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'SAFE Self Defense Milwaukee' workshop on Tuesday targets teens
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- One self-defense workshop offered this week has one vulnerable group in mind, and the people being highlighted might surprise you. They're not women or seniors, but teens. SAFE Self Defense Milwaukee is hosting this interactive event with a focus on both self-defense and violence...
Sports Team 10's Frank Carpano arrived at WJAR in 1980
WJAR's sports department was in a quandary in 1979. Weekend sports anchor Ken Bell was leaving to take a hosting job in Milwaukee. Chris Clark was still the weeknight sports anchor, but finding a weekend replacement was a year-long challenge. Newscasters, including Frank Coletta, even filled in for a while.
Lacing up a legacy: Premium boot company stays true to American workers, history
MERRILL – German immigrant Albert H. Weinbrenner opened his first shoe factory in Milwaukee in 1892. Though its operations would eventually move to Merrill, the Weinbrenner Shoe Company continues its march into the future, as the business itself displays every bit the durability advertised for its boot brand – Thorogood Shoes.
Polish heritage and culture takes center stage in Milwaukee
America is an amazing country! Emigrants from all over the world created their own communities in it. Without leaving the city you live in, you can feel like a tourist in different countries. Milwaukee hosts national festivals all summer long on the shores of Lake Michigan. In mid-June, arriving in the center, you could find yourself in Poland. Polish language, music, national costumes, dancing, amber and of course Polish cuisine take center stage at Polish Fest!
New MATC President starts position in mid July
(The following email was sent by Dr. Cruz to the MATC community at the end of May. With his arrival soon, we thought this was an opportune time to publish this.) I am honored, humbled and excited to be joining you in July as the 11th president of Milwaukee Area Technical College.
Wisconsin's Most Wanted: Marcus Logan accused of strangling woman
MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee man accused of strangling a woman is on the run. He has not been seen since last August. U.S. Marshals say the domestic incident is not the only crime for which Marcus Logan is wanted. "He’s very well-versed with our justice system," the U.S. Marshal on...
Newly expanded Baird Center prepares for RNC
MILWAUKEE — Less than two months after the grand opening of its newly expanded facility, The Baird Center will soon host its biggest event yet. "We're ready. We've been ready, and it's just an exciting time for Milwaukee," said Wisconsin Center District President & CEO Marty Brooks. The RNC...
Ballot drop boxes will return to Milwaukee
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. I hate to say it, but it's going to be another rainy week in Milwaukee. Showers and thunderstorms will be scattered throughout today, and possible again tomorrow afternoon. And turns out a sliver of Wisconsin could be impacted by Hurricane Beryl, which could mean more heavy rainfall.
5 things to know and do the week of July 8
It’s Monday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know about. If you would like your event to be considered for this column, please submit your news by clicking here at least two weeks in advance. 1. Crime and Safety Meeting: Monday, July 8. The...
Bucks Signing Former Lottery Pick Called ‘Sneaky-Good Addition’
The Milwaukee Bucks haven’t made any drastic changes to their roster but added some rotation pieces in Taurean Prince and Delon Wright. It may take more than that to win another title, but Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz was a big fan of the Bucks adding Prince. Swartz explained...
'Music is like the ultimate way to connect with people': Vinyl record listening lounge opens in Bay View
BAY VIEW, Wis. (CBS 58) -- It is often said that some trends always come back in style. Over the past decade, vinyl records have made a major comeback. A new bar with a record listening lounge has recently opened its doors in the Bay View neighborhood. "To me, music's...
One hundred years of history, art, and culture for Milwaukee's Villa Terrace
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- It's perhaps the next best thing to an actual Italian villa on the Mediterranean, but it's not in Italy. It's right here in our own backyard. The Villa Terrace Art Museum is a 19,000 square foot mansion overlooking Lake Michigan on Milwaukee's east side. And now the special place is marking a major milestone; one hundred years.
Yelich, Perkins power Brewers to 9-2 victory over Dodgers and avoid being swept in weekend series
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Christian Yelich and Blake Perkins both homered, had three hits and drove in three runs as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-2 Sunday to snap a seven-game losing streak at Dodger Stadium. Eric Haase had a two-run homer in the fifth inning...
2 Brewers breakout bullpen arms snubbed from 2024 All Star roster
MLB unveiled the rest of the All Star rosters on Sunday night with the reserves and pitching staffs. The Milwaukee Brewers already had two players named to the All Star starting lineup earlier in the week with Christian Yelich and William Contreras. Trevor Megill and Bryan Hudson have put up...
Summerfest attendees share reactions to RNC, Trump's alleged 'horrible city' comment
MILWAUKEE — As Milwaukee prepares to host the Republican National Convention, reactions are mixed. This is especially true after former President Donald Trump’s alleged comment, calling Milwaukee a “horrible city.”. “I think everybody who lives here from Milwaukee was offended,” said Summerfest goer Jennifer Gibula. “People who...
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