Transcripts For WTMJ Todays TMJ4 News Live At 400 20160818 :

Transcripts For WTMJ Todays TMJ4 News Live At 400 20160818



money in the budget for demolition. it's possible this could've been on the demolition list alderman russell stamper says the home will be torn down in the next couple days. in the meantime - he wants neighbors to report any activity. there have been 9 fires in his district since sunday. whether it's been garbage and houses or garages in every case... eyewitnesses have spotted young men gas canisters nearby. it's definitely concerning stamper doesn't know if that's what happened here. but police are helping fire investigators... saying the blaze appears suspicious. it is really amazing it was stopped when it was - and really fortunate we didn't have any injuries the red cross also responded to the scene. this man is just greatful to be alive. it cross says its nurses and caseworkers will follow up with the seven people displaced. at 33rd and hadley, pz, there were also house fires reported at 41st and burleigh... and 50th and clarke this week. the latter started in an abandoned building. police are still investigating but say -- right now -- they don't appear linked to today's fire. storm team 4 now....it's a hot and humid day in southeastern wisconsin...meteorologist jesse ritka tells us if we'll see any relief ni another warm day with 80 degree highs for the 18th day in a row in milwaukee, that's the entire month so far! tonight will stay warm with lows only dropping to 70 degrees and it will be humid, with a light wind there is the chance for some patchy fog let's send it out to the milwaukee county zoo where meteorologist brian niznansky is live with today's tmj4 storm chaser. what's going on out there???? (brian live in) we're out here at the milwaukee county zoo, where the weather is very warm, but rest assured, the aren't the only one's eating like kings... [jenny diliberti/milwaukee county zoo, 14:46:51-14:46:57] "it's actually our biggest fundraiser, so we like to tell people you can come out and purchase food, see all the animals, listen to the music, and it all benefits the animals"the halal guys is on of 5 new restaurants year...featuring a middle eastern cuisine(sot)[dustin lafebvre/the halal guys owner, 14:51:22-14:51:28] "it's unbelievable, this is such a wonderful place, people are in such good spirits, and we're really excited to share our food with them"it's the combination of great food and all that the zoo has to offer, that has kept this family friendly event going for 32 years...but this year the zoo has also upped the entertainment(sot)[jenny aukee county zoo, 14:49:09-14:49:15] "we have some really nice headliners this year, tonight is los lobos, tomorrow is the (brian live out) and if you are headed here to the zoo this evening.... expect the warm and muggy weather to continue, with temperatures in 80s both 6p and 8p. live from the milwaukee county zoo, brian niznansky today's tmj4 irish fest gets underway today in less than an hour.the 4 y the summerfest grounds along milwaukee's lakefront. there's celtic music, food and drinks. there is also family activities, a cultural village and mass. even the bronze fonz is getting into the irish spirit, at least this week. take a look at this snap shot posted on instagram by visit milwaukee. two thumbs up for irish fest this weekend. summerfest grounds will be filled with the sweet smells of barbecue come labor day weekend. the big gig barbecue is happening sunday, september rally. organizers say the event will have the best barbecue in town. you can likely find barbecue... as well as brats, beer and everything in between at the dodge county fair this weekend. it's going on right now.... and runs through sunday in beaver dam. there's live music, family activities and of course animals galore. speaking of animals, the notion that the happiest cows in the country live out west doesn't hold water. a kewaunee county farm knows what makes cows happy - keeping them cool. a year ago kinnard farms built a massive new barn for their nearly 6-thousand cows. it has the latest tehnology in air conditioning, using recycled because cows have no sweat glands and are unable to cool themselves--- hot summer days lead to a drop in the amount of milk they produce. but not for these rio's new golf course has seen some exciting action, but its not the athletes stealing the show. our special coverage of the games continue.. steve chamraz is in the 6:30. thanks charles and shannon. while the golfers are swining away, something else is gaining attention of fans.. tonight. the furry friends who have caused quite the crowds in rio.. that's coming up on the olympic zone at 6:30 it's a story that's been getting more bizarre by the day. and now...brazilian police say u-s olympic swimming star ryan lochte made-up the storyh that he and three teammates being robbed at gunpoint in rio. however, armed men. officials now say lochte and three teammates had to deal with two security guards who pointed guns at them, after the swimmers had damaged a bathroom at a gas station. they say the station manager demanded money to pay for the damage. they ended up giving the manager some money before they left. just ahead - why mcdonald's attempt to get kids moving has stopped in its tracks.plus, the new wedding trend that may lead to fewer wedding guests. and, five ways to avoid blowing your back to scho when