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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. ...
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.
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. ...
NBA Insider Links Bucks to $45 Million Guard Amid Trade Speculation
Since they once were NBA champions themselves, it makes sense that the Milwaukee Bucks want to add players with similar accolades. The champion they have looked into this offseason is Toronto Raptors swingman Bruce Brown. Yahoo Sports! Jake Fischer revealed details on the Bucks’ interest in Brown during his appearance...
Rockies 8, Brewers 7 (10 innings): Walk-off loss stings extra due to controversial call at first base
DENVER – There was an ejection, five lead changes, big swings late and even extra innings. And yet as far as games at Coors Field goes, it was fairly standard – result included for the Milwaukee Brewers. ...
Brewers sending Cubs season into complete chaos is well-earned by Craig Counsell
This is not the season most people expected for the Chicago Cubs to have. They were my pick to win the NL Central. The Cincinnati Reds and the Pittsburgh Pirates were still rebuilding. The St. Louis Cardinals were coming off their worst season of my lifetime. Also, the Milwaukee Brewers were supposed to be trending down, right? Well, not so fast, my friend. They are running away with it now.
Democrats Bring in Big Names as Wisconsin Prepares to Host Republican National Convention
(WTAQ-WLUK) — In two weeks, tens of thousands of Republicans will descend on Milwaukee for the party’s national convention, and while Democrats are also planning to be there to provide counter points of view – don’t expect campaigning leading up to the event to change. Some...
Milwaukee Brewers Designate Young Infielder for Assignment to Make Room for Garrett Mitchell
The Milwaukee Brewers are coming off of a thrilling series victory over the Chicago Cubs. Their latest victory came on Sunday, a 7-1 win that saw Brince Turang hit the team’s fifth grand slam in their last eight games. Milwaukee is now 50-34 on the season and six-and-a-half games ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League Central. The Pittsburgh Pirates are nine games back, the Cincinnati Reds 11 games back, and the Craig Counsell-led Chicago Cubs are in last place at 11.5 games back.
In low-turnout special primary election, Dora Drake clears way to win open Milwaukee state Senate seat
Democratic state Rep. Dora Drake won a special primary election for an open Milwaukee state Senate seat Tuesday night in what poll workers described as a very low-turnout election. Drake took about 66% of the vote, compared to Rep. LaKeshia Myers' 34%, according to unofficial results. Voters will again go to the polls...
Families celebrate Fourth of July at West Allis Independence Day parade
WEST ALLIS, Wis. — Families lined the sidewalks of Greenfield Avenue for the annual Independence Day parade in West Allis. It's a tradition for many families, including Rick Bidwill's family of six. "It's a lot of fun. A huge family event. My kids love it, my wife has a...
New Forecast For July 4th Is Looking Nasty in Minnesota
Minnesota, it is time to rally together. And if you live in Northern Iowa, you might want to join the Land of 10,000 Lakes for this because the forecast for the Fourth of July was just posted and things are not looking great. The Forecast For the Fourth of July...
Loaded up and truckin'...on the water? Portage co. man builds semi-truck pontoon boat
CUSTER, Wis. -Summer's here, and that means a lot of Wisconsinites are getting their boats out on the water. But don't feel intimidated if you're pushing off from the dock and see a semi-truck making waves on the open water.
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