Packers Pro Shop Data Breach Impacts Over 8,500 Customers
Milwaukee-area residents urged to stay vigilant after sensitive information exposed GREEN BAY, Wis. — A data breach at the Green Bay Packers Pro Shop has compromised the personal and financial information of 8,514 customers, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced. With Packers fans spanning the Milwaukee area and beyond, many locals may find themselves among the affected. Breach Timeline and Data Exposed The breach occurred during the following periods: During these dates, sensitive data entered on the Pro Shop website for purchases may have been accessed. The compromised information includes: Notably, purchases made using gift…
Milwaukee
Sinkhole Shuts Down Road Overnight in Milwaukee’s Riverwest Neighborhood
Milwaukee DPW Crews Work Overnight to Repair Sinkhole on Auer Avenue A sinkhole caused by a water main break disrupted traffic and prompted emergency repairs in Milwaukee’s Riverwest neighborhood overnight. The incident occurred on Auer Avenue near Pierce Street, leading to the road’s closure and an all-night effort by the city’s Department of Public Works…
Wisconsin
Do Wisconsin Lawmakers Trust Voters? The Debate Over Ballot Initiatives
MADISON, Wis. — A heated debate is brewing in Wisconsin over who should hold the power to shape state laws. Democratic Governor Tony Evers has reignited a proposal to allow voters to directly propose and repeal laws through ballot initiatives, a move Republican lawmakers swiftly rejected. The idea, included in Evers’ state budget proposal, would…
U.S.
D.C. Officer Guilty for Leaking Intelligence to Proud Boys Leader Before Jan. 6
D.C. officer Shane Lamond found guilty of leaking intelligence to Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio before the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Learn how his conviction impacts police accountability and the fight against far-right extremism.
World
China’s High-Tech Export Ban Raises Concerns for Milwaukee Manufacturers
China has intensified its trade tensions with the United States by banning exports of critical high-tech materials such as gallium, germanium, and antimony. These materials are vital for industries ranging from electronics to defense and have potential military applications. For Milwaukee’s robust manufacturing sector, which relies on cutting-edge technologies, this move could have far-reaching consequences….
