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'It's senseless:' Milwaukee business provides free temporary repair services amid recent string of vehicle break-ins
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- If you've been a victim or have heard about a recent string of car break-ins in Milwaukee lately, you're not alone. According to Milwaukee police, in the two-week span from July 7 to July 21, 170 vehicles were targeted. Now, a local business on the city's...
Waukesha's Friedman Alley final design plans to be unveiled
WAUKESHA, Wis. - The final design plans for Friedman Alley in Waukesha are set to be unveiled at a public open house on Tuesday, Aug. 6. The City of Waukesha invites the public to an Open House at City Hall, 201 Delafield Street, on Aug. 6 at 5 p.m. Attendees...
Open-access fiber network project in Kenosha reaches final phases
SiFi Networks has announced that residents are now being connected to the Kenosha FiberCity network in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The first residents have been connected to a new open-access fiber network operated by SiFi Networks in the city of Kenosha. The news was released with an announcement that SiFi Networks’ Kenosha...
Legacy Bakehouse closes on Angelic Bakehouse acquisition
WAUKESHA, WI — Legacy Bakehouse, a 107-year-old Midwest commercial baking operation, announced the completion of its acquisition of Cudahy, WI-based Angelic Bakehouse, which shut down earlier this year. The sale will help Legacy to grow its business and add new product categories. Products in Angelic Bakehouse’s previous portfolio included...
Wisconsin native donates her kidney to longtime friend, advocates for organ donation
Jeff Kaul met Deb Kness, the woman who would eventually give him her kidney, about 20 years ago. Kaul and Kness both had daughters who played soccer in the Milwaukee area. From watching their daughters play youth-level soccer at 12 years old all the way to playing at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Kaul and Kness took a lot of road trips together.
Milwaukee is celebrating the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Milwaukee County Aging and Disabilities Services will be celebrating the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The act was signed in 1990 to prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities in everyday activities including employment, public transit and more. ...
MMSD clean-water lab construction; facility to test new technologies
MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) announced plans on Monday, July 22 for a clean-water lab to test new technologies that officials say could revolutionize wastewater treatment and lead to improvements in public health and drinking water supplies worldwide. A news release says the $13 million research lab...
Janet Jackson reveals which part of career she doesn't enjoy
MILWAUKEE - Janet Jackson loves performing, but the interviews? Apparently not so much! Gino Salomone shares what Jackson revealed during a recent appearance on ‘Heart Evenings with Dev Griffin.’
Far From Shocking: RNC Attendees Abhorrently Played Clip From Video Of Ole Miss Student Making Monkey Noises & Racist Gestures At Black Woman
The Republican National Convention (RNC) reached a new low in Milwaukee this year, showcasing racism with a level of brazenness that left even the most cynical observers stunned. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Normal (@thenormalnews) On the final night of the convention, a video played featuring a white University of […]
A group of light industrial buildings near Mitchell International Airport sells for $60 million
A group of light industrial buildings near Mitchell International Airport has been sold for just under $60 million, according to Wisconsin Department of Revenue records. The buildings, known as Mitchell Industrial Park, are at 6055 S. Pennsylvania Ave. and other addresses in Cudahy. They were sold by four investors groups...
Has life changed in Milwaukee for 'Two American Families'? PBS film updates their stories
Thirty-three years ago, a pair of PBS filmmakers joined with Bill Moyers to tell the stories of two Milwaukee working-class families — one white, one black, and both grappling with the realities of the post-industrial economy. The filmmakers didn't expect to keep telling the story. ...
Shooting and Arrest in Separate Kenosha Gunfire Incidents Early Sunday
Kenosha, WI (WLIP)–A shooting and a separate arrest for gunfire incidents occurred in Kenosha, with both cases under investigation. Early Sunday morning, a man was shot and later treated and released from the hospital, while another man was taken into custody in a separate incident. The shooting occurred around...
Kenosha bank robbery; armed suspect caught on camera, police seek ID
KENOSHA, Wis. - Kenosha police are asking for the public's help to identify a man they say twice robbed the same US Bank at 22nd Avenue and 18th Street. Officials say the first robbery happened on the morning of April 13. The second robbery happened on Saturday morning, July 13. In both instances, officials say the suspect displayed a firearm and demanded cash from the teller.
Convention rental proceeds will fund student scholarships
Marquette University appreciates all who ensured the university’s successful support of the City of Milwaukee as it hosted the Republican National Convention last week. In line with the university’s commitment to serve as an engaged member of the Milwaukee community, Marquette collaborated with nonpartisan and bipartisan partners throughout the city to help position Milwaukee positively on the national and international stage, leading up to and during last week’s convention.
Marquette University launches search for 25th president
Marquette University’s Board of Trustees has officially launched a national search for its next president, who will be the 25th in the university’s 143-year history. Elected solely by the Marquette Board of Trustees, Marquette’s next president will succeed Dr. Michael R. Lovell, who provided extraordinary leadership to the university over the 10 years he served in the role. The university community continues to mourn his loss after his passing on June 9 following a three-year battle with sarcoma.
Milwaukee Air and Water Show 2024: Headliners and more info
Among the many reasons to find yourself at what’s likely to be a very crowded lakefront this week is the Milwaukee Air & Water Show, presented by WaterStone Bank, which brings a bit of international flair to the event scheduled for July 27 and 28. Let’s start with their overseas representatives as we run through this year’s headliners.
Life, Death and ‘A Musical Comedy’
Robert Grede had just retired. He was thinking about what awaited him after retirement. Grede’s thoughts moved him to conceive of a simple musical theater story about an isolated moment in the life of a mortuary. That musical is brought to life this month in RIP: A Musical Comedy of Life & Death, a world-premiere production capably directed by Alan Piotrowicz on the intimate studio theater shared by Next Act and Renaissance Theaterworks. It’s an examination of life, death and everything in between.
RUSH SR Racing Series: Local racer Rob Radmann joins FOX6 WakeUp
When drivers hit the track at Road America this weekend, there will be a local racer to cheer for! Rob Radmann is driving the all-new first season of the RUSH SR Season Pro Series at the Gridlife Festival.
Democrat-leaning volunteer at the RNC reflects on experience
David Stack describes himself as a progressive who leans Democrat. He grew up in Bayside and worked for many years for the University of Wisconsin System. In his retirement, Stack works as a spiritual director and pursues other interesting things as they come up. Last week, he added Republican National Convention volunteer to the list.
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