You are watching fox 6 news at 10. 10p open now at ten. It was a historic and unprecedented election that thousands of milwake part of. Thats according to newly complied data by the citys election commission. The question is why didnt people go out and vote . Angelica sanchez joins us in the studio to explain. Brad and stephanie several wards on the northside saw drastic decreases in Voter Participation. From the 2012 election. Officials with the election comission say voter ids played a big role in that outcome. Governor scott walker thinks the president ial candidates played tuesdays historic race for the white house and newly complied data shows thousands of milwaukeeans skipped out on election day. obviously we were surprised. Not so much by the decrease but the significance. Executive director Neil Albrecht says about 41thousand fewer voters participated in the 2016 election a drastic drop from 2012. He says there are a number of factors that impact whether a person votes. He believes one of those was the new voter id requirement. In participation have a higher poverty rate, and are on the citys northside. Ward six saw the biggest drop with a 31percent decrease. Where we saw the greatest decline in Voter Participation were the same areas of the city where we feared the photo id requirement and some of the other changes to election law. Would have the greatest impact. But Governor Scott walker disputes voter ids played any role in low voter turn out. Thats a load of crap. Theres since 1972 in the primary process for both democrats and republicans had contested elections. We had the second highest turnout of any state in the nation. If voter id was a deterrent to voting we wouldnt have had those kind of numbers. He thinks the president ial choices made thousands stay home. The simple reason why people didnt show up was that there wasnt enthusiasm for the president ial candidates. Albrecht says the numbers paint a different picture and sees a growing disparity in voter turn out. The impact of these laws just as predicted are having the greatest impact on residents in large urban areas in the city of milwaukee. Albrecht says he hopes the new data n the photo id Public Education campaign. Live in the newsroom im Angelica Sanchez fox6 news. Protests continue around the country tonight against president elect donald trump. Its a much calmer scene on the streets of downtown milwaukee tonight though. Last night hundreds of protesters took to the streets. They marched around downtown blocking traffic for several hours. Police worked to block streets as they anticipated the crowds next move. Were too lenient with the crowd. Milwaukee Alderman Bob Donovan says he wanted police to take more action. He says the demonstrators didnt have a permit and should have been arrested for not obeying the law. Donovan your right to protest ends when you infringe on other peoples rights. Donovan says i think its Important Police set the score right from the start if you dont have a permit people will be arrested if you go out into the street. Thats message needs to be sent. Mayor tom ba people channeled their frustrations earlier and differently by voting on tuesday. New at ten. A protest takes over the streets near uw madison tonight. Theyre gathering against how the university handled the badgers fan that wore a president obama mask with a noose around his neck. Protesters blocked several streets causing major traffic issues. Were told there was so much traffic it likely caused the University Marching Band to miss the owner of the car that police say hit and killed a fiveyearold girl on sunday has been charged. Lasheba crowder is accused of lying to police saying her suv that killed rickkyia langham, was stolen. Prosecutors say she reported it stolen after the crash but later admitted she lied. Her boyfriend is believed to be the person driving in the hitandrun. He has been arrested, but charges are still pending against him. Charges also filed today against the driver accused of hitting and killing a on monday. Prosecutors say 27yearold ruben tovar was driving on a suspended license at the time of the crash. According to the criminal complaint he admitted he was on his phone a block or two away from the crash. Moments later he says he had a sneezing fit and thats when he hit 50yearold shelly jarvey. Tovar stayed on scene and called 9 11 after the crash. Looking of for justice. Months after a grandmother and grandson were killed in a hitand run, family members tell us they have some peace. The accused driver pleads guilty fox 6s ashley sears is live outside of the Milwaukee County courthouse to explain. 19yearold Marvin Anthony pleaded guilty this morning to felony charges connected to the fatal hit and run that killed 8yearold Taeshawn Griffin and 46yearold Danielle Triggs. Family says they have some comfort, but they are still devastated. 32 36 we have been struggling. Its been six months no family should have to o 32 42 restless nights, no sleep, crying a lot and just trying to stay strong. In may, 8yearold Taeshawn Griffin and his grandmother, 46 yearold Danielle Triggs were killed in a hit and run. 37 39 taeshawn was just a joyful kid. Natasha griffin is taeshawns aunt. 37 41 he was so full of life at 8 years old. Months following the crash, 19year old Marvin Anthony was taken into custody. Soon afteranother now, the family says they are now one step closer to justice. 34 50 him pleading guilty, i think that was reassure that we had the right person. Anthony pleaded guilty to two counts of homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle and two counts of operating a vehicle while suspended. 