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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...
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...
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 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.
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