Greenfield
LATEST NEWS
Milwaukee neighborhood looks for volunteers to grow its July 4 celebration
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee's Wilson Park Neighborhood has hosted a party July 4 parade for years, but organizers are looking for more people to keep it going for years to come. Roy Saurez del Real greeted residents in the Wilson Park Neighborhood during the parade. He said this year, he...
Hotel restraint victim's widow: 'I want everyone held accountable'
MILWAUKEE — The widow of a man who died while being restrained by hotel security in downtown Milwaukee on Sunday is demanding answers. "I don't know what happened. And that's the worst part about all of this; I still don't know what happened," said DeAsia Harmon on Thursday, five days after her husband, Dvontaye Mitchell, 43, died at the entrance to the Hyatt Regency hotel at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Kilbourn Street, Sunday afternoon.
For-profit nursing school clear to open Milwaukee campus, aims expand to Madison
A months-long fight over the fate of a new for-profit nursing school in Milwaukee has to come to a close. Last week, Milwaukee Mayor Cavelier Johnson approved a zoning change to allow the Arizona College of Nursing to operate in the city. Since February, several city committees had delayed approving...
This Week in MKE Music: July 4-10, 2024
Fireworks everywhere except the lakefront, Summerfest winds down, Nuill at Kazube’s Park, Indaba Nights, African Cultural Festival, Lyrid Sound Waves Summer Concert Series @ Schlitz Audubon Nature Center and more—This Week in Milwaukee Music!. Thursday, July 4. Summerfest @ Henry Maier Festival Park, through Saturday. Summerfest finishes up...
CBS 58 Hometowns: AmFam Field tailgating
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- One of the best parts of the Milwaukee Brewers playing at American Family Field is the tailgating. It's no surprise that grilling before a ballgame has become such a strong tradition in Milwaukee. In this week's CBS 58 Hometowns, Morning Anchor Mike Curkov strolled through the...
Dane Co. judge rules parts of Wisconsin Act 10 regarding public unions 'unconstitutional'
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (CBS 58) --It's been 13 years since a controversial law during former Governor Scott Walker's era has been in place--sparking massive protests and even managed to reshape Wisconsin's political climate. On Wednesday, June 3, a Dane County judge ruled that parts of Wisconsin's Act 10 law are unconstitutional.
Southern Wisconsin Home Explosion Claims Life of 68-Year-Old Leland Holden Near Milwaukee
An explosion that tore through a southern Wisconsin home on Tuesday afternoon has claimed the life of 68-year-old Leland Holden, according to authorities. The incident occurred in Lafayette, a rural community roughly 45 miles southwest of Milwaukee, and resulted in the complete destruction of Holden's residence. In a Facebook post, the Walworth County Sheriff's Office confirmed Holden's passing after he was rescued from the basement of his demolished home and later died at a local hospital trauma center.
Milwaukee streets riddled with gunfire overnight
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police are investigating a barrage of gunfire that ripped through a south side neighborhood late Wednesday night, striking multiple homes and parked vehicles. Police say it happened just before 11:15 p.m. near 19th and Washington streets in the Clark Square neighborhood. "I heard like two little...
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport upgrades for RNC, 11K anticipated passengers
MILWAUKEE — With the Republican National Convention expected to bring 50,000 people to Milwaukee, airport officials in the Milwaukee metro are coordinating with airports as far away as Chicago, Madison and Grand Rapids. Less than two weeks out from the event, Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport has banners and advertisements...
Latest Milwaukee Bucks move fails to solve foundational problems
Taurean Prince has agreed to join the Milwaukee Bucks, as The Athletic's Shams Charania reported on Wednesday. Free agent F Taurean Prince plans to sign a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. pic.twitter.com/qpW5Tx0EcT— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 3, 2024 Prince, 30, spent last season with the Los Angeles Lakers. He played in 78 regular-season games, starting 49 of them. He averaged 8.9 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.5 steals while shooting 39.6% from three-point range and 51.9% from two-point range.Adding Prince undoubtedly offers some versatility for the Bucks rotation. He can thrive as part of the second unit or slot...
Rea pitches a gem, Yelich homers in the Brewers’ 3-0 victory over the Rockies
DENVER (AP) — Colin Rea pitched seven innings, Christian Yelich homered and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Colorado Rockies 3-0 on Wednesday night. “My delivery felt really good tonight,” Rea said. “It felt like timing was good. … I felt like we were executing all night.” Rea (8-2) gave up six hits while striking out […]
2nd Rock and Brews restaurant opens in Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- There's now two Rock and Brews restaurants in Wisconsin. Co-founder and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Gene Simmons was there to cut the ribbon. The Gene Simmons band even performed to celebrate on Wednesday, June 3 in Milwaukee. The new location is at Potawatomi Casino...
Watch KISS’ Gene Simmons Play a Van Halen Deep Cut and a Motorhead Classic with His Solo Band
While KISS retired from touring after wrapping up its End of the Road trek last December, bassist/singer Gene Simmons is still rocking out with his solo band. The Gene Simmons Band played its most recent concert on Wednesday, July 3, at the Rock & Brews restaurant in Milwaukee. The show...
Brewers Draft: Five 2024 MLB Draft prospects that fit the Brewers mold perfectly
The 2024 MLB Draft is rapidly approaching. The Brewers will have four selections on Day 1 of the three-day Draft and sit in prime position to improve an already strong farm system. The Brewers hold the 17th, 34th, 57th, and 67th picks on the first night. While this year's draft...
Tragedy Strikes: Beloved Mom Of 6, LaShanda Shumpert, Fatally Shot At Her Doorstep
LaShanda Shumpert, a beloved mother of six and grandmother to 18 children, tragically lost her life in a senseless shooting at her home during the early hours of Tuesday, June 25, 2024. The incident unfolded in a Milwaukee neighborhood where Shumpert, 47, was reportedly speaking on the phone with her...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.