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1. Milwaukee man cited after tripping 9-year-old during football game (jsonline.com) — A Milwaukee parent was cited for disorderly conduct after running onto the field and tripping a 9-year-old during a youth football game in Mount Pleasant between the Racine Youth Eagles and Milwaukee Colts. League leaders have banned the parent for life, fined the Colts, and suspended his son for three games. They're also adding security and sideline restrictions as the teams prepare to meet again in Milwaukee County.
2. Ashley Cooke Brings Her 'baby blues' to Milwaukee (uwmpost.com) — Ashley Cooke recently played an intimate acoustic show at Milwaukee's Rave Penthouse, celebrating her new album in the city where she was born. Fans got a VIP-style experience with a Q&A, meet-and-greet, and first-time live performances of several songs. She's already set to return to the Rave-Eagles Club on October 3 for her "baby blues world tour," with tickets available online.
3. Wisconsin's rising tennis star, The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show, 'Drawn Lives' exhibit (wpr.org) — One segment in this Wisconsin-focused program takes you into Milwaukee County's popular park beer gardens, now a major summer social hub born from a decade-old experiment. Other conversations spotlight a rising state tennis talent at the U.S. Open, the upcoming Great Wisconsin Quilt Show in Madison, and a Madison art exhibit built from graphic memoir pastels. It's a snapshot of statewide culture with a clear Milwaukee flavor.
4. Wisconsin governor candidates clash on Milwaukee jail's tablet abuse claims (jsonline.com) — Access to tablets at the Milwaukee County Jail is under fire after a judge said an inmate used one to intimidate witnesses, sparking a sharp clash between Wisconsin's governor candidates. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley defends the program's rehabilitative purpose while pledging to review safeguards, as Republican Tom Tiffany criticizes the county's tablet policy and its costs. The outcome could shape how local inmates communicate and access services.
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