The shooting in Brown Deer last week that ended the life of a Milwaukee dental surgeon stemmed from a complaint about a neighbor playing their music too loudly Keionna McGowan, 27, was in a Milwaukee County courtroom April 24 for an initial appearance on charges connected to the fatal shooting five days earlier of Akintunde Bowden She faces a charge of second-degree reckless homicide A cash bond for her release was set at $15,000; she remained in custody at the Milwaukee County Jail on April 24 McGowan is expected to return to court May 5 for a preliminary hearing before Court Commissioner Barry Phillips Such hearings are set up to determine whether prosecutors have established there is enough probable cause in the case to move forward Brown Deer police were sent to the 8900 block of North Park Plaza Court for a call about shots fired at the location Officers found the man lying face down in the entryway to apartment 207 holding a black towel on the right side of his abdomen They tried applying life-saving measures on the man A spent cartridge casing was found by the victim's foot and a semi-automatic pistol was discovered on a shelf inside the apartment McGowan said she was in her apartment doing her hair trying on different clothes and listening to music when she heard "loud McGowan told investigators she told Bowden she would turn down the music and shut the door but that he continued pounding and kicking aggressively on it She looked through the peep hole of the door and opened it to what she described as a "large man who appeared to be intoxicated," according to the complaint began to incoherently yell at her about the music McGowan reopened the door and Bowden made a motion to kick at the door again in the unit they shared below the unit where the shooting took place She told them she and her mother had been at a concert earlier that evening and had just returned home Bell and Bowden were due to be married later this year She said she had been in contact with Bowden at 10:30 p.m and she could tell he was at home watching a basketball game Bell told investigators their upstairs neighbor occasionally played loud music but that to her knowledge Bowden never confronted the resident about it it was Bell who would tell her neighbor to turn down the volume Previous encounters with the resident upstairs were "civil," she said in the complaint Bowden was a dentist and dental director for Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. a nonprofit health center that provides health care services to underserved families in Milwaukee Bowden remained fiercely committed to MHSI's mission of eliminating health disparities and improving outcomes for those most in need," the posted in an April 21 statement This story was updated to correct the location of the shooting — A prominent Milwaukee dentist was found dead from a gunshot wound late Saturday night Police responded to Park Plaza Court around 11 p.m DDS suffering from a critical gunshot wound Bowden served as the director of dental services at Milwaukee Health Services and was recognized with a Black Excellence Award in 2022 for his work with underserved patients A 27-year-old woman was arrested at the scene While authorities haven't confirmed her relationship to Dr they believe this was an isolated incident It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that Milwaukee Health Services (MHSI) announces the unexpected passing of our beloved coleague and Dental Director who tragically passed away over the weekend Bowden was an integral part of the MHSI family for more than a decade first joining the organization in 2014 after earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry His exceptional dedication to providing quality oral health care to Milwaukee's underserved communities was matched only by his compassionate spirit and visionary leadership Bowden remained fiercely committed to MHSI's mission of eliminating health disparities and improving outcomes for those most in need His work focused on the integration of oral health with chronic disease management an approach that proved critical for many of the patients served by MHSI Bowden assumed the role of Dental Director in 2024 where he continued to inspire his team and uplift the lives of countless patients the dental department grew stronger in its service delivery and commitment to innovation in community oral health care In recognition of his profound impact and dedication Bowden was honored with a Black Excellence Award in 2022 an accolade that speaks volumes about his character Bowden embodied the very spirit of MHSI," said Tito Izard "His legacy will live on in the lives he touched and excellence will continue to guide our work MHSI extends its heartfelt condolences to Dr patients and all who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside him Plans to honor his memory and celebrate his life will be shared in the coming days Brown Deer Police say the investigation remains 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Report a typo or error // Submit a news tip Report a typo Wis.,– A 41-year-old man is dead after a shooting in Brown Deer Saturday night Brown Deer police responded to a Park Plaza Court and found the man with a gunshot wound Despite efforts from officers and paramedics A 27-year-old woman was taken into custody Police say the incident was isolated and there is no threat to the public The North Shore Fire Department assisted at the scene MILWAUKEE --  Nehring's Sendik's grocery store on Downer Ave has temporarily closed after the Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) found mouse and rat.. is voluntarily recalling its "on the vine" tomatoes over concerns of potential salmonella contamination... MILWAUKEE -- On the Monday before Mother's Day the Daisie Foundation is bringing its signature "Random acts of Kindness" event.. The victim in this past weekend's fatal shooting in Brown Deer has been identified as Akintunde Bowden a well-accredited and championed dental surgeon in Milwaukee was shot and killed April 19 at the 8900 block of North Park Plaza Court A 27-year-old woman was arrested in connection to the shooting and prosecutors have not yet announced charges Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. shared April 21 in a statement that Bowden was the group's dental director Bowden remained fiercely committed to MHSI's mission of eliminating health disparities and improving outcomes for those most in need," the statement says Bowden joined MHSI in 2014 after getting his doctorate from the University of Illinois His colleagues in the statement describe him as having a "compassionate spirit" and "visionary leadership." His work mainly focused on chronic disease management Bowden received a Black Excellence Award in 2022 an "accolade that speaks volumes about his character and commitment to his community," MHSI said Jessica Van Egeren contributed to this report — Natasha McCants smiles easily these days The past two years have tested her in ways she never imagined after a cancer diagnosis changed everything It was not an easy road to get to where I'm at now," McCants said McCants received devastating news: she had colon cancer McCants endured surgery and months of chemotherapy and doctors eventually advanced her diagnosis to stage four after discovering cancer had spread to her lungs and liver They said there's nothing else we can do," McCants said Refusing to give up, McCants and her family advocated for a second opinion, which led her to President of Medical Staff Dr. Ajaz Khan, M.D. at City of Hope in Illinois The new medical team brought fresh perspective and different treatment options "Her DNA tells so much in terms of where the cancer's growing She has a marker which we can easily treat," Dr Khan believes that with one final surgery scheduled in less than two weeks Watch: Brown Deer mom shares cancer battle to help others emphasizing how regular check-ups can be life-saving When asked if skipping a wellness check might have cost her life Her experience has given her a new outlook on life and she encourages everyone to prioritize their health and never surrender hope and you have to take care of it," McCants said She credits her faith family as well for uplifting her through prayer like at St Philip's Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Raymond Kimbrough and Holy Redeemer Church of God and Christ but on a night she wasn't at the Brown Deer apartment the couple shared Bowden decided to confront a neighbor about loud noise and ended up dead The 41-year-old dental surgeon with Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. was shot and killed April 19 on the 8900 block N Brown Deer police say they were dispatched at 11:15 p.m Police arrested a 27-year-old woman in connection to the shooting but prosecutors as of April 23 have not made a charging decision The building's property manager says the woman was "frightened" when she fatally shot Bowden and "wrongfully presumed" she was going to be assaulted In an interview with the Journal Sentinel April 23 who was set to marry Bowden later this year said she doesn't have all the details of what happened that night but the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office has been in contact with her Bell said the incident was sparked by a noise complaint she doesn't know the woman who was arrested and she is upset that the property manager at the apartment complex sent a letter to tenants describing the incident The apartment complex is managed by Karademas Management. Their office