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The Commodore, a new Bartolotta restaurant and event space in Lake Country, sets opening date
Nearly two years after announcing plans to open in the former Seven Seas restaurant on Nagawicka Lake, The Commodore is finally ready to welcome guests to its sprawling property. The restaurant and event space, operated by The Bartolotta Restaurants in partnership with HF Hospitality Group, will open July 24 at 1807 Nagawicka Road...
Brewers-Cubs start time: Rain delay updates from Wrigley Field
The Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs had a date scheduled on Tuesday night but the weather won't let them dance just yet. While Tuesday's game was scheduled to begin at 7:05 p.m. CT, the tarp came out at Wrigley Field ahead of first pitch, indefinitely delaying the start. We're tracking...
2024 Racine County Fair; tractor pulls, racing pics and more
UNION GROVE, Wis. - Get ready for five days of fair filled fun with everything from pulling tractors and petting sting rays to racing pigs to waffle dogs! Brian Kramp is kicking off the Racine County Fair by handing out a sweet treat from some of this year’s exhibitors.
Artists wanted for Milwaukee Riverwalk murals
Downtown Milwaukee’s Riverwalk is an epicenter for pedestrian and waterway traffic, not to mention a passageway for waterfowl and fish. Milwaukee Downtown BID #21 and Milwaukee Riverwalk District are seeking artist proposals to highlight those themes in four permanent mural installations. The Milwaukee Riverwalk Mural Collection 2024 will consist...
Milwaukee shooting at Dineen Park; chilling new video released
MILWAUKEE - Chilling new video shows a hail of gunfire at Dineen Park in Milwaukee. A teenage girl died in the shooting. A single gunshot followed by rapid gunfire. A camera captured more than 40 seconds of shooting near Dineen Park early Monday, July 22. The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office...
Historic steam engine to leave the Milwaukee County Zoo
Four generations of the Rosinski family filed into three train cars at the Milwaukee County Zoo for a second trip around the track in one morning. One of Kate Rosinski’s sons shouted, “All aboard!” before the train took off. Like many families, the train ride is a...
Milwaukee shootings Tuesday; 3 injured, including 13-year-old
MILWAUKEE - One teenager and two adults were injured in different shootings in Milwaukee on Tuesday, July 23. A 13-year-old was shot at approximately 1:19 p.m. They were taken to the hospital for non-fatal gunshot injuries. The circumstances leading up to the shooting are still under investigation. Police continue to...
Big Lots is closing in Sheboygan and could be among several Wisconsin stores to close
SHEBOYGAN – Big Lots in Sheboygan could be among a handful of Wisconsin locations to close. The discount store, 3426 Kohler Memorial Drive, is expected to close but doesn’t have a final timeline yet, according to staff at the Sheboygan location. ...
Milwaukee police chase: Fleeing driver hit squad, 2 officers hurt
MILWAUKEE - Two Milwaukee police officers were hurt after a police chase led to a crash on Monday, July 22. The crash involved an unmarked squad car. According to police, around 4:10 a.m. officers spotted a vehicle associated with a robbery/carjacking in the area of 25th and Center and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. Police say the driver refused to stop and fled. A vehicle pursuit was initiated.
South Shore drowning victim identified, did not have life jacket
MILWAUKEE – New details indicate a drowning victim at Milwaukee’s South Shore Park Sunday was neither able to swim, nor in possession of a life jacket at the time of his death. An investigation report from the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office identifies the victim as 22-year-old Margarito...
'He left an indelible mark': Milwaukee firefighter and prolific recruiter dies of cancer
Doran Kemp Jr. knew he had limited time when he was diagnosed with brain cancer in early 2023. Doctors estimated he had about 18 months left to live with heavy, intensive treatment or six months without. The Milwaukee Fire Department firefighter-recruiter and Milwaukee Bucks super fan, sat down with his wife, LeKeisha Johnson...
Republicans are trying to court Black voters, but Milwaukeeans say it'll take more
At Coffee Makes You Black, a cafe about two miles north of Fiserv Forum, the owner, employees and patrons all agreed on one thing: Nobody from the Republican National Convention had made an effort to reach out to their community. Both political parties — Republicans and Democrats — needed to actually come to...
WBE baseball coach “resigns” following 8-week investigation
July 23, 2024 – West Bend, WI – An eight-week investigation has wrapped up in the West Bend School District regarding a West Bend East baseball coach and “inexcusable and inappropriate behavior” that occurred during a WIAA regional playoff game Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Carl Kuss Field.
Inflatable 20-foot rainbow arcs have arrived in downtown Milwaukee
Downtown will be a little more colorful this week with the installation of large inflatable sculptures outside Milwaukee's Marcus Performing Arts Center. "Rainbow Summer: HIGHLIGHT" returns to Milwaukee with "Elysian Arcs" ― five massive, 20-foot-high rainbow arcs, perfect for staging your next Instagram post. The arcs were created by Atelier Sisu, the same Australian design...
Survey: Milwaukeeans want MPS reforms and accountability; Vast majority lack trust in State Superintendent Jill Underly
A group pushing for improvements in educational opportunities in Milwaukee is out with a new survey and their findings should open some eyes. City Forward Collective says their mission is to secure Milwaukee’s future by ending educational inequity and ensuring every child has the opportunity to attend high-quality schools. They issued the following press release this morning:
THC, stolen property, and a firearm found during traffic stop in Wisconsin, three men arrested
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in Wisconsin say three men were arrested in the early morning hours on July 17 after a firearm, THC, and stolen property were found following a traffic stop. According to a release from the Pleasant Prairie Police Department, officers pulled over a vehicle...
Milwaukee Bucks Send Strong Message to Giannis Antetokounmpo After Greece Lose to Nikola Jokic, Serbia
Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo led the charge for Greece on Monday as they took on Nikola Jokic and the Serbian national side. This was nothing more than a tune-up game ahead of the Paris Olympics, but with two of the top superstars in the NBA today taking part in the contest, you just knew that there was more to this one than just an ordinary exhibition matchup.
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