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Wisconsin native donates her kidney to longtime friend, advocates for organ donation
Jeff Kaul met Deb Kness, the woman who would eventually give him her kidney, about 20 years ago. Kaul and Kness both had daughters who played soccer in the Milwaukee area. From watching their daughters play youth-level soccer at 12 years old all the way to playing at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Kaul and Kness took a lot of road trips together.
A group of light industrial buildings near Mitchell International Airport sells for $60 million
A group of light industrial buildings near Mitchell International Airport has been sold for just under $60 million, according to Wisconsin Department of Revenue records. The buildings, known as Mitchell Industrial Park, are at 6055 S. Pennsylvania Ave. and other addresses in Cudahy. They were sold by four investors groups...
Shooting and Arrest in Separate Kenosha Gunfire Incidents Early Sunday
Kenosha, WI (WLIP)–A shooting and a separate arrest for gunfire incidents occurred in Kenosha, with both cases under investigation. Early Sunday morning, a man was shot and later treated and released from the hospital, while another man was taken into custody in a separate incident. The shooting occurred around...
Kenosha bank robbery; armed suspect caught on camera, police seek ID
KENOSHA, Wis. - Kenosha police are asking for the public's help to identify a man they say twice robbed the same US Bank at 22nd Avenue and 18th Street. Officials say the first robbery happened on the morning of April 13. The second robbery happened on Saturday morning, July 13. In both instances, officials say the suspect displayed a firearm and demanded cash from the teller.
Five Wisconsin communities offering a new option for mental health treatment
People on the verge of a mental health crisis or a relapse of substance abuse often face a catch-22. They know that they need help, but their situation isn’t yet dire enough to merit hospitalization. And so they’re forced to struggle as best they can, either waiting to hit rock bottom or struggling to find stability.
Northeastern Wisconsin Democrats say they are 'all in' on Kamala Harris as their presidential nominee
Christy Welch turned off airplane mode and the notifications flooded her phone, as they did for many Americans on Sunday: President Joe Biden had dropped out of the race. He was no longer a candidate she could vote for as a DNC delegate from De Pere, not that she minded. "It's a...
128th Air Refueling Wing showcases new mobile boom simulator and Wisconsin Air National Guard readiness at 2024 EAA AirVenture
The Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 128th Air Refueling Wing is unveiling a state-of-the-art mobile boom simulator at the 2024 EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. This cutting-edge tool is designed to train boom operators and demonstrates the extraordinary nature of an air refueling mission and the crucial role of the operators in the process.
Upriver Lakes Sturgeon Spearing application deadline Is Aug. 1, 2024 | By Wisconsin DNR
Washington Co., WI – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds sturgeon spearers that the deadline to apply for Upriver Lakes spearing tags is Aug. 1, 2024. FREE local news at. Washington County Insider on YouTube. Due to a higher success rate on the Upriver Lakes, only 500...
With Biden out, these Wisconsin Democratic delegates have more power than they imagined
The Milwaukee delegates have cast their lot with Vice President Harris. Here are the Democrats from Wisconsin who will be delegates at the Convention next month in Chicago. With President Joe Biden announcing Sunday that he’s withdrawing from the race, the nomination is up for grabs. These are the Wisconsinites who will attend the convention as delegates.
Milwaukee double shooting leaves 2 teens with life-threatening injuries
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- An 18-year-old and a 17-year-old each sustained life-threatening injuries, according to the Milwaukee Police Dept., during a Monday, July 22 shooting. The two teens were taken to a local hospital to be treated for the serious injuries that were sustained in the area near 27th and Hampton.
Enrollment open K3-8 for 2024-25 at David’s Star Lutheran School in Jackson, WI
Jackson, Wi – David’s Star Lutheran School in Jackson, WI, uses God’s Word to reach out and to nurture, educate, and equip children for a life of Christian service and ultimately life in heaven. David’s Star Ev. Lutheran Church maintains a Christian day school for a specific purpose, that of assisting the parents in the Christian education of their children.
Milwaukee is celebrating the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Milwaukee County Aging and Disabilities Services will be celebrating the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The act was signed in 1990 to prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities in everyday activities including employment, public transit and more. ...
MMSD clean-water lab construction; facility to test new technologies
MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) announced plans on Monday, July 22 for a clean-water lab to test new technologies that officials say could revolutionize wastewater treatment and lead to improvements in public health and drinking water supplies worldwide. A news release says the $13 million research lab...
Hair tips for summer heat, humidity
MILWAUKEE - Scott Yance from ScottFree Salons provides tips to keep your hair looking stylish in hot and humid temperatures. Scott Yance from ScottFree Salons provides tips to keep your hair looking stylish in hot and humid temperatures.
Has life changed in Milwaukee for 'Two American Families'? PBS film updates their stories
Thirty-three years ago, a pair of PBS filmmakers joined with Bill Moyers to tell the stories of two Milwaukee working-class families — one white, one black, and both grappling with the realities of the post-industrial economy. The filmmakers didn't expect to keep telling the story. ...
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