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Penzeys Spices hangs 'Welcome Future Fake Electors' sign in window during RNC
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Despite the excitement inside the RNC perimeter, some businesses have expressed their frustration about Milwaukee hosting the convention. For example, Penzeys Spices has been outspoken about their political views for many years, often sharing content on social media, criticizing the GOP. For the RNC, Penzeys hung...
Menomonee Falls Ulta Beauty theft; $4,500+ stolen, suspects sought
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. - The Menomonee Falls Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two people wanted for a retail theft at Ulta Beauty. Police said it happened at the Ulta Beauty on Falls Parkway on July 17 around 7 p.m. Police say two women left the store with over $4,500 worth of unpaid merchandise.
Grazing schools return to Wisconsin
The popular Wisconsin Grazing School is returning for the first time in 10 years, offered by GrassWorks. GrassWorks is a grassroots-membership organization that provides leadership and education to farmers and consumers for the advancement of managed grass-based agriculture. Farmers and others interested in learning about implementing managed grazing will have...
Demonstrators who hoped to spread their message at the Milwaukee RNC find no audience
Madelyn Robinson, 18, and about 15 other people from the nonprofit Truth Pharm gathered around the white gazebo in Zeidler Union Square to bring attention to the opioid epidemic in the U.S. But 40 minutes into their event at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, no one showed up — not even the other group that was scheduled to speak, Robinson said. ...
Milwaukee’s Mayor sticks with Biden
Republicans held their national convention in a city they don’t usually have much praise for: Milwaukee. In 2022, they used images of crime in the city to attack Democrats around Wisconsin. In the run-up to this week, Donald Trump reportedly called the city “horrible,” then explained that he was “concerned” by the crime there. None of this was fun for Mayor Cavalier Johnson, who’s presided over a post-pandemic decrease in crime, and spent months talking up his city, while trying to ensure that Trump lost his state.He talked with Americana just outside the RNC, and this is an edited transcript of the conversation.
Wisconsin Democrats waffle on Biden as GOP proclaims unity after Milwaukee convention
As Democratic pressure mounts on President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race, Wisconsin Democrats have largely continued to walk a fine line — though cracks in support are beginning to show. Rep. Gwen Moore’s office has said the Milwaukee Democrat supports Biden’s reelection bid but did not respond to questions about...
Waukesha Christmas Parade attack, new exhibit focuses on healing
WAUKESHA, Wis. - A photography exhibit in Waukesha lets the victims of the 2021 Christmas Parade attack share their stories with the community, and helps put the focus on healing. When Shannon Fischer takes out a camera, it’s always to help others build self-confidence. "People get really nervous about...
EF-0 tornado in southern WI from July 16 storms: National Weather Service
SULLIVAN, Wis. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Sullivan identified on Friday, July 19 another tornado rated EF-0 from the storms that passed through southern Wisconsin on Tuesday, July 16. Officials say the tornado passed through the southwest side of Evansville – a little more than 20 miles south...
Global technology outage hits Northeast Wisconsin
APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - The global technology outage affecting airports, airlines, banks, hospitals, and other industries is being felt here in Northeast Wisconsin. Aurora BayCare is the only one reporting computer issues, but a dispatcher with the hospital tells us they don’t believe the issues are impacting patient care. Bellin Green Bay, HSHS Saint Vincent’s, and ThedaCare in Neenah all told us they are unaware of any issues currently.
Henry Winkler Stops At Wisconsin Café For Breakfast
What a guy! Henry Winkler was in Wisconsin with “Happy Days” co-stars Anson Williams and Donny Most last week and made a stop for breakfast at a local café. This isn't the first time Henry Winkler has come to the Illinois and Wisconsin regions. A while back, he was in Illinois for a Conference he was speaking at, grabbed a drink at a local coffee shop, then went to a Children's Museum before heading home.
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