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Old World Wisconsin offers free admission to kids for two weeks this summer
Old World Wisconsin is offering two weeks of free admission to kids this summer. From July 31 through Aug. 4 and from Aug. 7-11, kids age 12 and under can get into the living history museum for free. A regular kids ticket for ages 5-12 costs $13. ...
Artists wanted for Milwaukee Riverwalk murals
Downtown Milwaukee’s Riverwalk is an epicenter for pedestrian and waterway traffic, not to mention a passageway for waterfowl and fish. Milwaukee Downtown BID #21 and Milwaukee Riverwalk District are seeking artist proposals to highlight those themes in four permanent mural installations. The Milwaukee Riverwalk Mural Collection 2024 will consist...
Reckless gunfire lands felon in trouble with law again
RACINE — A 38-year-old Racine man, who claimed he fired a handgun into the air to stop someone in a passing vehicle from shooting, now faces six criminal charges, including two felonies for his role in the incident. Randee Urban is charged with felony counts of first-degree recklessly endangering...
Milwaukee leaders reflect on RNC security, impact
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Republican National Convention drew an estimated 50,000 people to Milwaukee, but also brought deep security that kept many away. And today, some city leaders are questioning, was it worth it?. A group of Milwaukee Common Council members, led by Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, are now...
Milwaukee teen gets shopping spree at Kohl's after becoming 'Youth of the Year'
GLENDALE, Wis. (CBS 58) – A Milwaukee teen got the shopping trip of a lifetime after receiving $750 in gift cards from Kohl's. From nearly failing to graduating with over a 4.0 GPA, Loren Muwonge says while her story is one of success, it shouldn’t be a unique one.
Republicans plan for 40 years of MAGA
The recent Republican National Convention was short on policy while emphasizing theater. However, one theme emerged from the muddled messaging: the RNC’s ambitions. Republicans have set their sights on making MAGA, the controversial umbrella for conservative grievance, a permanent fixture on the American political landscape. Stephen Janis and Taya Graham report from the floor of the RNC in Milwaukee.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Had Jokes When Asked to Name Three Toughest Players to Guard
If you were to ask random NBA players to name the most difficult opponent to guard, it's likely several would respond with Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. On Tuesday following the conclusion of exhibition play ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, the FIBA social media team flipped ...
Wisconsin agrees to drop ban on carrying firearms while fishing following challenge
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — People fishing in Wisconsin will soon be able to carry firearms after a rule banning them was rescinded by the state following a lawsuit brought by gun rights advocates.
Pastor’s daughter pledges $1.5 million to Carthage for distinguished professorship
The daughter of a highly respected retired Kenosha pastor has pledged $1.5 million to establish a new Carthage professorship in his honor. The major financial commitment from LeAnn Pedersen Pope ’79, who serves on the Carthage Board of Trustees, establishes The Rev. Raymon L. Pedersen Distinguished Professorship in Social Change to further the College’s equity and inclusion goals.
Illinois and Wisconsin Residents On Alert After Black Bear Sightings
Residents of Illinois are being urged to keep their eyes open after recent confirmed sightings of black bears in several counties across the state. Rare Black Bear Sightings Prompt Caution from Illinois DNR. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) issued a cautionary statement, noting that while black bear sightings...
Just What Farmers Needed – a Break From Wet Weather
A very wet spring has yielded to a much better summer so far, and that’s good news for farmers in Wisconsin and the Sheboygan area. May’s nearly double the usual rainfall left Sheboygan County fields soggy and farmers anxious about planting and emerging crops. June wasn’t much better with the 22nd alone responsible for nearly doubling the normal rainfall as over a half foot fell for the whole month. But after a wet first week, the remainder of July has been a blessing so far with plenty of warm, dry weather, and that’s evident in the latest crop report issued Monday from the USDA.
Some youths at state’s juvenile prison complain of isolation. The Department Of Corrections sees progress.
Those involved in improving conditions at Lincoln Hills School for Boys and Copper Lake School for Girls acknowledge progress in treatment of youths there. But some youths are alleging that they are being isolated for prolonged periods. Prolonged isolation in prison is widely recognized by researchers as having serious effects...
Divers find 1893 wreck of ship that sank in Lake Michigan with captain's "faithful dog"
The wreck of a 130-foot ship has been found off the coast of Wisconsin more than 130 years after it plunged to the bottom of Lake Michigan with the captain's beloved dog on board, marking yet another discovery of a vessel that went down in the treacherous waters of the Great Lakes over a century ago. The historic Margaret A. Muir schooner was found on May 12 by a group of shipwreck hunters using historical records and high-resolution sonar, the Wisconsin Underwater Archeology Association said in a news release.The team, which included Wisconsin Maritime Museum executive director Kevin Cullen, noticed...
Why earwigs are everywhere in Wisconsin this year
It's not just your house: there are more earwigs skittering around Wisconsin this year. Earwigs generally don't receive a lot of attention in terms of research and monitoring, so it's hard to pinpoint exactly how many more of the small, flat bugs we're seeing this year, according to P.J. Liesch, director of the...
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