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Teen Carjacking Suspects in Milwaukee Suffer Tragic Outcome During High-Speed Chase
A high-speed chase involving carjacking suspects in Milwaukee concluded dramatically on Thursday when police fired into a stolen vehicle, injuring two teens inside. Disturbingly, one of the teens was pregnant and lost her baby due to the incident, as reported by Milwaukee police. Police Attempt to Stop Stolen Vehicle. The...
Today’s Summerfest schedule and picks: Saturday, July 6
Every morning throughout Summerfest 2024, we’ll deliver a guide that covers the day’s entertainment and how you can get in the gate free of charge. This is where you’ll find info about the AmFam Amp headliners, eclectic picks from our knowledgeable staff and the music lineup for the day (see the full 2024 Summerfest lineup here).
The Brewers Can Optimize Aaron Civale by Emphasizing Pitchability
The Brewers traded for a starter for a second time in two weeks when they acquired Aaron Civale from the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. The right-hander's debut with his new club was a mixed bag — he tied a season-high with eight strikeouts but allowed three home runs in five innings — but the hope is that he can be a stable source of effective innings for an injury-ravaged rotation.
Milwaukee mayor builds national profile as ‘frenemy’ of Trump convention
Mayor Cavalier Johnson, a Democrat, secured a national stage for Milwaukee when Republicans agreed to hold their presidential convention there later this month. Yet the Wisconsin confab is also pulling Johnson into the spotlight as he criticizes a coronation of former President Donald Trump that he helped bring to his city. Johnson, in coordination with […]
Gene Simmons Performs Van Halen’s ‘House Of Pain’ Demo Version
Gene Simmons performed Van Halen’s demo version of “House Of Pain” live during a recent solo concert in Milwaukee. According to Setlist.fm, this marked the first time Simmons ever performed the song in concert. The fan-shot video above was from The Gene Simmons Band’s show at the Rock & Brews restaurant Wednesday (July 3rd).
Energized Veteran All-Star Tandem Continues To Lead Brewers
The energized veteran All-Star tandem of Christian Yelich and William Contreras continues to lead the first-place Milwaukee Brewers. With the valuable contributions of the high-powered duo, the Brewers remain on top of the National League Central Division standings with a 52-36 overall record (.591 winning percentage). Yelich and Contreras are each slated to start for the National League in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas on July 16.
Grading Taurean Prince's compelling deal with the Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks continued to bolster their roster with the addition of wing Taurean Prince. With Jae Crowder and Malik Beasley looking set to move on, acquiring a veteran in Prince is a strong move by the Bucks. It is their third move of NBA Free Agency following the signing of Delon Wright to strengthen the backcourt and the addition Stanley Umude on a two-way deal.
What to know about Brewers shortstop Willy Adames as the trade deadline draws closer
When the Milwaukee Brewers acquired Willy Adames in May 2021, he was hitting .197 with five home runs in 15 RBI in 41 games as Tampa Bay's starting shortstop. It didn't take long for Adames to adapt to his new surroundings. ...
Meet CBS 58's Pet of the Week: Deimos the 'skinny pig'
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- We've got a very unique pet joining us this week, one that is looking for a forever home with a loving family. Stacy Oatman from the Wisconsin Humane Society joined us on Friday, July 5 to introduce us to Deimos, a one-year-old "skinny pig," which is a hairless Guinea pig.
'We're very excited about it': Bastille Days organizers prepare for RNC overlap
MILWAUKEE — As the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee starts in less than two weeks, a beloved downtown festival will be wrapping up. Bastille Days starts Thursday, July 11, in Cathedral Square. Preparations for the popular French event are well underway right now, with its iconic Eiffel Tower replica already in place.
Milwaukee election official reacts to drop box decision
MILWAUKEE — In the midst of a busy election season, the Wisconsin Supreme Court voted Friday to reinstate the use of ballot drop boxes across the state. The 4-3 ruling overturned a decision the state’s high court made less than two years ago; the previous ruling banned the use of ballot drop boxes. Spectrum News was there when crews removed all ballot boxes from Milwaukee back in 2022.
A downtown high-rise is about to start construction. Public plazas are planned next to it
Two publicly funded plazas are to be developed next to a new downtown apartment tower that will overlook the Milwaukee River. The plazas will be adjacent to The Edison, a 32-story, 383-unit high-end tower. The tower is planned for a vacant lot at 1005 N. Edison St. − where the former Rojahn & Malaney...
Mariah the Scientist, Mt. Joy, and best and worst of Summerfest 2024's Day 7 in Milwaukee
The rain threatened to put a damper on Summerfest's Fourth of July in the early going, but the skies cleared long enough for the headliners to shine. Well, most of them. Here's the best and worst of what we saw and heard at the Big Gig Thursday. ...
AJR honors late father, Carly Rae Jepsen overcomes tech issues, at Milwaukee's Summerfest
Pop band of brothers AJR brought lots of bells, whistles and whimsy to the American Family Insurance Amphitheater Thursday night for Summerfest. But one of the most thrilling moments across their two-hour Milwaukee show was a low-tech staring contest. ...
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