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4 years after Kyle Rittenhouse shooting, Kenosha reflects on unity, moving on
Kenosha, Wisconsin, is a picturesque community on the shore of Lake Michigan. It is known for its boats, fresh corn at the farmer's market and the country's oldest velodrome. However, everything changed when Kenosha burst into the national spotlight in 2020.Jacob Blake, 29, a father of three, was shot seven times by a local police officer and left paralyzed from the waist down. Following the August 2020 police shooting of Blake, protests, riots, and civil unrest took place in Kenosha and across the United States as part of the Black Lives Matter movement and other groups protesting racial injustice.Amid looting...
Experts: Recent Fatal Shooting by Two Ohio Officers with Past Use-of-Force Cases Likely Lawful
Police in Columbus, Ohio, had been looking into two of the five cops who shot and killed a man in Milwaukee for possible use of force in the past. The Columbus Dispatch was the first to disclose that in 2017, after shooting and killing a driver who accelerated during a traffic check and dragged Mason along with the car, Nicholas Mason, a veteran of the department since 2007, was free of any criminal misconduct.
Hamburger Mary's to temporarily close as they seek out new location
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee's Hamburger Mary's announced Friday, July 19, they will temporarily close as they look for a new location to re-open. According to a post on social media, for over 13 years Hamburger Mary's has been serving up burgers and hosting drag shows, and they have no intention of stopping.
Wisconsin Evening Forecast: Quiet Night with Low 60s, Showers Return Sunday Afternoon
Milwaukee, WI – A calm and cool evening is expected across Wisconsin tonight, with temperatures dipping into the low 60s. Residents near the lake can anticipate slightly warmer conditions. The National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan reports a quiet night with passing clouds. According to the National Weather Service, the tranquil...
Northern Illinois and Wisconsin State Line: Showers Sunday, Storms Midweek
Chicago, IL – Northern Illinois and the Wisconsin state line area can expect a mix of weather conditions in the upcoming days, with isolated showers on Sunday followed by potential storms early next week. According to the US National Weather Service in Chicago, temperatures will remain near seasonal averages...
Ruffed grouse drumming counts up in northern and central Wisconsin regions, down in southwestern
Ruffed grouse drumming increased this spring in two of three priority areas and the species appears to be on the upward phase of its traditional 10-year population cycle in Wisconsin, according to the Department of Natural Resources. The DNR's 2024 ruffed grouse drumming survey showed a 57% increase in drum counts statewide...
Lincoln Avenue Communities Breaks Ground on 553-Unit Huxley Yards Affordable Housing Development in Madison, Wisconsin
MADISON, WI - Lincoln Avenue Communities (LAC), a mission-driven acquirer and developer of affordable housing, celebrated their groundbreaking yesterday on the future site of The View and The Victoria at Huxley Yards, during a ceremony with LAC leaders, local policymakers and partners. The Huxley Yards developments will provide a combined 553 affordable housing units to individuals, families and seniors in Dane County earning less than 50%, 60% or 70% of the Area Median Income.
Former Milwaukee Bucks Champ Reveals Blunt Message To Mike Budenholzer After Ugly Playoff Loss vs. Brooklyn Nets
Back in 2021, a lot of people were pleased and surprised to see Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks go far in the playoffs and win the championship. Turns out, former NBA guard Jeff Teague had a different mindset then, which led to a blunt message for then-head coach Mike Budenholzer.
GOP efforts to reach Black voters through RNC a ‘miscalculation’
Republican efforts to win over Black voters during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee may have fallen short as GOP members failed to showcase party diversity and fell back on controversial talking points. Though former President Trump is hoping to siphon Black voter support from Democrats this year, only eight of the speakers at the convention…
Kalmbach Media sells Town of Brookfield property for $6.5 million to California company
Kalmbach Media sold its property in the Town of Brookfield to a California-based packaging company for $6.6 million. Silgan Containers, which specializes in metal food packaging, finalized the purchase of the lot on Wednesday which includes a two story building with 57,750 square feet. Kalmbach Media and Silgan Containers have not responded...
EVENING STORMS END... MORE SPOTTY STORMS SUNDAY
As expected, scattered storms dropped into northern Wisconsin from Upper Michigan earlier Saturday afternoon. No severe weather is expected but there could be some locally heavy rainfall and small hail. Storms should begin to fade after sunset. Lows tonight could be as cool as the mid 50s in the Northwoods, but low/mid 60s are expected farther south. Sunday begins dry, but more spotty afternoon storms could develop. The best chance of a storm on Sunday looks to be west and southwest of Green Bay during the afternoon & evening. Highs should be near 80 degrees.
Garfield's 502 R&B Festival returns to bring community together
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Garfield's 502 R&B Festival returned to Garfield Avenue for another year of music, food, and fun. "This is one of the events that attracts a more mature crowd, and it has become one of the best and most anticipated events and festivals in this particular area," said Melissa Buford, Board Chair & Organizer.
"Elysian Arcs" to Illuminate Marcus Performing Arts Center
On Saturday, July 20, the Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) Outdoor Grounds will be transformed as the much-anticipated "Elysian Arcs" installation takes shape. This immersive public art project, crafted by the award-winning Sydney-based design studio Atelier Sisu, will make its U.S. debut, promising to captivate audiences with its grandeur and innovative design.
BDHS Hires Boys Swimming Coaches
Beaver Dam High School has hired John and Michael Pryme as their new boys swimming co-head coaches. “I am excited to announce John and Michael Pryme as our new head boys swim co-head coaches at Beaver Dam High School and welcome them to our department. They have come to us having served as coaches for the Sea Dragons program at the Dodge County YMCA and eager to build back boys swimming at Beaver Dam High School. They are committed to Beaver Dam as a community, school, and athletics department, having grown up in our community as well as returning to take jobs here. Their lineage in the boys swim program goes back to their father who served as boys swim coach also. They share the values of our athletics department of hard work, commitment to excellence, and above all, providing a first class experience for our kids. I have every confidence that they will build back this program and embrace the exciting opportunities that lie ahead. I look forward to working with John and Michael in the coming days, weeks, and months, in building towards an exciting new era in Beaver Dam swimming.”
Unemployment claims in Wisconsin increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Wisconsin rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 5,285 in the week ending July 13, up from 4,904 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Meet CBS 58's Pet of the Week: Pablo the puppy
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Meet the CBS 58's pet of the week, Pablo!. Kathy Shillinglaw from the Wisconsin Humane Society joined us on Friday, July 19 to showcase this adorable pup. He is a three-month-old puppy ready to find a forever home. Shillinglaw also offered information about the dog and...
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