[captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. visit ncicap.org ] [captioning made possible by wisn-tv] thema: right now on wisn 12 news, families on alert this morning after a woman is randomly attacked walking her dog. the good samaritan who in to help. plus streets around the country filled with demonstrators for a third straight night. we will hear from one mother who brault her young son to a rally protesting president elect donald trump. first, though, a live look outside. a cold start to the morning some people waking up to freezing temperatures. we will let you know how warm we're going to get today. good morning, everyone. welcome to wisn 12 news this morning. i'm thema ponton. 7:00 a.m. right now on this

let's get things started by checking your forecast. and meteorologist jeremy nelson is in the weather center. jeremy it is cold outside this morning. jeremy: yes. the sunshine is deceiving, thema. the coldest lows this season. in milwaukee, 32 degrees. suntastic conducts -- conditions right now. after hitting 32 overnight, we recovered sunshine. a west to southwest breeze five to 10 miles per hour. some locations are frostily in the 20s. if you have weather photos to show i would love to see them. tweet it to me. we will try to share them this morning between 7:00 and 9:00. 27 degrees in waukesha. and 79 in watertown. watertown earlier 24 degrees. a quick recovery temperatures 50 midday. low to mid-50's this afternoon.

coming up. thema: thank you, jeremy, new from overnight a 33-year-old man is killed outside of his home in riverwest. this happened before 1:00. the man was found outside of this home with a gunshot wound. paramedics tried to save him, but he died at the scene. no suspects are name and the shooting is under investigation. neighbors in bayview in milwaukee are on high alert this morning an a woman was attke kate o'keeffe's jaw was wired shut after the attack. her partner tells wisn 12 news this morning was out around 4:30 on thursday, two people drove up in a car, one man jumped out and punched her in the mouth. the man did not try to rob her. o'keeffe ran home and got help from a woman driving by. >> it was my gut reaction. i saw a woman who needed help and pulled over without hesitation.

middle of the day is extremely squad frightening. thema: o'keeffe will have to keep her jaw wired shut for five weeks. the suspicious car was bright green. police tell wisn 12 news they have not received any other reports of random violence. wisn 12 news time right now, 7:03 it is home coming weekend at u.w.-madison. the badgers are hosting the fight aillini at camp randall stadium, u.w. is a heavy favorite and won six straight games against illinois. they are won three games this season. the badgers are ranked seventh in the polls and the college football playoff rankings. kickoff is at 2:30. last night was the homecoming parade. the festivities were interrupted by a group of demonstrators with a huge banner. they blocked the road. the rally was organized after the university's response to an

wore at a u.w. football game last month. and two basketball players protested during the national anthem. hayes and hill stood behind their teammates as a protest. hayes has been out spoken against the justices against african-americans and supported collin cabin nick's decision to kneel during the anthem. in more than half of a dozensies people took to the streets overnight the president elect donald trump. this was the scene in los angeles where hundreds of demonstrators marched for the third night in a row. the group blocking traffic on city streets, but they did not make it onto the freeways. the video right there, the right side of your screen showing the crowds in philadelphia for a third night. police are saying the gather us was peaceful. no one was arrested. in washington, d.c., groups

concerns. they carried lighted signs and many parents brought their children. and in a traffic watch 12 alert to tell you about this morning. this is for drivers sthenzoo interchange. overnight on i-41-894 crews closed the southbound on and off ramps. these have long-term closures. detours are posted for you to get around. later today you're invited learn about the degree programs that milwaukee area technical knowledge. the school is hosting an open house at the downtown milwaukee campus from 9:00 until noon. you can apply for admission today if you bring along transcripts and financial aid applications. matc officers 165 associates degrees and technical diploma programs. and later today, maricopa county alderman is hosting a health resource fair.

building. there will be free blood pressure checks and nutritional workshop, and health with enrollment on healthcare.gov. the holiday spirit is coming up to cathedral square park. today students will begin to decorate the trees then park ahead of the milwaukee annual holiday lights festival. this is video from last year. classes will decorate their tree with handmade ornaments. more than 2500 taking part in the decorating. the holiday lights festival begins on november 17th. [applause] the milwaukee airport filling with cheers as a local soldier comes home. the wife and mother of three is just back from the middle east. and wisn 12 news mike anderson reports a lot of people wanted

[ applause ] mike: u.s. army reservest major mickey simon has been deployed in the middle east almost a year. her husband, ray, and three kids, just found out he was coming home 40 hours ago. >> i didn't expect this at all. so i'm just very thankful to be home and thank you for your support. especially to my family. especially while i have been gone. a very long 10 to 11 months. so home. mike: major simons did not deploy as a unit, so did not have an official redeployment ceremony. so a bunch of coworkers planned this welcome home surprise. >> it was long and crazy and very challenging. but there is still a lot to do. keep the soldiers and airmen in your prays and thoughts.

deployed, her husband a retired army reservist and the children had to friend for them -- fend for themselves. >> i don't think multi tasking is good for men. mike: absence make the heart go fonder and it does. >> have you going to stop smiling now? >> i don't think so. my cheeks are going to hurt. thema: that was mike anderson reporting. well, you have a chance to brighten a veteran's day this holiday season. the city of milwaukee and milwaukee county are teaming from the tenth straight year to collect gifts for veterans getting treatment at the medical center. on their wish list, winter coats, hats gloves, socks, boardgames, dvd and c.d. and bike elements. you can find donation bins

honoring veterans during toon's game at the center. part of the nba cares hoops for troops week. a milwaukee member from the milwaukee area will be recognized on the 54 and get complimentary tickets with 12 family members and friends. and across the street at the uwm panther irene. the team is giving all veteran and military members free tickets to the game. you have to claim them all line. all veterans and active military personnel will receive 15% off at the team shop. 7:09. we are well into flu season. scientists are saying when you were born can increase your risk of catching the disease. and later a wildlife encounter on the golf course.

