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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...
More than a degree: the value of a Marquette education
Choosing a college is a major decision with significant implications for one’s future. At Marquette, we define the value of our education simply: one that prepares you for a fulfilling career and a purposeful life. The Marquette experience is a transformative one focused on the university’s four pillars: excellence, faith, leadership and service.
Celebrate First Friday Mass, Aug. 2
All are welcome to join in prayer at the First Friday Mass on Friday, Aug. 2, at 8:30 a.m. in the St. Joan of Arc Chapel. Following the Mass, participants will gather in the Gratitude Garden for a social time filled with fellowship and community. Come and be a part...
Artist asks for public's help in locating 'priceless' items after car stolen in Milwaukee
An artist has taken to social media in hopes someone can find her client's keepsakes after her car was stolen in Milwaukee. A dozen teddy bears and two baby blankets have gone missing after Jacqueline Hughes' KIA Soul was stolen on Milwaukee's east side July 12. Hughes is from Ottawa, Illinois, but...
Brewers Bullpen Boosted With Return of Standout Middle Reliever
The Milwaukee Brewers bullpen received a significant boost with the recent return of standout middle relief pitcher Jared Koenig. Koenig is the first of several key pitchers to return from the injured list for the National League Central Division-leading Brewers, who currently maintain a 59-43 overall record (.578 winning percentage), 16 games above .500, and six ahead of the second-place St. Louis Cardinals.
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