Three Big Things - 8/11

1. More than 3500 customers in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties remain without power as crews continue working to restore normalcy following the flooding from over the weekend. With streets flooded, vehicles submerged, and pedestrian bridges closed, the widespread flooding forcing a state of emergency declaration in Milwaukee County. What do you do with all that soaked carpet and wrecked furniture? The cities two drop off centers are open until 3:00 this afternoon. 38th and W Lincoln Avenue, near the ball park and 6660 N Industrial Road. Fees will be waived this week through Sunday, August 17th.

2. President Trump is putting more federal agents on the streets in Washington DC, to stop what he calls rampant crime, murder and death. A 19-year old former DOGE employee was recently assaulted by a group of teenagers who were attempting to carjack a woman about 3am on a Sunday morning.

3. Flooding is not slowing down the Milwaukee Brewers or the 40,000 fans who showed up Sunday afternoon and were treated to a walk off win over the Mets. Brewers rookie Isaac Collins whose 9th inning home run lifted the team to an 8-7 win over the Mets, completing a three-game sweep. The Brewers have won 9 in a row. The streak is on the line tonight in the first of three games against the last place Pirates.