Mount Pleasant
LATEST NEWS
Biden campaign: As MAGA Republicans tout their extreme agenda and anoint Trump at the RNC, Team Biden-Harris mobilizes voters
Today, as Donald Trump accepted the Republican presidential nomination and doubled down on his plans to roll back everyday freedoms, Team Biden-Harris held organizing events across Wisconin – including Shorewood, Superior, Madison, and Greenfield. In June, the Biden-Harris campaign and Democrats up and down the ballot hosted over 700...
Wisconsin native creates podcast, group for moms who want to stop drinking alcohol
Suzanne Wayre, a sober mom of three from Wisconsin, worries about how the alcohol industry advertises to mothers. Pink wine bottles and seltzer cans line store shelves with messages Wayre says try to tell women they can be carefree again, like they used to be before having children. “We are...
DNR investigating two Wisconsin fish kills that could be the result of heavy rains
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is investigating two separate fish kills discovered recently in south central Wisconsin, and the culprit could be heavy rains. A large group of dead fish was reported to the agency July 10 in Buffalo Lake, which is in Marquette County. The other was on the Yahara River in Stoughton, which links the lakes in and around Madison and eventually drains to the Rock River, then the Mississippi.
Trump leading Biden in Midwest swing states: Poll
(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump leads President Biden by 3 points in Michigan and 5 points in Wisconsin, according to the results of a new Emerson College poll. The poll, conducted July 15-16, surveyed about 1,000 likely voters per swing state. Democrats for the Next Generation sponsored the poll, which has a […]
New poll: Most Wisconsinites don’t want gas-powered car ban
(The Center Square) – Most people in Wisconsin want to keep their gas-powered cars. The state’s largest business group, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, released a new poll that says 59% of people in the state are opposed a gas-powered car ban. “The voters want to be able to make their own decision on this. They don't want Joe Biden telling them ‘I'm going to force you into an electric vehicle,’”...
Early Sunday morning Milwaukee shooting, 15-year-old injured
MILWAUKEE - A teenager was injured in a shooting in Milwaukee early Sunday morning, July 21. According to the Milwaukee Police Department, at about 2:25 a.m., a 15-year-old was shot in the area of 42nd and Burleigh. The teen was taken to a local hospital and is expected to survive.
Isolated storm chances return Sunday and beyond
We've done it! Four dry days in a row! The last time Milwaukee experienced four straight dry days was February 29th - March 3rd. While that streak may reach 5 days tomorrow for Milwaukee specifically, isolated downpours are expected to pop during the afternoon primarily away from the lake. Severe weather is not expected, but downpours are possible.
Arts Avenue: Skylight Music Theatre presents 'Oliver!'
MILWAUKEE — Skylight Music Theatre, known as Milwaukee’s Home of Music Theatre, is excited to announce its "Oliver!" One Day Sale – Monday, July 22. Susan Varela, the executive director of Skylight Music Theatre, joins 12 News This Morning to talk about how people can save on tickets.
Adulam Ministry hosting annual Community Fun Fair
MILWAUKEE — It's time to start preparing for students to return to school. And why not have some fun while doing it? Rosa Colon, president ofAdulam Ministry, joins 12 News This Morning to talk about their annual Community Fun Fair. Details are here:. Saturday, July 20. From noon to...
Milwaukee Bucks Free Agency: Adding Defensive Power and 3-Point Firepower
The Milwaukee Bucks signed Delon Wright, Taurean Prince, and Gary Trent Jr. to bolster their roster after a disappointing season and playoff exit. Wright brings defensive prowess, Prince adds 3-point shooting and defense, while Trent Jr. provides scoring depth at incredible value. Delon Wright 23-24 Stats: PPG 4.5, RPG 1.8,...
“He felt like he was about to get fired” - Jeff Teague on how the momentum shifted in the Bucks’ favor during the 2021 playoffs
Jeff Teague humorously recounted Coach Budenholzer's fear of being fired after the Bucks fell behind 0-2 against the Nets in the 2021 playoffs.
Family, friends say Samuel Sharpe Jr. found purpose among Milwaukee's unsheltered
It had been 10 months since Samuel Sharpe Jr. spent every night in a warm bed with a roof over his head. The choice was deliberate. Sharpe, 43, wanted to live among Milwaukee's unhoused population and bring to them what he felt his newfound belief in God and the Bible had brought to him. He wanted to give them hope. ...
Water rescue underway at Illinois Beach State Park in Zion
Emergency crews were responding to a water rescue late Saturday night at Illinois Beach State Park, authorities said. At around 9:15 p.m., the Zion police and fire departments were on scene at the park, 1 Lake Front Dr., according to the Zion Police Department. Additional details on the incident weren't...
Missing swimmer pulled from Lake Michigan at Beach Park dies: sheriff's office
A man has died after being pulled from Lake Michigan late Saturday night.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchAround 8 p.m. three men, two aged 26 and the other 28, where swimming to the Beach State Park shore to a rock wall, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.While swimming, one of the 26-year-old men went under the water and did not come back up.Around 8:10 p.m., Beach Park Fire Department began searching for the missing swimmer with the help from authorities from nearby towns.After a two-hour search, authorities pulled the 26-year-old man out of the water. The sheriff's office said he was about 30 feet from the shore.The swimmer was taken to a hospital in Waukegan, where he died, the sheriff's office said.His identity has not been released.SEE ALSO | Teen girl in critical condition after being pulled from Lake Michigan at Illinois Beach State Park
Isolated storm north tonight, pop up rain south tomorrow
The Latest Northeast Wisconsin Forecast from Storm Team 5…. A cold front is sparking a line of showers and storms across northern WI in portions of Door, Marinette and Oconto counties and the activity is fading across Menominee county MI. Main impacts from this will be locally heavy rain that could deliver a quick half inch of rain as well as lightning, but no severe weather is to be expected.
15-year-old injured after shooting near 51st and Sheridan
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened on Friday, July 19. It happened around 9 p.m. near 51st and Sheridan. The victim, a 15-year-old, sustained a gunshot injury and arrived at a local hospital for treatment, according to police. The circumstances leading up to the...
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.