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Wisconsin storm damage, power outages on hot Tuesday
PORT WASHINGTON, Wis. - Thousands of people across southeast Wisconsin were without power after a Tuesday afternoon storm, and it was a tough day to be without air conditioning. "The power went out and my thought was, ‘Here we go again,’" said Jacqueline Sweeting. What started as a...
Elections commission votes to keep Kennedy on Wisconsin’s presidential ballot
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will stay on the Wisconsin ballot in November, the Wisconsin Elections Commission decided Tuesday, despite Kennedy’s last-minute request to be removed. Elections commission Chair Ann Jacobs, one of three Democratic appointees to the evenly divided commission, argued that state law prevents removing a candidate for office who has […]
Midday storms down trees, knock out power across Northeast Wisconsin | PHOTOS & VIDEOS
(WLUK) -- Strong thunderstorms rolled their way through Northeast Wisconsin Tuesday during the morning and midday hours, bringing soaking rain, high winds and lightning. Rain amounts were generally between 1/2 inch and 1.5 inches. There were also a few small hail reports mixed in with the strongest thunderstorms. Residents in...
8/28/24 Hometown Broadcasting News Wednesday
WATERTOWN MAN CHARGED WITH RECKLESS HOMICIDE IN OVERDOSE DEATH. Dodge County prosecutors have charged 20-year-old Dayton Grunewald of Watertown with first-degree reckless homicide stemming from an overdose death. According to the criminal complaint Watertown Police were dispatched to a residence in the city in December of 2022. When EMS arrived they found the victim dead of a suspected opiate overdose. The cause of death was later confirmed to be from fentanyl toxicity. Detectives were able to link the victim to Grunewald through video of the victim getting into a white Subaru Grunewald drives and messages between them. Grunewald will make his initial court appearance on September 16th.
Afternoon storms cause power outages, downed trees in northern suburbs
WISCONSIN (CBS 58) -- An afternoon storm barreled through the north suburbs Tuesday, knocking down tree limbs and leaving a number of people without power. Dark, ominous clouds and strong winds whipped things around in Grafton. In Brookfield, the windy storm knocked down trees, like one at 138th and Capitol Drive.
Milwaukee Housing Authority faces class-action lawsuit, filed by residents
MILWAUKEE - Residents of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM) and leaders from Common Ground announced on Wednesday, Aug. 28 a class-action lawsuit against the HACM for what they said were "uninhabitable" living conditions. Common Ground and residents held a news conference on Wednesday to explain their...
Franklin condo fire; cat rescued, no injuries reported
FRANKLIN, Wis. - A Franklin condo fire caused extensive damage on Monday afternoon, Aug. 26. It happened on Parkwood Drive, southeast of Lovers Lane and College, around 3:45 p.m. The Franklin Fire Department said a "full assignment" response was dispatched due to the high heat index. The fire department said...
Mrs. Rivers Bakery and Smokehouse Cafe opens in Sturtevant: A new culinary gem
STURTEVANT, WI — Mrs. Rivers Bakery and Smokehouse Cafe opened a storefront in Sturtevant this month, building on two years of growing popularity at the Milaeger’s Farmers Market. Owner Lisa Rivers decided to follow her passion into food service after 24 years in the corporate world. “Starting out...
Military Veterans: Stop by Berkot’s Super Foods for the Monthly Veteran’s Cafe
Hospice Alliance is a nonprofit, community-based provider of hospice and supportive care management committed to supporting patients in living each day with dignity, comfort and hope. WHAT: Veterans are invited to join us at our Veteran Café held on the second Thursday of each month at Berkot’s Super Foods in...
Thieves hit kids' farm stand in Colgate; family amazed at community response
A family in Colgate is moving forward after their farm stand was stolen from last week. Every morning, Courtney Schall’s two small kids head to their backyard to collect fresh eggs and ripe tomatoes.
Things are cooling down in Milwaukee with storms possible Thursday and Friday
After two days of near-record-breaking heat and intense humidity, things are finally cooling down in Milwaukee today. According to the National Weather Service forecast, Wednesday's high temperature is expected to peak at just 74 degrees in the city of Milwaukee and at 78 in areas of the county further from Lake Michigan. This...
Republican senator frustrated with no officers in MPS
(The Center Square) – State Sen. John Jagler is frustrated Milwaukee Public Schools seems to be ignoring the state law that requires police officers in the city’s schools. But, he doesn’t expect any changes either. Jagler, R-Watertown, last week wrote a letter to the MPS board, asking when the city’s schools plan to follow the law and return school resource officers to their buildings. Republican lawmakers included the school resource...
Public defender's office, pet rescue among those struggling without AC
RACINE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The hum of portable cooling units and the buzz of industrial fans filled the hallways of the state public defender's office in Racine Tuesday. Staff has been working without air conditioning the entire summer, but the past two days have been especially rough with the heat index topping 100°.
Yastrzemski’s homer in the 7th sparks Giants to 5-4 victory over Brewers
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Mike Yastrzemski hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning to put the San Francisco Giants ahead for good in a 5-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night. The Giants played their fourth straight one-run game. They’ve gone 2-2 during that stretch. “We’re...
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