Mary Jo Ola

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

KENOSHA, Wis. — A small family business is at a loss after a fire ripped through their building in Kenosha. "It's hard to even look at what's happening," Kelly Deem, owner of Elsie Mae's Canning and Pies, told TMJ4 News. When Kenosha firefighters responded to the site on 120th Avenue around 3 a.m. Tuesday, heavy flames were visible. The business was under renovation at the time. Fire officials stated the building was a total loss. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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

MILWAUKEE — A former colleague of Judge Hannah Dugan said she is praying for the judge after her high-profile arrest. "I am not advocating. I am giving witness to what I know, what I experienced, who I saw," Reverend Trinette McCray told TMJ4. Rev. McCray is upfront. She proudly served on Milwaukee County's Ethics Board in the early 2000s after being nominated by former County Executive Scott Walker. The board is tasked with reviewing ethics reports and complaints involving county employees.

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

TOWN OF JACKSON, Wis. — Coworkers are rallying to support the family of a man who was killed in a crash Friday night in Washington County. TMJ4 News confirmed that 46-year-old George Baumann is the motorcyclist who died in a collision with an Amazon van that was backing up around 8:30 p.m. It happened on Jackson Drive near County Trunk NN in the Town of Jackson, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office. Despite life-saving efforts, Baumann died at the scene. The other driver was released.

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

MILWAUKEE — People across Milwaukee opened up about their memories of meeting Pope Francis and the impression he made on them. READ ALSO: ‘Our hearts are saddened’: Milwaukee archbishop reflects on Pope Francis' legacyErica John was heartbroken as soon as her half-sister in Italy broke the news that the pope died Monday morning. John, who was born in Rome, says she immediately turned to Italian media after that call. "Very sad because this pope has been so unique," John told TMJ4.

3 weeks ago | wrex.com | Mary Jo Ola

WEST BEND, Wisconsin (WTMJ) — 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. "When Jack Black says, 'Chicken jockey,' everyone erupts into chaos," West Bend Cinema general manager Vicki Plzak told TMJ4 News.