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Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. See Which Of Wisconsin's Children's Hospitals Ranked Best By U.S. News (patch.com) — Families in Milwaukee will be glad to see Children's Wisconsin recognized as the state's top pediatric hospital in new U.S. News & World Report rankings, with Madison's American Family Children's Hospital also honored. The report evaluates children's hospitals nationwide on outcomes, resources, and specialist surveys, helping Wisconsin parents find high-level care for serious or rare childhood conditions even when it's not available in their hometowns.
2. Milwaukee man charged after alleged stalking, break-in shooting (wisn.com) — A 37-year-old Milwaukee man has been charged with stalking, violating a domestic abuse injunction, bail jumping, cocaine possession, and disorderly conduct after police say he repeatedly harassed his former live-in girlfriend. Prosecutors allege he tried to break into her home near 67th and Villard, where she shot him before officers found him wounded and took him into custody. The woman has not been charged, and police report recovering cocaine from the suspect.
3. From Bradley Tech to UW-Milwaukee Architecture: Osman's Inspiring Journey (news-usa.today) — A Bradley Tech student's path into the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's architecture program highlights how strong counseling and local recruitment can keep Milwaukee talent in the city. By connecting high school design classes with UWM's studios, these pipelines help first-generation and urban students overcome hurdles and eventually shape the look and feel of Milwaukee's neighborhoods. The story underscores how local universities can fuel both careers and community revitalization.
4. Following resignation, Smithsonian secretary postpones Milwaukee visit (jsonline.com) — A high-profile talk at Milwaukee's Bronzeville Center for the Arts set for Sept. 16 has been called off after Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III postponed his visit to stay in Washington, D.C. Because of his absence, all related programming for that date is canceled, though the center is working to reschedule his appearance for a future time.
5. Brewers highlights, best moments from NL Central Division champion season (jsonline.com) — Milwaukee baseball fans can relive the Brewers' NL Central title run through a string of walk-offs, clutch homers, and standout pitching performances at American Family Field and beyond. From Christian Yelich's big swings to Jacob Misiorowski's one-hit gem, the season's best moments show why this team energized Milwaukee all summer. It's a photo-filled look back at the plays that defined their division crown.
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