declined to comment April 23 to the Journal Sentinel, but David Karademas sent a letter to tenants on Easter Sunday, as first reported by WISN-TV (Channel 12). "I am writing on this Easter Sunday out of necessity," Karademas said "Some of you may have heard already that we had a tragic incident in the 8945 building last night," he added "My understanding is that the situation began with a resident making noise that bothered the resident in the apartment below." Karademas said he has no knowledge of any previous disputes between Bowden and the woman "I have an on-site caretaker for exactly this kind of situation but the resident from the lower unit decided to take matters into his own hands," Karademas added he went up to the apartment himself and began aggressively banging on the door and even kicking it The woman on the other side of the door became frightened and wrongfully presumed that she was about to be assaulted and fired a single shot at what she mistook for an attacker Bowden remained fiercely committed to MHSI's mission of eliminating health disparities and improving outcomes for those most in need," said Tito Izard Bowden grew up on the south side of Chicago and what "pushes him forward" is serving Black communities with similarities to his upbringing Bell says he was more than a championed dental surgeon; he was a cherished uncle to a 2-year-old girl Bowden and Bell would watch their niece about three times a week "They had a very close relationship," Bell said Bowden enjoyed spending time with family near the water and watching basketball He was particularly excited for the NBA playoffs getting underway this past weekend Bell said it was common for the couple to have a tub of popcorn and enjoy basketball together "He was super intense about the game," she said Bell described her fiancé as a "provider" and "protector." She says she wants "justice" for Bowden's killing The district attorney's office said April 23 that a charging decision is still "pending." This story was updated to add new information and correct the location of shooting — Bowling may not be the most talked-about high school sport but the Brown Deer bowling team has plenty to talk about after winning the school's first-ever championship at the state tournament this month in Neenah there were 28 D-2 schools," coach Paul Scioli said Our crew caught up with the state champions at Brown Deer Lanes to talk about their journey to winning the title "Bowling with these guys means everything to me "There are a lot of sacrifices that went into bowling as a whole and it convinced all of us to stray away from other sports." Watch: Brown Deer High School’s bowling team wins first state championship The program started just three years ago when the guys were sophomores "It's one of the best moments ever," Ryan said They beat Antigo in the championship match "We wanted it so bad," Aubin Williams explained "We kept grinding and practicing in so many tournaments To be able to do it our senior year and go out with a bang — nothing beats that." Middle and high school students in the Brown Deer School District will have longer school days through the end of the school year after the district discovered errors in its schedule The district is making the changes to meet instructional time requirements by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction The amount of time required by the state Department of Public Instruction varies by grade level. For kindergarten, at least 437 hours are required; at least 1,050 hours are required for grades one through six, and at least 1,137 hours are required for grades seven through 12, according to the DPI Kindergarten and elementary school students in the Brown Deer district meet the requirements but middle school and high school students fall short Brown Deer School Board member Dorothea Macon said students must make up 86 hours of instructional time She said the board added time to the remainder of the school calendar to ensure students had their instructional hours to ensure graduation could occur May 31 "We're really not sure how we lost those hours," Macon said "All we know is that we needed to make them up And because the calendar went out saying that the kids were graduating on (May) 31st we did what we needed to do to make sure they had their hours," Macon said District communications coordinator Caitlin Brandstatter said superintendent Katrice Cotton discovered the error which was made through an initial miscalculation of instructional time To ensure such an error doesn't happen again Brandstatter said the district's leadership has provided staff with in-depth explanations and demonstrations for how to create instructional calendars and what is to be done for future calendars Brandstatter was uncertain whether similar errors were made in prior years DPI communications officer Chris Bucher said the district has been in compliance with DPI instructional hours in the past But he also noted that school districts have not yet reported their hours for this school year Districts submit instructional hours to the DPI around August for the prior school year So 2024-25 school year instructional hours will not be reported until this summer He said districts may adjust the number of school days or hours per day during the course of a school year if inclement weather or other factors would make a district fall short of the required instructional time The district is taking a multi-pronged approach adding 15 minutes to the beginning of the school day for middle school and high school students adding an additional "fifth-hour" class period at the end of the day for high school seniors and changing two previously non-class days into instructional time The start of the school day will move from 7:45 a.m beginning March 10; dismissal time will remain at 2:55 p.m High school seniors will be required to attend an additional in-person class taught by district staff from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m If a student cannot attend in-person due to employment athletics or other extenuating circumstances Students who choose the virtual option will option will need approval from their guidance counselor and will have to show proof of their work The district plans to offer a variety of subjects for the additional class period; more information should be available by March 7 The district is also making April 1 and 2 into instructional days for middle and high school students to make up for Jan 12 when the district canceled classes because of inclement weather The changes will enable the district to keep graduation on May 31 No changes will be made to Brown Deer Elementary School's start and end times according to a letter to parents from Cotton Cotton replaced superintendent Monica Kelsey-Brown who left Brown Deer to become superintendent in the Waunakee School District Kelsey-Brown is out of the office and unavailable to respond to a reporter's messages The district will continue offering breakfast is working to establish a new schedule; parents will be notified by March 7 of their new pickup time buses will arrive at school 15 minutes earlier Buses will be available for seniors participating in the in-person fifth hour The estimated time to drop off students will depend on how many students will require busing If weather prevents school from being held in person students in grades six through 12 will have a virtual learning day including for the fifth-hour class for seniors Contact Alec Johnson at (262) 875-9469 or alec.johnson@jrn.com. Follow him on X (Twitter) at @AlecJohnson12 A 41-year-old man was pronounced dead and a woman was arrested after a shooting in Brown Deer Saturday night according to the Brown Deer Police Department police were dispatched to the 8900 block North Park Plaza Court they found the man with a single gunshot wound Despite life-saving efforts from police and the North Shore Fire Department A 27-year-old woman was arrested in connection to the shooting Police said the incident was isolated and there is no threat to the public The investigation of what led to the shooting is ongoing Contact Adrienne Davis at amdavis@gannett.com This story has been updated to add video and correct the location of the shooting Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Wis. — The Super Bowl will feature a few Wisconsin connections who played high school football in the Badger State Guard Mike Caliendo and linebacker Leo Chenal of the Kansas City Chiefs will faceoff against fellow Wisconsinite and Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun.  before moving to Brown Deer to star as a quarterback for the Falcons He attended college at the University of Wisconisn-Madison where the Wisconsin Badgers took a chance on him and moved him to linebacker He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in 2020.  It took him until his fifth NFL season to break out as a star player in Philadelphia. He signed on to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024.  