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Smith: Survey shows continued decline in mallards but total ducks higher than long-term mean
The 2024 Wisconsin spring waterfowl breeding survey showed a continued decline in mallards, the state's most abundant duck species, and a year-over-year drop in total ducks as well as Canada geese. However the number of total ducks was higher than the 50-year average and waterfowl numbers are still in good...
Archbishop Listecki celebrates 4th of July Mass
WAUWATOSA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Before the parades and picnics started Thursday morning, Milwaukee Catholic Archbishop Jerome Listecki celebrated a special Fourth of July Mass at Christ King Church in Wauwatosa. He called it a Mass of thanksgiving to God for living in America. The archbishop pointed out that America's...
New pickleball courts open at Froemming Park
FRANKLIN, Wis. — Milwaukee County has officially opened its new pickleball courts at Froemming Park, now available for public reservation. The six regulation-sized courts are designed for beginners and experienced players. Courts can be rented on a first-come, first-served basis when leagues are not playing. Open play sessions begin...
Sheboygan Independence Day Weather Cooperates, but Weather Forces Fireworks Postponements Nearby
Despite scattered afternoon showers and approaching rains at dusk, Sheboygan’s Independence Day celebration was mostly smooth on Thursday, with large crowds lining downtown streets for the parade, filling city parks for events and picnics, and the sounds and smells of fireworks filling the air after dark. Not everything was without problems, though, as the Sheboygan Police Department reported numerous cases of underage drinking, one man burned at a pit fire at the close of the fireworks, and online reports of a large fight breaking out at DeLand Park. The SPD also reposted an account of an officer being surrounded and harassed by a group of five young people, one of whom struck an officer who kept their cool while breaking things up.
Hartford Union High School student wins $10,000 in ScienceSaves’ video scholarship contest
Hartford, WI – A student from Hartford Union High School won $10,000 in a ScienceSaves 2024 video scholarship contest. Isabelle Haeft from Hartford, Wisconsin submitted a video describing how an innovative transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedure that was approved by the FDA in 2019 saved her grandfather’s life. It will save many more lives in the years to come. As the first-place winner, Haeft received a $10,000 scholarship.
For the First Time in 36 years, Ducktona Has Been Canceled
For the first time in 36 years, the Ducktona Classic Car and Boat Show has been canceled. Yesterday morning (July 3rd), Sheboygan Falls Chamber-Main Street and Ducktona Committees made the tough decision to cancel the annual event. This comes after heavy rain falls over the past two weeks with more...
Closed Kenosha schools targeted for affordable housing
When Kenosha students left for summer vacation, it was the last time six of the district’s oldest buildings would be used as schools. Now, Stocker, Vernon, McKinley, Jefferson, Edward Bain School of Language and Art-Creative Arts and Lincoln Middle School could provide affordable housing for Kenosha residents under a plan being considered by the school board and city officials.
Crews battle Milwaukee apartment fire, fireworks believed to be the cause
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- First responders from multiple departments battled an apartment fire late Thursday near 84th and Mill. MFD tells CBS 58 calls about the blaze began at 11:15 p.m. on July 4. Crews from Milwaukee, Wauwatosa and North Shore arrived quickly and started offensive attacks. They say the...
Milwaukee shooting, 30th and Arthur, 1 wounded
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Friday morning, July 5. It happened near 30th and Arthur shortly after midnight. Police say the 50-year-old victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of a non-fatal gunshot injury. The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under...
This Week in MKE Music: July 4-10, 2024
Fireworks everywhere except the lakefront, Summerfest winds down, Nuill at Kazube’s Park, Indaba Nights, African Cultural Festival, Lyrid Sound Waves Summer Concert Series @ Schlitz Audubon Nature Center and more—This Week in Milwaukee Music!. Thursday, July 4. Summerfest @ Henry Maier Festival Park, through Saturday. Summerfest finishes up...
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport upgrades for RNC, 11K anticipated passengers
MILWAUKEE — With the Republican National Convention expected to bring 50,000 people to Milwaukee, airport officials in the Milwaukee metro are coordinating with airports as far away as Chicago, Madison and Grand Rapids. Less than two weeks out from the event, Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport has banners and advertisements...
Colin Rea pitches 7 innings, Christian Yelich homers in the Brewers’ 3-0 victory over the Rockies
DENVER (AP) — Colin Rea pitched seven innings, Christian Yelich homered and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Colorado Rockies 3-0 on Wednesday night. “My delivery felt really good tonight,” Rea said. “It felt like timing was good. ... I felt like we were executing all night.”. Rea...
'We've totally transformed the arena inside and out': A new look inside the RNC at Fiserv Forum
The Republican National Convention in Milwaukee begins in less than two weeks. TMJ4's Chief Political Reporter checked out the new look and progress being made for the event inside Fiserv Forum. The main stage is still being built for all the big speeches throughout the four-day convention. "Most people when...
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