suddenly interrupted play. and meteorologist jeremy nelson is in the weather center with our saturday forecast details. jeremy: good morning. a frost delay this morning for golf. good news, we are tracking

thema: welcome back to wisn 12 news this morning. 7:13 on this saturday morning. the sun is up. meteorologist jeremy nelson will let us know how warm it will make us today. well, new this morning paralyzed monkeys walk again and the technology could hold clues into curing humans as well. this is video published by "nature," a new wireless brain

monkeys to walk for the first time. the research was done by a swiss and american team. they are saying the implants send signals to stimulate the monkey's legs. scientists hope it could one day help people use robotic arms and hands. and also new this morning your flu risk may be linked to the year you were born. new research in the "journal science." people before and after 1968, you could have different flu responses. regardless of your age, you should still get a flu shot. the newest prescription coming from doctors is not one that you need to pickup from the pharmacy. more medical scoots are encouraging classes of future doctors to recommend exercise for their patients. we have more in today's health

far-reaching effects for almost every body system from the brain to the heart. now at least two medical schools are teaching students how to prescribe exercise as a way to present a variety of ailments. can improve memory, concentration and mood and lower high blood pressure and culest rate. and positive effects for some cancer patients, and helps control type ii diabetes, one of the most expensive devices in the country. of dollars a year, but largely preventable through diet and exercise. experts recommend that adults get 75 minutes of activity or 150 minutes of moderate activity weekly. that breaks down to 30 minutes five days a week. doctors are saying that enough to prevent or manage many chronic disease from type ii diabetes to hypertension and cardiovascular disease. go for a walk.

brisk housework helps. the rewards are definitely worth the effort. thema: well, you can get your heart rate up today at the candy cane run in germantown -- is at 10:00 this morning. the run kicks off the annual christmas festival in germantown. tonight the hotel is holding stomach cancer awareness month. you can bid on pieces of art from 25 different artists around the country. all of the proceeds benefit i'm no stomach for cancer "which supports research and patient care. the auction begins tonight at 6:30. and later today train fest opens inside of the wisconsin expo center. is it billed at the largest operating model railroad show in the u.s. high school students from japan

22,000 people are expected to tour the festival. it runs today from 9:00 until 5:00. admission is $15 for adults and five dollars for kids. and you're invited to sample the flavors of fall tonight at the nature center in franklin. there's a cheese tasting and samples of hearty stews and local seasonal beers. tickets are $25. the proceeds will make the nature center more accessible to the handicapped and disabled. ev moon rise watching party. 7:17 on this saturday morning. sun is up new this morning. it has been up for how long now? jeremy: 6:41 in milwaukee. thema: ok. we want it to warm us up considerably. jeremy: it is deceiving with the sunshine. it is warm you step out the door. the blanket of frost on the rooftop, the car or lawn, it was

morning. jeremy: this was the coldest morning in milwaukee. the first time we hit 32 degrees. early on this morning our low was 32 degrees. this is technically the last freeze we had since april 12th. you have to go back to the month of april to find temperatures this cold. we made into the season without hitting 32 degrees. we had to go a little bit further to november 24th. we made the one season and did not hit 32 until late mb not the case, at 32 this morning. down in waukesha county, jason tweeted me this photo. he said it looked like snow on the lawn it was so white this morning with the thick blanket of frost and many backyards looking like this, this morning. you can tweet your weather photos to me or stop by the facebook page. a beautiful start to the day if you can deal with the chilly temperatures. 36 in milwaukee.

little bit west-southwest breeze at seven. the winds will start to pickup this morning and land in an eight to 16 miles per hour range. mequon is looking fantastic across lake michigan this morning. this is from our camera. chillier there at 34. most areas are now starting to recover just above freezing. inland locations will take maybe 30 to 60 minutes to warm above 32. and chilly conditions early on. no clouds out great travel conditions across the state. full sunshine, 52 in madison, and the badgers taking on the illini, a great day for football with kickoff at 2:30. and 54 in milwaukee today. lacrosse a few more degrees to 57. suntastic country digs will sunshine through the week. and we will add-in a few more 60's across the region. for sunday's forecast, lacrosse,

of the area mid to upper 50's. so quiet weather this weekend, let's fast forward and talk about what's in store maybe six to seven days down the road. lake-week changes in the forecast. low pressure will track across the upper midwest. this time of year if you're going to get accumulating snow you would want that low track down to the south. it will stay to the north. that will pull in warmer air. at this point, primarily a system if we see precipitation, it would be in the form of rain. ahead of degrees. and then pull in some of the chilly air on the back side. i think next weekend is considerably colder here across southeastern wisconsin. this weekend, though, looks great again. a lot of sunshine. our chilly start gives away to a high of 54 this afternoon. suntastic on sunday with 60 degrees. and then string together 50's. keep in mind the average high is now 48. we will stay above that with a

thema: thank you, jeremy. 7:20. and darth vader back. we will show you the new scene just released of the "star wars" universe. and later shop until you drop. where you can get today to score deals on designer clothes for

thema: welcome back, everybody. this morning we are talking about some of the store as that you're sharing on-line. we are getting together glimpse into the "star wars" universe. thema: the latest international trailer of the upcoming rogue one a "star wars" story was just released. we are seeing more of the death star, darth vader and more battles. the film opens next month on december 16th. actor robert redford is retiring soon from acting to focus on directing. the 80-year-old star did an on-line interview with his grandson and radford is saying he is getting tired of acting.

projects in the works including a love story with jane fonda called "or souls at night." he won an oscar for director in 1981 and 2002. well, golfers in south africa encountered an unusual hazard on the course this weekend. a pack of 20 mongoose ran into the green during a your peal tour event in sun city, south africa on hold while the animals passed by. organizervise no idea where they ended up. luckily, they managed to avoid interfering with the ball. that looks like a whole family, plus, and the golfers steam relatively calm about what is happening. i hope they are not running from something. i'm very concerned they are flea haag predator. wisn 12 news time 7:25. using your phone to score deals this holiday season.

