Mary Jo Ola

Milwaukee

Reporter at WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI)

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West Bend theater takes action as 'Minecraft Movie' screenings erupt into chaos

1 week ago | tmj4.com | Mary Jo Ola |Tony Aria

WEST BEND, Wis. — Movie-goers are causing mayhem at local theaters during screenings of "A Minecraft Movie."Videos online show people throwing their food, running around the auditoriums, and using air horns. One theater in Door County has stopped selling concessions to people under the age of 18 in hopes of preventing this behavior.
Wisconsin business owners concerned over tariffs and the challenge of operating with uncertainty

1 week ago | tmj4.com | Mary Jo Ola |Tony Aria

From beer to auto parts and agriculture, some local business owners expressed shared concern over tariffs during a roundtable with Democratic Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin. Lakefront Brewery hosted the event on Monday which included a brief tour discussing the impact of tariffs. Eight business owners participated in a roundtable with Sen. Baldwin following the tour to share their experiences. "I've seen my sales decrease 10 percent within the last month.
Election workers begin recount for Hartland-Lakeside School Board seat

1 week ago | tmj4.com | Mary Jo Ola |Tony Aria

HARTLAND, Wis. — Election workers began recounting votes after a school board candidate who lost by 10 votes filed a petition. The three candidates with most votes won a spot on the Hartland-Lakeside School Board. Matt McNulty had the most with 2,326. Matt Schwab followed with 2,171 votes then Morgan Henning with 1,965 votes. John Poulos received 1,955 votes. Poulos filed a petition on Monday, stating he believes mistakes were made in all wards in the counting.
Mother of 19-year-old bitten by security K-9 seeks accountability

2 weeks ago | tmj4.com | Mary Jo Ola |Tony Aria

WAUWATOSA, Wis. — The mother of the 19-year-old woman who was bitten by a security K-9 at Mayfair Mall wants accountability. "It's very important because I don't wanna see anyone child go through this. So I am 100% behind my daughter," Santana Walls said. Nineteen-year-old Amirah Walls walked out using crutches to meet reporters with her attorney, B'Ivory LaMarr, on Tuesday.
'My heart just broke': Neighbors share grief over shooting death of a 6-year-old boy

3 weeks ago | tmj4.com | Mary Jo Ola |Tony Aria

MILWAUKEE — A family is mourning after a 6-year-old child was shot and killed Tuesday night. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Daquell Collins. It happened on North 51st Boulevard near Marion, north of Fond Du Lac Avenue. Neighbors described a troubling scene. "My son came in and said somebody got shot over there and then I saw all kinds of police," Mary Lou Razo said.
Experts says video of K9 bite at Mayfair Mall should spark questions

3 weeks ago | tmj4.com | Mary Jo Ola |Tony Aria

Cell phone videos showing a security K9 biting a woman at Mayfair Mall and appearing to not let go sparked concerns from a former law enforcement officer and dog trainer. "I actually felt bad for the lady that was being bit," Chris Ederesinghe told TMJ4 News. "I felt bad for the dog, and I felt bad for the canine handler because he is going to be under the microscope now."Ederesinghe spent several years with the Milwaukee Police Department and nearly two decades with K9s.
Woman bit by K9 at Mayfair Mall hires attorney

3 weeks ago | tmj4.com | Mary Jo Ola |Tony Aria

WAUWATOSA, Wis. — A woman has retained an attorney after multiple cell phone videos showed her being bit by a K9 at Mayfair Mall and the handler struggling to get the dog off of her. Amirah Walls, 19, was identified as the woman in the video by her attorney B'Ivory Lamarr. "It was shocking. I have not seen K9s administered in that way. There were no drugs involved. There were no weapons involved. I think it was completely unnecessary," LaMarr said.
Milwaukee area drivers notice increase in gas prices

4 weeks ago | tmj4.com | Mary Jo Ola |Tony Aria

MILWAUKEE — Drivers in Wisconsin have been paying more for gas in recent days due to seasonal shifts. A viewer reached out to TMJ4 seeking answers to what is driving a significant jump in gas prices. AAA reported the average price for regular gas in Wisconsin was $3.04 per gallon on March 25, while the national average was $3.13. A year ago, regular gas in Wisconsin had an average price of $3.39 per gallon.
'Money is influence': Wisconsin voters concerned by $100 offer from Musk-backed group to sign petition

1 month ago | tmj4.com | Mary Jo Ola |Tony Aria

MILWAUKEE — A political action committee funded by billionaire Elon Musk is offering Wisconsin voters $100 to sign a petition in opposition to what they call "activist judges."It is a move that comes less than two weeks before the Wisconsin Supreme Court election between conservative judge Brad Schimel and liberal judge Susan Crawford. This proposal includes an additional $100 for each signer the voter refers to the petition.
19,000 people expected to fill Milwaukee for March Madness weekend

1 month ago | tmj4.com | Mary Jo Ola |Tony Aria

MILWAUKEE — Downtown Milwaukee will be extra busy as an estimated 19,000 people arrive for the first round of March Madness. "We just love basketball so we bought tickets this year not knowing Iowa State would be here, but was very excited when we learned that they did," Rich Renner told TMJ4 News. Related content: Wisconsin back in March Madness win column with 85-66 over Montana"If you grew up in Iowa it's all college sports all the time," Kelly Farris-Renner added.