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Wisconsin Assembly candidate calls for new election after ballot misprint
SUMMIT, Wis. — An Assembly candidate in northwestern Wisconsin is calling for a new election after roughly 700 registered voters in Douglas County voted on the wrong ballot. Ballots printed in the town of Summit contained the wrong Assembly district, listing two Democratic challengers instead of the two Republicans those voters should have been deciding between.
Federal judge sentences Beloit man who ran cocaine distribution out of local home
A Beloit man gets 2 and 1/2 years in prison for running a drug house in a federal law enforcement sting on a local cocaine operation. Authorities say a federal judge has sentenced 42-year-old Beloit man Ivan Perkins for running a drug distribution house in a cocaine ring the Rock County Sheriff’s Office and the federal Drug Enforcement Administration busted in September 2023.
Teen confesses carjacking 75-year-old, records show history of car thefts
MILWAUKEE — A 15-year-old boy is in juvenile court, suspected of a violent carjacking that happened Tuesday morning in a hospital parking structure. Officers arrested the teen after a car chase and crash Wednesday morning. According to investigators, the 15-year-old was in the stolen car that was taken during...
They're back. Fiesta Cancun in Oconomowoc reopens after closing due to a fire last year
Fiesta Cancun on Friday announced it has reopened its doors, about 17 months after damage from a fire forced the Oconomowoc restaurant to close, according to a Facebook post from the business' official page. "TGI…. Fiesta!!!! We are back!" the business wrote in the Aug. 16 post. "Our doors are open and we are eager to serve your favorite food and beverages once again! We ask for your patience and understanding as we work out the kinks...
Kamala Harris confirms Milwaukee rally at Fiserv Forum with Tim Walz
MILWAUKEE — Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign confirms that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will join her at a rally next Tuesday at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. The same venue where the RNC took place in July. The rally coincides with the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. On Aug. 20,...
Crime Stoppers: Brother and sister shot while sitting inside car near 36th and Thurston
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A brother and sister were sitting in a car enjoying their dinner from McDonalds when suddenly, someone opened fire and shot up their car. Now, police need your help finding a potential suspect. Take a look at the photo. This is the man the two siblings...
Group protests JD Vance's Milwaukee visit, critical of past comments on women and Project 2025
Protesters outside Republican vice-presidential nominee JD Vance's Milwaukee campaign stop Friday criticized his past comments on women’s roles in families and the conservative agenda known as Project 2025 that the campaign has distanced itself from. About 40 people chanted and held a news conference near the Milwaukee Police Association headquarters where Vance spoke...
C.H. Mason Health Clinic expands services to include dental care and pharmacy consulting
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The C.H. Mason Health Clinic in Milwaukee has expanded its services, now offering dental care and pharmacy consulting to the underinsured and uninsured. The expansion, unveiled during a Friday, Aug. 16 ceremony, was made possible through partnerships with Familia Dental and We Care Pharmacy. "It’s amazing,"...
Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski earns Fire Chief of the Year Award
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski has earned the Fire Chief of the Year Award from the International Association of Fire Chiefs Great Lakes Division. According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, Lipski was nominated by Fire and Police Commissioner Leon Todd, in coordination with the MFD Chief Officers Association.
The Black Country Singer, Black women thriving in college in Wisconsin, Refugee food program expanding in Milwaukee
We hear from Milwaukee’s André Lamar who records as “The Black Country Singer.” Then we discuss a new book on Black women’s college experience. And we learn about cultural food needs of refugees and immigrants in Milwaukee. Milwaukee's Black country singer. Although country music has...
Dazzling lights and gourds! Jack-O'-Lantern Nights returns to the Racine Zoo
RACINE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Take a stroll through the crisp fall air and enjoy viewing hundreds of dazzling lights and intricately designed jack-o'-lanterns at the Racine Zoo. Jack-O'-Lantern Lights returns to the zoo Sept. 26 through Nov. 3. According to the website, guests will be able to walk through...
Johnson says Black voters enthusiastic as Harris prepares to accept Dem nomination in Chicago
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson says he’s seeing “a lot of energy and a lot of excitement in the Black community to support” Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign, despite turnout in majority Black wards in Milwaukee falling for the previous two presidential elections. “I engage with a...
MLB Home Run Props for Friday, August 16: Steven Kwan vs. the Brewers
The Cleveland Guardians, including Steven Kwan (.243 batting average in his past 10 games), battle starting pitcher Aaron Civale and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field, Friday at 8:10 PM ET. Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free...
Milwaukee Shooting: Man Charged with Homicide, Girlfriend Aids Escape (Video)
In a tragic turn of events that has shocked the Milwaukee community, a fatal shooting occurred on August 4th, leading to the death of an individual identified as Smith. The accused, Deshaun Graves, has been charged with first-degree reckless homicide and arson, among other serious offenses. The circumstances surrounding the...
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