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thema: meteorologist jeremy nelson is in the weather center with our cold saturday morning details. jeremy: yeah. no getting aun coldest morning this season. sunshine is nice and warm us up quickly. almost all locations frosty. 32 degrees here in milwaukee overnight. inland locations were as cold as 24. a lot of frost out there. the good news by the afternoon. we will rebound into the 50's. it turns warmer on sunday and keep the sunshine around and focus in on a late weak storm system. and the temperatures 32 at bay view. and in south milwaukee. 36 degrees. up around shorewood it is 29.

some of the coldest n inland pockets overnight. 25 in beaver dam. and a thick layer of frost there. currently 27 in watertown. your forecast today, a lot of sunshine. and warm into the low to mid-50's this afternoon. and talk about sunday's forecast and beyond coming up. thema: thank you, jeremy. you can track the forecast on the go this weekend with our free app, we will also sendqually weather alerts right to your cell phone. new from overnight, milwaukee police are investigating a homicide neighborhood. investigators say a man was found shot outside of this home near mineky. paramedics tried to save him, but he died at the scene. no suspects are in custody. a bay view woman is recovering after getting punched in the face while walking her dog. this happened thursday afternoon along south limit, kate o'keeffe was walking her dog alone down the street and her partner is saying a bright green car drove up with a man and woman inside.

punched her in the mouth. eventually he got herself to the hospital. >> she's strong. she's tough. as well as can be expected. she -- had her, her teeth knocked in and her jaw wired shut. and she's not too stoked about -- drinking through a straw for five weeks, but -- she's -- she's tough. she's a healer. she's a nurse practitioner. thema: police do noha anyone in custody for the incident. [ chanting ] thema: antidonald trump protesters hit the streets for the third straight night. you're looking at video right now from minneapolis as demonstrators blocked a busy interstate bringing traffic to a standstill in portland, oregon,

gear started using teargas and flash bang grenades after protesters throw burn projectiles at officers. and police are investigating a shooting on a bridge where people are marching. and a custody is place in portland for those under 18. a muslim swam making national headlines for making support of donald trump public. we caught up with her in woman and there is extreme r reporter: we sat down in downtown milwaukee in town for her son's fencing tournament. the former "wall street journal" reporter is getting global aprevention an article she published this week for the white house post, called i'm a muslim, a woman, and immigrant and voted for donald trump. >> i'm getting the hate. i'm getting my share of folks calling me every name in the book for daring to vote for my choice for president. reporter: she has been a lifelong democratic who has

issues, but he is more concerned about the safety of the american people and islamic extreme. . >> i believe as a muslim. this is great national security. reporter: in her piece, she writes i reject donald trump's locker room banter, the idea of a wall between u.s. and mexico, and a plan to block muslims. she has received a lot of support about her article, including from fellow muslims, but is disturbed by the level of hate. >> we lay our heads to rest at night, all that we want is to be respected and all that we should do is respect others. thema: that was chirstina palladino reporting. she expects to lose friends over supporting donald trump. and she also hopes the country can eventually unite. there has been a shakeup in

transition time. governor chris christie is no longer chairman. he has been replaced with vice president elect mike pence. and three of donald trump's children will serve on the team. we are learning he narrowed his list of candidates for chief of staff. priebus, bannan, and kushner who is married to trump's daughter. abc's political director is saying milwaukee county sheriff, david clarke will end up in donald trump's administration. >> no one has been more loyal than david clarke. could he play a role with a new donald trump administration. >> 100%. i believe he will be for a major role. homeland security or justice then law enforcement realm. talking about loyalty, people remember the heat he took being

a supporter. his appearance at the republican convention. a highlight for the donald trump team. he is an affective person to bridge messaging and bringing his expertise to the games. thema: sunday on upfront the hit the donald trump team is dropping that priebus could be picked for white house chief of staff. and after upfront stayed opportunity for this week and followed by matter of fact at 10:30. this week, o'brien takes a closer look at the reason hillary clinton's candidacy did not resinate with female voters. and donald trump may be considering a policy shift. in an interview with 60 minutelers he is hoping to keeping parts of the affordable care act, including a provision that allows parents to provide years of additional coverage are their children. and repealing and replacing the

no gap between the two. voter turnout this year dipped to the lowest point in two decades. election officers are saying 55% of voting in a citizens cast ballots this year, the lowest since 1996 when 53.5% of voters turned out. well looking ahead, harley davidson is offering free entry to the museum for all active military, veterans and fair families. the veterans appreciation event is you will have to show a valid military or veteran's i.d. we turn our attention to our weather now. and meteorologist jeremy nelson with your forecast. good morning. jeremy. jeremy: good saturday morning. everyone. we are tracking the next warmup. i will let you know when highs

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thema: and welcome back to wisn 12 news this morning. 7:40 on this saturday, november 12th. take a quick peak at the screen if you can. sun shining high this morning, but it is cold out there, meteorologist jeremy nelson up well, developing overnight, an explosion at a u.s. airfield in afghanistan killed four people

in afghanistan killed four people and wounded another 14. the u.s. army general says the attack happened inside of the airfield earlier in the morning. the the taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack which they are saying was carried out by a suicide bomber inside of the case. no word on the nationalities of those killed and wounded. president barack obama is asking congress for an additional $11.6 billion to fight isis. the request comes as iraqi troops backed by u.s. power and advisorerize locked in a fierce battle with isis in the city of mogul. that brings the total price tag this year to $85 billion. the defense secretary is saying the money would fund president barack obama's decision to maintain a larger troopprisance into afghanistan into next year. and another request or the controversial dakota access pipeline. the sioux tribe is calling on president barack obama to halt the pipeline before donald trump takes office next year. donald trump has invested $1 million in energy transfer partners. the parent company of dakota access. since april thousands of people traveled to now dakota to protest the pipeline. right now, wildfires are burning out of control in parts of the south.

of the fires are spreading along the appalachian trail in georgia and tennessee. and other areas like north carolina are also under a burn ban. that's because the renin is experiencing an extreme drought. the governor of alabama is offering a reward to help find the people responsible for setting some of those fires. new this morning a judge is ordering the state of michigan to deliver bottled water to homeowners in flint. residents have been living without access to safe drinking water for two years. the city's water system is being treated after lead contamination. under the clean water act the judge is ordering the bottom water delivery start immediately. a holiday shopping alert this morning. if you're using your phone to buy gifts, security experts are warning about scammers. there are a number of fake apps posings a popular retailers. once you order something, the apps steal your credit card and personal information.

items to keep your buying. a company looks for imposters they found hundreds for apple and android phones pretends to be big stores. well if you are looking to get holiday shopping done this weekend there are plenty of local places to look. the milwaukee county winter farmers' market back this morning at the mitchell park dome. 50 vermes will be selling farm products. the market opens at 9:00 this morning. the inaugural maker's markt is -- market is this morning. and local vendors selling knits, candles and baby goods at 2:00. and the largest women shopping events is this weekenddism vine

