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Milwaukee Film's 'Olympic Training Camp Series' sets the tone before this year's Olympics start on Friday
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Think of what the Milwaukee Film group is putting on this week as a primer to the upcoming Olympics starting this Friday in Paris. In all, nine films tied to Olympic sports are or have been shown at the Oriental Theatre to help get us in the competitive spirit. There are three viewings left, including "Unsyncable," "Chariots of Fire" and "Love & Basketball" as part of the "Olympic Training Camp Series."
Craig Counsell Irate In Press Conference Leading Up To Final 2024 Series Against The Milwaukee Brewers
Craig Counsell, first year manager of the Chicago Cubs, entered the 2024 All-Star break with his team having a 47-51 record. Post All-Star break the Cubs avoided a sweep on Sunday, July 21 by winning the final of three games against the Arizona Diamondbacks. During the post game press conference Counsell was irate with a reporter’s comments regarding one of his players.
Milwaukee Bucks Make Major Andre Jackson Jr. Announcement After Brutal Summer League Injury
The Milwaukee Bucks expect big things from incoming second-year shooting guard Andre Jackson Jr. this coming season. The 22-year-old is coming off a rather pedestrian rookie campaign, but he is expected to have a more impactful year in 2024-25. Unfortunately, Jackson’s bounceback season got off to a rough start after...
What can 15 seconds reveal? In Milwaukee, a collision of policing, politics and activism
A dozen officers from Ohio chat in a Milwaukee park. Gripping their bicycles, they prepare for their shift and discuss protests outside the Republican National Convention, the event bringing them to the city. ...
Dodgers Gift Brewers Perfect Starting Pitcher to Bolster Rotation
Milwaukee has maintained a firm grip on first place in the NL Central all season so far, but collapses are always possible. The Brewers’ starting rotation is one of the thinnest of any first-place team, and they’ve already made some attempts to strengthen it with the additions of Aaron Civale and Dallas Keuchel.
Eau Claire A’s enjoy Milwaukee Milkmen Stadium and attention of college coaches
Believing that you can achieve a goal is just as important as accomplishing it and having leaders who emphasize that point certainly can help athletes achieve success. “Since they were young, we’ve told these boys that they could play college ball,” said John Bugher assistant coach for the Eau Claire A’s Blue Team. “We play in these tournaments to face the best players around and get in front of college coaches” ...
Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs odds, picks and predictions
The Milwaukee Brewers (57-42) and Chicago Cubs (48-53) begin a 3-game series Monday. First pitch from Wrigley Field is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Brewers vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series: Brewers lead 6-4 Both teams are coming off close wins. The Brewers escaped Minneapolis with an 8-7 win as +143 underdogs at the Minnesota Twins Sunday with the Over (7) hitting. They pulled out the win despite a 2-run 9th inning by Minnesota. LF Jackson Chourio and C Eric Haase —...
Milwaukee Bucks: Damian Lillard Reacts to Official Gary Trent Jr. Signing
It’s official. Gary Trent Jr. is now a member of the Milwaukee Bucks. This is after the 6-foot-5 guard/forward officially put pen to paper on a one-year deal. This move allows Trent to reunite with former Portland Trail Blazers teammate Damian Lillard, who himself has shared his reaction to the opportunity to run it back with the 25-year-old.
Resorts clean up after hosting RNC delegates
LAKE GENEVA, Wis. — Cleanup took place at hotels and resorts that hosted Republican National Convention delegates across the state this weekend. Weekends are always a busy time at The Abbey Resort in Lake Geneva. Saturday was especially busy for general manager Dan Dolan and his team, who just...
Columbus Police Release Video of Officer Fatally Shooting Samuel Sharpe
Bodycam footage captures an officer-involved shooting outside the Republican National Convention. Columbus police were patrolling the outer perimeter of the Republican National Convention site in Milwaukee when officers encountered two men in an altercation and opened fire on the suspect, killing 43-year-old homeless man Samuel Sharpe. Columbus Police Press Release...
Manistique troopers arrest Wisconsin driver for OWI, possession of illegal drugs
MANISTIQUE, MI— A Wisconsin man was arrested in Schoolcraft County earlier this month on felony drug offenses. On the evening of July 12, Michigan State Police from the Manistique Outpost conducted a traffic stop on US-2 near Inland Quarry Road for a traffic violation. Subsequent investigation determined that the driver, Daniel Likness, 38, of Thiensville, Wisconsin, was under the influence.
Illinois and Wisconsin Residents On Alert After Black Bear Sightings
Residents of Illinois are being urged to keep their eyes open after recent confirmed sightings of black bears in several counties across the state. Rare Black Bear Sightings Prompt Caution from Illinois DNR. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) issued a cautionary statement, noting that while black bear sightings...
Northbound Highway 45 in Wauwatosa closed due to semi rollover
Interstate 41/Highway 45 northbound at West Burleigh Street is closed Monday night following the rollover of a semitrailer. The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said in a post on X that the driver suffered minor injuries. All traffic is being diverted off the freeway at Burleigh. It's unclear how long the...
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