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Pastor helps unhoused in Milwaukee as new homeless encampment grows on Near West Side
MILWAUKEE — A homeless encampment has been growing on Milwaukee’s Near West Side as 60 to 70 tents take up space in the area of 14th and Vliet. Alice, who asked that we not publish her last name due to privacy reasons, has been living in the encampment for over a month now.
Former MPS Board member appears in court
MILWAUKEE — Aisha Carr appeared in court Friday. The former Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) board member was charged with two felonies, misconduct and fraud, according to a criminal complaint. The complaint claimed Carr falsified records to make it appear as though she lived in the district she represented on...
Milwaukee alderman says he will no longer support Harley Fest on Brady Street
MILWAUKEE — Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival drew thousands of people to Milwaukee last weekend, but one Milwaukee alderman said it wasn't a smooth ride on Brady Street. Third District Alderman Jonathan Brostoff said he's no longer supporting Harley Fest coming to Brady Street. "Going forward I will not be supportive...
Milwaukee is Yelling “Timber”
MILWAUKEE – The Ascent in Milwaukee’s East Town neighborhood is currently the tallest mass timber building in the world, with competition looming on the horizon. But all this talk about timber might have you wondering, why the switch from concrete? And is there an increased fire risk involved?
Wisconsin's first LGBTQ historic landmark to be dedicated in Milwaukee
Next week, Milwaukee buildings will glisten pink, blue and white as the Wisconsin Historical Society dedicates the first LGBTQ historic landmark in state history. The location is near the Black Nite tavern in Milwaukee, the site of Wisconsin's first LGBTQ uprising, in 1961. ...
Milwaukee in spotlight for efforts to solve homelessness
MILWAUKEE — A new documentary is shining a spotlight on homelessness across the U.S., while highlighting communities that have put forward a significant effort at finding long-term solutions to solve it. "I ran into a guy [in Indianapolis] who was running a homeless camp and he taught me all...
Milwaukee baby coincidence; moms with same birthday give birth on same day
MILWAUKEE - It's a baby birthday bonanza at a Milwaukee hospital. Two moms recently gave birth to three baby cousins on the same day and the coincidence doesn't stop there. A familiar face in a new place like a hospital can go a long way in making someone feel comfortable.
USA Today names cocktail lounge in Wisconsin one of the best bars in America
(WFRV) – While Wisconsin has no shortage of bars, cocktail lounges, supper clubs and everything in between, only one place was named one of the best bars in America. USA Today released its list of the 27 USA Today Bars of the Year for 2024 and Wisconsin had one spot make the list. It was mentioned that USA Today did not want to select places that visitors would find on an average roundup.
Wisconsin delegate receives apology after denied access to Harris rally in Milwaukee
MADISON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A Wisconsin delegate is speaking out after he says he was denied access to Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign rally in Milwaukee County last week. Roman Fritz, a 19-year-old delegate for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, said he was surprised when he was turned away...
Gov. Evers names auditor of Milwaukee Public Schools
Gov. Tony Evers announced Monday that MGT of America Consulting will conduct the audit he ordered of Milwaukee Public Schools operations. It's one of two audits ordered by Evers to get the district "back on track" after he learned of major problems with MPS' financial reporting and early childhood education. A second...
Sculpture Milwaukee's 2024 outdoor artworks bookend downtown from lakefront to library
Sculpture Milwaukee has seeded downtown Milwaukee with its 2024 crop of outdoor artworks, ranged along or near Wisconsin Avenue from Central Library to Museum Center Park. This year's exhibit, "Actual Fractals, Act II," also broadens the idea of what sculpture can be through the inclusion of two artists who aren't making large three-dimensional objects. ...
Milwaukee County Transit System: Driver helps fallen, unresponsive cyclist
MILWAUKEE (July 31, 2024) — In April of 2024, while driving Route 24 on Forest Home Avenue, MCTS Bus Driver Yolanda H. saw a fallen cyclist lying unresponsive in oncoming traffic. Find out what happens next when you watch our video on RideMCTS.com. Download our produced version of the...
12 Milwaukee-area food and drink festivals this summer and fall
Some festivals in Wisconsin are just about the food. Ethnic and community festivals focus on specific beverages or foods relevant to business or culture, and fairs offer regional and new food products. Local restaurants and vendors show off their specialties, and autumn brings harvest foods and wines. Dig in, drink up and...
Activists pressure mayor to remove director of housing authority
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- An activist group ramped up its campaign to pressure Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson into supporting the removal of Willie Hines as director of Milwaukee's public housing authority. In an open letter released Thursday, Common Ground insinuated Johnson was comfortable allowing Hines to lead the troubled Housing...
Children’s Wisconsin announces creation of Craig Yabuki Mental Health Center
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Children’s Wisconsin announced the establishment of the Craig Yabuki Mental Health Center on Thursday, Aug. 1. The center is an expansion of mental and behavioral health services following a $20 million gift from The Yabuki Family Foundation in 2021, serving as a comprehensive designation for all mental health services at Children’s Wisconsin, including psychiatry, counseling and psychology.
Root Beer Float Bash returns to Bayshore on Aug. 3
GLENDALE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The Sprecher Root Beer Bash, billed as the world’s largest root beer float festival, will take place Saturday, Aug. 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Yard in Bayshore. The event, organized by Discover the North Shore, is free and open to...
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