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OAW Sports Complex in New Berlin suffers partial collapse from severe weather
NEW BERLIN, Wis. — The roof of the OAW Indoor Sports Complex in New Berlin partially collapsed, in large part due to rain and severe weather Tuesday night, authorities say. A city of New Berlin spokesperson wrote in a statement that crews responded to the building around 7:47 p.m. for a partial collapse with as many as 50 people inside. They shut off the natural gas line to the building because a strong odor was coming from the front door. The owner of the building told fire crews that he was confident everyone got out, after reviewing onsite security camera footage. The spokesperson says crews deemed the building “very unsafe.” No one…
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OAW Indoor Sports Complex opens massive athletic space in New Berlin
NEW BERLIN – Four years ago, as his plans began to take shape on paper, Aaron Kahle saw his dreams of an all-encompassing indoor sports complex become plausible. Today, they’re tangible, ready for a crowd of curious guests wondering what’s inside and for a group of young athletes looking forward to a training center so complete they might think they were already pros. The OAW Indoor Sports Complex, one of the key additions to New Berlin’s growing prowess in personal fitness, has opened its doors, with a grand opening event Friday making sure everyone has a chance to consider what’s at hand. Also known by its pre-sponsor name Ethic sports complex,…