Rob Green has over 25 years experience in coaching He said Baun is the most explosive and high-powered athlete he has ever coached “Keep on growing as he does as a young adult is it's impressive to see him do what he's doing for Philadelphia,” Green said Baun scored 98 touchdowns in two years at Brown Deer and was named the 2014 Offensive Player of the Year in Wisconsin He also was a back-to-back state champion in basketball Green said the most memorable game of Baun’s high school career was in the first round of playoffs his senior year against archrival Pewaukee Baun scored six touchdowns to help will his team to victory “His runs were definitely showstoppers and his ability to maintain his speed over the course of the game is really evident in there because he's still running his 4.5 forties in the fourth quarter where everybody else is starting to tire,” Green said Shayna Key graduated with Baun from Brown Deer in 2015. She now works with him to help sponsor kids at Camp Anokij with scholarships She said seeing him make his dreams come true while being humble enough to still give back to his community is admirable like he took athletics and being an athlete as a huge part of him,” Key said “So to know that he's achieved like all of these dreams is really For me to just like know someone that plays in the Super Bowl is really cool.” Baun gifted his high school a shadow box filled with his jersey from UW-Madison, a bright red cleat and a thank you letter That's a reality Green is thankful to have seen come true “That thank you… For all your hard work and what you do for kids,” Green said. “That's pretty memorable.”  Green said even though he is a Green Bay Packers fan at heart he will be cheering for the Eagles Sunday night watching one of his good friends compete for the ultimate goal in the sport they both love one of the highest-priority areas for commercial growth in the village now has a developer ready to take on a new $21 million mixed-use redevelopment project Preliminary plans include a big box retailer to anchor the location and a mixed-use building with apartments and commercial space The Marketplace shopping center has struggled with high tenant vacancy rates in recent years But on Monday, Dec. 16, Brown Deer’s Plan Commission and Village Board both unanimously approved the development agreement with Nebraska-based developer Woodsonia Real Estate to revitalize 21 acres of the southern portion of the Marketplace The southern portion of the Marketplace to be redeveloped is located at the intersection of North Green Bay Road and North Deerbrook Trail It is currently anchored by a Pick 'n Save and a Party City which just announced the company is "winding down" operations and that Friday More: Party City is closing all its stores. Here's where they are in Wisconsin. Since the shopping center was first built during the mid-1970s it has long been a commercial center for the Village of Brown Deer located in one of its most visible areas off Brown Deer road the village's Community Development Director Nate Piotrowski said the Marketplace has been struggling to keep tenants a phenomenon that has accelerated within the last five years Burlington (formerly Burlington Coat Factory) tile shop and Bob's Discount Furniture have all closed up shop at the center the southern end has a vacancy rate of over 50% and the northern end's is right around 50% "It's a really bad look to have acres of parking and just kind of this desolate looking space," he said What could the Marketplace redevelopment in Brown Deer include?The preliminary redevelopment proposal from Woodsonia and Graef an engineering and design consulting firm headquartered in Milwaukee the village will seek to acquire a portion of the northern Marketplace property where Beaver Creek is currently located underneath a parking lot that was built over it during the 1970s The village plans to “daylight” the waterway so the creek can flow out in the open again allowing those visiting to enjoy the area's natural amenities and the village to "correct the sins of the past," Piotrowski said "There's not many places where you actually have a natural area and residential spaces in the middle of a shopping area and so we think that this mix of uses would really help beautify the space and change the whole tone and narrative about how you experience that development," he said According to the staff memo included in the agenda there are currently no redevelopment plans for the northern half of the Marketplace Shopping Center staff noted in their memo that they hope this effort will catalyze improvements to that property in the future no details have yet been ironed out or approved Many have said revitalizing the Brown Deer shopping center is a priorityVillage staff officials and residents alike have expressed a desire to revitalize the shopping center and see it transformed into a destination not just for Brown Deer residents but for those across the North Shore region A 2022 community survey showed overwhelming support to redevelop the Marketplace an update to Brown Deer's comprehensive plan a long-range road map municipalities use to guide development and land use listed the Marketplace as the highest priority redevelopment location in the village it was not really what people wanted to see," Piotrowski said "It was just acres of parking and a kind of underwhelming retail design People were also asking for more dynamic uses multi-national organizations that had little interest in redeveloping the site "We tried to engage with those owners to say let us help you help this property out.' And we never got anywhere," he said When New Jersey-based Namdar Realty Group bought the entire property for $10.5 million around three years ago after it had been originally assessed at over $30 million Piotrowski said the village knew the Marketplace was in dire shape and the Village Board approved a TIF district that could help facilitate incentives for redevelopment Namdar had no interest in redeveloping but agreed to work toward selling the property Then Woodsonia came along in partnership with the big box retailer The two are expected to close on a deal in March of 2025 the Village Board has been weighing more specific options to incentivize Woodsonia to take on the Marketplace redevelopment project The agreement the village came to would return up to $12.8 million to Woodsonia over the life of the TID at an annual rate of 90% with the village retaining the remaining 10% the development is projected to average $40 million in guaranteed value throughout the life of the TID Site plans are scheduled for discussion and consideration for approval before the Plan Commission and Village Board starting in February If the land purchase between Namdar and Woodsonia goes through in March demolition would start shortly thereafter and the big box retailer could open by the end of 2026 Piotrowski and Woodsonia President Drew Snyder explained that the firm would plan to build on the site once it has tenants to occupy the individual storefronts or buyers to purchase them Woodsonia will begin leasing for the outlots once the firm has built interest in the new spaces among potential vendors and occupants meaning those could be open for business sooner The existing tenants would need to temporarily relocate during the redevelopment or accept buyouts of their leases Contact Claudia Levens at clevens@gannett.com. Follow her on X at @levensc13 MILWAUKEE — A 23-year-old was shot and killed near 95th and Brown Deer in Milwaukee early Friday morning according to a news release from the Milwaukee Police Department Watch: 23-year-old fatally shot in Milwaukee early Friday morning: The victim was pronounced dead at the scene Police say the investigation is ongoing and they are seeking unknown suspects Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360 contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-Tips or use the P3 Tips app MILWAUKEE — One person was killed in a crash near the intersection of 76th and Brown Deer Tuesday Police said a 25-year-old driver disregarded a red light Fire crews used their Heavy Urban Rescue Team to lift the truck and pull the car out A hazardous materials team was also called to contain a gas leak from the truck According to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office Watch: Man killed in crash at 76th and Brown Deer and the drivers of the semis remained at the scene the Chicago Based company that owns the truck that the car was stuck under A spokesperson says their driver is physically okay Traffic on Brown Deer was flowing normally by 4:30 pm on Tuesday is planning to close a production plant in Brown Deer at 8900 N according to a WARN notice the company filed with government agencies U-Line sent a letter last Thursday to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Milwaukee County Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson The letter mistakenly stated the facility was in Milwaukee workers were notified of the closure on Feb 13 and that the building will be completely closed on July 31 However the letter also states the company might delay the closing until Aug More: Milwaukee area economy ended 2024 on a positive note. These sectors saw the most gains U-Line, a manufacturer of small refrigerators and ice-makers, is not part of the larger Uline operation based in Kenosha County. The company was bought by Elgin-based Middleby Corp. in 2014 On Jan. 27, Middleby confirmed the company had been "conducting a strategic review of its business portfolio The company has stated it is "considering a broad range of strategic options including a potential separation of its Food Processing and/or its Residential Kitchen business units In October, the company reported a net sales decrease of 3.9% in the third quarter of last year "Unfavorable macro-economic conditions continued in the third quarter and grew even more challenging in our commercial foodservice segment," CEO Tim FitzGerald said in a statement to investors an analysts after the quarterly report "Lower restaurant traffic and higher food