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Man accused of stealing car from Kwik Trip with two kids in backseat accepts plea deal
OAK CREEK, Wis. — One of the men accused of stealing a car with two young girls in the backseat from an Oak Creek Kwik Trip accepted a plea deal Wednesday. Investigators say Bedee Usama is one of three men who stole the car in February and then drove off with the children in the backseat.
As fireworks displays get more expensive, Wisconsin communities see scaled-back, canceled shows
It’s time to celebrate Independence Day, and for a lot of families in Wisconsin, that means heading to a local fireworks show. While large-scale public fireworks displays are a popular holiday attraction, cities around the state are struggling to keep up with the rising costs of putting on Fourth of July festivities.
These unused Milwaukee County Parks facilities have been recommended for demolition
Five unused structures and seven asphalt surfaces belonging to Milwaukee County Parks have been recommended for demolition under a proposed plan set to go before the County Board. The demolition plan would eliminate a large total area of unused, deteriorating or abandoned park assets, including 3,500 square feet of buildings...
Right-wing election observers cause disruptions in Milwaukee, Glendale polling places
GLENDALE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Conservative election observers tied to an ongoing lawsuit challenging Wisconsin’s absentee ballot laws, as well as past efforts to overturn the 2020 election, caused disruptions at multiple polling places and ballot processing sites in Glendale and Milwaukee, according to officials in those cities. Glendale...
Inaugural 'Phase Fest' in Franklin was too loud and profane, neighbors say
Tacos & Tequila had less noise complaints this year from Franklin residents. But the new Phase Fest that took place the following day on Franklin Field at Ballpark Commons, 7035 South Ballpark Drive, was a different story, with many angered over loud noise and profanity echoing through area neighborhoods. ...
Bid on a Backyard Concert, and Help Send South Milwaukee Student Musicians to Nashville
It’s a beautiful summer night in South Milwaukee, a mild yet still slighly humid end to a warm, July day. Dusk is falling, the air is buzzing, fireflies are dancing. You and your friends, family and neighbors are gathered in lawn chairs on your backyard patio, sipping your favorite drink, the sounds of vocal or instrumental jazz all around you — at your own backyard concert.
Here are the arguments made in court over changing the RNC's demonstration plans
With less than two weeks to go before the Republican National Convention begins in downtown Milwaukee, those in charge of security and the lead group planning to protest the event went toe-to-toe in federal court Wednesday over demonstration plans. The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin on June 5 filed a lawsuit against...
Washington Park fatal shooting, Milwaukee man gets life in prison
MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee man convicted of shooting and killing a man at Washington Park was sentenced to life in prison. Triston Brown, 20, pleaded guilty in February to first-degree intentional homicide. A charge of strangulation and suffocation was dismissed as part of a plea deal with prosecutors. Naquan Henry...
What businesses can expect from the RNC
In 2016, the Republican National Convention went to Cleveland. Back then, it was sold to the city as a major economic driver and that the city could plan on $200 million in direct and indirect spending, and over 50,000 visitors for the region. It was also promoted as something that would promote a positive image of the city for people who weren’t familiar with "The Forest City" and help drive tourism.
Harley-Davidson Museum explores Brooks Stevens’ legacy
At the intersection of art and engineering lies industrial design. Milwaukee’s Harley-Davidson Museum explores this overlap in their new exhibition “Creating a Legend: Art & Engineering at Harley-Davidson.”. “Creating a Legend” features design work by Brooks Stevens, widely considered one of the founders of industrial design as it...
Milwaukee shooting Wednesday, 27th and Clybourn; 1 injured
MILWAUKEE - A 29-year-old was shot inside a vehicle in Milwaukee on Wednesday, July 3. The Milwaukee Police Department said the shooting happened around 3:22 p.m. near 27th and Clybourn. The victim was in a vehicle when people in another vehicle fired shots, subsequently striking the victim. The 29-year-old was...
'Our Next Generation' sees possibilities in every young person
Our Next Generation's summer program uses family values, academics, and a holistic approach to uplift Milwaukee's youth. The current summer program trains 50 kids a day to become tomorrow's leaders. "It's fun here; we can let out our fears and be confident," says Kacey Lachay Pope White, a student of...
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...
Milwaukee VA hosts early Independence Day picnic for hundreds of veterans
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) – The Milwaukee VA Medical Center celebrated Independence Day early with a special gathering for their veterans. VA volunteers hosted an Independence Day picnic at Wheeler Lake Pavilion Wednesday, with food from Mission BBQ, games, and music. "We have veterans from just about every era here,...
Wisconsin school board member sues his own board, settles for 6 figures
A Wauwatosa school board member who sued his own board for open meetings violations has settled the case for $132,500. The unprecedented six-figure settlement to Michael Meier comes as the Wauwatosa School District will ask voters in two November referenda to approve new funding totaling $124.4 million. Meier filed a...
State now accepting submissions for instructional audit of Milwaukee Public Schools
MILWAUKEE – Governor Tony Evers has announced that the state is now accepting submissions from qualified vendors to conduct an instructional audit of Milwaukee Public Schools. The Department of Administration will be taking bids from July 3 through July 29. “This is a critical step in our efforts to...
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