Followed. He became, quite simply, an american hero. And im certainly glad to see that pride in our country and its accomplishments are not a thing of the past. In 1964, glenn left the Space Program for politics. After two failed u. S. Senate bids, glenn won a seat in 1974. He became a capitol hill fixture, spearheading policy in the areas of Nuclear Arms Control and foreign affairs. But glenn had his share of political disappointments, including a failed run for the 1984 democratic president ial nomination, and a 1990 Senate Investigation into his ties to corrupt financier charles keating. Glenn was eventually cleared of wrongdoing. After 24 years in washington, he left the senate, but not the spotlight. And liftoff off of discovery with a crew of six astronaut heroes and one american legend. In 1998, the 77yearold glenn returned to space after 36 years. Criticized by some as a nasa p. R. Stunt, glenns nineday mission aboard the shuttle discovery weightlessness on aging and inspired s
Tonight as snow heads toward southeast wisconsin. Patrick the weather watch 12 team has been talking about it all week. Mark, when does it start . Mark this time tomorrow night, a coating of white. It starts saturday evening between 6 00 and 10 00, and it will be a longlasting snow. We usually dont get this where it takes 24 hours to get through a system. It continues through sunday with much of a break. Most of the time, it will be and thats why totals will be fairly impressive. Most areas 58 inches of snow, less in our North Western counties. Saturday evening, through the day on sunday, some blowing and drifting of snow, especially on monday. The initial snow will be dry and powdery. Temperatures warm up sunday near the lakeshore, 30 two degrees, thanks to a southeasterly wind, component as well. 25 degrees, snow beginning saturday evening, and again, throughout the day on sunday as high temperatures warm up to 32 degrees. Take it easy out there. You will still be able to get on the
The city of milwaukee getting out ahead of the an update on how crews plan to keep the roads safe. More than 100 trucks have repretreated the main and side roads ng alayialt soluon. At hel keep the expected snow fr scking to the pavement. Heres a closer look inside at what com next. These front plow blades are being placed on the trucks. You can see here they are testing the blades on each truck to make sure they work properly. Crews will roads once the snow starts to fall. Public works will amp up their efforts early in the morning with an additional 175 trucks to plow snow. Live on milwaukees west side, ben jordan, todays tmj4. The Wisconsin Department of transportation is also reminding drivers trecherous Road Conditions are on its way. Be prepared for high winds and drifting snow. Remember the posted speed limits are for and be sure to give yourself and snow plows extra room. Before you venture out. Be sure to dial 511 to check for alerts for the roads youre about to take. A remind
Winter weather advisorys to the north, 35 inches of snow. Winter storm warnings in the pink. 22 milwaukee. Not a lot at Cathedral Square or in racine, but some pictures are coming in. Look at that camera. It does show the snow falling on i94 and us 18. Tonight and tomorrow, not recommending driving. It will not be pleasant. The side streets will be. This is a powdery snow. This side streets will be bad. This is a powdery snow. Stay inside, watch christmas movies, and stick with us for the latest updates. Next, amounts and the full adrienne thank you. Several local communities already declaring snow emergencies. Pleasant prairie and burlington are in effect right now. Kenosha starts at midnight. Watertowns snow emergency is set to begin tomorrow evening. We will keep you updated on that. And dont forget about the parking rules in the city of milwaukee. The dpw says they will let us know if and when the fourinch rule starts. So Pay Attention to the signs on the street. Street, you could
Been telling you all evening that we were saying this snow could roll in. Ive gotten some of the latest sub dates, some areas have received over two inches of snow. This is just the beginning of this system. Those blue areas are seeing about half an inch per hour. We are under winter storm warnings and tell tomorrow night and winter storm our north. You can see the snow flying back and forth, especially on those off ramps. Take your time and go slow. Currently in milwaukee, slow traveling. That is smart. If you dont need to travel, i would not. 22 degrees. Road conditions tonight through sunday will not be as bad, but the side streets and driveways are where it is going to be bad. More heavy. I will have more snowfall totals and how tomorrow is panning out. That is coming up. Adrienne we will check back in with you. A long night ahead for snow plow drivers. In milwaukee, road crews started at 2 00 this afternoon putting down that layer of salt. Ben hutchison joining us live in milwauke