# mpd (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover mpd. Page: Feed: --- ## [Mutiny Dares to Ask: What If Plane, But on a Boat?](https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/790438/mutiny-dares-to-ask-what-if-plane-but-on-a-boat/) _2026-08-21 · Chris Klimek · Washington City Paper_ A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, Die Hard had such a seismic impact on the action-adventure genre that for the last 11 years of the fading century almost every pitch for a new shoot-’em-up took the form of “Die Hard on a \_\_\_\_.” The Die Hard series, meanwhile, abandoned its compressed-setting \[…\] ## [Governor Evers’ Commutation Advisory Board to hear first cases Friday](https://wtmj.com/news/2026/08/21/governor-evers-commutation-advisory-board-to-hear-first-cases-friday/) _2026-08-21 · Neil Doyle · WTMJ_ MADISON, Wis. — A dozen people serving prison time in Wisconsin are scheduled to have their cases heard Friday as Gov. Tony Evers’ Commutation Advisory Board begins considering requests for reduced sentences. The hearings come after Evers announced in April that Wisconsin would restart its commutation process. Since then, over 800 people have applied for \[…\] The post Governor Evers’ Commutation… ## [I-94 traffic shift settles in as more Milwaukee-area road work moves ahead](https://wtmj.com/news/2026/08/21/i-94-traffic-shift-settles-in-as-more-milwaukee-area-road-work-moves-ahead/) _2026-08-21 · Debbie Lazaga · WTMJ_ MILWAUKEE – Eastbound I-94 is down to two lanes on Milwaukee’s west side, with more overnight work and a 24-hour Highway 100 closure also on the way. Drivers on Milwaukee’s west side are getting used to a new traffic pattern on eastbound I-94 — and it’s one they’ll be seeing for a while. WisDOT shifted \[…\] The post I-94 traffic shift settles in as more Milwaukee-area road work moves ahead appeared… ## [Judge rejects effort to remove Republican State Senate candidate from November ballot](https://wtmj.com/news/decision-wisconsin/2026/08/21/judge-rejects-effort-to-remove-republican-state-senate-candidate-from-november-ballot/) _2026-08-21 · Neil Doyle · WTMJ_ MADISON, Wis. — Republican State Senate candidate Michele Magadance Skinner will remain on the November ballot after a Dane County judge rejected a Democratic challenge to her Wisconsin residency. The State Senate Democratic Committee had filed a lawsuit seeking to prevent Skinner from appearing on the ballot, arguing she was not eligible to hold office \[…\] The post Judge rejects effort to remove… ## [Ann Patchett Trusts Her Readers](https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/790421/ann-patchett-trusts-her-readers/) _2026-08-21 · Lisa Levy · Washington City Paper_ “I like to start a story exactly where the action begins,” Ann Patchett tells City Paper. Most writers would be delighted to follow suit, but not many can see a novel like Patchett can. In Whistler, a warm but not cozy novel, Patchett has worked her magic again. The book starts when Jonathan and his \[…\] ## [Brewers Black Culture Fest, South Milwaukee Arcade at 100 & Brew City Opera’s Pagliacci](https://wtmj.com/shows/whats-on-tap/2026/08/20/black-culture-fest-opera-reinvented-100-years-of-bowling/) _2026-08-21 · Isaac Marquardt · WTMJ_ Celebrate Milwaukee culture, creativity and community on this episode of What’s On Tap with Sandy Maxx. Social X MKE co-founder Ranell Washington previews the Milwaukee Brewers Black Culture Fest at American Family Field on August 21st, bringing Black music, artists, entrepreneurs, Negro Leagues history and family activities to the ballpark. Then, director Doug Clemons takes us inside Brew City… ## [Two dead in St. Francis crash](https://wtmj.com/news/2026/08/20/two-dead-in-st-francis-crash/) _2026-08-21 · Jessica Gatzow · WTMJ_ ST. FRANCIS, Wis. — Two people died after a single-vehicle crash in St. Francis on Thursday morning. St. Francis Police and Fire crews responded to South Lake Dr. near the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Archdiocese of Milwaukee at 7:21 a.m. on Aug. 20. Police say they believe the driver had a medical emergency when \[…\] The post Two dead in St. Francis crash appeared first on WTMJ . ## [One dead in motorcycle crash in Waukesha](https://wtmj.com/news/2026/08/20/one-dead-in-motorcycle-crash-in-waukesha/) _2026-08-21 · Jessica Gatzow · WTMJ_ WAUKESHA, Wis. — One person died in a motorcycle crash in the City of Waukesha on Wednesday