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Community concern over CAFO expansion plan, Media consumption and economic outlook, Racing dachshunds
A WPR reporter tells us about pushback against a proposed CAFO expansion in Pierce County. Then we discuss findings from a new paper by Wisconsin researchers looking at how people view the economy based on their news sources. And we get a preview of this year’s Dachshund Derby in Milwaukee.
RNC, mobile methadone clinic, nursing home maltreatment, Victory Theater restoration
This week, following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, thousands of delegates from all over the U.S. and its territories traveled to Milwaukee to attend the 2024 Republican National Convention. We discuss the latest on the presidential race and hear from two Massachusetts delegates, Elizabeth Hinds-Ferrick and Michael Valanzola, about their support for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.
'The American dream is under duress.' Beloit business owner Diane Hendricks speaks at RNC
MILWAUKEE — Diane Hendricks, owner of ABC Supply in Beloit, addressed the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Thursday evening. Hendricks started her speech by discussing her rise as an American business woman and struggles she’s gone through — becoming a single mother, risking it all to start her company and the death of her husband. Employing more than “22,000 Americans,” the recently recognized “most successful self-made...
A MoCo alternate delegate’s sweet ride
MILWAUKEE – Part Batmobile, part Army tank, a Maryland alternate delegate’s truck has become a rolling advertisement for the state GOP at the Republican National Convention here. Parked across the street from the Maryland delegation’s hotel in downtown Milwaukee is a brand new, stainless steel Tesla Cybertruck belonging...
Did RNC guests eat and drink differently than Wisconsinites? Here's what bartenders said
The Republican National Convention took over hotels and the downtown entertainment district for four days, bringing a slew of new faces from around the country to Milwaukee. Bars and restaurants did their best to prepare for the visitors, but were there any unexpected favorites from the out-of-towners? We asked bartenders around the convention site, and here's what they said. ...
Gun pointed, car rammed; Milwaukee man accused
MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee man is charged with first-degree recklessly endangering safety and criminal damage to property for an incident that unfolded at a credit union on the city's northwest side. The 31-year-old accused is Bryant Harmon. According to the criminal complaint, a woman walked into the lobby of Milwaukee...
Gallery Night MKE displays art across more than 50 locations throughout the city
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- There are plenty of fun events still going on in Milwaukee, including Gallery Night!. The two-day event kicked off on Friday, July 19. Local and national art are displayed across more than 50 locations throughout Milwaukee. There's photography, sculptures, paintings and more. The event happens four...
WISN 12 Editorial: Crime of opportunity
MILWAUKEE — Police Chief Jeffrey Norman says that those who used to steal cars have now moved on to carjackings, which he calls a “crime of opportunity.”. Milwaukee police have responded to 236 carjackings so far this year, compared to 187 over the same time frame in 2022. That’s an increase of 26% over the past two years.
Milwaukee police investigate fatal beating on 7th Street
MILWAUKEE — A manhunt is underway in Milwaukee for a suspect who fatally assaulted a 44-year-old man with a piece of wood. The incident occurred in an alley near 7th and Orchard in the Walker Square neighborhood. News Chopper 12 captured the scene this morning, showing evidence markers around...
'The worst I've seen': Car windows smashed on Milwaukee's east side
MILWAUKEE — Drivers on multiple blocks on Milwaukee's east side told WISN 12 News they have been dealing with car window smashing sprees. A local business is offering a temporary fix for free. "We'll clean up the glass, tape up their windows to prevent the car from getting wet...
Protest art on climate crisis at RNC
A young man sits in a brightly decorated nursery, sweating profusely as he fiddles with a broken air conditioner. Nearby, an older woman paces in the wreckage of a flooded home, sifting through water-stained insurance statements and broken picture frames. Mannequins with their heads buried in sand represent a literal visual of the common metaphor, depicting the culpability of politicians and businesses in perpetuating climate change.
Sheboygan's 3 Sheeps Brewing now has a Milwaukee location, shared with Hacienda Beer Co.
Sheboygan's 3 Sheeps Brewing Co. now has a Milwaukee location as it moves into a shared space with Hacienda Beer Co. on the east side. Hacienda Beer, launched by the founders of Door County Brewing Co., opened its Milwaukee taproom in 2019 at 2018 E. North Ave. ...
8 Beer Events Brewing in Milwaukee This Week: July 19-20
Cheers to Sahale Ale Works and 1840 Brewing Co. Both are celebrating a birthday over the weekend, which means they’re both releasing special beers. The Crops on Top Garden Party takes place at Amorphic Beer (3700 N. Fratney St.) from 7 to 9 p.m. There will be food, live music and beer from Amorphic. Tickets are $45.
"Elysian Arcs" to Illuminate Marcus Performing Arts Center
On Saturday, July 20, the Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) Outdoor Grounds will be transformed as the much-anticipated "Elysian Arcs" installation takes shape. This immersive public art project, crafted by the award-winning Sydney-based design studio Atelier Sisu, will make its U.S. debut, promising to captivate audiences with its grandeur and innovative design.
Airports, banks affected by global software malfunction
MILWAUKEE – Several businesses and organizations across the country had a difficult start to their day Friday morning when they began to feel the affects of a software malfunction. As of Friday afternoon, over 2,000 flights nationwide have been cancelled. “The airplanes can fly just fine, they just can’t...
Milwaukee location of Hamburger Mary's to temporarily close as it looks for new space
Drag fans and burger buffs will have one less spot in Milwaukee for Sunday brunches, weekly bingo games and dinner with a show ... at least temporarily. Hamburger Mary’s, the popular drag depot and burger bar at 730 S. Fifth St., has announced it will be moving from its current Walker’s Point location and will temporarily close as it searches for a new space.
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