1:00. he went from a walk on to campton of the team. one athlete from uw-milwaukee is scorching the competition. and as we show you, he is overcoming more than just one type of hurdle on the track. reporter: it is late afternoon at uw -- u.w.m.'s have it is loud, but of the noise. because taylor is completely deaf. >> any deaf individual can pursue their dreams. >> reporter: taylor is a green bay native and born deaf. he uses sign language to

theresa. the coach shouts information at his athletes. but when it comes to tailer he is learning to sign what he is saying. >> it definitely opened my eyes. reporter: add first things were not easy. >> we actually had interpreters at practice each day. they would go through and sign. >> if i'm trying to improve my skills i don't necessarily have direct access and clear communication with my coach. and so, oftentimes that can be frustrating, because i want to get better. reporter: and taylor did get better. at the 2016 horizon league outdoor championships this past spring, taylor finished second in the 400-meter hurdles. his time of 53.76 broke a 35-year-old track and field record in the event. >> we can do things just as well as people who can hear.

disabled. reporter: this is tailor's fourth-year on the track team here at u.w.m. the full three years he was walk on. this year a full scholarship. the coach is saying taylor earned it with hard work and dedication. >> i joke that taylor listens better than most of the kids on the team and he is deaf. reporter: and taylor has a message for everyone . he is not disabled. >> the only hurdle we have is the way hearing people see us. >> reporter: but he is fast. >> there are no barriers. we are just like them. reporter: message -- received. in milwaukee, wisn 12 news. thema: track season starts in january. and taylor is the top 400-meter hurdler at u.w.m. and compete in the deaf olympics in turkey next summer. thousands of runners are taking over milwaukee's lakefront this morning. the annual jingle bell run at veterans park.

the proceeds benefit the arthritis foundation. and it is 7:46 this morning. people are ready for the run out there, you might want to wear long sleeves and maybe pants. jeremy: yes extra layers. but dry for that. sunshine and the sun throughout the morning will feel good. we cannot complain about the weather today for the run. thema: for the run. jeremy: people may run faster and warmup a little bit. now, the forecast heading down community. this morning the numbers similar. chilly sunshine and extra layers, 10:00 a.m., 44 degrees. and late morning we will jump quickly with the sunshine. maybe a touch on the cool side, 47 degrees. now, getting all kinds of weather photos. this is my favorite so far from dave in mequon. do you think the turkeys know

is 12 days away? thema: no, don't tell them. jeremy: i should tell them. stay in the city limits. turkeys. the warm streaks across the area. one came to an end this morning. 32 degrees in milwaukee. we can x this one out. our streak ended at 213 straight days without a temperature of 32 degrees or lower. that's a pretty good string. the record was 222. this is fourth place. we keep this string going today. our highs in the 50's. in racine full sunshine. 34 degrees. and a breeze at six miles per hour. you want the sunglasses with you and also a coat or at least extra layers this morning. we have mid-30's down here in southern wisconsin at the state's capital and downtown walk. up to the north. it was 21 earlier in stevens point with the sunshine. they are starting to absolutely

and the forecast like this, a cold start we have right now. pretty frosty out there. by the afternoon lose a layer. 52 in sheboygan. we come back closer to jackson, hartford, and west bend, 54. and then milwaukee -- green field, greendale, around shorewood, 54. and our friends down around, let's say sharon, lake geneva in the forecast since we have a quiet weather weekend ahead of us. once we are late in the week. friday and thursday night and friday, a little bit more impressive storm system will move into the upper midwest. now, the low is north of us,

temperatures. 54 today, 60 on sunday. and then a pretty quiet week of weather ahead. the numbers 50's and closer to 60 by thursday and friday. behind the system much colder. and finally put an end to the streak next weekend. thema: thank you, jeremy. 7:50, up next on wisn 12 news

thema: welcome back to wisn 12 news this morning. 7:53 on this saturday, november 12th. solidly in fall, but let's talk about spring as we look at miller park. the roof is open soaking up the sunshine and the cold. meteorologist jeremy nelson up next with your weekend forecast. well, if you are looking for a way to relax this holiday season, there's an event this weekend to help you unwind. here to talk about the museum of wisconsin arts blueman holidays

>> good morning. >> thank you for being here. >> very happy to be here. >> tell us about this exhibit. >> well, it is, it is a -- today event, today is the second day, and a kind of spoof on the holidays. we spell it with daze. most of people are dazed through november and december. we is scheduled for this weekend beautiful florals in the galleries. you can come to the museum and see fantastic floral arrangements and horticultural experts and botanical experts talking today. we have laurie and linda myers, a fantastic day. and then we have arts and crafts in the museum as well. a lot of vendors selling holiday wears. so a great way to kickoff the holidays with a sense of humors. >> we look at the pictures here. so colorful inside of there. an opportunity for people to get

and make crafts themselves there. >> absolutely. and particularly for children and families. starting at 11:00, we have studio saturday. you can come in with your kids and make ornaments and basically whatever you want to make. a fantastic number of educators will be on-site today helping with family projects. >> a great family event. and you have another exhibit out there people can checkout. >> thank you for remembering that. yeah, david lens, people in the peripher our all-time best exhibitions at the museum. it is just really striking. a wonderful show. so recommend doing both things today. >> all right. good times that museum. thank you for your time this morning. we appreciate it. >> thank you. >> if you want more information about the wisconsin heart we put a link on www.wisn.com. well, still ahead, trains of all sizes are pulling into state

thema: right now on wisn 12 news this morning. families on alert this morning after a woman is randomly attacked while walking her dog. the good samaritan who stepped in to help. plus streets around the country filled with demonstrators for a thursday straight night. we will brought her young son to a protest protesting president elect donald trump. first a live look outside. a cold start to the morning! people waking up to freezing temperatures. not effecting this flight at mitchell international airport. and meteorologist jeremy nelson will let us know how warm we're going to get today. and good morning, everyone. welcome to wisn 12 news this morning. i'm thema ponton. 8:00 a.m. on this saturday,

