This week in Milwaukee brought the Bucks a win, but Giannis got hurt. Two artists won major fellowships. And a winter storm shut things down.

Bucks Edge Pacers Amidst Antetokounmpo Injury

The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Indiana Pacers 134-123 on Sunday, but the victory was tempered by an injury to two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Antetokounmpo, 31, who has already missed a career-high 31 games this season due to various ailments, including two extended absences for right calf strains and a recent left ankle sprain, exited the game late in the third quarter.

Giannis had 31 points, 14 rebounds, and 8 assists when he landed badly on a dunk. He briefly remained on the court, even completing another dunk and shooting free throws, before heading to the locker room. Bucks coach Doc Rivers speculated after the game that Antetokounmpo might have hyperextended his knee, though he emphasized it was an educated guess.

Giannis downplayed it, saying he wasn't getting imaging and could've kept playing. He opted to follow the advice of the Bucks' training staff. He plans to rest, sleep, and assess his condition on Monday, noting he wasn't "really bothered" by the discomfort. Milwaukee was down 65-62 at halftime but went on a 15-3 run in the fourth quarter, turning a 6-point lead into an 18-point one with 8:45 left. Bobby Portis contributed significantly with 29 points and 10 rebounds, while Ryan Rollins added 20 points, seven assists, and three steals, shooting an efficient 8 for 12 from the field, including three of five from beyond the arc. The Pacers were led by Aaron Nesmith's 32 points, and Jay Huff chipped in with 16 points and two blocks. Indiana's offense struggled with turnovers, committing 18 compared to Milwaukee's nine. The Bucks are set to host the Cavaliers on Tuesday, while the Pacers travel to face the Knicks.

Milwaukee Artists Honored with Nohl Fellowships

Della Wells and Evelyn Patricia Terry, two Milwaukee artists, won the prestigious Nohl Fellowships for established artists. Their selection, announced Monday, was an easy decision for the jurors, who recognized their "electrifying individual careers, captivating artistic talents and shared local legacies."

Fellowship coordinator Polly Morris noted a significant shift in the curatorial world, with a growing focus on "lost legacies" and a more holistic approach to judging applicants. Historically, jurors have often gravitated towards young, contemporary artists. This year, however, the panel explicitly sought to acknowledge lifetime achievement and the profound impact of artists like Wells and Terry, both of whom had applied for the fellowship in previous years.

Terry described the timing of their wins as divine, having hoped that both she and Wells, lifelong friends who emerged together from the Black Arts Movement, would be recognized simultaneously. The two Black women have not only inspired each other through their artistic practices but have also profoundly influenced generations of Milwaukee artists through their mentorship and dedication to the community. Despite taking different paths, both artists deeply care about Milwaukee and its people. Terry, now 80, views art as a "redemptive gift" that transformed her early life, while Wells and Terry both recall being astonished to discover other Black women artists in the world, a pivotal moment in their respective journeys. Whether sold through a gallery or displayed at home, their work captures raw emotion, imagines a better world, and teaches people.

Winter Storm Creates Hazardous Conditions Across Southeast Wisconsin

A winter storm hit Southeast Wisconsin on Monday with high winds and heavy snow, making roads dangerous and causing widespread problems. Milwaukee's east side woke up to a blanket of snow, prompting the Department of Public Works (DPW) to deploy crews overnight Sunday into Monday morning for continuous snow removal operations throughout the day.

City officials told people to stay home if they could because roads were dangerous. For those who must drive, authorities advised allowing extra travel time and maintaining ample space from plow trucks working to clear thoroughfares. The storm forced the city to pull some garbage crews off their routes to help clear snow. Residents were asked to leave their carts at collection points, with officials promising collection as soon as conditions permitted.

The storm hit other counties too. In Dodge County, the Sheriff's Office reported a high volume of calls related to vehicles running off the road and snow drifting onto roadways. The Dodge County Highway Department was actively plowing, echoing the plea for residents to remain indoors if they could. Further south, the St. Francis Police Department shared video footage illustrating the poor road conditions and confirmed power outages throughout the city, with crews working to restore service. St. Francis authorities also cautioned against non-essential travel, advising residents to allow road crews sufficient time to clear the streets before venturing out.

Snow removal and power restoration work would continue as more winter weather was expected.