the oil billionaire koch brothers call senator johnson... [ cellphone ringing ] ...what do you think they talk about? how the koch brothers' companies polluted wisconsin, even green bay, or how they spent millions to support johnson as he voted their way 90% of the time whatever senator johnson and the koch brothers talk about, it probably isn't you. edf action is responsible news "4 your money" now.... johnson controls and tyco international are closer to merging after shareholders okayed the deal this week. the company will be based in ireland, but johnson controls will still be managed from wisconsin. that's so company can take advantage of a 150-million dollar tax break. the deal is set to be finalized, september second. has the apple bubble finally burst? retail giant target reports sales of apple products in its stores were down by more than 20-percent in the second quarter. they're hoping to revive that number with the release of the new i- phone-seven this fall. we told you, yesterday, about new "fitness tracker" for kids that mcdonald's was adding to its happy meals. well, they are already being recalled, "step it activity band" strapped on like a watch. the pedometer was part of a promotional campaign to get kids moving again. time now for ask the expert.... school is just around the corner, which means it's time to stock up on backpacks, pencils and supplies. instead of the boring back-to-school routine, why not use this as an opportunity to teach kids a lesson in money management? financial professional mike williams wi dot com is here to discuss how to shake things up and keep got a question for our experts? email them at ask the expert at today's tmj4 dot com. you can also leave a voicemail. the number is 967-5253. storm team 4 weather now.... here's a live look from zoo a la carte right now...((ad lib)) meteorologist jesse ritka tells us when we finally get a break from the heat and humidity. friday will be even warmer with highs near 90 degrees across southeastern wisconsin, it will be humid with a few isolated showers or for rain and storms comes after 9pm friday evening and throughout saturday as a cold front swings across the area. this will bring a quarter to three quarters of rain to much of the area with higher amounts possible in thunderstorms but also knock the temps down into the 70s for the first time this month. saturday evening and skies will slowly clear out saturday night and into sunday morning when we can finally expect the dew points to drop into the comfortable in the low 70s on sunday but it is the best day out of the weekend with only a slight the rising cost of weddings has a small but growing number of couples are sayi of a wedding in the u-s is nearly 33-thousand dollars -- but that can be significantly higher in some cities. simply changing the wedding date from traditional weekend dates, can bring considerable savings. according to the wedding resource website "the knot"....nearly 6-percent of couples got married on thursday last year -- up from caught on tape. we have the video, next.and, coming up at 4:30.. classes resume for students in milwaukee.. the important lesson one school feingold: that's my grandfather with a brand new truck. it was one of the first to come out of this plant in 1923. but today, too many good manufacturing jobs are shipped away because of a tax code that actually rewards companies for exporting jobs. let's close the corporate loopholes- that will save taxpayer money and help business create jobs here. i'm russ feingold and i approve this message because we don't storm team 4 now: the scenes unbelieveable. this video taken by a couple who drive right through the heart of the fire just north of san bernardino. and here, a photographer for our los angeles n-b-c affiliate got way too close... as a fire -tornado comes roaring down the road straight toward him. he had to scramble to safety. next week starts with sunshine, low dew points and highs in 80s return by wednesday and the next chance for rain comes next in our olympic update-- friend or foe?the race that's been getting a lot of buzz on it's day 13 of the rio olympics and here's a look the events happening tonight.in track and field, the decathlon, men's 200 meter race, and shot put.women's 400 meter hurdles. plus women's diving and volleyball.and men's beach the u-s-a continues to make history at the rio summer games. during the final of last night's women's 100 meter hurdles-- the u-s took home gold, silver and bronze.one nation sweeping this specific olympic event has never happened, until this trio came along.along with making history, they also earned their first ever olympic medals. the men's 200 meter semifinals race last night-- has been canada's andre de grasse came in second.in the last 50 meters-- the two were seen smiling at each other. nbc olympics tweeting-- "when you're so good that you can just laugh with your friend as you finish the race." thanks for joining us today at four.there's more news now at 4:30 - here's a live look at current conditions across our area this afternoon. the heat is on and the humidity is high... making it feel much warmer than it is. it is su today....will it stay that way for tailgating tonight in green bay.meteorologist jesse ritka tells us what the weather looks like for kickoff. another warm another warm day with 80 degree highs for the

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