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Franklin domestic incident; suspect threatened woman with gun
FRANKLIN, Wis. - Franklin police are investigating a domestic incident that occurred on Wednesday morning, Aug. 21. Police were called to the area of Lovers Lane Road and Cortez Circle around 6:40 a.m. for a 911 call in which a woman reported a verbal argument with a known man who threatened her with a firearm.
RedHawks hang on for series-opening win over Fish
FARGO – All 18 starters in Tuesday’s Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks-Winnipeg Goldeyes contest at Newman Outdoor Field got at least one hit as the home team held on for a 9-8 win in front of 2,786 fans. The RedHawks totaled 16 hits, with a quarter of those coming off the...
Weather webcast with Lisa Michaels
Clear and calm again tonight with temperatures dropping into the low 50s, possibly 40s inland. A bit warmer Thursday but still comfortable, then low 80s expected on Friday. Heating up this weekend and early next week, with highs in the 80s to around 90. Dew points will also be in the low 70s. Precipitation chances are limited at this time -- potentially a few t-storms Sunday and Tuesday, not nothing major.
Back-to-School Fashion: a 90's fad is back
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- As summer winds down and the new school year looms large, students everywhere are gearing up to make a statement with their wardrobe choices. But what does "cool" really mean in 2024? The answer isn't as straightforward as it might seem. This year’s back-to-school fashion trends...
Easy Ice Closes 8th Add-On of 2024
Despite its expertise on the cold side, Easy Ice has a hot streak going. In August, the provider of managed commercial ice machine rentals kept it going, making its eighth acquisition of the year. Its addition of Illinois’ High Standard Icemakers, established in 1991, will expand Easy Ice’s presence in Illinois and Wisconsin and add an inventory consisting mostly of Manitowoc ice machines.
Eagle Performance Plastics to reduce waste by 80 percent
Eagle Performance Plastics started making deliveries of waste to Convergen Energy. This marks the beginning of a new waste stream initiative that will divert the bulk of Eagle Performance waste from landfills by repurposing it into fuel pellets and eventually electricity. Traditional recyclers won’t accept the mixed materials waste that...
DNC puts labor unions front and center with Teamsters endorsement undecided
CHICAGO — In a political environment where endorsements are more common than ever, the Democratic Party wants voters to know that the support of labor unions is more important than ever. Labor unions have historically favored Democratic candidates over their Republican opponents, but Teamsters President Sean O’Brien drew attention as he took the stage at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in July. “Whether people like him or they don't like him, in light of what happened on Saturday, he has proven to be one tough SOB,” Mr. O'Brien said at the convention, referencing the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The Harris-Walz campaign has had representatives from eight different labor unions, most of which have endorsed the ticket, spotlighted on the big stage, but one person who won’t be: Mr. O’Brien. Kara Deniz, a spokesman for Teamsters, confirmed that Mr. O’Brien is not slated to speak at the DNC. The Teamsters have not endorsed a presidential candidate for the November election but are expected to after the conventions wrap up.
Leslie Noble, a Franklin High student-athlete, honored a week after his death
BALTIMORE -- Family, friends and school staff gathered at Franklin High School on Wednesday to remember 16-year-old Leslie Noble who died on August 14 after a medical emergency on the football field in Reisterstown.There was a candlelight vigil, prayer, moment of silence and a balloon release."Losing somebody is hard," said I'Jaye Butler, Noble's cousin. "Especially somebody that young and with so much life left to live."Shortly after 9 a.m. on August 14, emergency responders were called out to the gridiron for a student who had collapsed on the field and was in critical condition. Resuscitation efforts were attempted but the...
Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois Hikers HAVE TO Avoid Red Or Purple Paint In The Woods
While many who don't live in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin still don't realize how beautiful it is. We are now a couple years into a new acceptance for paint as markers in the state of Illinois. Many of us love to go for hikes in the Fall. While you are enjoying that natural Illinois beauty you might see trees painted with red or purple paint. Do you know what that means? Many don't realize how important the markings are now, and how important it is to keep an eye out for them.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers fumbles through roll call at DNC
CHICAGO — A flustered Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, surrounded by a group of cheesehead-wearing supporters, fumbled through the state's roll call at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday evening.As House of Pain's "Jump Around" boomed from the speakers, Evers started off by listing the major Wisconsin sports teams — including the Badgers, the Brewers, and the Bucks — but he started off by naming the Green Bay Packers, which was met by boos from the Illinois crowd. He then showed his appreciation for U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, along with Reps. Gwen Moore and Mark Kokane."I'm here because I'm jazzed as hell," Evers continued,...
‘Trap’ review: An elaborate, interesting story … with a catch
Every week, Kristopher Pollard from Milwaukee Film and Radio Milwaukee’s Dori Zori talk about movies — because that’s what you do when you’re Cinebuds. Sometimes on the podcast, it takes a while to suss out how our hosts felt about a particular film. Then there are episodes like this one, which takes a grand total of 15 seconds before Dori says the following to Kpolly:
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