Bruce Harrison

Green Bay

Executive Reporter at WGBA-TV (Green Bay, WI)

Executive Reporter at @NBC26, leading a great team of journalists in NE Wisconsin. Cycling Wisconsin’s rural roads. Story/Chat ➡️ [email protected]

Articles

Air show protesters show their ignorance

Aug 1, 2024 | gmtoday.com | Bruce Harrison

To the editor: I just saw on the news that Milwaukee had people protesting the Air and Water Show. They say that it promotes the military and there are also noise issues. These people just verified their stupidity. For the first time I just attended Airventure in Oshkosh. I actually went twice. I was going to make a point that I saw no people around or outside the airport protesting the military demonstrations of both vintage and current aircraft.
Don’t lost focus in glare from ‘shiny object’ of abortion

Apr 18, 2024 | gmtoday.com | Bruce Harrison

To the editor: The 'shiny object' I spoke of, abortion at any time, for any reason, up until birth, has arrived as the only major talking point of the Biden administration’s run for reelection. It was an ugly prediction, but it’s true. Jill Biden spoke to a group of women here in Wisconsin. Her speech was about abortion. When Kamala Harris went to Minnesota, where did she speak? An abortion clinic. When Joe Biden came here what was his major talking point? He wants to make Roe v. Wade permanent.
Don’t lost focus in glare from ‘shiny object’ of abortion

Apr 17, 2024 | gmtoday.com | Bruce Harrison

To the editor: The 'shiny object' I spoke of, abortion at any time, for any reason, up until birth, has arrived as the only major talking point of the Biden administration’s run for reelection. It was an ugly prediction, but it’s true. Jill Biden spoke to a group of women here in Wisconsin. Her speech was about abortion. When Kamala Harris went to Minnesota, where did she speak? An abortion clinic. When Joe Biden came here what was his major talking point? He wants to make Roe v. Wade permanent.
3, including business executive, charged with child trafficking in Waukesha, Milwaukee

Dec 15, 2023 | tmj4.com | Bruce Harrison |Tony Aria

WAUKESHA, Wis. — A business executive who worked in the area and two other people have been charged with child trafficking in Waukesha and Milwaukee counties. According to a Waukesha County criminal complaint, 50-year-old Chris Knuth of De Pere faces charges including trafficking of a child, sexual assault of a child, and child enticement. Knuth told police he comes to Waukesha almost every Monday and Tuesday and stays at the Comfort Inn, according to the complaint.
Milwaukee Jewish social justice organization, Tikkun Ha-Ir, marks 20 years of gift drive program

Dec 14, 2023 | tmj4.com | Bruce Harrison |Tony Aria

For the 20th year in a row, Tikkun Ha-Ir, a Milwaukee Jewish social justice organization, is gathering gifts for those in need. "Tikkun Ha-Ir means "repair the city" in Hebrew. So, this is kind of our slice of doing that work," said Sami Stein Avner, the Tikkun Ha-Ir executive director. From Dec. 14 -17, the organization and volunteers are sorting thousands of new items including hats, gloves, socks, toys, and much more.
Racine man among group accused of smuggling firearms to Mexican cartel

Dec 12, 2023 | tmj4.com | Bruce Harrison |Tony Aria

RACINE, Wis. — In the federal indictment charging eight people, prosecutors say 41-year-old Victor Cobian of Racine purchased high-powered rifles to be smuggled across the southern border. Cobian's facing multiple charges, including conspiracy, dealing in firearms without a license, and smuggling goods from the United States, according to the indictment from the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin.
Sentencing delayed, Jessy Kurczewski's lawyers withdraw

Dec 7, 2023 | nbc26.com | Bruce Harrison

WAUKESHA — The sentencing of convicted killer Jessy Kurczewski has been postponed, and the judge has allowed her defense attorneys to withdraw from the case. Last month, Kurczewski was convicted of financial fraud and homicide in the death of her family friend, Lynn Hernan. Prosecutors say she stole money from Hernan and poisoned her with eye drops to cover up the theft. The defense said Hernan took her own life.
Sentencing delayed, Jessy Kurczewski's lawyers withdraw

Dec 7, 2023 | tmj4.com | Bruce Harrison |Tony Aria

WAUKESHA, Wis. — The sentencing of convicted killer Jessy Kurczewski has been postponed after the judge allowed her lawyers to withdraw from the case. Last month, she was convicted of financial fraud and homicide in the death of her family friend, Lynn Hernan. Prosecutors say she killed Hernan with eye drops. The sentencing delay and Kurczewski's lawyers' withdrawal all have to do with a 37-page letter. However, it is a mystery because the court says it is unsure who wrote it.
Milwaukee couple creates company to collect Christmas trees after city stops curbside pick-ups

Dec 7, 2023 | tmj4.com | Madison Goldbeck |Bruce Harrison |Shaun Gallagher |Tony Aria

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee announced this week its sudden decision to end curbside Christmas tree pickup. Soon after, a new company was swiftly formed to help residents dispose of their trees while also supporting a local cause. Milwaukee residents can schedule a tree pick up with "Milwaukee Tree Pick Up." The company will send a team to your curb to collect and then compost the tree.
Milwaukee ends curbside pickup for Christmas trees; DNR responds

Dec 6, 2023 | tmj4.com | Bruce Harrison |Shaun Gallagher |Tony Aria

The state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has said a difference in "interpretation" of the law may be behind Milwaukee's apparent sudden decision to end curbside Christmas tree pickup. The Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DPW) announced on Tuesday it would no longer collect cut Christmas trees. In a memo to the Common Council, Public Works said the DNR had recently clarified that it now considers holidays trees to be yard waste and not a household decoration.