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The man who caught the flying bullet after former President Donald Trump was shot — Wisconsin’s Afternoon News
MILWAUKEE — Doug Mills of The New York times thought it was going to be just like any normal Donald J. Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania as he began to get images of the former President speaking to a full crowd last Saturday — until, it wasn’t.
Fitzgerald warns Wisconsin RNC delegates to not take ‘foot off the gas’
U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, at the RNC in Milwaukee today said Republicans are in a good spot to secure House seats in play, but added “we can’t take our foot off the gas.”. Fitzgerald told Wisconsinites at today’s delegation breakfast there’s been “a shift in Wisconsin like...
Illinois man arrested for allegedly selling fentanyl-laced pills: 'Another drug dealer off our streets'
LAKE COUNTY, Ill. - An Illinois man was arrested this week after an investigation uncovered his alleged involvement in selling fentanyl and other drugs. Alejandro I. Dominguez, 42, of Mundelein, faces four felony counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver (Class X), five felony counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver (Class 1), one felony count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to delver (Class 2) and 10 counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 4).
Activist group files ethics complaint after member accused of accosting GOP lawmaker
Activist group Code Pink submitted a complaint against Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) to the House Ethics Committee over now-dismissed battery charges. The Milwaukee County district attorney’s office filed and dismissed the misdemeanor battery charge against Code Pink activist Nour Jaghama after Van Orden accused her in a post to social platform X of assaulting…
'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...
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.
Fire renders 8 Northwestern Avenue apartments uninhabitable
RACINE — A Thursday night kitchen fire in the 2200 block of Northwestern Avenue caused about $80,000 in damage. Eight apartments in the complex – including the unit where the fire originated – were left uninhabitable. Racine Fire Department personnel responded to an apartment complex at 10:10...
Infant airlifted to Milwaukee hospital dies; caregiver charged
MILWAUKEE — Racine police officers responded to a call about an unresponsive 11-month-old boy on July 11 near Villa and 9th streets. Racine Fire Department rescue personnel transported the boy to Ascension Hospital, but due to the severity of his injuries, he was later airlifted to Children's Hospital in Milwaukee. Despite medical efforts, the infant died from his injuries.
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...
Five arrested following police chase of two stolen vehicles in Waukesha County
A police pursuit of two stolen vehicles early Wednesday morning in Waukesha County ended in the arrests of five individuals ranging from 15 to 22 years old. According to a news release from Waukesha County Sheriff's Office:. The Waukesha County Communications Center got a report of a stolen vehicle from...
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...
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...
'It's a Ghost Town': Milwaukee Residents Flee the City During the RNC
The Republican National Convention (RNC) has, quite literally, scared people away. The huge citywide event, which started on July 15, is currently taking place in Milwaukee and is set to end today, July 18. While it boasted a huge projected boost in the local tourism and economy, it has reportedly made Milwaukee residents run for the hills.
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...
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...
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