right now, meteorologist jeremy nelson is in the weather center. and clear sky this morning for the flights out there. jeremy: great flying and driving weather. where you are traveling here across the upper midwest and here locally we are starting the day with sunshine. a little on cold side, we are not too used to the temperatures. such a mild stretch of weather. but early this morning all locations 32 degrees or lower. and it is still hanging on to 32 in sheboygan. a light west to southwes up to bump our temperatures this afternoon. early this morning a frosty start. still 20's. and the lakeshore locations. mid to upper 30's sneak in with 38 in downtown milwaukee. we take a look at our day planner here, the cameras starting to swing around. we have sunshine at the moment. a southeast breezed to eight to 16 miles per hour. and full sunshine throughout the day. highs sneak into the 50's this afternoon. we will talk about what is ahead

coming up. thema: thank you, jeremy. new from overnight, a 32 years old man is killed outside of his home in riverwest. before 1:00 this morning. investigators telephone wisn 12 news the man was found outside of his home with a gun shot wound. and paramedics tried to save him, but he died at the scene. no suspects have been named and the shooting is under investigation. neighbors in bayview in milwaukee are on high alert this morning after a woman says she was ck dog. kate o'keeffe's jaw was wired shut after the attack. her partner tells wisn 12 news o'keeffe was out around 4:30 on thursday and two people drove up in a car. one man jumped out and punched her in the mouth. the man didn't try to rob her. ochief ran away and get help getting home from a woman driving by. >> it was my gut reaction. i saw a woman who needed help and i just pulled over without

the middle of the day is extremely squad frightening. thema: hochief will have to keep her jaw wired shut for five weeks. she says the suspicious car was bright green. police tell wisn 12 news they have not received any other reports of random violence. new this morning. the suspect in a hit-and-run that killed a woman and her grandson pled guilty in the crash. yesterday, marvin anthony entered a guilty plea in milwaukee county court. he skipped class and was joyriding when he ran a stop sign near 39th and hadley, and slamming into the car of trigs. she and her 5-year-old grandson died. three other people were hurt. anthony is expected to be sentenced in january. wisn 12 news time right now, 8:02. it is homecoming weekend at i-w madison. the badgers are hosting the

stadium. u.w. is a heavy favorite and won six straight against the alumni. and illinois have only one three games this season. and the badgers are watched seventh in the polls and the college football rankings. kickoff is at 2:30. last night was the homecoming parade, however the festivities were interrupted by a group of demonstrators with a huge banner. they blocked a road, forcing the parade to take a different route. the rally was organized after the united states' response to an offensive and racist costume wore at a road, a u.w. footballe last month. two u.w. basketball players protested during the national anthem at last night's season opener. hayes and hill stood a few steps behind their teammates. hayes has been outspoken about injustices against a u.w. footbe last african-americans and supported nfl quarterback, colin

cities people took to the streets overnight to protest the victory of donald trump. this was the scene in los angeles where hundreds of demonstrators marched for the third night in a row. the group blocking traffic on some city streets, but they did not make it onto the freeways. we have video here showing you crowds that took to the streets in philadelphia for a third straight night. now, police are saying the gathering was peaceful and no one was arrested. in washington groups stood id and trump hotel to voice their concerns. they carried lighted signs and many parents brought their children. >> for the future to know that there are people out here that care. thema: we do not have any reports of major damage or arrests at that rally. wisn 12 news time right now 8:04. later today you are invited to learn about the degrees programs at milwaukee area technical

house at the downtown milwaukee campus, from 9:00 this morning until noon. you can apply for admission today if you bring along transcripts and financial aid applications. m.a.t.c. officers 165 associate degree and technical diploma programs. and today, milwaukee alderman is hosting a health resource fair. inside of the community care building at 32nd. free blood pressure check has nutritional workshop, and help with enrollment on healthcare.gov. the event starts at 11:00 this morning. the holiday spirit is coming to cathedral square park. today students will begin to decorate the trees in the park ahead of the annual milwaukee holiday lights festival. this is video from last year. classes will decorate their tree with around made ornaments that represent their class wish. 2500 students are taking part in

decorating. it bins on november 17th. [ applause ] the milwaukee airport filling with cheers as a local soldier comes home. the wife and mother of three is just back from the middle east. and wisn 12 news' mike anderson reports a lot of people wanted to give her a heroes welcome. [ ap mickey simons has been deployed in the middle east almost a year. her husband, ray, and three kids, just found out she was coming home about 40 hours ago. >> but i didn't expect this at all. so i'm just very thankful to be home. thank you, everyone for your support. especially to my family. especially while i have been gone. a very long 10, 11 months. so just really glad to be home.

did not deploy as a unit and didn't have an official redeployment ceremony. so bunch of ray's coworkers and friends at g.e. planned this welcome home surprise. >> it was john crazy and very challenging, but there is a lot to do. keep the soldiers and airmen and all those still deployed in your prayers and thoughts. because they don't get to celebrate this yet. mike: major simons deployed, her husband a retired army reservist himself and the children had to fend for themselves. >> i don't think multitasking is a natural element for men. and i just started -- realizing that and appreciating my wife so much more now. mike: it is said absence makes the heart grow fonder and i guess it does. >> are you going to stop smiling now? >> i don't think so. my cheeks will hurt soon. thema: that was mike anderson reporting.

a veteran's day this holiday season. the city of milwaukee and milwaukee county are teaming up for the tenth straight year to collect gifts for veterans getting treatment off the v.a. medical center. on the wish list, winter coats, hats, gloves, socks, boardgames, d.v.d. and c.d., and bike helmets. you can find donation bins across milwaukee county. the difficult drive runs through december 16th. and the milwaukee bucks are tonight's game. it is part of the nba cares hoops for troops week. the team is saying a military member from the milwaukee area will be recognized on the court and they will get tickets along with 12 family members and friends. across the street, at u.w.m. panther arena they will pay tribute. they are offering free tickets to the game.

addition all veterans and active military personnel will receive 15% off at the team shop. and also later today, trainfest opens inside of the wisconsin expo center at state fair park. it is billed the largest operating model railroad show in the united states. high school students from japan will show off their model train. more than 22,000 people are expected to tour the festival. it runs today from 9:00 until 5:00 p.m. and admission is $15 for adults and dollars for kids. all right. now, weather watch 12 and check in with meteorologist jeremy nelson who is in the weather center. good morning. jeremy: good morning, everyone. we are tracking the next warmup in the forecast. and highlights return to the 60's coming up. thema: thank you, jeremy. up next on wisn 12 news this morning, we are well into flu season. why scientists are safing when you were born can increase your

thema: welcome paralyzed monkeys walk again. and the technology could hold clues into curing humans as well. you're looking at video published by the journal "nature" and a new wireless brain implant is helping paralyzed monkeys walk for the first time. the research was done by a swiss and american team. they are saying the implant sends signals to stimulate the monkey's legs. scientists hope it could one day help people use robotic arms and hands.

