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Brady Street Festival, Milwaukee event features music, food, more
MILWAUKEE - Brady Street Festival returned to Milwaukee's Lower East Side on Saturday, July 20. There was food, drinks, shopping and more for blocks. The festival was initially planned for July 27, but was moved up due to other events that day. "By moving the festival to July 20, we’re...
Inside the MAGA Asylum: Four Days of Worship With the Cult of Trump
MILWAUKEE — On the floor of Donald Trump’s nominating convention Thursday night, a woman from Illinois in a cowboy hat handed out fake bandages for attendees to affix to their ears in solidarity with the former president who was grazed by an assassin’s bullet. These “bandages” weren’t the bright white of the original — they were printed with the American flag. The text on the reverse side read: “July 13, 2024. ‘We ALL Dodged the Bullet.’”Twitch Reinstates Donald Trump's Channel After Three-Year Ban As Trump took the stage to accept the GOP nomination, and recount his brush with death, a...
Veteran First Baseman’s Resilience Will Be Critical For Brewers
Veteran first baseman Rhys Hoskins‘ resilience will be critical during the second half for the National League Central Division-leading Milwaukee Brewers. Hoskins, in his seventh MLB season, has endured several struggles in his first year with the Brewers since signing a two-year, $34 million free-agent contract. Despite suffering a freaky hamstring injury that sidelined him early on and attempting to work through a disheartening, frustrating slump since late May, he has continued to be a leader in the clubhouse. His grit, determination, and hard-nosed approach to the game have helped forge an identity for the young, hungry squad.
‘Disappointing’ Settlement Reached After White Woman Spat On Black Teen
A lawyer for a 22-year-old Black man who was spat on during a Black Lives Matter protest as a teen said a “disappointing” settlement was reached in the case, per the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Eric Lucas, who legally changed his name in 2023 due to publicity from the...
Former Badger football specialist showcases his Wisconsin knowledge in recent Packers video
Former Wisconsin long snapper Peter Bowden showcased his knowledge of the state of Wisconsin in a recent social media video from the Green Bay Packers on Friday. In the video, Green Bay’s social team tests its rookie class’ knowledge of Wisconsin town names. While nearly every rookie in the video mispronounces the names, Bowden aces the test.
Racine & Me: Reviews of 'Find me Falling' and 'Fly Me To The Moon'
RACINE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- We are talking about two rom-coms in this week's Racine Reels with Pam Powell from Reel Talk with Chuck and Pam. Find me Falling stars Harry Connick Jr. and it's on Netflix. Fly Me To The Moon stars Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum. This movie is in theaters if you'd like to see it.
Racine & Me: WHS Donation Match & Pet Walk Racine-Kenosha
RACINE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- All first-time donations to the WHS RACINE CAMPUS in 2024 are being matched by the Ruud Family Foundation. All increased donations to the Racine Campus – every dollar donated above past donors’ total giving amount in 2023 – will also be matched throughout the end of the year by the Ruud Family Foundation.
'I am surprised': Milwaukee Democrats react to Joe Biden's decision to drop out
In Madison earlier this month - Joe Biden tried to close the door on calls to step aside. "I am running and I'm going to win again," Biden said to a cheering crowd at a middle school rally.
Kamala Harris in Milwaukee Tuesday
I'm Hope Karnopp and this is the Daily Briefing newsletter by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Sign up here to get it sent to your inbox each morning. Today should be a relatively calm weather day, with the high temperature just reaching 80 degrees. There are some chances for afternoon storms west of Milwaukee, but it should stay dry near Lake Michigan. Rain and storms look more likely tomorrow.
Milwaukee police investigate shooting of 15-year-old
MILWAUKEE — A 15-year-old was shot early Sunday morning near a Milwaukee park. It happened just before 2:30 a.m. near 42nd and Burleigh streets — across the street from Sherman Park. Milwaukee police said the teen is expected to survive. It's unclear what led to the shooting or...
Looking ahead at this week's events in Milwaukee post-RNC
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Republican National Convention may be over, but Milwaukee's summer events are still going strong -- from ethnic festivals to Wisconsin traditions. Starting bright and early Monday morning through Sunday, the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) kicks off in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. "AirVenture" is the largest airshow in...
Review: RIP World Premiere in Milwaukee Takes Gallows Humor to Extreme
If you agree that the only certainties in life are death and taxes, you could say that the world premiere of RIP—A Musical Comedy of Life & Death is certainly funnier than calculating your annual income taxes. But not by much. The new musical opened July 17 in a small thrust-theater space in Milwaukee’s Third Ward, located just south of downtown.
Central Wisconsin: Afternoon Showers and Thunderstorms Possible
Green Bay, WI – Morning fog is expected to burn off quickly today, giving way to clearer skies across northern and northeast Wisconsin. According to the US National Weather Service in Green Bay, cloudier conditions will persist from central into east-central Wisconsin. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are possible, particularly...
Isolated Thunderstorms Predicted for Illinois-Wisconsin State Line Sunday
Chicago, IL – Isolated thunderstorms are expected near the Illinois-Wisconsin state line on Sunday, with a chance of storms continuing throughout the week. According to the US National Weather Service in Chicago, the region will experience near-seasonable temperatures with occasional showers. Sunday’s weather will feature isolated afternoon showers with...
Wisconsin Republicans to open new Hispanic outreach center
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans plan to open a new Hispanic outreach office in Milwaukee next month after GOP leaders let their lease on the old one expire. The state party said in a news release that the new office will open Aug. 3. The release didn’t offer any details about the location and party spokesperson Matt Fisher didn’t immediately respond to an email.
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