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Larry’s Last Ride: A chance to honor Wisconsin veterans this weekend
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Hogs for Heroes is hosting a fundraising motorcycle ride, “Larry’s Last Ride,” on Saturday, July 27 in Janesville to honor the event organizer’s brother and other Wisconsin veterans. Hogs for Heroes is a nonprofit dedicated to helping Wisconsin military veterans heal through...
Wisconsin man charged with fleeing to Ireland to avoid prison term for Capitol riot role
A Wisconsin man fled to Ireland and sought asylum to avoid a prison sentence for joining a mob’s attack on the U.S. Capitol over three years ago, federal authorities allege in a court filing Tuesday. The filing charges Paul Kovacik with defying a court order to surrender and serve three months behind bars for participating in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol. Kovacik, 56, was arrested last month after he voluntarily returned to the U.S. from Ireland. Kovacik is serving his sentence at a federal prison in Chicago and is scheduled to be released from prison on Sept. 8. But a conviction on the new misdemeanor charge could lead to more time behind bars. Kovacik told authorities that he decided to withdraw his asylum claim and return to the U.S. because he felt homesick, according to a U.S. Marshals Service deputy’s affidavit.
Multi-state listeria outbreak reaches Wisconsin, dozens hospitalized
A multi-state outbreak of listeria linked to sliced deli meat has left two people dead and 28 people hospitalized, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Wisconsin is among the 12 states reporting cases so far. The deaths happened in New Jersey and Illinois, officials said. CDC officials...
Fairest of them all. As Rock County Fair begins, new Fairest crowned
JANESVILLE — Sparkly dresses, crowns and sashes abounded Tuesday as three young women competed to be named the 2024 Rock County Fairest of the Fair. In the end, Natalie Abey of Plymouth 4-H was crowned this year’s Fairest in a ceremony at the Craig Pavilion. Lily McCoy of Magnolia 4-H and Carol Traynor of Milton FFA were named members of the Court of Honor. Just prior to the ceremony Tuesday...
Whitnall School District voters to decide on $79.1 million referendum in November
Like the Arrowhead and Franklin school districts, the Whitnall School District will also put a referendum to its voters this November. The Whitnall School Board voted unanimously July 8 to place a $79.1 million facilities referendum on the November ballot "to address the district's crucial infrastructure and facility needs," according to a Whitnall...
MMSD building $13 million research center in Oak Creek to keep improving drinking water
A new research facility may help improve how wastewater is treated in Milwaukee and beyond. The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District has announced its plans to build a state-of-the-art research facility to test new clean water technologies that will make wastewater treatment more efficient, helping to improve public health and drinking water supplies....
South Milwaukee-raised athlete becomes national champion
SOUTH MILWAUKEE, Wis. - When you grow up playing baseball in South Milwaukee, you dream of stepping onto the field of the Milwaukee Brewers. For one pitcher, that is merely one dream that is coming true. Nate Snead is on the ride of his life, right on through the streets...
Sussex woman ran over with her own vehicle after carjacking
OCONOMOWOC, Wis. (CBS 58) -- One month ago, a Sussex mother driving home after celebrating her 30th birthday with friends in Milwaukee nearly lost her life in a carjacking. We talked with that woman who is still recovering. "And I was like 'I have to get up.' I was like...
Milwaukee gas station shooting; 2 men facing charges
MILWAUKEE - Two Wisconsin men are facing multiple charges following a shooting on Milwaukee's south side that wounded four people, including two children. The accused are 26-year-old Qkobe B. Jenkins of Kenosha and 32-year-old Dominique R. Bridges of Milwaukee. Combined, the two face nine charges, including attempted first-degree intentional homicide and first-degree reckless injury.
Colliers Brokers Sale of 10-Building Industrial Portfolio
Colliers announced the investment sale of a 10-building industrial portfolio known as Mitchell Industrial Park in Cudahy, Wisconsin. The portfolio totals 879,704 square feet and is 99% leased to 22 tenants, including DHL, National Packaging Services, Menasha Packaging and Fastenal, among others. Colliers represented the seller, an affiliate of Oak...
Milwaukee man to sentenced life in prison after murder of Brown Deer brothers
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A Milwaukee man was sentenced to life in prison after the murder of two brothers from Brown Deer on Wednesday, July 24. Twenty-year-old Joseph Tucker was charged with two counts first degree intentional homicide -- as a party to a crime -- and operating a motor vehicle without the owner's consent, as a party to a crime.
Wahlburgers in Brookfield, the restaurant's first location in Wisconsin, has closed
The grill at Wahlburgers in the Town of Brookfield is shut down for good. The 6,000-square-foot restaurant at 325 N. Market St. opened through Hy-Vee, Inc. nearly five years ago as the first of the franchise in Wisconsin. ...
Milwaukee lakefront prepares for a festival filled weekend
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- On Saturday, July 27, the Milwaukee lakefront could be busy and could be a traffic snarl. Four festivals that could draw tens of thousands of people near the lake will celebrate on Saturday, and they have key activities that overlap. The Milwaukee Air and Water Show...
WBW volleyball earns AVCA Team Academic Award
West Bend, Wi – The American Volleyball Coaches of America (AVCA) announced the West Bend West High School volleyball team was awarded the AVCA Team Academic Award for maintaining a 3.6 team GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for the 2023-2024 school year. Five players on the team earned a...
Greendale Raising Cane's opening July 30; 3rd restaurant in Wisconsin
GREENDALE, Wis. - Raising Cane’s, famous for its chicken finger meals, is celebrating its first restaurant in the Milwaukee area and third in Wisconsin with the grand opening of its Greendale location on Tuesday, July 30. The new restaurant is located at 5250 S 76th Street – near Southridge...
Racine County Fair; Food, fun and farm animals
UNION GROVE, Wis. - There’s nothing better than a day full of fun and food at the fair! This year, the Racine County Fair is loaded with memorable experiences and enticing food options. Brian Kramp is on the fairgrounds, where there’s always fun for the entire family.
Suspects in U-Haul chase accused of using fake checks to buy vehicles
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Wis. (WBAY) - Newly filed criminal complaints reveal more information about two people accused of robbing a man and going on a wild police chase with a U-Haul. Omah A. Brown, 45, from Milwaukee, and Shakierra B. Ray, 27, from Green Bay, both face multiple criminal charges after...
TeeTime Social golf simulator bar is teeing up for opening in Hales Corners
Hales Corners will soon have its own high-tech golf simulator bar. TeeTime Social is gearing up for a fall opening at the Hales Corners Plaza, 5321-A S. 108th St. In fact, if all goes well, the new golf-focused venue is forecasted to open by October with virtual golf leagues starting in November.
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