35 07 we didnt leave court today angry. We left court today crying tears of joy. Griffin now awaits anthonys sentencing hoping that will help bring healing to her family when they 35 59 no time served will bring back taeshawn or danielle, but knowing the person responsible is locked away will definitely be reassuring for my family. Anthony will be back in court in january. He could face more than 30 years behind bars. Live outside of the Milwaukee County courthouse, Ashley Sears Fox 6 news. Connection to a massive fire at a whitewater apartment complex despite the fact it hasnt officially been ruled arson. The Wisconsin Arson Insurance Council is offering up to 5thousand dollars for information in the case. At last check the fire chief says its still unclear whether the fire was accidental or arson. The fouralarm fire affected 300 people. Fortunately no one was hurt. A Milwaukee County bus driver getting some big praise tonight. Its all because of an unscheduled stop she made during a route. Surveillance video of Milwaukee County transit bus. The driver, jeannie mitchell, spotted a fiveyearold girl, and oneyearold boy, wandering the area near hopkins and hampton. Police help the children get in contact with their mother. The kids apparently walked away from a babysitter, and were trying to find a relatives house. If the parent hadnt showedup, i would, still, be thinkin, what happened to those children . but, once the police showedup, and did their part, i felt a lot better. Jeannie says about 15 years hours. She says she is happy to have prevented another parent from suffering through the same experience. To the weather now. More seasonable temps today following yesterdays record warmth. What can we expect for the weekend . Weather expert Stephanie Barichello has more from the weather center. Clear and cool this evening with temperatures falling through the coldest of the season so far with inland spots dropping into the 20s and right around freezing lakeside. Sunny this weekend with highs in the low 50s tomorrow and then back near 60 sunday. Otherwise we stay dry and sunny next week. Tonight clear and cold. Low 32 wind w 510 mph saturday mostly sunny. High 51 wind wsw 515 mph sunday mostly sunny. Am low 35 high 58 wind sw 515 mph stay ahead of the weather anywhere. Just download the fox 6 storm center app, its available on android and apple. The country, people are showing their respect for those who served in uniform. Several ceremonies taking place around our area including this one at milwaukee va medical center. It took place in the vas chapel and featured the traditional playing of Service Songs rifle volley and echo taps. The highestprofile event today was at Arlington National cemetery. President obama participating in the annual wreath laying ceremony at the tomb of the unknowns. Before making remarks honoring the uniform of our army, navy, air force, marines, or coast guard. We owe you our thanks. The president also urged the country to move forward following the election saying its the best way to honor the service and sacrifice of those who fought for america. Weve been saluting veterans all day on fox6 now dot com and the fox6 news app. If youd like to salute the veteran in your life share a photo of them on fox6 now dot com or the fox6 news app. Ahead at ten. Lots on the line the High School Playoffs nearing the end. Next stop state. Well tell you whos moving on coming up. Plus. The packers heading to nashville this weekend hoping to do something theyve never done before. It wont be easy as theyre missing a star player. The story coming up in fox six sports. Its time for us to come your votes have been counted, so whats next for your family. By state and the country. As the decisions begin to impact your world, count on the team that brings you the best coverage. Wherever the road leads us, fox6 weather clear and cool this evening with temperatures falling through the 40s. Overnight lows will be the coldest of the season so far with inland spots dropping into the 20s and right around freezing lakeside. Sunny this weekend with highs in the low 50s tomorrow and then back near 60 sunday. Otherwise we stay dry and sunny next week. Tonight clear and cold. Low 32 wind w 510 mph saturday mostly sunny. High 51 wind wsw 515 mph sunday mostly sunny. Am low 35 high 58 wind sw 515 mph monday partly sunny. Am low 40 high 56 wind w 510 mph slight chance for a few showers at night. Am low 40 high 56 wind wsw 510 mph wednesday mostly sunny. Am low 41 high 54 wind nw 510 mph thursday partly sunny. Am low 39 high 56 wind se 510 mph clear and cool this evening with temperatures falling through coldest of the season so far with inland spots dropping into the 20s and right around freezing lakeside. Sunny this weekend with highs in the low 50s tomorrow and then back near 60 sunday. There is the slight chance for a few showers late tuesday night otherwise we stay dry and sunny next week. Tonight clear and cold. Low 32 wind w 510 mph saturday mostly sunny. High wind wsw 515 mph sunday mostly sunny. Am low 35 high 58 wind sw 515 mph monday partly sunny. Am low 40 high 56 wind w 510 mph tuesday partly sunny with the slight chance for a few showers at night. Am low 40 high 56 wind wsw 510 mph wind nw 510 mph thursday partly sunny. Am low 39 high 56 wind se 510 hes the perfect fit, at least according to those that matter in the brewers organization. Therefore, they have given manager Craig Counsell a 3 Year Contract extensin. Rebuilding process continues, counsell is hoping to guide his team to the same success as other teams in the division have seen recently. It will almost serve us better to be in that. Competing against those teams. It sets a higher bar and that means its a higher bar that we have to achieve. And thats good. Thats good to always set a high bar. After the bucks lost to previously winless new orleans last night, they are searching for a way to avoid this type of result in the an easy task. We talk about it a lot. We just got to, you know, i dont know how to make that translate in the sense of bringing it when its time when the lights are on. I think well figure it out and well be fine. Tonight, marquette tipped off their season against vanderbilt in annapolis at the naval academy. After trailing by 1 at the half, mu goes on half. A 262 run turns this one from a nail biter to a comfortable win for Steve Wojciechowskis players. Jajuan johnsons dunk caps the run off. As marquette wins big, 9571. They have their home opener on monday. In madison, 9th ranked wisconsin hosting Central Arkansas at the kohl center. Bronson koenig and nigel hayes combine for 30 points as the badgers roll past the bears to win their 14th opener in their last 15. 