costs in recent months have put pressure on the restaurant industry This has resulted in a greater than expected delay in facility investments and in the permanent closure of locations As we navigate the current environment and near-term revenue decline we remain disciplined with strong levels of profitability and cash flow." That news followed a net sales decrease of 4.7% in the second quarter and a 8% sales decrease in the first quarter The fourth quarter an annual report have not been reported then-Middleby CEO Selim Bassoul said U-Line was a "well-established brand and a category leader in innovation quality and performance in the high-end residential markets they serve “U-Line has an outstanding reputation and provides a strong strategic addition to our growing residential platform," Bassoul said in a company statement about the acquisition in 2014 "We are excited about the fourth quarter launch of a fully redesigned and expanded lineup of new products at U-Line and believe the company is well positioned for growth.” Bassoul stepped down from his role at Middleby in 2019 to become the executive chairman for Six Flags Entertainment Company More: These five Wisconsin companies laid people off in January This story has been updated to include the location of the facility The new Diverging Diamond Interchange over I-43 at Brown Deer Road opens Saturday morning The interchange temporarily shifts traffic on Brown Deer Rd TMJ4s Adriana Mendez walks commuters through what they should expect when driving on the new interchange: Previous Coverage: https://www.tmj4.com/news/milwaukee-county/drivers-gearing-up-for-new-diverging-diamond-interchange-over-i-43-at-brown-deer-road https://www.tmj4.com/traffic/i-43-at-brown-deer-to-become-diverging-diamond-interchange-heres-what-to-expect MORE ON BROWN DEER ROAD DDI: YouTube video Report a typo or error Ice skating and hockey are about to become a lot more accessible on the North Shore of Milwaukee A grand opening for the Village of Brown Deer's new ice skating rink will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, according to a Nov. 13 announcement posted to the village's website The new rink is located at Community Square Park in the Original Village 16 and 17 but was canceled due to weather conditions not being cold enough to create the ice marketing & communications coordinator for the Village of Brown Deer "The weather this week cooperated and the ice is ready," Hoey said it will be continuously refrigerated throughout the season and covered by an enclosed tent ensuring it can operate in above-freezing temperatures and offer a cozy skating atmosphere regardless of the weather On-street parking for the grand opening will be available at the Brown Deer Public Library A limited amount of ice skates will be available on a first come Attendees are encouraged to bring their own skates if they have them the ice rink will be operational until early March The new project fits into the village's mission to increase its park usage introduce new community-building activities to residents and allow folks access to recreation year-round Village Manager Tyler Burkart said in a statement on Nov “The Brown Deer ice rink at Community Square has the potential to bring in new people to experience Brown Deer and enjoy our businesses and amenities while they are here," Burkart said "We see Brown Deer as a recreational hub of the North Shore and this ice rink adds another recreational activity to our community for residents and visitors to enjoy.” The rink will be operated jointly by the Milwaukee Winter Club Youth Hockey Organization and the Village of Brown Deer's Park and Recreation Department Brown Deer's Parks and Recreation Department will manage open skate MWC will utilize the rink for practices and games during evenings Mondays through Thursdays Over the past year, MWC fundraised around $200,000 for the new rink, surpassing the two entities' original goal in April of raising $175,000 MWC has also secured a sufficient supply of youth-sized skates for public open skate rentals but the Village of Brown Deer is still looking for donations of adult-sized skates A more complete schedule for the ice rink is available of the Village of Brown Deer's website. A news release announcing the two entities' fundraising efforts from April noted that while MWC is one of the largest nonprofit and volunteer-run youth hockey clubs in the state the organization has struggled to meet the growing demands for youth hockey in the Milwaukee area the group had needed more ice rinks to expand its programming All three schools in the Brown Deer School District — which include Brown Deer Elementary and Brown Deer Middle and High Schools — were on lockdown Wednesday morning after a threatening call made against the middle/high school The district's administration and the Brown Deer Police Department "took the necessary precautions to secure the safety of our students and staff while the matter was being further investigated," said an email to a reporter from district communications coordinator Caitlin Brandstatter Her email did not specify what those precautions were and did not provide any information on the timing of events "The school district takes all threats extremely seriously This incident is currently under investigation and updates will be provided accordingly," Brandstatter said in her email Brandstatter also said there would be an increased police presence on school grounds throughout the school day Brown Deer Police Lieutenant Joseph Hahn said in a phone interview Wednesday afternoon that the department was notified at 9:32 a.m He declined to share any other information and referred a reporter to the same information the Brown Deer School District provided "It's basically an ongoing investigation into the threat made at the school and at this time Obviously the school day continued and school's out now so that's pretty much all I have to release at this time This story will be updated as more information becomes available Cellphone records and other electronic evidence connect a Milwaukee man to the 2022 shooting deaths of two Brown Deer brothers prosecutors allege in a criminal complaint The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office filed two counts of first-degree intentional homicide against Tamirat T Brown Deer police said in a statement on Tuesday Mills, 20, is the second person charged with first-degree intentional homicide in connection with the Sept. 1, 2022, killings of Amarion Brown and Charlus Robinson More: Milwaukee police arrest two men in connection to double homicide on Christmas morning A jury in May found Joseph A. Tucker guilty in their slayings Brown Deer police were called to the 8000 block of North 62nd Street where they found the brothers dead and the teens' mother reported her SUV as stolen whom their mother knew as "Joe." Joe spent the night at their home The woman said in the document she thought she heard a "pop" around 5 to 6 a.m. but went back to sleep because she wasn't sure where it came from The woman told investigators when she woke up She said her daughter later went to wake up Amarion and learned he had been shot Another person inside the home woke up to the sound of the back door opening and a loud revving noise around 4 to 5 a.m. That witness saw the woman's Jeep was gone and assumed either Amarion or Charlus was using it More: Milwaukee police arrest man in connection to double shooting earlier this week Police got a search warrant for the property and officers discovered Robinson's body in the driver's seat of a vehicle parked in the driveway Charlus died from two gunshot wounds to the head Phone records and other internet/network records show Tucker and Mills were both at the scene of the homicides around the time of the shooting Surveillance footage also allegedly depicts both men taking the woman's Jeep before abandoning it later Tucker is now serving a life sentence in the brothers' killings Mills also faces a charge of taking and driving a vehicle with consent All of the charges are filed with a party to the crime modifier which means prosecutors only have to show the defendant participated in some role Mills was scheduled to be in court on Tuesday morning for an initial appearance before Court Commissioner Andrea Bolender Details of the outcome weren't available late Tuesday More: Milwaukee man charged in connection to double homicide, car chase on I-94 The charges against Mills were handed down Monday First-degree intentional homicide is a Class A felony and carries a mandatory life sentence The Village of Brown Deer will debut a brand new refrigerated ice rink Friday night Just look for the big white tent in Community Square Park Dani Mattefs leads the Brown Deer Parks and Rec Department She told TMJ4's Andrea Albers that the village has applied for a state grant to make the rink an annual attraction and to explore options for a year round facility which will be open for Friday night's debut it's kind of very niche sometimes in some parts of Wisconsin so how can we bring that here to Brown Deer?" Dani said "And so I'm really excited that we have that opportunity and working with Milwaukee Winter Club and utilizing some of their resources we've been able to bring that to life." Watch: Lace up your skates at the new Brown Deer ice rink Andrea learned that a driving force behind the public-private partnership between Brown Deer and the Milwaukee Winter Club is the growth of girls hockey and a need for more practice space "We've outgrown some of our practice