James Kelly

2 weeks ago | waukradio.com | Lucas Hunt |Adam Hess |Jo Ann Krulatz |James Kelly

MADISON, Wis (CIVIC MEDIA) – Governor Tony Evers signed an executive order Friday requiring American flags to be flown at half-staff on Memorial Day, honoring the veterans who gave their lives for our country. Civic Media’s feature story on the history and significance of Memorial Day can be read here. In keeping with tradition, the flags will be flown from sunrise to noon. Gov. Evers paid respect to our nation’s fallen heroes in a statement.

2 weeks ago | waukradio.com | Stuart Wattles |Adam Hess |Jo Ann Krulatz |James Kelly

MILWAUKEE, Wis (Civic Media) – The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 33-year-old man Wednesday night following a medical emergency at the Milwaukee County Jail. According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, a correctional officer was alerted around 7:41 p.m. that the man was unconscious. Jail staff declared a medical emergency and attempted lifesaving efforts, including giving two doses of Narcan.

2 weeks ago | waukradio.com | Stuart Wattles |Adam Hess |Jo Ann Krulatz |James Kelly

OAK CREEK, Wis. (Civic Media) — The Oak Creek Common Council approved a conditional use permit Tuesday night for Wisconsin’s first Buc-ee’s travel center, to be located at the southwest corner of I-94 and Elm Road, just north of the Milwaukee-Racine County line. A traffic impact study by the state Department of Transportation is still pending, and some criticized the council for approving the permit before receiving the study’s results.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Harry Low |Alex Loftus |James Kelly

A power failure has caused major disruption to the London Underground network and the Elizabeth line. The Bakerloo line is currently suspended, as are parts of the Mildmay line, while there are delays on the Elizabeth, Jubilee, District, Circle and Piccadilly lines. Earlier, sections of the Northern, Jubilee, Waterloo & City and Elizabeth lines were also shut. Transport for London (TfL) said the issues had been caused by a short power outage which happened at about 14:30 BST.

1 month ago | civicmedia.us | Stuart Wattles |Adam Hess |James Kelly |Savanna Tomei-Olson

RACINE, Wis (WRJN) – The Racine City Council on Tuesday approved a conditional “beer-only” liquor license for Dream Social Lounge at 1518 Washington Ave., capping a contentious debate over public safety and neighborhood impact. The council voted 12-3 to grant the Class B beer license with strict conditions, including limiting the lounge’s capacity to 150 people and imposing a closing hour of midnight. April Wright put in the application for the establishment.