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Fostering Community Christmas brings joy to hundreds of foster children in Milwaukee, providing gifts and support to foster parents. The annual event, now in its fifth year, is spearheaded by Mariah Antetokounmpo and offers a day of Christmas spirit, including a toy-filled Santas workshop for the children. Foster parent Amanda Miller shares her gratitude for the initiative, which helps alleviate holiday stress and ensures every child experiences the magic of Christmas.

In Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, Borzynskis Farm and Floral Market faces an unusual challenge this holiday season: hundreds of unsold real Christmas trees. With the economy playing a role, the general manager, Kristin Borzynski, introduces a lets make a deal offer, allowing customers to propose a reasonable price. The remaining trees will be donated, ensuring the spirit of Christmas lives on in her community.

Brookfield police seek publics help to identify four suspects in recent Target theft attempt. Suspects gathered items, planned to conceal and leave without paying. Loss prevention officers intervened, recovering merchandise. Suspects fled in a silver Chevrolet Cruze with unknown plates. Contact Officer Lauda with any information at 262-787-3702.

Food pantries across the US still grappling with post-shutdown strain, as increased demand from families in need persists. WestCare Wisconsin, one such pantry, saw a surge in visitors during the shutdown and continues to face high demand. Anita Garrett, a volunteer, shared the struggle families face between buying gifts and putting food on the table. The longest government shutdown in US history, lasting 43 days, left funding for programs like Wisconsins FoodShare uncertain. With the deal set to expire in January 2026, concerns of another shutdown loom, threatening vital assistance programs. Despite these challenges, local pantries remain resilient, relying on community support to meet the ongoing need.

Milwaukee Public Schools complete lead remediation in nearly 100 schools, surpassing their goal by a year. The extensive cleanup, involving 2,700 classrooms and 7 million square feet, cost $43 million, straining future capital spending. The district hired new custodians and operations managers, and the city anticipates additional federal funding for lead abatement and screening clinics.

A Milwaukee County judge, Hannah Dugan, was found not guilty of a misdemeanor charge but guilty of a felony charge for obstructing federal agents. The incident occurred earlier this year at the courthouse. Despite the verdict, Dugan remains suspended with pay, and her courtroom still bears her name. The Wisconsin Supreme Court has stated she will remain suspended until the verdict is formally accepted, a process that could take several months. State Republicans are calling for impeachment if she doesnt resign.

Ann Arbor, Michigan, and five other communities have filed a lawsuit against four fire truck manufacturers, alleging price-fixing and supply manipulation. The lawsuit claims these companies worked together to double fire truck costs over the last decade, leading to long delays and dangerous equipment in service. The manufacturers deny the allegations, focusing on delivering safe, high-quality trucks.

The Milwaukee Bucks, currently outside the Eastern Conference playoff picture, face a tough challenge with star player Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined due to a calf strain. His cautious recovery approach leaves the team in a difficult spot, as they navigate a crucial part of their schedule with only three home games and two challenging road trips before his projected return on January fourteenth. The Bucks early road wins were all close contests with Giannis playing a pivotal role, and without him, theyve struggled to find that same success. Their continued struggles away from home could seriously jeopardize their season, as they are currently two games behind the tenth-place Chicago Bulls and the same margin separates them from the Brooklyn Nets further down in thirteenth.