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Kewaskum day care closes due to police investigation
KEWASKUM, Wis. - The doors to a Kewaskum day care are closed suddenly, as police say they're conducting a criminal investigation there. The news is causing surprise for neighbors and parents. Across the street from his home of 47 years, Richard Baumhardt said even Wednesday, he could hear the kids...
One person dead after being hit by 2 vehicles, including Milwaukee Police squad car
One individual is dead after being struck by two vehicles this morning, including a Milwaukee Police Department squad car. Police responding to a hostage situation around 2:30 a.m. Saturday struck a body lying in the roadway in the 1400 block of West North Avenue, according to the news release. The person, 57, had previously...
Weather: Sun today, storm chances tomorrow
It's a busy weekend in SEWI, and the great weather continues today!. Saturday: Expect sunshine and temperatures in the lower 80s. Dew points will be a little higher than Friday, but not too uncomfortable. Sunday: Clouds increase early. Warm and muggy! Dry through the morning, with showers and storms possible...
Another one of those 50/50 weather splits during a very busy weekend
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58)--Saturday, no problem. Sunday, could be a different story weatherwise. Looks like we could have scattered showers and storms, especially during the second part of the day. Won't be all day though. I know so much is happening this weekend, including the Air & Water Show in Milwaukee and German Fest. I wouldn't cancel the plans. Just keep an eye to the sky and be ready to head for cover. The storm chances continue into early Tuesday and then again later in the week, including Thursday and Friday as the State Fair gets underway. Hopefully next weekend will be drier. Look for lots of 80s this coming week with lows in the 60s and 70s. Humidity will be higher as well with the milder temps. Typical summertime weather.
Oscar-winning director highlights parallels between historic Harris, Chisholm presidential runs
MILWAUKEE — This week, 12 News landed an exclusive interview with Oscar-winning filmmaker and Milwaukee native John Ridley, director of the 2024 Netflix film "Shirley." Ridley's film documents the historic 1972 White House bid for Rep. Shirley Chisholm, who was the first Black woman to seek a major party nomination. She was already the first Black woman elected to Congress.
Milwaukee Zoo welcomes new baby porcupine
MILWAUKEE — Quinn and Seamus at the Milwaukee County Zoo welcomed a new prehensile-tailed porcupine on June 4. This marks their fifth baby, or porcupette. Her name has not yet been decided. Initially weighing just 435 grams at birth, she more than doubled her weight to 903 grams by...
Food delivery road rage; Milwaukee man sentenced for I-94 shooting
MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee man was sentenced to four years in prison on Friday for shooting at a vehicle on I-94 during a food delivery,. David Ruiz, 23, pleaded guilty in May to first-degree recklessly endangering safety. An additional felony was dropped as part of a plea deal. In addition...
Brewers, Sargento, Hunger Task Force team up to fight hunger
MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Brewers and Sargento Cheese are teaming up with Hunger Task Force to fight hunger this summer. On Friday, July 28, the Brewers' Blake Perkins and Sal Frelick welcomed kids as they got a free, nutritious meal. "We believe from Sargento that everybody deserves an opportunity to...
Milwaukee Brewing Co. announces opening date for Bay View taproom
Milwaukee Brewing & Distilling Company – owned by Eagle Park Brewing – has announced that its new taproom in Bay View will have its soft opening on Friday, Aug. 2. A grand opening event with live music and more will take place on Saturday, Aug. 17. The taproom...
11th AD Dem primary candidates favor different approaches to DEI, marijuana legalization
Candidates in Milwaukee’s 11th AD share views on DEI and marijuana legalization, but differ in approach. Amillia Heredia, 25, of Milwaukee is an intern with the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors working on getting her second masters degree from UW-Milwaukee. Sequanna Taylor, D-Milwaukee, 40, has served one term on the Milwaukee School Board.
Milwaukee police chase; 2 arrested, firearms, drugs recovered
MILWAUKEE - Two people are in police custody following a police chase in Milwaukee on Thursday, July 25. Officers patrolling in the area of 18th and Stark just after 8 p.m. Thursday spotted a vehicle speeding and disregarding a traffic sign. They attempted to make a traffic stop. The driver refused to pull over – and a police chase was underway.
Onlookers enjoy Air and Water Show practice ahead of big weekend performance
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- One of Milwaukee's summertime events is taking flight. The Waterstone Bank Air and Water Show is set to take flight this weekend, but some onlookers enjoyed a preview of the show on practice day. You'll hear them before you see them. "We’re always like watching them...
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