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Independence Day in Oz, 2024
There's nothing quite as Americana as the 4th of July in the small town communities of Oz. Looking for a celebration near you? Look no further!. Thiensville Family Fun before the 4th Thiensville’s celebration of Independence Day kicks off with a parade at 10:30 am that winds through Mequon and Thiensville, ending up in Thiensville Village Park. The fun continues with a full day and night of bands, music, food, water ski shows, a softball tournament, and entertainment for all ages. The evening ends with a fabulous fireworks display along the banks of the Milwaukee River.
"I’m sad for Milwaukee": Local business owners complain that the upcoming RNC is already "a failure"
Milwaukee has accomplished something rare: winning bids to host a major party convention during two presidential elections in a row. In 2020, they were supposed to host the Democratic National Convention, but the outbreak of COVID-19 scotched the event. Now, in 2024, Milwaukee residents are worried that the Republican National Convention, set to take place from July 15 to 18, will also be a disappointment, according to The Recombobulation Arena, a Milwaukee-based online publication.
Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks in Milwaukee, Madison, Racine, other Wisconsin cities
Fourth of July is right around the corner, which means it's time to figure out where you'll be ringing in the night with fireworks. Here's a guide of Independence Day celebrations across the state, with everything from fireworks and parades to water ski shows and cornhole tournaments. Milwaukee. Though the...
Maryland Governor visits Wisconsin, Democrats push for Black voter support
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Some high-profile supporters of President Joe Biden are in Wisconsin this weekend, campaigning for Black residents to vote for Democrats this fall. Maryland's democratic governor Wes Moore came to Milwaukee on Saturday, June 29, for a 90's themed R&B themed cookout. Moore says the Biden Administration...
Nights in Wisconsin cities have become hotter. The cost is beyond just loss of sleep.
No one ever thought of Wisconsin as being in the tropics, but a new report says our cities are experiencing more uncomfortably hot "tropical nights," raising the risk of a cascade of consequences from a loss of sleep. Climate Central, a nonprofit organization that reports on climate science, found that...
6 new affordable housing developments eligible for loan programs
Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) are handing out the next round of money for the Vacancy-to-Vitality, Restore Main Street, and Infrastructure Access loan programs. “Expanding access to affordable housing is a critical part of our efforts to address our state’s generational workforce challenges...
Which State Has The Worst Commute Times Illinois Vs Wisconsin?
There are both pros and cons of driving in Illinois and Wisconsin but sitting down and comparing the two might surprise you. When I was growing up, my dad did it every day. That was commuting to work. He would drive 30 miles back and forth each way from Northbrook to Villa Park. Of course, it took him over an hour because of traffic.
CBS 58 tours popular riverfront bar once known as a 'hidden gem' in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (CBS 58)-- If you're from the Milwaukee area, it's likely you've heard or even experienced this pretty cool hangout spot by the riverfront. In years' past, it's been considered a so-called 'hidden gem,' but as it has expanded over the years, they've made quite a name for themselves.
No lakefront fireworks in Milwaukee, could mean a boom for local fireworks businesses
WEST MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The cancellation of the annual lakefront fireworks show brought disappointment for many people in the Milwaukee area. Now people are taking matters into their own hands and heading to local fireworks vendors this year. Hashona Hunt is the tent operator for Phantom Fireworks on Miller...
Villa Terrace’s Centennial Celebrations
Villa Terrace, Milwaukee’s decorative arts museum and “Renaissance garden,” is celebrating its centennial in July with a big show over the lakefront. Not fireworks (been there, seen that), but a drone show filling the sky with colors forming segueing images of Villa Terrace’s architecture and landscape.
Milwaukee's Granville neighborhood is a diverse community with a storied history
Milwaukee's Granville neighborhood has a long and storied history. But it wasn't always a part of the city of Milwaukee. When it was formed in 1840, Granville was a town unto itself, with borders that stretched north from Hampton Avenue to County Line Road and west from 27th Street and Range Line Road to 124th Street. It had more than 50 neighborhoods and covered 36 square miles of unincorporated land in Milwaukee County.
Free HIV testing, Milwaukee Health Dept. teams up with Walgreens
MILWAUKEE - While getting tested for HIV may sound scary, it's a preventative measure that can keep you and others safe. "Testing positive for HIV is not a death sentence, not at all," said Caitlyn Stockhausen, Disease Intervention Specialist Coordinator for the City of Milwaukee. It's a message meant to...
Xperience Milwaukee is hosting an All-White Party in Milwaukee with Live Performance from Jagged Edge
Across the city, Milwaukee community leaders are coming together and creating events and spaces to acknowledge the talent and progress the city is experiencing. Xperience Milwaukee is on the same mission. Founded by Myron Smith, Tim Ricketts, and Johnny L. Jones, the trio combined their unique city experiences to create...
Ten Milwaukee aldermen ask mayor 'not to advance' housing authority board nominees
MILWAUKEE — This week, 10 Milwaukee Common Council members asked for more involvement in the nomination process of the Housing Authority of the city of Milwaukee's board of commissioners. The public housing authority has been shrouded in controversy following health and safety complaints from residents for years. "I'd say...
I have so many wonderful memories of Milwaukee. I hope RNC guests spend here. | Letters
As a high school graduate in 1951 — from a small town in Northern Wisconsin with no possibility of employment — I came to Milwaukee four days after graduation, by train, of course. A lot has happened since 1951. I have lived in Denver and Chicago, among other places, and done a lot...
A "Friendly Challenge" Helps Support the Troops in Hartford
Bragging rights are on the line in a friendly competition between two respected businesses in the city of Hartford. It's a matchup between Pack & Ship and More and Faith & Giggles Gift Shop. The winner will be Hartford's Support the Troops WI. Their mission statement is No Soldier Left...
Waukesha County cellphone tower lawsuit, homeowners' claims rejected
WAUKESHA, Wis. - A Waukesha County Circuit Court judge rejected the latest lawsuit from a group of Big Bend homeowners over the placement of a cellphone tower in neighboring Vernon. According to court filings, the judge ruled the Vernon Village Board acted within its jurisdiction and power to approve a...
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