risk may be linked to the year you were born. new research in the journal of science suggests people born before and after 1960 have different risks for certain flu infections. if you were exposed to a stern flu strain in your childhood, that could have resulted in long-term protection. and experts are saying regardless of your age, you should still get a flu shot. the newest prescription coming from doctors isn't one that you need to pickup from the farm awesome more medical schools are encouraging classes of future doctors to recommend exercise for their patients. kim has more in today's health minute. reporter: exercise has far-reaching effects for almost every body system from the brain to the heart. now at least two medical schools are teaching students how to prescribe exercise as a way to prevent a variety of elements. can improve memory,

lowering high blood pressure and cholesterol. and positive effects for cancer patients and control type ii diabetes, one of the most expensive disease in the country. streeting diabetes and the complications cost billions of dollars as year, but largely preventable with diet and exercise. experts recommend that adults get 75 minutes of vigorous activity and 150 minutes of moderate activity weekly. that breaks done to 30 minutes doctors are saying that is enough to prevent or manage chronic disease from type ii diabetes to hypertension and cardiovascular disease. you don't have to go to the gym. go for a walk, work in the yard, and doing brisk housework helps. thema: well you can get your heart rate up today at the candy cane race in germantown.

and you can register at the library. it is $25, the dogs and strollers are welcome. it kicks off the christmas festival. tonight the hotel is holding a silent auction in honor of stomach cancer awareness month. you can bid on pieces of art from 25 different artists from around the country. the proceeds benefit the group no stomach for cancer that supports research and patient care. the hawks begins tonight at 6:30. you are invented to sample the players of fall tonight at the nature center in franklin. there is a cheese tasting and samples of stews and beers. tickets are $25. the proceeds will make the nature center more accessible to the handy capped and disables. the event is at 5:00 with a moon rise watching party. 8:16 on this saturday morning.

hours. but not warming us up. jeremy: 20's and 30's across this morning. the coldest since. thema: a year and a half. jeremy: let's go back to april. with how warm this fall it is forever to dig out heavier coats. this morning 32 degrees in the city. april 12th the last time milwaukee. you're wandering the latest freeze ever. no, november 24th one year the last time we saw a freeze during the season. this was late into november. but a frosty backyard -- you can see the thick blanket of frost covering the lawns out there and really 20's inland. and low 30's on the lakeshore, everyone at or a little bit below freezing this morning. things will warm up quickly.

today, the badgers take on the fighting alumni, and the kickoff is at 2:30 and suntastic conditions. and one of the favorite routes west on i-95. we're looking at that right now. you want the sunglasses today. sunshine out there today. 35 degrees. still a chill in the air. once we get the west-southwest will start to draw in slightly milder air. it looks cold across the midwest. but the average low in milwaukee is 34 degrees. and the average lows in the 20's across the upper midwest. and really this is what we will call just seasonal weather. if you are fairly close to average. we were earlier this morning. it is now back up to 38 in the city of milwaukee. and 36 in the twin cities. minneapolis did not have a low

and cooler conditions right now. mid and high level clouds are down to the southeast. they can brush the countries and we may look over towards lake michigan and she them over the lake. but a lot of sunshine. store for today. let's talk about the forecast statewide. up to the north the low 50's. and here in southern wisconsin we can add-on a cup more degrees. and a great weekend if you have been putting off the yardwork. you may not want to put it off too much longer. next weekend colder than these numbers. try to wrap it up these weekends. 56 for madison for sunday and way north on the shores of lake superior. middle 50's up there. a lot of the ski resorts across the area, a couple of them asked me when we will see colder weather. really thought during the workweek. maybe once we get friday, saturday, or next sunday.

this is friday, we may hit 60 degrees. and then in the 40's. a few more clouds early part of this week and drift into the 50's. and ahead of the next system we may get to 40's. thema: thank you, jeremy. wisn 12 news time eight 20:00. shopping until you where you can go today to score designer clothes for your fall

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thema: welcome back. new thema: welcome back. new this morning an unusual hazard on the thema: welcome back. new this morning an unusual hazard on the golf course. 20 mon goose ran into the green in sun city, south africa. the golfer thema: welcome back. new this morning an unusual hazard on the golf course. 20 mon goose ran into the green in sun city, south africa. the golfer tournament was put on hold when the animals passed through. organizers have no idea where they ended up, but luckily they managed to avoid interfering with the ball. that looks like the scene in "jurassic park" when they were running. so i hope that they are not running something after that. very concerned about the mongoose. the topairen american dance companies in the u.s. they are coming here to milwaukee. here to tell us more about the show is rachel, the executive director of the south milwaukee performing arts center. good morning. >> good morning. >> thanks for being here, we appreciate it. >> my pleasure. >> so what is step africa. >> step africa is one of the top 10 africa dance companies in the united states. they are known for stepping. >> and that's -- >> it has a lot of african

and practiced primary by african-american fraternities in the united states. >> and tell us about the show that's coming here, who can get a chance to see it, this is a family show. >> this is a family show for all ages. everyone is welcome. tickets are going fast. but we have great seats still available. the show is on friday the 18th. at 7:30. >> there is a way that you are also trying to reach out to get kids involved and see the next generation of >> the mission point for africaen is focusing on academic achievement, teamwork, and understanding. so there is a -- >> a family event indeed. thank you for your time this morning. >> thank you. >> absolutely. if you would like more information about the step

at the milwaukee performing arts center or at the school we have more on www.wisn.com. up next on wisn 12 news this morning. using your phone to score deems this holiday season. at the

thema: good morning, everyone. thema: good morning, everyone. welcome to wisn 12 news this morning. i'm thema ponton. thank you so much for starting this saturday, november 12th. with temperatures at least

nice mix of sun and clouds on the lakefront. and a lot of areas full of sunshine, and a couple of high clouds in southeastern wisconsin. and 38 in madison. 38 in stevens point. they dipped down to 21 degrees this morning. almost all locations with the cool start. and this afternoon high in the low to mid-50's. so fairly mild. and better weather for sunday mi thema: thank you, jeremy. you track the forecast on the go this weekend with our free high pressure and weather alerts to your cell phone. new from overnight, milwaukee police are investigating a homicide in the river west neighborhood. investigators are saying a man was found shot outside of his home near meineke. paramedics tried to save him, but he died at the scene. police are saying no suspects are in custody.

