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Greendale remembers U.S. forefathers taking the community back in time
GREENDALE, Wis. — A booming Fourth of July in the Village of Greendale. It started on the Village Hall steps with an 18-year tradition of reciting the Declaration of Independence the Forefathers wrote 248 years ago. "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal,"...
Prominent election deniers draw complaints from Glendale mayor
In a video, Harry Wait holds up absentee ballots he requested on behalf of other people. (Screenshot) The mayor of Glendale complained that two of Wisconsin’s most prominent election conspiracy theorists were disruptive while observing voting in the Milwaukee suburb of Glendale during Tuesday’s primary in the special election for the 4th Senate District.
Menomonee Falls Fourth of July parade has new rules
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. — The annual Menomonee Falls Fourth of July parade is something Nick Hassler looks forward to bringing his grandkids to, but he said it hasn't always been easy to get a great seat at the front. "They'd be able to be setting up the day before....
84th and Mill fire, Milwaukee residents forced from homes
MILWAUKEE - A fire forced Milwaukee families from their apartment complex late Thursday night, July 4. Now, they're looking for answers. The Milwaukee Fire Department said it is still investigating what caused the three-alarm fire near 84th and Mill. "It's just wet. The stairs feel pretty stable, at least what...
UW-Milwaukee chancellor will step down next year, return to teaching
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone announced Wednesday that he plans to step down next year and transition to a teaching role as the UW system continues to struggle financially.
CBS 58 Hometowns: AmFam Field tailgating
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- One of the best parts of the Milwaukee Brewers playing at American Family Field is the tailgating. It's no surprise that grilling before a ballgame has become such a strong tradition in Milwaukee. In this week's CBS 58 Hometowns, Morning Anchor Mike Curkov strolled through the...
Southern Wisconsin Home Explosion Claims Life of 68-Year-Old Leland Holden Near Milwaukee
An explosion that tore through a southern Wisconsin home on Tuesday afternoon has claimed the life of 68-year-old Leland Holden, according to authorities. The incident occurred in Lafayette, a rural community roughly 45 miles southwest of Milwaukee, and resulted in the complete destruction of Holden's residence. In a Facebook post, the Walworth County Sheriff's Office confirmed Holden's passing after he was rescued from the basement of his demolished home and later died at a local hospital trauma center.
Milwaukee streets riddled with gunfire overnight
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police are investigating a barrage of gunfire that ripped through a south side neighborhood late Wednesday night, striking multiple homes and parked vehicles. Police say it happened just before 11:15 p.m. near 19th and Washington streets in the Clark Square neighborhood. "I heard like two little...
Why Are Future & Metro Boomin Canceling Tour Dates This Summer?
ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 14: (EDITOR NOTE: A lens filter was used in this image.)Future and Metro Boomin perform during Future & Friends "One Big Party Tour" at State Farm Arena on January 14, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.(photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage) Future and Metro Boomin have nixed a handful of...
Tragedy Strikes: Beloved Mom Of 6, LaShanda Shumpert, Fatally Shot At Her Doorstep
LaShanda Shumpert, a beloved mother of six and grandmother to 18 children, tragically lost her life in a senseless shooting at her home during the early hours of Tuesday, June 25, 2024. The incident unfolded in a Milwaukee neighborhood where Shumpert, 47, was reportedly speaking on the phone with her...
Justin Hausser focusing on improving his skills
KENOSHA, Wis. – Justin Hausser has shown remarkable progress over the past three seasons, becoming a standout player for the Milwaukee Panthers. Hausser, a native of De Forest, Wisconsin, has made a name for himself right in his home state. Last season, he led Milwaukee with 72 hits in 227 at-bats. The 6-foot-1 first baseman also posted a team-high .317 batting average.
Absentee ballot drop boxes allowed in November election
(The Center Square) – Voters in Wisconsin will once again be able to drop their ballots in drop boxes in the November election. In the state Supreme Court's 4-3 ruling Friday, Justice Ann Walsh Bradley wrote in the majority opinion that while nothing in Wisconsin law specifically allows ballot drop boxes, the law does allow voters to leave their ballot with the local clerk’s office as opposed to the local clerk. ...
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