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'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...
Outstanding Educator: Kadie Koepke’s dedication to special needs teaching
Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – In this month’s edition of our Outstanding Educator Series, First News at Nine’s Dashal Mentzel highlights the remarkable work of Kadie Koepke, a dedicated special needs teacher at Northside Elementary School. As the new school year begins, Koepke marks her sixth year at Northside...
Woman arrested after robbing store and threatening employees, MPD says
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A woman was arrested Thursday when she allegedly threatened employees after they refused to return her wallet that she had dropped while robbing the store, MPD said. Police responded around 4:30 p.m. to an East Towne Mall on Thursday. When they arrived they learned that the...
14-year-old suspect tried to steal car, fled after finding children inside: Beloit Police
BELOIT, Wis. (WTVO) — A 14-year-old is in custody for attempting to steal a car at gunpoint, but fled once he discovered there were children inside, police said. According to the Beloit Police Department, the victim was getting gas around 6 p.m. Thursday night in the 1700 block of Park Avenue when the suspect arrived […]
El Rancho Breakfast and Tacos to open on East Johnson Street
Following the recent closure of East Johnson Family Restaurant, a new breakfast-and-taco spot intends to open in Tenney-Lapham by mid-August. El Rancho Breakfast and Tacos, owned by José Torres and his son, Gerardo Florencio-Reyes, will serve scratch-made pancakes, French toast and omelets in the mornings. For lunch and dinner, the menu will resemble that of El Rancho Mexican Grill on Park Street: tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos and more.
Babydog bobblehead unveiled by National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum
MILWAUKEE, WI (LOOTPRESS) – The very first bobblehead figure of the Mountain State’s own Babydog was unveiled on Friday morning, National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum CEO Phil Sklar tells LOOTPRESS. The news follows the English Bulldog’s show stealing appearance with Governor Jim Justice at the Republican National Convention on Tuesday in Milwaukee. “We’re […]
Update: Long lines at Milwaukee Mitchell Airport amid mass technology outage
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- CBS 58's Amanda Becker reports seeing long check-in lines at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport as thousands try to leave the city after the Republican National Convention. Travelers say check-in systems were down though many flights still read 'on-time' on screens at the airport. Meanwhile, CBS 58...
Clip of Ole Miss student making racist gestures at Black woman played at RNC sparks backlash
A video played at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Wednesday evening included a clip of a white University of Mississippi student making monkey gestures at a Black woman on campus earlier this year.
Whitefish Bay police chase, crash involving squad; woman charged
WHITEFISH BAY, Wis. - A 25-year-old Milwaukee woman is accused of being intoxicated and leading Whitefish Bay police on a chase that ended with a crash involving a squad. The accused is Jamequia Durr – and she faces the following criminal counts:. Vehicle operator flee/elude officer causing damage to...
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...
Milwaukee homicide near 7th and Orchard, victim beaten to death
MILWAUKEE - A person was beaten to death near 7th and Orchard in Milwaukee early Friday morning. According to the Milwaukee Police Department, at about 5:55 a.m., the victim, a 44-year-old, was beaten to death with a piece of wood. MPD tips. Anyone with information is asked to contact Milwaukee...
Delavan hit-and-run, Travis Brown sentenced in 2020 death
ELKHORN, Wis. - A Walworth County judge sentenced Travis Brown on Friday, July 19 to seven years in prison and eight years of extended supervision in connection with a fatal 2020 Delavan hit-and-run crash. Brown was charged with striking and killing Noe Rendon Jr. and later told officials he "hit...
Bradford Beach to host new Bloom Beach EDM music festival
Bradford Beach is always a Milwaukee summer hot spot – and it's about to get even hotter as Bloom Beach, a brand new outdoor EDM festival, will hit the beach on Saturday, Aug. 10. Hosted from 1-8 p.m., the free beach-set electronic music festival will feature a lineup of...
I was kicked out of the Pfister at the RNC
MILWAUKEE — I’ve been thrown out of many classy places, but none finer than The Pfister Hotel. This “incident” occurred Thursday as I attempted to cover events at the Republican National Convention. To say I was thrown out may be an overstatement. I was asked to leave after I was practicing polite persistence. Yes, I was polite, but I was determined to attend a Wisconsin delegation event billed as “Wisconsin...
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