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The largest vintage festival in Wisconsin returns this summer
You've probably already visited some local vintage and thrift stores in Milwaukee, but the largest vintage shopping market is coming here soon. The Wisconsin Vintage Fest will return Saturday, Aug. 4 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Deer District, 1134 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave. Over 75 vendors will be...
Who was Frank Balistrieri, Milwaukee's reputed organized crime boss?
Organized crime in Milwaukee isn't as well-known as the Outfit in Chicago or the Mafia in New York. But under the leadership of Frank P. Balistrieri, it was reputed to be no less ruthless. Although Balistrieri was suspected by law enforcement of ordering a string of murders in and around Milwaukee, none were ever...
Turning cooler and drier for a hot second
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58)--Better weather ahead for the next few days, especially if you like it drier and cooler. Highs the next few days will be in the mid 70s primarily with lows in the 50s and 60s. It gets warmer into the weekend with highs then in the 80s. Closer to 90 on Sunday and Monday with the chance of rain and storms increasing, especially later Sunday and Monday. The humidity will be higher as well. It'll be interesting to see if we can actually hit 90 in July. We haven't so far. Also, you wonder if any 100 degree temperatures are lurking around the corner for August. Haven't see those numbers this summer either. Stay tuned!
Old payphone pedestal may have saved 2 pedestrians from car rolling over them
MILWAUKEE (WISN) - A relic of a bygone era may have saved the lives of two people walking on the sidewalk in Milwaukee when a car involved in a crash suddenly rolled over them. Dramatic surveillance video shows the two-car crash Saturday evening. A dark SUV is seen turning into...
Milwaukee police search for missing man, vehicle spotted near Wisconsin Dells
MILWAUKEE -- Police in Milwaukee are searching for a missing and endangered man who was last seen leaving his workplace Tuesday morning. His vehicle was later spotted near Wisconsin Dells.
Wisconsin agrees to drop ban on carrying firearms while fishing following challenge
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — People fishing in Wisconsin will soon be able to carry firearms after a rule banning them was rescinded by the state following a lawsuit brought by gun rights advocates.
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...
Just What Farmers Needed – a Break From Wet Weather
A very wet spring has yielded to a much better summer so far, and that’s good news for farmers in Wisconsin and the Sheboygan area. May’s nearly double the usual rainfall left Sheboygan County fields soggy and farmers anxious about planting and emerging crops. June wasn’t much better with the 22nd alone responsible for nearly doubling the normal rainfall as over a half foot fell for the whole month. But after a wet first week, the remainder of July has been a blessing so far with plenty of warm, dry weather, and that’s evident in the latest crop report issued Monday from the USDA.
Some youths at state’s juvenile prison complain of isolation. The Department Of Corrections sees progress.
Those involved in improving conditions at Lincoln Hills School for Boys and Copper Lake School for Girls acknowledge progress in treatment of youths there. But some youths are alleging that they are being isolated for prolonged periods. Prolonged isolation in prison is widely recognized by researchers as having serious effects...
Divers find 1893 wreck of ship that sank in Lake Michigan with captain's "faithful dog"
The wreck of a 130-foot ship has been found off the coast of Wisconsin more than 130 years after it plunged to the bottom of Lake Michigan with the captain's beloved dog on board, marking yet another discovery of a vessel that went down in the treacherous waters of the Great Lakes over a century ago. The historic Margaret A. Muir schooner was found on May 12 by a group of shipwreck hunters using historical records and high-resolution sonar, the Wisconsin Underwater Archeology Association said in a news release.The team, which included Wisconsin Maritime Museum executive director Kevin Cullen, noticed...
Why earwigs are everywhere in Wisconsin this year
It's not just your house: there are more earwigs skittering around Wisconsin this year. Earwigs generally don't receive a lot of attention in terms of research and monitoring, so it's hard to pinpoint exactly how many more of the small, flat bugs we're seeing this year, according to P.J. Liesch, director of the...
What to know about constitutional amendment questions going to Wisconsin voters in August
Wisconsin voters next month will have the chance to weigh in on the authority of Wisconsin governors to spend federal funds, potentially upending how billions of dollars are spent in the state, according to a new nonpartisan analysis. Wisconsin's partisan primary election is Aug. 13, and voters will see two referendum questions on...
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