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Wisconsin-native kidney recipient reunites with living donor
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Two strangers became lifelong friends through a selfless act; organ donation is usually anonymous and both sides must agree to meet. In this case, these women, both originally from Wisconsin, now live 2,000 miles apart but made it happen. Shelley Hawbecker is originally from Stevens...
Observations from WBY Tournament in Plymouth
Thirty-six teams from across Wisconsin competed in the Wisconsin Basketball Yearbook Summer Tournament held last weekend in Plymouth. Following are some observations from the 18th annual event:. Beloit Memorial 3-1, Cedarburg 3-1, Appleton East 2-2, Beaver Dam 2-2, Manitowoc Lincoln 0-4. Pool B Standings. D.C. Everest 3-1, Menomonee Falls 3-1,...
Two Rivers council approves Riverside Park makeover, and more in the latest Watchdog Wednesday
MANITOWOC – Two Rivers' Riverside Park on 14th Street could be getting a makeover. The City Council approved a master plan during its meeting July 1. The plan includes priorities like renovating the restrooms, improving the natural habitat of the park and expanding playground equipment. The plan, which is...
Milwaukee shootings Tuesday; 1 dead, 2 injured
MILWAUKEE - One person is dead and two others injured in different shootings that happened in Milwaukee on Tuesday, July 2. following a shooting near Burleigh and Fond du Lac in Milwaukee on Tuesday morning, July 2. Police say the 39-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene on Tuesday...
Inside Fiserv Forum: A sneak peek at the Republican National Convention transformation
MILWAUKEE — With less than two weeks until the start of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, WISN 12 News got a look at the transformation happening right now inside Fiserv Forum. The downtown arena will host the RNC's primetime events July 15-18, and RNC officials said crews have...
High-tech fire tools aim to keep public safe during RNC
MILWAUKEE — A device that uses science to save lives is now being added to first responders' toolkits for the Republican National Convention. Leslie Thiele, the director of training at Fire Suppression Solutions, spoke to WISN 12 News Tuesday about getting Milwaukee police officers ready to deploy fire suppression tools in the event of a fire during the RNC.
After 50 year cleaning uniforms for Milwaukee and Chicago, Goodwill Industries' laundry division closes
For 50 years Goodwill Industries’ commercial laundry division has cleaned, folded and washed linen for a myriad of clients, including for sailors at Naval Station Great Lakes, the Navy’s largest training installation, in northern Illinois. That will end this August. ...
Perky’s in Jackson celebrates 2-year anniversary
Jackson, WI – Perky’s Old Fashioned is officially 2-years old this week. To celebrate owners Josh, Lyle, and Karen Ernisse wanted to share some success stories of their adventure over the past years. Perky’s is headquartered in the Village of Jackson, WI and started as a family recipe....
Lighthouse Recovery Community Center to Host Law Enforcement Cookout
The Lighthouse Recovery Community Center will host a cookout to support law enforcement and first responders. A specific date is yet to be confirmed but it will be sometime in mid-July at the Manitowoc Lighthouse Recovery location. Lighthouse Recovery has held this cookout for the past few years to show their appreciation and gratitude to law enforcement and first responders.
Man suing Milwaukee school 8 years after incident with teacher
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A Milwaukee man is suing a Milwaukee school for $20 million. The suit alleges Saint Peter Immanuel Lutheran School staff didn't take action when a parent voiced their concerns multiple times over an inappropriate relationship between a former student and a teacher. At a news conference...
DNR Warns of Heightened Police and Warden Presence this Weekend
The Department of Natural Resources warns boaters of the increase of law enforcement and DNR wardens on the water for the upcoming holiday weekend. This will be, in part, thanks to the national Operation Dry Water. Operation Dry Water is a year-round boating under the influence awareness and enforcement campaign that holds its “heightened awareness and enforcement” three-day weekend from July 4 to July 6.
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