7947 is the games, the packers were without the services of clay matthews. When he plays, they only allow 19. 2 points per game. Without him, it jumps to more than 30 points. On sunday, theyll be without him again. But theyre not in full on panic mode. Tim van vooren has more tonight from Lambeau Field. Here at Lambeau Field on sunday, the Indianapolis Colts beat the packers as a touchdown underdog and, boy oh boy, did a negativity come out about green bay. You cant really pay too much attention to that. We got a job to do and thats preparing for the Tennessee Titans so we cant waste time trying to focus on the outside noise. We just gotta just keep everything in this locker room, in this locker o ways to prepare, get ourselves ready. Theres been plenty of scrutiny of green bays offense this season as well. And quite honestly, theres a lot of scrutiny these days in the nfl. What with all the new ways to see whats happening in the field. Different camera angles, the internet, etc. Theres a lot of people to talk to, i dont know what theyre talking about so. And its amazing because some of the people talking have played the game before and how quickly watch the film on monday and we understand whats going on and whats happening and where were at. The packers say they will block out all of that noise and focus on the sweet sounds of what they tend to do in nashville, tennessee. At Lambeau Field, tim van vooren, fox six sports. You can see how the packers respond in tennessee here on fox 6 sunday at noon. The cowboys and steelers follow. You on the fox 6 sports blitz sunday night at 10 35. And its on to state after tonights games, the state championship match ups will be set. Coming up, we have the 14th edition of the High School Blitz. We are the cedar grovebelgium student section and we are the game of the week. Cheering its time for us to come together as one united people. Family. By state and the country. As the decisions begin to impact your world, count on the team that brings you the best coverage. Wherever the road leads us, fox6 news will be there. Because you matter. . Rock on, ancient queen . . . Follow those who pale in your shadow . . . Did she make you cry . . Make you break down . . Shatter your illusions of love . . . To pick up the pieces and go home . . Were almost to the pinnacle. Win tonight and you head to madison for a chance at a gold ball and a week early. Those are the stakes for tonights semifinal matchups around the state. We start in division one, badger taking on franklin. Tied at 7 in the 2nd when franklins max alba and kyle lewis hook up for a huge play, a 56 yard touchdown and a 147 lead. Badgers now down 21 to 7 in the 3rd when mason duemay dumez keeps it himself and goes 21 yards to get them w touchdown at 2114. But in the 4th, lewis answers with one of the plays of the year. Taking the screen and breaking tackles for a 49 yard touchdown putting this one out of reach. As franklin goes on to win 25 to 14 win for a trip to madison to face kimberly in the Division One Championship game. To division 2, homestead, looking to repeat as state champs, facing monona grove. Homestead senior quarterback, eric zoeller sidelined with a last weeks game so the silver eagles capitalize as alec ogden just eludes the rush and finds jackson thompsen wide open for the 26 yard score 70 monona grove. Next series, ogden hands off to thompsen who gets all of the 21 yards with his legs 140 early so homesteads season ends as monona grove picks up the 35 to 6 win. Staying in division 2, with Brookfield East and menomonie. We go right to the Third Quarter where spartans sam santiagolloyd bounces to the outside, dragging tacklers with him, and the touchdown. , 2010 east. In the 4th, they look to tack on a field goal, but the mustangs come up with a big block. But theyd respond with only a field goal of their own with 4 minutes to go. East runs out the clock and they are headed to the championship game against monona grove with the 20 to 13 win. Now division 3, with catholic memorial a game away from a return trip to madison, meeting up with pewaukee. The crusaders already 15 yards. Then ben nimz finds max cooper in the flat, and he does the heavy lifting all the way down to the 1 yard line setting up a touchdown and a 300 lead. Some promise for the pirates in the 2nd half as blaze beltran causes the fumble. A few plays later, josh swanson rolls out and his jump ball ends up in the hands of carlos teran. But thats as big a dent as pewaukee could make. Catholic memorial is heading back to state with the 30 to 7 win as they will revenge with notre dame academy. In our final vote for our High School Blitz game of the week, the Smallest School still alive in our area had the most votes. Cedar grovebelgium got the vote out and they got tom pipines out to their division 5 semifinal game against clinton of the High School Blitz. State finals are next week. More news California Student with autism has become a hero for his high school. With just seconds on the clock, he kicked the winning 33yard