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Zechariah Mehler pleaded guilty to damaging a controversial mural in Milwaukee, depicting a Star of David and a swastika. The murals owner, Ihsan Atta, intended it to highlight the Gaza conflict. Mehler used an axe and sledgehammer, causing over $12,000 in damage. Hes scheduled for sentencing in January 2026. Peter Mehler, the second accused, will appear in court in March 2026.

Marquis Little, a Milwaukee man, was sentenced to twenty years in prison and eight years of extended supervision for a shooting incident in March. The incident occurred near Sixty-fourth and Sheridan, where Little, armed and ignoring police commands, fled from officers. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The sentence reflects the seriousness of the charges and aims to address community safety concerns.

A Milwaukee woman, Jenni Fischer, is accused of fleeing the scene of a crash that left a man in a coma. Prosecutors allege Fischer consumed multiple alcoholic drinks before the incident. The victim, Abood Zanoun, remains in a coma with minimal brain activity. Fischer faces felony charges for hit and run causing great bodily harm and fraudulent insurance claims. Investigators used Ring camera footage to determine Fischers Jeep was involved in the collision. She filed a false insurance claim and was arrested after surveillance footage showed her drinking at work. Fischer has pleaded not guilty and is scheduled to appear in court again in January.

Buy Local Bonus Campaign: Visit Milwaukees Initiative to Support Local Businesses Visit Milwaukees new initiative, the Buy Local Bonus Campaign, encourages shoppers to support local businesses during the holiday season. From December 15th to 24th, shoppers spending $25 or more on gift cards at participating businesses receive a $25 bonus gift card, funded by Visit Milwaukees $25,000 investment. This campaign aims to boost immediate revenue for Milwaukees restaurants, bars, retailers, and breweries, providing a tangible way to support partners during a critical sales period.

Chilean nationals accused of luxury home burglaries in Wisconsin, possibly linked to a larger South American theft group. Suspects used Wi-Fi jammers to disable security systems, targeting jewelry in homes near wooded areas. Three men, aged 19-23, entered the US illegally, focusing on high-end homes. They were based in Florida and traveled to Wisconsin, targeting homes in Town of Delafield and Mequon. Evidence found in one defendants car included tools, fake IDs, and 26 Wi-Fi signal jammers. All three are held on $250,000 cash bond with immigration holds, set to appear in court on January 7th.

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Federal Judge Blocks Michigans Effort to Shut Down Enbridges Line Five Pipelines A federal judge has ruled in favor of Enbridge, the Canadian oil transport company, preventing Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer from shutting down the Line Five pipelines. The judge, Robert J. Jonker, stated that Governor Whitmers order violated the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution and interfered with federal foreign affairs, specifically a nineteen seventy-seven treaty between Canada and the U.S. regarding the flow of hydrocarbons. Line Five transports twenty-three million gallons of oil and natural gas liquids daily, and critics worry about a potential spill. Michigans Attorney Generals office is reviewing the decision and considering an appeal.

Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan stands trial for obstruction of a federal agency and concealing a wanted person, following an incident where she allegedly helped an undocumented immigrant avoid federal agents. Witnesses, including Judge Ashley and Flores-Ruizs attorney, testify about the events leading to the immigrants arrest. Dugan, who has pleaded not guilty, faces up to six years in prison if convicted.