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What a Month: Check Out The July South Milwaukee Events Schedule
South Milwaukee’s events are special — and it reaches its high point in July. What a month! Be sure to check the Events page for the most up-to-date information. Thursday, July 4: South Milwaukee Independence Day Celebration, starting at 10 a.m., ending with evening fireworks. Grant Park Areas 5-6. Details.
Family of man who died outside Hyatt hotel: 'It's like watching George Floyd's death'
Video circulating on social media documenting the final moments of Dvontaye L. Mitchell’s life has left his family with more questions than answers. But one thing they all can agree on: Mitchell was a loving brother and member of the family. And the manner in which he appears to have died is too...
La Bodega Coffee shop, a south side Milwaukee business, has closed
La Bodega Coffee shop at 731 W. Historic Mitchell St. closed its doors on Monday. The south side coffee shop opened in September, offering Latin coffee and comfort food. The coffee shop served as a community space for events like talent shows, youth involvement events and open mic nights. "The...
Milwaukee food truck back on the road after rear-end crash
MILWAUKEE — A Milwaukee food truck is back on the road with a new look. Someone rear-ended the Gumbo Valley food truck in February. On Monday, Gumbo Valley posted its new truck on social media with the caption, "What’s Understood doesn’t Have To Be Explained." A car...
Man suing Milwaukee school 8 years after incident with teacher
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A Milwaukee man is suing a Milwaukee school for $20 million. The suit alleges Saint Peter Immanuel Lutheran School staff didn't take action when a parent voiced their concerns multiple times over an inappropriate relationship between a former student and a teacher. At a news conference...
Milwaukee-area police who joined Oath Keepers resigned jobs after The Badger Project investigation
Three of the four Milwaukee-area police officers revealed by The Badger Project to have joined the anti-government group the Oath Keepers resigned from their law enforcement positions soon after the stories were published. Two have left law enforcement. The third took a job with a different law enforcement agency. A...
Alt Country’s Waco Brothers Return to Milwaukee
Nearly three years ago, the Waco Brothers’ Dean Schlabowske left Milwaukee for Lafayette, Louisiana. The Muskego native and his long-running alt-country band return to the city this Friday for their first performance at the Vivarium. Schlabowske says he and his Texas-born wife, Jo Waltson, formerly of the Meat Purveyors,...
Hero tow truck driver honored for saving man trapped under bus
MILWAUKEE — A tow truck driver was honored Tuesday by the Milwaukee Common Council for his heroic actions during a deadly crash. Back in April, a car speeding down Capitol Drive ran a red light and slammed into a Milwaukee County Transit Bus near 35th Street. The crash killed the driver of the speeding car and left seven others with injuries.
Milwaukee Democrats face off in Tuesday's special election
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Two Milwaukee Democrats are facing off in a special election Tuesday to fill a vacancy in the state Legislature. Voters in the 4th Senate district will choose between representatives Dora Drake and LaKeshia Myers. The district includes the northern third of Milwaukee County excluding places like...
We are in the last week of Summerfest. Here are some ways to get in for free
Summerfest is one of the most sought out events in Milwaukee each year. But, between transportation, admission tickets and food and drinks inside of the venue, the costs can deter people from attending. Here are a handful of deals for attendees looking to get into the Big Gig at a...
This Milwaukee couple is getting married on Keith Urban's birthday and let him know during his Summerfest show. Here's what happened next.
The second "most special moment" of Kelsey Jackson's life happened at Keith Urban's Summerfest show Saturday. The first? When Jackson's fiancé proposed to her last year. Jackson, a lifelong Milwaukeean, has been an Urban fan for "forever." Ahead of the concert, Jackson wanted to make a poster that would...
Pro baseball; Wisconsin rowing to be represented in the Olympics
We talk about the Brewers and Major League Baseball with podcast hosts Ryan Topp and Paul Noonan. Then, it’s all about rowing and the Summer Olympics with Vicky Opitz, the Badgers head coach. Brewers and MLB update. The Milwaukee Brewers are at the top of their division, and are...
NASCAR driver and Franklin native Sam Mayer will be part of Franklin's Fourth of July parade
Sam Mayer drives the No. 1 Chevrolet for JR Motorsports in NASCAR’s Xfinity Series. But on July 4, the Franklin native will be riding along in a Camaro a lot slower than he’s used to while participating in Franklin’s Fourth of July parade, according to a June 27 news release from the city.
Bucks GM Crushes Fans’ Trade Hopes With New Comments
The NBA season ended on June 17 when the Boston Celtics secured the NBA title. It was a quick turnaround as the NBA Draft came and went with free agency still going down. The trade market is also an avenue that teams are using to improve their roster for the 2024-25 campaign.
Laughing Liberally on the Funny Side of the RNC
Milwaukee has big events for all sorts of folks this summer—Harley riders, music fans, cream puff lovers. But one big event is less about bringing people together than underscoring the divisions in our society. Laughing Liberally Milwaukee has been hosting progressive comedy shows in town since the 2010s and a bi-weekly podcast on shepherdexpress.com since 2020. Their response to the impending Republican National Convention, the Anti-RNC Comedy Throwdown, takes place on July 13.
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