facilities so we needed to find more ice time to continue to keep up with our club's growth," said Alex Beer "So we worked with the village of Brown Deer They had a vision of also creating an ice rink for the community donors and volunteers have been at the rink the last few days spraying the ice around the clock and making the whole experience possible community run and now the hope is it will get a lot of community use Everyone is invited to hit the ice Friday night for an open skate Southeastern Wisconsin's first diverging diamond interchange will soon open at Interstate 43 and Brown Deer Road as part of the state's reconstruction project to update a significant stretch of the 50-plus-year-old interstate The new interchange although the pedestrian crossing will remain closed until late 2024 due to continued construction in the area 12 update from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation The diverging diamond interchange, or DDI, is part of WisDOT's larger I-43 North-South reconstruction project on a 14-mile stretch of I-43 in Milwaukee and Ozaukee counties between Silver Spring Drive by Bayshore Mall and Washington Street (Highway 60) in Grafton the project will expand I-43 from four to six lanes reconstruct five interchanges along the corridor add a new interchange at Highland Road and replace the Union Pacific railroad bridge over I-43 in Glendale It will also expand a section of Port Washington Road in Glendale from two to four lanes What are diverging diamond interchanges and how do they work?A DDI is a type of highway interchange that WisDOT said makes it easier for drivers to turn left onto the I-43 entrance ramps, according to an information video WisDOT posted on Nov is briefly shifted to the opposite side of the road at a controlled traffic signal The crossover allows vehicles turning left onto the I-43 entrance ramps to make smooth free flowing left turns without crossing in front of oncoming traffic Drivers on Brown Deer Road who are turning right onto an I-43 entrance ramp will proceed through the interchange as they normally would they approach a second traffic signal at which point they are shifted back to their respective sides of the road Previously, the interchange was what's known as a cloverleaf configuration, where a series of loops and ramps guide left-turning movements without any traffic signals or stop signs, as explained on an informational site outlining the differences between cloverleaf and DDIs from Kentucky's Transportation Cabinet While the old cloverleaf interchange may look simpler the new DDI design will improve traffic flow onto the interstate and increase safety around the area The interchange has significant current and projected traffic turning left onto I-43 an average of 1,100 vehicles are expected to merge onto I-43 southbound 800 vehicles onto I-43 northbound and 300 vehicles will continue along Brown Deer Road through the interchange An informational document from the U.S Department of Transportation explained that DDIs require fewer lanes to handle the same amount of traffic reduced congestion and fewer impacts when effective WisDOT estimates that DDIs reduce the ways vehicles can collide by nearly 50% and eliminate the most severe types of crashes pedestrians at the Brown Deer Road interchange will be able to use dedicated crossings to more safely cross traffic to a center walk protected by concrete barriers This is Southeastern Wisconsin’s first DDI, but the state already has several, according to WisDOT's website: The DDI was first employed in France in the 1970s, according to Virginia's Department of Transportation The design has gradually been added to interchanges in the U.S became the first state to add one at Kansas Expressway and Interstate 44 (This story was updated to change or add a photo or video.) JONESBORO — The National Deer Association last week named Jeremy Brown Deer Management Assistance Program Coordinator for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission as its 2024 NDA Professional Deer Manager of the Year Award winner the award is presented to a person with “significant on-the-ground experience identifiable impact to deer and deer hunting through education or management on public or private lands.” “On the ground” is a true testament to Brown’s work ethic and attitude —  he is more comfortable in a deer stand or tractor seat than the confines of an office chair “Down to Earth” is another phrase that fits this Jonesboro-based biologist “I am extremely honored to receive such high recognition from the National Deer Association,” Brown said “It takes a village to move wildlife management forward make a difference and make the outdoors a better place the good Lord blessed me with a village that is top-notch and this achievement is a direct reflection of how wonderful my village truly is.” He serves on the board for the Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry Southeast Deer Study Group Deer Committee and the Southeast Deer Technical Committee “You are only as good as the folks you choose to be involved with,” Brown said “I can sincerely say that I have the best family partners and hunting community that has sacrificed and contributed so much to making me better The Deer Management Assistance Program assists landowners and hunting clubs with the management of their local deer herds Participants collect and submit biological data from the deer harvested on their property property-specific report with future harvest recommendations based on the club’s management goals resulting in a total of 712 participating clubs representing 1.4 million acres of habitat “We already had a great foundation of hunting clubs some have been with us since before I worked for AGFC,” Brown said “But with the new focus on private land and the addition of those NDA biologists we found another gear in the program while helping free up the agency’s private lands biologists to get even more work on the ground done.” one field day and helped with various other outreach events across the state Thanks to the help of biologists across the agency the AGFC collected nearly 10,000 statewide biodata records More than 21,000 hours of hunter observation data also were collected thanks to Brown and the team of biologists who support deer herd monitoring efforts throughout the state In addition to his contributions to wildlife management Brown’s work with Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry has increased appreciation for hunting while helping tackle food shortages in The Natural State The nonprofit organization collects donated deer from hunters throughout the state and uses that protein to fill a much needed role in food banks throughout the state “A lot of organizations pitch in to help with canned goods and other nonperishables but every food bank will tell you that meat is always in short supply,” Brown said “Thanks to Hunters Feeding the Hungry’s partnership with AGFC we can get the food to those in need while helping manage deer herds throughout the state.” 37 DMAP clubs and 10 non-DMAP clubs donated 556 deer that were processed into roughly 20,000 pounds of meat that went to Arkansas food pantries “Jeremy is an avid hunter and an outstanding deer manager,” Kip Adams “He runs one of the best DMAP programs and deer donation programs in the country we are honored to acknowledge him with this award.” Sign up now to receive the AGFC Wildlife Weekly Newsletter in your mailbox every Wednesday afternoon (Waterfowl Reports are published weekly during waterfowl season and periodically outside the season) Fill in the following fields and hit submit As the Falcons scraped and clawed their way out of an early 12-0 hole against fellow 2,000-point scorer Serinity Metcalfe and Shorewood during Brown Deer’s senior night it didn’t come as much of a surprise that Grant made her presence known in a key spot Vote for the top athlete: Who is the Milwaukee-area high school Piggly Wiggly athlete of the week for Feb. 3-8? The scoreboard read 36-30 in favor of the Falcons in the blink of an eye on five of Grant’s 25 first-half points on her way to her fourth-career 50-point performance during a 72-63 Falcons win All four 50-point outings have come within the last month “He definitely pushes me to be harder every practice “He tells me before every game to be special ‘My game is my game,' and that’s what Coach Nelson lets me do.” Tuesday was a special night for not just Grant but what felt like her entire family and then some that took postgame photos at half-court in her final home game Most of them were wearing black-colored hooded sweatshirts that noted Grant passing the 2,000-point plateau who battled out of early foul trouble for her own 30-point performance to keep the Greyhounds within striking distance after missing virtually the entire first half she’s second,” Grant said with a smile on this season’s scoring title race with Metcalfe I’m always putting in hard work and I know she is Grant leads the state in scoring She surpassed 2,000 points and local legend Steve Novak’s all-time school scoring mark over the last two seasons On Tuesday, she became the fifth all-time leading scorer in state history with a current total of 2,604 points Her 812 points this season sits 10th on the all-time single-season scoring leaderboard surpassing all-time leading scorer Megan Gustafson’s junior season at South Shore in 2013-14 The 57-point performance from Grant on Jan 31 against Milwaukee Lutheran is tied for ninth on the all-time single-game statewide leaderboard “I’m thankful for them letting me do what I do on and off the court,” Grant said on what the Brown Deer community’s support has meant to her some players … they won’t allow you to play how you play I know sometimes I might not pass the ball (laughs) but I’m trying to get a bucket and help the team win.” Tuesday was Grant simply being who he knows she is − a star who makes it look easy sometimes “We just try and make sure we support her and put her in the best situation because that’s what she’s trying to do while trying to put her teammates in the best situation At times she looks to just take off and let them lead but then she jumps back in and leads vocally like we want her to but we always prepare them for everything.” Nelson was bluntly honest about what this particular season would look like for Grant and his program He called this team “maybe the least talented we’ve had here,” but he wanted to be honest to his players and to Grant in her final season “I put her on an Arike (Ogunbowale) diet,” Nelson said shoot them at volume because your team’s not gonna shoot like that.’ It’s just high volume That’s what you gotta do and that’s what she does.” If you saw Ogunbowale in her DSHA days or currently as one of the WNBA's top scorers the phrase "shooters shoot" always applies to the area legend but she's been efficient with it as the season's moved along She's had nine games where she's taken 30 shot attempts In the first five games where Grant shot that much she shot only 36.8% from the field with the Falcons going 1-4 she's shot a shade over 50% with the Falcons going 3-1 Add in her 77% percentage from the free-throw line on 248 total attempts and 36% from deep on 234 attempts and you can see how she's scored over 2,600 points Ameerah Grant deserves place in Brown Deer historyThe Novak name is synonymous with the Brown Deer community but Nelson would like to see Grant’s name added somewhere inside the Novak Fieldhouse among the likes of both Mike and Steve along with Super Bowl champion linebacker Zack Baun from the Philadelphia Eagles Nelson has coached some of the city’s best including former Marquette guard Amani Wilborn who led the charge for Nelson’s Milwaukee Riverside team that won the 2013 Division 1 state title “She came and just wanted to talk with her,” Nelson said of Wilborn but everything she’s done is the legacy she’s gonna leave not just for Brown Deer We got two Black girls inside the top five and that’s very important to me.” Girls wrestling preview: WIAA girls wrestling postseason preview: Grapplers to watch in each weight class Boys wrestling preview: WIAA boys wrestling postseason preview: Grapplers to watch in each weight class Williams will become the first Milwaukee Academy of Science athlete to enter its hall of fame this weekend but what could a future remembrance of her career look like at Brown Deer “We can get the conference title but if you can put it together and get a state title her legacy would be cemented,” Nelson said Written by Dave Fidlin | Photos by Craig Schreiner and submitted Monica Kelsey-Brown had a number of mentors who helped her attain the successes she has achieved throughout her life she has a desire to inspire and lead the youth of today as they forge their own paths “I want to continue the legacy of supporting students and giving them all that I can give so that they can be successful and find their passion and their pathways as well. That’s my ultimate goal,” said Kelsey-Brown, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1990 and Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction in 1992 both from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater She will share her inspiring story as the speaker for UW-Whitewater’s December 2024 commencement ceremony at 10 a.m Since earning two degrees at UW-Whitewater Kelsey-Brown’s pursuits in the education arena have been varied — but her time as a Warhawk has always been top of mind and close to her heart “I had a great time at UW-Whitewater. The best way to describe it is it’s a home away from home,” Kelsey-Brown said. “It’s also a home close to home since I’m from Milwaukee. It provided all of the support that I didn’t know was necessary for a person who was identified as a first-generation low-income student to graduate from UW-Whitewater.” More than three decades in education leadership who later earned a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction and a minor in Educational Philosophy with an emphasis in Multicultural Education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison has held myriad roles throughout her career in education In December 2023 she was unanimously appointed by the Waunakee School Board to serve as the next superintendent of the Waunakee Community School District This is her 34th year in education and 5th year serving as superintendent “It’s a great community to work in,” Kelsey-Brown said “(Waunakee) is one of the best school systems in the state of Wisconsin.” Prior to her leadership position in Waunakee Kelsey-Brown served in various roles in the School District of Brown Deer over a nine-year span initially as director of teaching and learning then as assistant district administrator and Kelsey-Brown made history by becoming Brown Deer’s first superintendent of color in a school district that is one of the most diverse in the state In 2023, Kelsey-Brown received the UW-Whitewater Distinguished Alumni Award for Professional Achievement. She currently serves as a board member for Whitewater’s College of Education and Professional Studies and has an endowed scholarship in the name of her mother with her Distinguished Alumni Award for Professional Achievement at the UW-Whitewater alumni awards ceremony in April 2023 To the left is Michelle Buckingham ’93 The origins of Kelsey-Brown’s journey in education as a career option began at UW-Whitewater she initially pursued a degree in management computer systems but quickly pivoted to education — in large part because of the guidance and wisdom of her mom who was her first-grade teacher and currently works in Milwaukee Public Schools who was a Head Start teacher for 50 years in Mississippi “The greatest amount of support I had was from my mom who encouraged me to go on and pursue post-secondary education.” Kelsey-Brown acknowledged that education was a part of her DNA When she changed her major to elementary education She found her niche and pursued her passion On campus she forged deep ties that included founding the TIFU Cultural Ensemble. She also was a member of the Black Student Union, Alpha Kappa Sorority, Inc Kelsey-Brown is not the only member of her family with UW-Whitewater ties which is all the more reason she continues to have strong bonds to the campus amid her various career milestones “I have lots of legacies in my family,” she said. “My husband, my sister, my sister-in-law, my niece and my nephew graduated from Whitewater. There are a total of eight degrees between the six of us. I also have a cousin, SoMyrah Dorsey, who is studying political science at Whitewater.” who introduced her at the UW-Whitewater alumni awards ceremony in April 2023 Kelsey-Brown received the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award for Professional Achievement a professor in the College of Education and Professional Studies and her doctoral advisor Gloria Ladson-Billings were instrumental in her career trajectory as well Over the course of a decade, Kelsey-Brown held a number of different roles on campus. She led such UW-Whitewater initiatives as Upward Bound and the McNair Scholars Program. She assumed the role of director of Academic Support Services and taught several courses including Introduction to University Life and a remedial math course While Whitewater has been a foundational experience for Kelsey-Brown which is a part of Milwaukee Public Schools Spurred by her desire to give back to her own community Kelsey-Brown transitioned her career from Whitewater to Milwaukee as she held assorted roles within MPS from 2002 to 2015 initially as a second-grade teacher and later as a building and district administrator Kelsey-Brown said she sees a constant in her professional pursuits in education and that is to remove barriers with equity in mind is to ensure that students and families have access to information and experiences that provide opportunities for them to set goals and strive for excellence to become productive citizens of society have also been instrumental and inspirational personally and professionally for 18 years also shaped her into the person that she is today “I realize that I stand on the shoulders of individuals who blazed trails for me to be successful,” she said “I will continue to work hard while striving to leave a legacy that is impactful and supportive for all.” See accreditations » We use cookies on this site. By continuing to browse without changing your browser settings to block or delete cookies you agree to the UW-Whitewater Privacy Notice It didn’t take long for the Brown Deer community to embrace Zack Baun when his family moved to the village from West Bend in 2013 As Baun prepares to play for the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs football fans around the country will also have the opportunity to see what he's all about And those in the northern Milwaukee suburbs get to celebrate his connection to their hometown Among them are Baun’s high-school football coach Rob Green his basketball coach Kelly Appleby and former classmate Shayna Key but they will proudly root for the Eagles on