students walked out of class Wednesday following a school board decision to ban a piece of music from the spring concert. Read more: https://www.tmj4.com/news/jefferson-county/watertown-school-board-votes-to-remove-song-tied-to-lgbtq-history-from-spring-concert 

A 980-year-old redwood tree that was turned into a log cabin could soon be a roadside attraction in Wisconsin.

Divine Savior Holy Angels girls soccer team is proving they're one of Wisconsin's top state title contenders this season, scoring 45 goals in their first 10 games. As TMJ4's Rod Burks reports, the Dashers are now chasing their first state championship since 2021.

Meteorologist Brendan Johnson spoke with Josh Truckenbrod, the owner of 1848 Coffee, about how the shop has become a community hub in New Berlin. Read more: https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/in-your-community/waukesha-county/new-berlins-1848-coffee-builds-community-one-cup-at-a-time

Marotta Mic Drop: Who should the Bucks take with the No. 10 pick in the NBA Draft? Brian Butch, Steve Czaban, Lori Nickel, and Karley Marotta give their takes.

Storm Team 4 Meteorologist Jacob Montesano took a trip in the Storm Chaser to Minor’s Garden Center Sunday for Mother’s Day. As people were getting flowers for their moms, he spoke with workers about the unofficial start to planting season. Thanks for having us!

The Bobby Portis Foundation hosted a Teacher Appreciation luncheon at Roosevelt Middle School, celebrating educators who are also mothers, just ahead of Mother's Day.

Milwaukee police are investigating a second department employee for allegedly misusing the Flock Safety automated license plate reader database, officials disclosed at a Thursday FPC meeting.

Mic Drop 🔥: Freedom's Donovan Davis commits to Iowa State over Marquette and Wisconsin. Brian Butch gives his personal take as guy who stayed in state to play at UW. Meanwhile, Czabe: "We have to build a wall around Wisconsin. There are too many great kids leaving."

According to new comments from Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam, the uncertainty surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo's future in Milwaukee should be resolved within the next month. TMJ4 sports director Karley Marotta and a panel of experts share their reaction in this week's edition of Marotta's Mic Drop.

There's a new occult shop in Milwaukee. Get a tarot card reading, buy crystals, or learn about Norse gods. Read More: https://www.tmj4.com/news/milwaukee-tonight/madam-strange-opens-strange-scene-a-new-metaphysical-and-tarot-card-shop-open-in-bay-view 

What do you want to hear from Taylor Jenkins as he’s introduced as the new Milwaukee Bucks Head Coach? Karley Marotta and Rod Burks give their opinions.

A Slinger woman is using her cleaning business to support people struggling with mental health — offering one free deep cleaning session. https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/in-your-community/washington-county/slinger-woman-offers-free-house-cleaning-to-support-people-struggling-with-mental-health

These are not real ducks! They are decoys. A Wisconsin man is keeping the tradition of decoy carving alive. Read More: https://www.tmj4.com/news/dodge-county/a-wisconsin-decoy-duck-carver-keeping-a-tradition-alive 

Three sets of sisters are helping the West Allis Blue Jays softball team build chemistry — and a winning streak. Read more: https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/in-your-community/milwaukee-county/west-allis-blue-jays-softball-team-bonds-over-family-ties-and-winning 

Brian Niznansky served as an emcee for the Oxygen Ball Friday at Discovery World. He shared the stage with WTMJ's John Mercure.

Brookfield Central junior Kyenret Rinkam has already proven she is the fastest sprinter in the state of Wisconsin - and she has big goals ahead of her.

Anyone for 5 years of eligibility? 🙋🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️

Pat Murphy gives the latest on Brandon Woodruff after he exited the game early in the second inning: "He doesn't feel like he is injured. He said my arm is dead.. nothing is coming out."

Estabrook Beer Garden is gearing up for its Grand Opening tonight! Storm Team 4 Chief Meteorologist Brian Niznansky has confirmed that the beer will still be flowing despite the chilly weather.

Brendan Johnson stopped by Deerwood Crossing in Brown Deer to talk severe weather awareness and preparedness with residents! 🌪️ Are you ready for severe weather season?

This toy car is really more like freedom on four wheels for a 3-year-old born with cerebral palsy, autism, and a muscle contraction impairment.

How one store doubled in size by betting big on Sheboygan County pride. Read More:https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/in-your-community/sheboygan-county/how-one-store-doubled-in-size-by-betting-big-on-sheboygan-county-pride 

O&H Danish Bakery is celebrating 77 years as a four-generation family business, drawing crowds for its famous pastries. More: https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/in-your-community/racine-county/o-h-danish-bakery-in-racine-celebrates-77-years-of-serving-famous-kringle-and-pastries-to-the-community

TMJ4 Sports' Ashley Washburn caught up with former Packers kicker Mason Crosby to talk about Green Bay drafting Trey Smack. Read more: https://www.tmj4.com/sports/mason-crosby-discusses-the-packers-drafting-trey-smack-and-the-kicking-competition-with-brandon-mcmanus 

The Milwaukee Police Department released drone footage of a "Teen Takeover" at Moody Park in March. Read about it here: https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/in-your-community/milwaukee-county/milwaukee-police-release-drone-footage-of-teen-takeover-at-moody-park-in-march 

Video from Taylor Minan in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood shows a street takeover that is reported to have happened early Sunday morning near S. Kinnickinnic Avenue and E. Lincoln Avenue. A neighbor that spoke with TMJ4 News says it lasted about an hour before police arrived.

Starting May 9, food trucks in downtown Milwaukee will be required to close earlier after the Milwaukee Common Council unanimously voted to change the operating hours from 1 a.m. to 10 p.m.

A Bayside woman quit her job, pursued her passion, and built a thriving terrarium company. Read More: https://www.tmj4.com/news/milwaukee-tonight/a-bayside-woman-quit-her-job-pursued-her-passion-and-built-a-thriving-terrarium-company 

Brendan Johnson stopped by Complete Care in Hales Corners to chat with residents about wild Wisconsin weather—and got a great question about hail from Lou and her daughter Laurie.

In another edition of 'EmpowHERing the Game,' Sussex Hamilton head coach Kaylee Gendrich leads a powerhouse program and builds confident female leaders. Read more: https://www.tmj4.com/sports/empowhering-the-game-inside-sussex-hamilton-softballs-powerhouse-program

The Milwaukee Deep Tunnel is 28.5 miles long and 320 feet under the city. It stores hundreds of gallons of storm and sewage water. Read More: