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Milwaukee has a new historic district. But some buildings were dropped to win city approval
A new historic district on Milwaukee's near west side has won Common Council approval − but only after the number of its buildings was cut from five to two. The Grand Avenue Historic District will cover two homes built in the early 20th century, at 3034 W. Wisconsin Ave. and 3046 W. Wisconsin...
Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers finalized his 2024-25 staff
Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers has finalized his coaching staff for the 2024-25 season. Rivers initially hired Dave Joerger, Rex Kalamian and Pete Dominguez in late January after he took the head job on Jan. 26. This summer he has formally hired former Los Angeles Lakers head coach and Bucks assistant Darvin...
Brewers breakout shortstop prospect named to MLB All-Star Futures Game
The MLB All-Star Futures Game has become a big feature of the mid-summer festivities, allowing some of the games brightest young stars to show off their skills before they arrive in the Majors. It is the 25th annual showcase and the Milwaukee Brewers representative in Arlington, Texas will be shortstop Cooper Pratt.
Studio Milwaukee at The Cooperage: Hippo Campus
There’s something exciting about seeing a beloved band enter a new era. Even more exciting is when you get to see it up close — an opportunity afforded by a Friday afternoon Studio Milwaukee Session with Nathan Stocker and Jake Luppen from Hippo Campus. Another in our special...
10 Beer Events Brewing in Milwaukee This Week: July 3-7
The weekly release at 1840 Brewing Company is How Neat Is That?, a hazy pale ale. Try it on tap first, or pick some up to go starting on Friday. Supermoon Beer Co. (3145 S. Howell Ave.) has a pair of releases available this week. Punchbowl Piquette is a French oak fermented sparkling piquette ale made with cherries, raspberries and wine grapes. More Than You’ll Know is a Midwest pub ale and a collab with Sway Brewing & Blending. Both are available for ordering online, and you can try them in the Supermoon tap room.
Jewish Community Center to stop operating water park after 2024 season
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center in Milwaukee will stop operating the Hy & Richard Smith JCC Water Park after Labor Day 2024. This decision follows the usual end-of-summer schedule but marks a significant change for the center. The announcement was made in...
Wisconsin lands $49 million in funding for medical sciences. Baldwin says thousand of jobs possible
More than a dozen Wisconsin businesses, colleges and economic development agencies are slated to share $49 million in federal funding for a medical sciences technology hub expected to create thousands of jobs. The funding, announced Tuesday by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, will focus on biotechnology and personalized medicine at companies and universities which are largely...
Marquette Golden Eagles Receive Outrageous Ranking
The Marquette Golden Eagles finished with a 23-8 record last season. Marquette for two straight seasons has been a number two seed in the NCAA Tournament. They failed to reach the Final Four in both seasons, but it has been over 20 years since they have accomplished that goal. Marquette...
Milwaukee Brewers: New Number 1 Prospect In Farm System
The Milwaukee Brewers and 29 other MLB teams on Monday have a new Top 30 prospect rankings list, according to MLB.com. Rookie outfielder Jackson Chourio officially graduated from the Brewers prospect pool. He was the second-overall prospect in all of baseball and was the top prospect in Milwaukee’s farm system.
Milwaukee alderman to reignite push for People's Flag to become official city flag
A Milwaukee alderman is looking to officially adopt a new city flag — one that has been unofficially flying for a number of years now. Commonly known as the People's Flag of Milwaukee, the depiction of the sun rising over Lake Michigan has been organically adopted across the community, Ald. Peter Burgelis said in a statement.
Forward: A Wisconsin Artist Exhibition
In 1851 Wisconsin adopted its official state motto, the simple yet powerfully positive word “Forward.” Since opening eight years ago, Milwaukee’s Lily Pad Gallery | West has itself moved forward by advocating for the locally, nationally, and internationally known artists it exhibits, though always with a proud emphasis on the locals.
Hunger Task Force battling summertime food insecurity with 'Meet Up and Eat Up'
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Summer is a peak season for childhood hunger, as students go without the meals they would normally receive at school. That’s why Hunger Task Force is stepping in with a special campaign for the summer. It’s estimated that around one in five children in America live in homes without consistent access to food. During these summer months, when kids aren’t in school and don’t have those consistent meals, Hunger Task Force is offering free and healthy meals to any child under 18 years old in Milwaukee County.
Meet CBS 58's Pet of the Week: Freya
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- It's time to meet CBS 58's Pet of the Week: Freya!. She is a two-year-old dog looking for her forever home. She can be found at the Wisconsin Humane Society's Milwaukee campus. Rachel Hahn from WHS joined us on Tuesday, July 2 to not only introduce...
‘A great place on a Great Lake’: RNC volunteers look forward to showcasing the place they call home
MILWAUKEE — With less than two weeks to go, final preparations for the Republican National Convention (RNC) are underway, including training the people who will help to pull off the major political event. It is going to take thousands of volunteers to make the 2024 RNC a reality, so...
39-year-old killed in shooting near Fond du Lac and Burleigh in Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Police Department says it was called to the scene around 5:30 Tuesday morning. Officers say a 39-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene. They're looking for an unknown suspect.
Rain and storms likely throughout Tuesday
It's a wet start to this Tuesday with a round of showers and storms rolling through southeast Wisconsin. So far, the steadiest rain has been in our northern counties where most of Fond du Lac and Sheboygan Counties have seen steady rain since 3 AM. The Milwaukee/Waukesha and areas south hasn't seen as much steady rain or storms but still plenty of scattered showers.
After 50 year cleaning uniforms for Milwaukee and Chicago, Goodwill Industries' laundry division closes
For 50 years Goodwill Industries’ commercial laundry division has cleaned, folded and washed linen for a myriad of clients, including for sailors at Naval Station Great Lakes, the Navy’s largest training installation, in northern Illinois. That will end this August. ...
RNC to include 'Convention Fest' highlighting local business such as Immy's, Scrima's and Slo' Motion BBQ
During the Republican National Convention later this month, 100 local businesses will have the opportunity to share their products on a national stage. Convention Fest will be a marketplace for those with credentials to sample local products. ...
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