Sunday in support of Baun and I will always root for the team he plays for,” Green said Baun’s family moved to the village after he played on the West Bend East High School varsity basketball team as a sophomore In the summer before the new school year started Green noticed Baun playing a pickup basketball game during a Brown Deer weight-training session and observed the “explosiveness” in his movement Green welcomed Baun to the district and asked whether he was planning on joining the football team already rated as one of the top 50 basketball players in the state “It was one of the politest denials I’d ever gotten,” Green said But while Baun was developing friendships in his new community with some of the high school’s other multi-sport athletes Green continued to pitch football to Baun over the course of five weeks Baun changed his mind and attended a five-day summer football camp Green said he feels Baun was almost destined to play football “One of the remarkable traits I saw in him during his days at Brown Deer is that he is willing to try just about anything It didn’t take long for Green to realize that Baun wasn't just a talented basketball player giving football a try “We've had some very talented football players We had a great run for about 15 years of very high performing teams with great athletes," Green said was asked by the coaches to play quarterback Baun was aware of his teammates’ feelings and wanted to make sure the change gelled with them but he also wanted to do whatever it took to help the team be successful and Baun was still able to keep those relationships intact “He was very respectful of the existing hierarchy and navigated it by proving himself as a competitor and leader Despite having not played in the position before transferring, Baun rushed for 3,923 yards as a quarterback, passed for another 3,061 and accounted for 94 touchdowns over his junior and senior years. he was named the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association state offensive player of the year and he made his mark on several state records still held to this day Baun’s momentum on the football field grew but he continued to juggle the game with his love for basketball The former Brown Deer coach Appleby said Baun was the “piece of the puzzle the (basketball) team needed in order to put us over the top.” He said Baun immediately stood out as an impact player eventually assisting the team in winning two state championships his junior and senior years Also the strength training teacher at Brown Deer Appleby connected with Baun during weightlifting sessions before school helping Baun develop his commitment to fitness talk about life events and process what was happening in the world Baun was also an elite track and field athlete for the Falcons he took third in the 100 meters in Division 2 and took second with his teammates in the 4x100-meter relay Green also happened to coach track and encouraged Baun to join the spring sport including a high-jump mark that stands to this day And he had a great time doing it,” Green said But even after he received the offer to play football at the University of Wisconsin he continued to play basketball and run on the track team for Brown Deer “It’s a credit to Zack that he stuck with all those sports because not all athletes with offers do that," Appleby said "It showed his dedication and joy for sports." viewing ‘every new thing as an opportunity’Baun made his mark in Brown Deer It began around 20 miles northwest in West Bend Baun’s mother encouraged him to try a lot of different activities and programs from tennis to dance Those experiences forged Baun into a top-tier athlete and an open-minded “He viewed every new thing as an opportunity for future success or enjoyment,” Green said Baun took art classes in photography and graphic design He also played the bass in the school’s orchestra with getting Baun to where he is — literally and figuratively Not only did she do most of the schlepping to and from practices and camps she and other members of the family were involved and supportive of his goals and passions Once Wisconsin extended an offer to Baun during the recruitment process he knew he’d found his future home because the school was close enough for his mother and family members to watch him play One fateful evening shortly after he was drafted to play for the New Orleans Saints in the NFL Baun was out on the town in Milwaukee when he ran into a former classmate at Brown Deer High School Key had recently started a job teaching math and coaching volleyball at the district’s middle school Key said Baun asked her if she’d help him choose a handful of Brown Deer students for a scholarship program he was working on to help kids attend summer camp He’d been able to attend summer camp through scholarships and he wanted to offer that same opportunity to others because I also grew up going to summer camps but I also grew up only being able to go because of the generosity of others,” Key said Key has received dozens of applications to send around six kids to camp each summer kids come back from the camps bursting with joy and gushing about their experiences Baun will be returning to West Bend for a fundraiser event to benefit the Kettle Moraine YMCA Appleby and Key all said that Baun’s impact on the Brown Deer School District has long outlasted his two years at the school the teachers and the people who watched him there are stories for days about the things that he did on the court or on the field,” Appleby said Key said that one of Baun's college jerseys still hangs in a shadowbox beside a cleat and a handwritten note from Baun There are also pictures of him on the walls a large banner from one of his many wins and a plaque from when he was inducted into the Brown Deer Athletics Hall of Fame in 2023 Appleby now works at Homestead High School in Mequon but in the five years after Baun’s graduation he said Baun would return to talk with the Brown Deer football team and lift weights with him again “We often brought him up as a player to look up to and as a demonstration for moves we were trying to teach," Appleby said but said he hopes today’s generation is able to learn from Baun’s open-minded attitude “I hope they realize that with a growth mindset there is something to take away from every situation and every opportunity," Green said FOX POINT — Southeastern Wisconsin’s first Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) is expected to open on Saturday according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation the interchange over I-43 at Brown Deer Road is nearing completion This project is part of a 14-mile modernization of I-43 between the cities of Glendale and Grafton Previous Coverage: https://www.tmj4.com/traffic/i-43-at-brown-deer-to-become-diverging-diamond-interchange-heres-what-to-expect The interchange briefly shifts traffic on Brown Deer Road to the opposite side as illustrated in this diagram from WisDOT Even for more experienced drivers like George McWilliam this style of interchange can look intimidating MORE ON BROWN DEER ROAD DDI: YouTube Video “I think it'll definitely be an adjustment for a lot of people who come here to shop and for a lot of those who come here to work and live,” said McWilliam WisDOT stated in a news release that the DDI is designed to eliminate turning into oncoming traffic while also allowing for free-flowing left turns onto the interstate “This type of engineering reduces the number of ways vehicles can collide by almost 50% and eliminates the most severe types of crashes,” read the WisDOT release Watch: Drivers gear up for new Diverging Diamond Interchange at I-43 & Brown Deer Rd It’s an interstate that Jim Gutglass uses daily I'm a little more nervous than excited because what I would like for commuting is simplicity and it looks like there's a lot going on there,” said Gutglass He and others will have to adjust to the significant changes on this busy road “I just hope that it's simple and quick to get on because time is valuable and you don't want to get hung up in a complicated system,” Gutglass added This is why both George and Jim said they will be closely paying attention to the signs in the area “It might take a while for everybody to adjust to the traffic I think it will help improve the flow for everyone,” said McWilliam The work is weather-dependent and subject to change Zack Baun hopes to disappoint his hometown on this Wild Card Sunday Just not necessarily the team from Philadelphia who did not grow up a fan of the Packers or really any NFL team "I thought they would be rooting for the Eagles because I'm here Baun announced his presence to the league with a career-high 15 tackles and two sacks to help the Eagles win 34-29 in the NFL's first-ever game in South America He became just the sixth player since 1982 to record at least 15 tackles and two sacks in a game In his first season as an off-ball linebacker a career high and third most in the league He was the highest-graded linebacker by Pro Football Focus On Friday, Baun was named a first-team All-Pro by The Associated Press Ross Tucker can't wait for fans at Lincoln Financial Field to experience the incredible atmosphere when the Eagles host the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card Round this afternoon. Bring the playoff excitement to your party with Little Caesars. Order any Little Caesars pizza online and get FREE Crazy Bread with code EAGLESCB. Click here for details usually have an opportunity to reach their ceiling," Head Coach Nick Sirianni