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Nobody wants trash ruining their summer beach days. One organization may have a solution
Milwaukee County shorelines are often littered with trash, plastics and debris, but new technology could create cleaner beaches. The solution? Two robots named BeBot and PixieDrone. Milwaukee Riverkeeper is a science-based organization working toward creating swimmable and fishable local rivers. Milwaukee's rivers feed into Lake Michigan, affecting the water quality of local beaches such as Bradford and Atwater. ...
Former top Tearman Spencer aide pleads guilty under deal that could later wipe slate clean
The top aide to former Milwaukee City Attorney Tearman Spencer will avoid having a criminal record if he abides by requirements imposed Wednesday under a deferred prosecution agreement. Former Deputy City Attorney Odalo Ohiku, 46, was charged earlier this year with one count of attempted misconduct in public office for failing to disclose ownership...
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....
Milwaukee taxpayers might help convert office towers to housing. That tactic is used in Chicago
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson's administration is considering city financial help to convert downtown office buildings to apartments, including affordable units − marking a new tactic that's being used in Chicago, St. Paul and other cities. That comes as the nationwide office market continues seeing reduced demand tied to remote work's rise. ...
Pat’s Rib Place to leave Milwaukee Public Market; new barbecue vendor coming this fall
Last week, Pat’s Rib Place in the Milwaukee Public Market got some extra-special attention when Oprah Winfrey stopped by to visit her niece Alisha Hayes, who owns the restaurant with her husband, Ty. A week later, the barbecue joint has announced it will cease operations at the public market to focus on expanding its retail line of barbecue sauces, which will soon be available in select Milwaukee-area Meijer stores. The sauces have grown in popularity over the...
Milwaukee police on window smashing spree surge: 'a crime of opportunity'
MILWAUKEE — When Savannah Gorrell decided to work from home Wednesday, she didn't think one of her tasks for the day would include snapping pictures of her car's shattered window for insurance. "Personally I feel violated. I feel frustrated," Gorrell said. "I've already put a club on it, I've...
Free shuttle Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27 to Washington County Fair
Washington Co., Wi – Some great news to make it easy to attend this year’s Washington County Fair on two of the busiest days. There will be a free shuttle service on Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27. It is free to ride. Shuttles start at 3...
Milwaukee man 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.
Milwaukee Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo Reveals Brook Lopez’s Successor
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo recently gifted the entire Greek national team with a pair of his brand-new Nike Giannis Freak 6 sneakers. It was a wonderful surprise for the squad as they head into the Olympics to face an extremely tough group in the opening round. During his gifting...
Remains of Wisconsin airman killed in WWII identified
RACINE, Wis. (WBAY) - Almost 80 years after he was killed in World War II, an airman from Racine is coming home. The Defense Department says remains of Staff Sgt. Ralph Bode have been identified. Bode was the tail gunner one one of 25 B-24H Liberators that were shot down...
Committee studying how to manage Wisconsin sandhill cranes
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A group of legislators, farmers and conservationists studying how to control Wisconsin’s sandhill crane population is set to hold its first meeting next month. The Joint Legislative Council’s 12-member Study Committee on Sandhill Cranes is set to meet Aug. 1 at the Horicon Marsh...
World’s Deadliest Creature Infests and Infects Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
As summer progresses, residents of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin should be aware of the risks posed by mosquito-borne diseases. With much wetter weather and voracious mosquito populations, the region is seeing increased cases of several diseases. Certain invasive blood-suckers have now raised concerns again in the Tri-States, with the Asian Tiger Mosquito being reported in both Iowa and Illinois, and now West Nile virus-infected mosquitos have been confirmed in Ames. Did you know there have already been several cases of mosquito-borne illnesses across the Tri-States reported in 2024?
2 dead, dozens hospitalized from nationwide listeria outbreak linked to deli meat
There is a nationwide outbreak of listeria linked to sliced deli meats that is part of an ongoing investigation, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The outbreak killed two people, including one from New Jersey, and hospitalized 28 others. Here’s what you need to know about the listeria outbreak...
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