Woman found dead is mother of nonverbal boy found wandering streets (MILWAUKEE)
A Milwaukee woman whose young son was found wandering the city’s streets in the early morning hours was found dead Wednesday morning. Milwaukee police located 31-year-old A’Nya Raymond with several gunshot wounds in an alley on the city’s northwest side. Five hours earlier, Raymond’s seven-year-old nonverbal son was discovered by officers about three-and-a-half miles from where his mother was found dead. The boy was not wearing socks or shoes when found. Police haven’t determined if the homicide happened where Raymond’s body was located as they search for an unknown suspect.
Governor Evers announces immediate FoodShare payments (MADISON)
Governor Tony Evers moves to pay full November payments for all state FoodShare recipients immediately. The governor’s Thursday night announcement came after a federal court ordered the Trump administration to distribute billions in available federal funds to restore food assistance, a ruling the administration plans to appeal. Wisconsin’s FoodShare program was left without funding late last week after the Trump administration directed states to suspend payments during the federal government shutdown. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services anticipates full November benefits will be available to members this (Friday) morning.
Seven cats found dead after man leaves eight in a sealed container (WEST BEND)
A West Bend man is arrested after abandoning eight cats in a sealed container. Police found the container placed by a dumpster. Seven cats were dead. The Washington County Humane Society is caring for the surviving cat and is working with West Bend Police to determine whether it will be adoptable. The 26-year-old suspect told police he disposed of the cats because he and his girlfriend couldn’t afford to feed them. He faces multiple animal mistreatment counts.
Two downtown buildings receive initial historic designation approval to avert demolition (MILWAUKEE)
A Milwaukee alderman’s quest to save two famous downtown structures continues. Earlier this week, the city’s Historic Preservation Commission approved a historic designation for the UWM Panther Arena and Miller High Life Theater. Alderman Bob Bauman proposed the assignment which he says would ensure public oversight if demolition is ever considered. Bauman also sits on the board of the buildings’ owner, the Wisconsin Center District. In May, the district’s CEO said a study on the properties and their future would be conducted. Bauman believes that study could suggest demolishing the buildings to construct a hotel at the historic sites. If the designation is approved by the city’s Zoning Committee next month, it’ll move onto the Common Council for final passage.