said on Friday so I don't think we know what his ceiling is he keeps getting better with every rep that he gets on the inside at linebacker there's – (Defensive Coordinator) Vic (Fangio) has done a great job of putting him in positions to succeed (Inside Linebackers Coach) Bobby King and (Assistant Linebackers/Defensive Quality Control Coach) Ronell Williams have done a great job of helping him get better with his fundamentals day in and day out." Baun was on the field for 95 percent of the snaps on defense through the first 16 games of the season before a majority of starters were rested in the regular-season finale I'm really proud of what we're able to do as a defense this year," Baun The Eagles led the league in total defense in terms of yards allowed for just the seventh time in franchise history and the first time since the historic Gang Green defense of 1991 The Eagles also led the league in passing yards allowed Philadelphia led the NFL in defensive points allowed But the Eagles allowed 29 points and 414 yards of total offense I nitpick on the scheme stuff that I did wrong," Baun said of the opening game "They're confident and they're committed to the run game They do a lot of different things in the run game." after sort of experiencing the atmosphere as a rookie with the Saints during the COVID year of 2020 when there was a limited amount of fans in the stadium "The guys in the locker room are accustomed to making the playoffs," Baun said "You have to hear it from guys who have been around the league and maybe haven't won a division championship or won a playoff game or haven't even been to the playoffs Those guys have to hear it from the other guys to gain that appreciation Baun said the prevailing message from Sirianni this week is to remain consistent with what got the team here It has to be that way because if you start making things more than what they are "If you're a consistent player and it's a consistent coach and a consistent team then you should already have those habits built in." don't expect the fans to treat it like any ordinary Sunday "The guys have been telling me about how exciting it gets in there and rowdy it gets in there during the playoffs," Baun said As well as the chance to disappoint the roughly 13,000 people of Brown Deer check out how Philly is lit (green) for the Eagles and take a spin as the Eagles take over the Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest It's time for playoff football in South Philadelphia A perfect night at the Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest to kick off Wild Card Weekend in Philadelphia The Eagles took over the Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest on Friday night Vice President of Marketing Brian Papson chats with LeSean McCoy Senior Feature Producer Blaise Basile captures the moment The Eagles Cheerleaders added some heat to the cold winter night at the Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest It was hard for defenses to pin Shady down in his day The Eagles Drumline performs at the Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest LeSean McCoy has Eagles fans ready to hunt after the Hype Video The Comcast Center looks incredible in green Center City was lit green to celebrate the playoffs Cameras were positioned to capture different angles of LeSean McCoy's speech LeSean McCoy delivers a line for the Hype Video The Eagles Drumline arrives at the Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest Here are the jersey numbers for the new veterans Chris and Michelle Britton honor the memory of their youngest son by raising thousands of dollars each year for the Eagles Autism Foundation The Britton family was chosen to represent the Foundation at the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay Jackson took part in this weekend's Rookie Minicamp on a tryout basis The cornerback becomes the fifth draft pick to sign his rookie contract the first-year players got back to football at the NovaCare Complex The Eagles kick off Rookie Camp by getting Smael Mondon Jr. and Antwaun Powell-Ryland to ink their four-year rookie deals a travel football club for boys and girls from New Jersey After adding 10 draft picks to an already strong roster the Eagles will have ample ammunition to continue to bolster the team in the 2026 NFL Draft The 6-foot-6 defensive tackle has started every game over the last two seasons for the Eagles Robinson was the last first-round linebacker picked by the team back in 1979 Howroyd attended the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay and welcomed defensive tackle Ty Robinson to the team How did Howie Roseman execute the trade to get linebacker Jihaad Campbell Why was Andrew Mukuba such a highly sought-after target in the second round What did the Eagles want to accomplish on the final day of the 2025 NFL Draft It's all here in the post-draft episode of Unscripted Ahead of their first official practice as Philadelphia Eagles and outside linebacker Antwaun Powell-Ryland Join first-round pick Jihaad Campbell in his first 24 hours as an Eagle From the moment he gets selected to his tour of the facilities in Philadelphia every moment of Campbell's first day as an Eagle is right here for your viewing pleasure — Bundle up and join the Brown Deer Farmers Market tonight for its first-ever Winter Pop-Up Market Some of your favorite summer vendors (listed below) are back to bring holiday cheer at the original Brown Deer Garden to find unique gifts and goodies for everyone on your list The market will also accept EBT/SNAP and Milwaukee Market Match Visit the information table to get your tokens and match coupons RELATED LINKS:-You're invited to lace up your skates at Brown Deer's brand new ice rink Watch the story in the video player below: Vendors accepting EBT/SNAP: EBT/SNAP tokens can be used with Breadsmith Vendors accepting match coupons:Hundred Acres and Whispering Hills will also be accepting Match coupons Featured vendors:-Breadsmith of Whitefish Bay Brown Deer Garden is located at 8725 N Deerwood Dr BROWN DEER — Christmas came just in time for a couple of neighborhoods in Brown Deer Vaun Mayes and ComForce MKE held their 11th annual RBG GiftMust door-to-door gift drive Dozens of organizers filled U-Haul trucks with gifts and went to a surprise neighborhood in Brown Deer and community members came out to see the trucks full of gifts and then we heard something," said Dianna Bradford Watch: Community organizers bring Christmas to a Brown Deer Neighborhood Bradford was one of the dozens of people who came out for the surprise celebration but it's very huge in some people's lives," Mayes said we've been in their neighborhood years ago The event has grown every year for more than a decade I probably got $200 and bought some toys from the Dollar Tree for a dollar each I went back to those houses that gave to me and gave to them — The diverging diamond interchange at the intersection of I-43 and Brown Deer Road is expected to open this Saturday There are four other diverging diamond interchanges open in the state: Two in Janesville The interchange off Brown Deer Road marks the first in southeastern Wisconsin The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) said the diverging diamond interchange is designed to “intuitively guide motorists through the pathways.” The interchange has been under construction for over a year WisDOT said it is excited to open the interchange Saturday “It’s a great way to efficiently move traffic through,” Steve Hoff said better access to businesses and connecting both sides from River Hills over to Bayside.” said this intersection design has proven to improve safety by eliminating the need to turn into oncoming traffic It also improves the flow of cars by making it easier for drivers to turn left onto I-43 This type of interchange reduces the number of ways vehicles can crash by almost half Hoff said the diverging diamond interchange can look intimidating since it briefly shifts traffic on Brown Deer Road to the opposite side of the roadway but the lights and signs should guide drivers with ease drivers will approach the intersection and briefly drive on the other side of the roadway,” Hoff said “What that does is allows for a free-flow left turn onto the freeway which is a quicker move than what would typically happen in a normal intersection — you have a left turn arrow.” WisDOT said improved safety is always its the goal especially in high-traffic areas — like the area off Brown Deer Road you no longer have traffic coming towards you so it will be a safer movement that way,” Hoff said With the area being under construction for over a year some local businesses have had a bit of a headache with the closures said she is happy construction will finally be done “I didn’t even know that it was going to be done especially going into the busiest time of the year for us: The holidays As long as our clients can get here safe and efficiently.” WisDOT said crews will continue to work on remaining portions of the interchange once it is open Drivers can expect lane closures in the areas where work is taking place.  (This story has been updated to add new information) The Brown Deer Police Department has located a missing 10-year-old boy the police and the Wisconsin Department of Justice issued a missing endangered person alert for the child who was last seen in Brown Deer in the area of North 64th Street and West Brown Deer Road around 9:50 p.m He went missing from his Brown Deer home on foot 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