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'It's senseless:' Milwaukee business provides free temporary repair services amid recent string of vehicle break-ins
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- If you've been a victim or have heard about a recent string of car break-ins in Milwaukee lately, you're not alone. According to Milwaukee police, in the two-week span from July 7 to July 21, 170 vehicles were targeted. Now, a local business on the city's...
Waukesha's Friedman Alley final design plans to be unveiled
WAUKESHA, Wis. - The final design plans for Friedman Alley in Waukesha are set to be unveiled at a public open house on Tuesday, Aug. 6. The City of Waukesha invites the public to an Open House at City Hall, 201 Delafield Street, on Aug. 6 at 5 p.m. Attendees...
Oshkosh Police urges public to be aware of possible scams following CrowdStrike crash
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – In the aftermath of the CrowdStrike crash that happened on July 19, police in Oshkosh are reminding the public to be alert for possible scams. The Oshkosh Police Department is reminding residents to be alert for potential scams that target people who are trying to reschedule flights, access banking information or other technology-related issues. This is following the CrowdStrike crash on July 19 that affected people and companies across the globe.
Illinois and Wisconsin Residents On Alert After Black Bear Sightings
Residents of Illinois are being urged to keep their eyes open after recent confirmed sightings of black bears in several counties across the state. Rare Black Bear Sightings Prompt Caution from Illinois DNR. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) issued a cautionary statement, noting that while black bear sightings...
Wisconsin National Guard to showcase opportunities for females in flight
Women interested in learning about potential careers in military aviation will have more opportunities to hear from subject matter experts at this year’s EAA AirVenture. “This year we are expanding our support of WomenVenture into multiple days, and we are excited to share our stories again with the public,” said Capt. Meredith Porter, battalion training officer for the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment — a UH-60 Black Hawk unit — in Madison, Wisconsin.
MORE RAIN & STORMS TUESDAY
Another round of spotty thunderstorms will continue overnight as our next weathermaker gets into the area. Low pressure pushing a front across Wisconsin will create clusters of showers and thunderstorms. Some storms may have downpours, partially due to the higher humidity. While Tuesday’s severe weather outlook is LOW, tomorrow is now a First Alert Weather Day due to the higher impact the weather may have on big events like AirVenture in Oshkosh and Green Bay Packers Training Camp. It’s going to be a little cooler with highs in the 70s, but it will be a muggy day.
Columbus Police Release Video of Officer Fatally Shooting Samuel Sharpe
Bodycam footage captures an officer-involved shooting outside the Republican National Convention. Columbus police were patrolling the outer perimeter of the Republican National Convention site in Milwaukee when officers encountered two men in an altercation and opened fire on the suspect, killing 43-year-old homeless man Samuel Sharpe. Columbus Police Press Release...
Wisconsin Alliant Energy workers return home after helping with Illinois tornado cleanup efforts
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Dozens of Alliant Energy workers from Wisconsin returned home this weekend after helping with tornado cleanup efforts in Illinois, the energy company reported on Monday. After 25 confirmed tornadoes touched down in Chicago and surrounding areas last week, ComEd, an energy company serving northern Illinois, requested...
'He is a good friend': Gov. Tony Evers becomes emotional talking about Biden's decision
After President Joe Biden announced his decision to drop out of the race, Wisconsin Democrats have rallied around Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him at the top of the ticket. Two top Democrats from the state, Gov. Tony Evers and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, made their support clear at an event...
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