evening. Police responded near Golf Rd. and Grandview Blvd. at 7:03 p.m. on Aug. 19, where they say a three-wheeled trike was traveling southbound when it crossed the median, struck a traffic sign and overturned. First responders say \[…\] The post One dead in motorcycle crash in Waukesha appeared first on… ## [Whose poll is it, anyway?](https://wtmj.com/news/decision-wisconsin/2026/08/20/whose-poll-is-it-anyway/) _2026-08-21 · Andrew Zimmel · WTMJ_ With Wisconsin’s race for governor moving from the primary to the general election, Decision Wisconsin is reminding voters to look beyond the topline number when a new poll drops. On the latest episode, Adam Roberts and Neil Doyle broke down the early polling between Democrat David Crowley and Republican Tom Tiffany, including the Badger Battleground \[…\] The post Whose poll is it, anyway? appeared… ## [Three people in custody after multiple car chases](https://wtmj.com/news/2026/08/20/three-people-charged-in-two-separate-car-chases-in-kenosha/) _2026-08-20 · Elizabeth Lintonen · WTMJ_ KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis.– Three people are in custody after two separate multi-state car chases injuring two Kenosha County Sheriff’s deputies. According to a criminal complaint, deputies approached two pick-up trucks near a Walmart in Somers Wednesday to attempt to make arrests, when one rammed into a squad car. Both vehicles then fled the scene. The \[…\] The post Three people in custody after… ## [Crypto Payments, No Custody (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QDHMtPBBV8pA) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Send crypto to merchant wallets via API with real-time updates and automatic fees. ## [UW Regents approve budget proposal seeking tuition freeze](https://wtmj.com/news/2026/08/20/uw-regents-approve-budget-proposal-seeking-tuition-freeze/) _2026-08-20 · Jessica Gatzow · WTMJ_ MADISON, Wis. — The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents voted unanimously to approve a budget request that would freeze tuition for two years. The 4-Year Tuition Pledge would rely on $190 million from the state to freeze tuition across the UW System for two years, then limit tuition increases to no more than the \[…\] The post UW Regents approve budget proposal seeking tuition freeze appeared… ## [17 people sick, 1 hospitalized, from alfalfa sprout related E.coli and Salmonella](https://wtmj.com/news/2026/08/20/wisconsin-department-of-health-services-alfalfa-sprout-salmonella/) _2026-08-20 · Elizabeth Lintonen · WTMJ_ MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reports 17 people have gotten sick due to alfalfa sprout related E.coli and Salmonella. Officials say the illness is allegedly related to eating from brands “Everything Sprouts” and “Calco.” One person has been hospitalized. DHS warns anyone with these sprouts in their home should throw them away \[…\] The post 17 people sick, 1 hospitalized,… ## [Garrett Mitchell and Gary Sánchez help Brewers score 6 in 1st inning and beat Mariners 7-4](https://wtmj.com/sports/2026/08/20/garrett-mitchell-and-gary-sanchez-help-brewers-score-6-in-1st-inning-and-beat-mariners-7-4/) _2026-08-20 · AP News · WTMJ_ MILWAUKEE (AP) — Garrett Mitchell and Gary Sánchez each hit two-run doubles during a six-run first inning, and the MLB-best Milwaukee Brewers beat the Seattle Mariners 7-4 on Thursday. Mitchell also homered in the eighth, finishing 3 for 4 with three RBIs as Milwaukee took two of three from Seattle. The series included the Brewers’ 22-0 \[…\] The post Garrett Mitchell and Gary Sánchez help Brewers… ## [Multi-million dollar grant to cover new MCTS bus fleet, traffic signal upgrades](https://wtmj.com/news/2026/08/20/multi-million-dollar-grant-to-cover-new-mcts-bus-fleet-traffic-signal-upgrades/) _2026-08-20 · Adam Roberts · WTMJ_ MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The Milwaukee County Transit System is poised to receive new buses as part of a federal grant award, which will also be used to for traffic signal optimization technology and public outreach efforts. The roughly $13.9 million comes from the 2026-2030 federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Cycle, and will first \[…\] The post Multi-million dollar grant to cover new… ## [Trump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm races](https://wtmj.com/ap/2026/08/20/trump-keeps-embracing-data-centers-even-as-they-become-toxic-in-midterm-races/) _2026-08-20 · AP News · WTMJ_ WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump, speaking alongside cryptocurrency leaders at the White House this week, made a statement that Republican and Democratic candidates alike wouldn’t touch with a 10-foot pole. “If I were the mayor of a town or the governor of a state, and I had a chance to get a big plant \[…\] The post Trump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm… ## [The national debt has surpassed $40 trillion; where is Congress?](https://wtmj.com/shows/point-taken/2026/08/20/the-national-debt-has-surpassed-40-trillion-where-is-congress/) _2026-08-20 · Jaslyn Snell · WTMJ_ The United States gross national debt recently surpassed $40 trillion which raises a lot of concerns for people like Point Taken hosts Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey. They dive into why it’s a big deal, if Americans care, who in Congress, such as “fiscal hawks” like Wisconsin’s own Senator Ron Johnson, care enough to intervene, \[…\] The post The national debt has surpassed $40 trillion; where is… ## [The Needle: Dulles Airport Reno Budget Moves Ahead, a Judge Blocks Trump’s Abstinence Plan for Teens, Whistleblower Says DOJ Attacks on Ivy League Schools Were Attempts to Extract Money and Harass, and More](https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/790407/the-needle-dulles-airport-reno-budget-moves-ahead-a-judge-blocks-trumps-abstinence-plan-for-teens-whistleblower-says-doj-attacks-on-ivy-league-schools-were-attempts-to-extract-money-and-ha/) _2026-08-20 · Gail O'Hara · Washington City Paper_ The Needle loses one point today. ## [Employee found zip tied after Waukesha gas station armed robbery](https://wtmj.com/news/2026/08/20/employee-found-zip-tied-after-waukesha-gas-station-armed-robbery/) _2026-08-20 · Adam Roberts · WTMJ_ WAUKESHA, Wis. – A Waukesha gas station employee is found zip tied in a back room after a reported armed robbery. The employee was working alone on the night shift at the Speedway near Summit Avenue and Delafield Street around 12:40am August 20 when a man with a handgun came in and demanded money. Police \[…\] The post Employee found zip tied after Waukesha gas station armed robbery appeared first… ## [Brewers starting pitching: ‘We are still working thru different combinations’](https://wtmj.com/shows/wisconsins-morning-news/2026/08/20/matt-arnold-talks-brewers-starting-pitching/) _2026-08-20 · Erik Bilstad · WTMJ_ As October baseball looms, the Milwaukee Brewers continue to tinker with the team’s starting pitching. The Brewers had been using a 6-man rotation and Shane Drohan is still expected to get a “handful of starts,” according to Arnold. “We’re still in the process of working through (the rotation),” Brewers president of baseball operations Matt Arnold \[…\] The post Brewers starting pitching: ‘We are… ## [Crews respond to massive building fire in West Allis](https://wtmj.com/news/2026/08/20/crews-respond-to-massive-building-fire-in-west-allis/) _2026-08-20 · WTMJ News · WTMJ_ WEST ALLIS, Wis. — Multiple crews are on the scene of a massive building fire in West Allis that will be the site of the city’s new public works building that is under construction. Fire crews responded around around 10:34 a.m. on August 20 near S. 53rd Street and W. Burnham Street. Thick flames and \[…\] The post Crews respond to massive building fire in West Allis appeared first on WTMJ . ## [Stream Torrents and IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Y5NV2aU3sC5I) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Search, index, and play music, movies, books, and live TV in your browser. ## [“She died a hero”: Mother remembers Navy veteran killed in Milwaukee triple homicide](https://wtmj.com/news/2026/08/20/family-remembers-navy-vet-killed-in-milwaukee-triple-homicide/) _2026-08-20 · Tory Lowe · WTMJ_ MILWAUKEE — The mother of Shamarla “Asir” Hare wants Milwaukee to remember her daughter as a loving mother, proud Navy veteran and generous woman who died standing up for herself inside her own home. Hare, 38, was one of three people killed in two connected Milwaukee shootings on August 8. Her mother, Tarshia Hare, said \[…\] The post “She died a hero”: Mother remembers Navy veteran killed in… ## [Stabbing leaves victim with life-threatening injuries on Milwaukee’s north side](https://wtmj.com/news/2026/08/20/stabbing-leaves-victim-with-life-threatening-injuries-on-milwaukees-north-side/) _2026-08-20 · Neil Doyle · WTMJ_ MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Milwaukee police are searching for a suspect after a stabbing left a 35-year-old victim with serious injuries Wednesday night. It happened around 8:32 p.m. in the 5400 block of North Long Island Drive on the city’s north side. The victim was taken to a hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries, according to MPD. \[…\] The post Stabbing leaves victim with life-threatening… ## [The Weekend Trend with Sandy Maxx: Mexican Fiesta, Fresh Coast Jazz, Zoo A La Carte and More](https://wtmj.com/shows/whats-on-tap/2026/08/20/the-weekend-trend-with-sandy-maxx-mexican-fiesta-and-more/) _2026-08-20 · Sandy Maxx · WTMJ_ MILWAUKEE – Looking for the best things to do in Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin this weekend? From Mexican Fiesta and Egyptian food to jazz and country superstars, interactive art and college volleyball, here are Sandy Maxx’s top picks for August 21 through August 23. Cultural Celebrations Mexican Fiesta Friday through Sunday, August 21-23 at Henry \[…\] The post The Weekend Trend with Sandy… ## [11 Best Omegle Alternatives for Random Chats and Connections](https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/790096/omegle-adult/) _2026-08-20 · by Amanda Grace · Washington City Paper_ Omegle changed the way people met strangers online, turning random conversations into unexpected friendships, funny moments, and memorable chats. But after the platform shut down, many users started looking for new places to enjoy the same spontaneous experience with better features and safer communities. Luckily, there are plenty of Omegle alternatives that make it easy \[…\] ## [Local Novelist Bsrat Mezghebe Debuts at National Book Festival](https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/790373/local-novelist-bsrat-mezghebe-debuts-at-national-book-festival/) _2026-08-20 · Serena Zets · Washington City Paper_ As a child growing up in Washington, D.C., Bsrat Mezghebe used the Library of Congress’ annual National Book Festival as a portal to worlds far beyond the DMV. Today, Mezghebe says she took the free event for granted, going year after year without much thought. “I went to the National Book Festival long before I \[…\] ## [Sports Fans Asked to Help Mark Washington’s Biggest Sports Moments](https://www.hillrag.com/2026/08/20/sports-fans-asked-to-help-mark-washingtons-biggest-sports-moments/) _2026-08-20 · Kathleen Donner · Drama Teaches Middle Schoolers Life Skills_ DC Public Library has announced “Hail to the Fans: The Spirit of DC Sports,” a citywide exhibition opening April 2027. ## [Freedom 250 Grand Prix Brings Major Road Closures](https://www.hillrag.com/2026/08/20/freedom-250-grand-prix-brings-major-road-closures/) _2026-08-20 · Sarah Payne · Drama Teaches Middle Schoolers Life Skills_ Road closures and parking restrictions are in effect for this weekend’s Freedom 250 Grand Prix event. The races will take place on Saturday, Aug. ## [Drama Teaches Middle Schoolers Life Skills](https://www.hillrag.com/2026/08/20/drama-teaches-middle-schoolers-life-skills/) _2026-08-20 · Alena Martin · Drama Teaches Middle Schoolers Life Skills_ Large bouncy wigs, colorful costumes and patterned set pieces filled the stage at Stuart-Hobson Middle School at 410 E St. ## [Sunday Storytime at Planet Word](https://www.hillrag.com/2026/08/20/sunday-storytime-at-planet-word/) _2026-08-20 · Kathleen Donner · Drama Teaches Middle Schoolers Life Skills_ On Aug. 9 and Sept. 13, from 10 to 11 a.m., join Planet Word, 925 13th St. NW, for Sunday Storytime, a free monthly program designed for young children and their grownups. ## [The Return of New World Screwworm](https://www.hillrag.com/2026/08/20/the-district-vet-return-of-new-world-screwworm/) _2026-08-20 · Dan Teich, DVM · Drama Teaches Middle Schoolers Life Skills_ We have a “new” bug to worry about. An actual insect (not really a bug) and one that isn’t quite new. ## [Snapshot Showdown on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/zqMCWop415cm) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Available on Google Play for Android devices. ## [Soul Line Dance with Sean at SW Library](https://www.hillrag.com/2026/08/20/soul-line-dance-with-sean-at-sw-library/) _2026-08-20 · Kathleen Donner · Drama Teaches Middle Schoolers Life Skills_ Aug. 24 and Sept. 28, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Move your body while learning