this happened thursday afternoon along south klement, and kate o'keeffe was walking her dog alone down the street and her partner is saying a bright green car drove up with a man and woman inside. the man got out and punched her in the mouth. eventually she got herself to the hospital. >> she's strong. and she's tough. as well as can be expected. he had -- she had her teeth knocked in shot. she is not too stoked about drinking through a straw for five weeks. but she's tough. she's a hemianswer a nurse practitioner. thema: police do not have anyone in custody for the incident. this morning the suspect in a hit-and-run that killed a woman and her grandson pled guilty in the crash. yesterday maven anthony entered a guilty plea in milwaukee county court. back in may he skimmed class and

a stop sign near 39th. slamming into the car of trippings. she and her 5-year-old grand son died. three other people were hurt. witnesses are saying that anthony grabbed his cell phone before running away from the crash. he is expected to be sentenced in january. [ chantin protesters hit the streets for a third straight night. video right now from miami demonstrators blocked a busy interstate bringing traffic to a standstill. in portland, oregon, police in riot gear started using teargas and flash bang grenades after protesters flew burning projectiles at officers. police are saying they are investigating a shooting on a bridge where people were marching. a curfews in place citywide in portland for anyone under the age of 18.

national headlines for making her support of donald trump public. wisn 12 news chirstina palladino caught up with her in milwaukee and reported on the extreme reaction she is getting on-line from all over the world. chirstina: we sat down in downtown milwaukee while she is in town for her son's fencing tournament. the former "wall street journal" reporter is getting global attention for for an article she published this week for the white house post called immigrant, and voted for donald trump. >> i'm getting the hate. like i'm getting my share of folks who are calling me every name in the book for daring to vote for my choice for president. chirstina: she has been a lifelong democratic with liberal views on social issues, but more concerned about the safety of the american people and islamic extremism. >> i believe as a muslim, this

world. chirstina: in her piece, see wries, quote -- -- writes, quote says that she has received a lot of support about her article, including from fellow muslims, but is disturbed by the level of hate. >> we all lay our heads to rest at night. we want to be respected thema: and that was chirstina palladino reporting. she expects to lose friends over supporting donald trump. she also hopes the country can event heal unite. well, there has been a shakeup in president-elect donald trump's transition team. he has pulled new jersey governor governor chris christie as his chairman and replaced him with mike pence. three of donald trump's children will also serve on the team. and we are learning that he has

for chief of staff. names include priebus, bannan, and his son-in-law, kushner, who is marid to donald trump's daughter. well, abc's police director is saying it is highly likely david clarke will end up in donald trump's administration. >> no one has been more loyal then the milwaukee county sheriff, david clarke, is this name being talked about as someone who could play a role with administration? >> 100%. david clarke will be in the major role for homeland security or justice. something in the law enforcement realm. talking about loyalty, people remember the heat that he took for being out there as an outspoken supporter. his appearance at the republican convention, one of the highlights for the donald trump team. he is an effective person to ridge message -- bridge messaging and bringing his expertise to the games. thema: sunday on about front

is dropping that priebus could be picked for white house chief of staff. it airs sunday morning at 9:00. donald trump may also be considering a policy shift. in an interview with "60 minutes" the president elect indicated he is open to keeping key parts of the affordable care act. and repealing and replacing the law will be done at the same time. making sure that gap between the two. voter turnout this year dipped to the lowest point in two decades. 55% of voting age citizens cast ballots this year. the lowest since 1996. 53.5% of voters turned out. look ahead, harley davidson offering free entry to the museum for all active military, veterans, and their families. the veterans appreciation event lasts through sunday. you will have to show

veteran's i.d. the motor bar and restaurant is also offering a military discount. we turn now to weather watch weather, we're going to check back in with meteorologist jeremy nelson who is in the weather center. good morning. jeremy. jeremy: good morning, everyone we are tracking a nice weekend

thema: welcome back to wisn 12 news this morning. as we take a live look at milwaukee this thema: welcome back to wisn 12 news this morning. as we take a live look at milwaukee this morning. clear, blue skies, sunshine, but cold air out there at 8:40 on this saturday morning. meteorologist jeremy nelson has your weather details coming up. developing overnight an explosion at a u.s. airfield in afghanistan killed four people and wounded another 14. the u.s. army general says the attack happens inside of the airfield early this morning. the taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack. which they are saying was carried out by a suered bomber in the case. there is no nationals killed and wounded. president barack obama is asking congress for an additional $11.6 billion to fight isis. the requests comes as iraqi troops backed by u.s. air power and advisors are locked in a fierce battle with isis in the city of mogul. that brings the total price tag for $85 billion. the defense secretary is saying the money would fund president barack obama's decision to maintain a larger troop present

another request over the controversial dakota access pipeline. the standing rock sioux tribe is calling on president barack obama to hot construction on the oil pipeline before president-elect donald trump takes off next year. public records are suing donald trump has invested $1 million in energy transfer partners. the parent company of dakota access. since april thousands of people traveled to north dakota to protest the pipeline. out of control in parts of the south. many of the fires are spreading along the appalachian trail in georgia and tennessee. other areas like in north carolina are also under a burn ban. that's because the region is experiencing an extreme drought. the governor of alabama is offering a reward to help find the people responsible for setting some of those fires. new this morning, a judge is ordering the state of michigan to deliver bottled water to

residents there have been living without access to safe drinking water for more than two years. the city's water systemsome being treated after lead contamination. under the clean water act, a toe judge is ordering the bottled water deliveries start immediately. a holiday shopping alert this morning. it you're using your phone to buy gifts security experts are warning about scammers. there are a number of fabling apps poses a popular retailers. here is how the happens, once you order something, the apps steal your credit card and personal information and in some cases send you items to keep you -- buying. a company has found hundreds of imposters for apple and android phones. if you are looking to get holiday shopping done this weekend there are plenty of local palatials for you -- places for you to look.