new steps and practicing some favorites at Southwest Library, 900 Wesley Pl. ## [The Library of Congress National Book Festival](https://www.hillrag.com/2026/08/20/the-library-of-congress-national-book-festival/) _2026-08-20 · Kathleen Donner · Drama Teaches Middle Schoolers Life Skills_ The Library of Congress hosts the 2026 National Book Festival on Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. ## [Best Free Phone Sex Lines: Chat Line Numbers and Services for Every Interest](https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/680419/best-phone-sex-lines/) _2026-08-19 · by Amanda Grace · Washington City Paper_ Phone sex does not have to feel stiff or awkward. Pick up the phone, find a room that fits your mood, and jump into a little dirty talk, flirty chats, or casual fun with other chat line users. Some lines keep things wild, while others are better for relaxed talks and getting to know new \[…\] ## [Music Returns to Carter Barron Amphitheater and It’s Time for the Time Warp: City Lights for Aug. 20–26](https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/790347/music-returns-to-carter-barron-amphitheater-and-its-time-for-the-time-warp-city-lights-for-aug-20-26/) _2026-08-19 · Steve Kiviat, Melissa Lin Sturges, and Stephanie Rudig · Washington City Paper_ Thursday through Saturday: Summer in the Parks at Carter Barron Amphitheater In 2017, the National Park Service shut down the 1950-built Carter Barron Amphitheater because the stage was found to be structurally unsafe. Nine years later the funding still is not there to rebuild this legendary rostrum that hosted James Brown and Bruce Springsteen, but \[…\] ## [11 Best AI Porn Generators and AI Porn Sites Compared](https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/762644/ai-porn-sites-ai-generated-porn/) _2026-08-19 · by Amanda Grace · Washington City Paper_ Curious what all the hype around AI porn is about? You’re not alone. Thanks to artificial intelligence, you can now chat, flirt, and generate images that match your wildest ideas without needing real humans on the other side. Whether you’re after an AI girlfriend, AI porn chat, or sexy AI images, there’s something for just \[…\] ## [The Needle: Americans Against Flock Together, DHS Has Been Spying on U.S. Citizens, New Solar-Reflective Coating May Help Cool D.C. Streets, and More](https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/790305/the-needle-americans-against-flock-together-dhs-has-been-spying-on-u-s-citizens-new-solar-reflective-coating-may-help-cool-d-c-streets-and-more/) _2026-08-19 · Gail O'Hara · Washington City Paper_ The Needle gains seven points today. ## [Merriment Isn’t the Only Thing Being Forced in Brontë Sister House Party](https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/790316/merriment-isnt-the-only-thing-being-forced-in-bronte-sister-house-party/) _2026-08-19 · Jared Strange · Washington City Paper_ There’s no torment quite like forced merriment. In Brontë Sister House Party, Courtney Bailey’s play now running in a production by Nu Sass under the direction of Kathleen Barth, the titular icons of Victorian literature are tormenting themselves with nightly soirees, laboring toward a moment of “celebratory reverence” that will bust them out of purgatory. \[…\] ## [Six Metropolitan Police Department Members Charged With Falsifying Overtime Records](https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/790297/six-metropolitan-police-department-members-charged-with-falsifying-overtime-records/) _2026-08-19 · Gail O'Hara · Washington City Paper_ Yesterday afternoon, Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced that six current and former Metropolitan Police Department employees have been arrested and criminally charged for “falsifying overtime claims by forging supervisory approvals and manipulating official overtime records, resulting in the District paying them $441,137 for work they did not perform.” According to a news release on the \[…\] ## [Local Athletes Brought Team Spirit to the 2026 Special Olympic USA Games in Minneapolis](https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/790253/local-athletes-brought-team-spirit-to-the-2026-special-olympic-usa-games-in-minneapolis/) _2026-08-19 · Lauren VonWiegen · Washington City Paper_ D.C.’s team joined more than 3,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities to compete in 16 different sports, build community, and win some medals.