farmers' market is back this morning at the mitchell don't access. there will be farm ground produce and locally made produce. the market opens hat 9:00 this morning. the inaugurate makers market is taking place this morning. local vendors will be selling gifts, candles and baby goods. the is getting underway at 2:00 p.m. and the largest women shopping events is this weekend. divine divine is open this weekend. 8:44 on this saturday morning. and taking about the cold weather. almost the middle of november. we have been spared for the last couple of weeks. jeremy: we have been spoiled. thema: absolutely. jeremy: three record highs this month. very few dape physical any below average temperatures. this morning 32 degrees. average low was 34. that puts it in perspective.

like you want to put it in perspective. but we are like it is cold. jeremy: and a few people on facebook is saying the furnace kicked in. we are frost across southeastern wisconsin. i like this photo with the frost covering the strawberry plants. thank you, harrick for tweeting the photo. this is from brookfield it dipped into the 20's. and in the southern part of waukesha. look at that, out there. no, not snow. a frosty morning. lawns were covered across the area. the car windshields here in washington. and wisn 12 news had a 36 layer of frost. now, that will melt off quickly this morning. the sun is off in all locations. go from the 40's around mid to late morning and look at this, by the afternoon, lower to mid-50's here across southeastern wisconsin, and catch a west to southwest breeze, that will help to start

we just have no extended cold snaps here in the foreseeable future. 37 degrees in racine. a couple of extra layers and a warm fleece or jacketed to. a light westerly please at five miles per hour. the sky condition is looking great. all kinds of sunshine out there. down at cathedral square, they will be decorating the christmas trees today. and getting ready for the season ahead of us. a west it southwest breeze between five and 10 miles per hour. a little on the chilly side currently. by the afternoon should feel nice with the sunshine out there. lower 50's to the north including 52 in sheboygan, and 54 in west bend. and 54 in milwaukee. now, i would say going to the badgers illini came, it is 53 at kickoff, and all locations see

now, pretty uneventful worth in the forecast. we will fast forward to thursday night and friday, an impressive storm system is sliding across the upper midwest. all indications we would say on the warmer side of this, meaning showers and a thunderstorm. on the back side of this, pull in a little chunk of colder air. it doesn't last that long. a trend with our weather. when we cooldown, we warm right backp. starts a little bit chiller and then a day or two after that we start to warmup again. 50's to 60 this weekend. the workweek forecast, a couple of more clouds on tuesday. otherwise we will wait for the late week system and see where it tracks. ahead of it a push of mild air. back to 60 on thursday and friday. and next weekend he said in the 40's. thema. thema: thank you, jeremy. still ahead.

weekend's arts avenue, the holiday season is just around the corner. and the milwaukee symphonies orchestra is offering a way to get you into the symphony. good morning. >> good morning. how are you. >> well, thank you. thanks for being here. all right. we're here to chat. so what do you have coming up. cirque du soleil is coming to milwaukee. >> exactly. this is very exciting. this is the symphony. and feature a lot of performers from cirque du soleil, jugglers, and playing with choreography. >> how does it feel sitting there and they are flying above you. a different experience. >> it is. not experience we experience every day. but it is really -- exciting. and the whole family will enjoy

performance is geared towards families with our family series. so they can enjoy that. >> han opportunity for them to come and hear the music is see acrobats. and getting ready for the holidays. >> yes. indeed, our holiday pop spectacular is december 3rd through 5th. it is a huge production we have, our conductors -- so really larger than life character. really funny, stage. and people are -- and jenkins is a broadway veteran and joining us. the milwaukee hand bell choir and the sim fu-- symphony will be joining us. and the audience will get an opportunity to sing during our audience sing alone.

start now resting up your singing voice. all right. kevin. thank you for your time. we appreciate it. >> thank you. thema: if you would like more information about the upcoming performances we put a link with more information on www.wisn.com. coming up on wisn 12 news this morning, a u.w.m. athlete

thema: welcome back. 8:56 on this saturday morning. he went on from a walk on to captain of the team. one athlete from u.w. milwaukee is scorching the competition. and she is over coming more than track. reporter: it is late afternoon at u.w.m.'s center and it is -- loud. [music plays] but senior track star taylor can't hear all the noise. that's because taylor is completely deaf. >> any deaf individual can pursue their dreams and achieve it. >> taylor is a green bay native

he uses sign language to communicate and often enlisting the help of an interpreter like theresa. >> a lot of times i get frustrated. communication is the only thing i have a tough time with that. >> coach shots instructions at this athletes. >> get your shoulders tall. get the hips up. you get more range of motion and push better. >> reporter: but with taylor he is learning to sign what he is saying. >> it is definitely opened my eyes to help me with my communication. >> at first things weren't easy. >> we actually had interpreters at practice each day. they would go through and sign everything that i was saying. >> if i'm trying to improve my skills i don't have direct access and clear communication with my coach. often times that is frustrating because i want to get better. reporter: and taylor did get better at the 2016 horizon league outdoor championships this bring, taylor finished

this type of 53.76 broke a 35-year-old track and field record in the event. >> we can do things just as well as people who can hear. so i would not consider myself disabled. reporter: this is tailor's four year on the track team here add u.w.m. the first three years he was a walk-on athlete. this year he earned a full scholarship. taylor earned that scholarship the old fashioned way, with hard >> i always joke that taylor listens better than most of the kids on the team. reporter: and tailor as a message for everyone. he's not disabled. >> oftentimes the only hurdle that we have is the way that hearing people see us. reporter: but he is really fast. >> there are no barriers because we are just like them. we just communicate differently. >> message, received. in milwaukee, tim elliott, wisn 12 news. thema: track season starts in january.

hurdler at u.w.m. and compete in the different olympics in turkey next summer. good luck to him. thousands of runners are taking over milwaukee's lakefront this morning for the annual jingle bell run at veteran's park. the 5k race gets underway at 10:00 this morning proceeds benefit the arthritis foundation. a lot happening outside today in the cold air. jeremy: chilly sunshine early. outth into the 40's. our current condition, 42 degrees. and as you were mentioned all morning long attica neediate square -- cathedral square. >> students will decorate the trees with hand made ornaments. >> you want to go down there. they will light the area up here in the coming weeks. maybe a week or more, thanksgiving, 12 days away.

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