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Racine native Rickey Neal set to release first country single
RACINE, WI — Local musician Rickey Neal is set to release, ,”Wisconsin,” his debut country single on September 13. During the day, Neal is a special education and music teacher for Racine Unified School District (RUSD). He is also a former professional football player in the Canadian Football League who tried out with the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings.
Lake Villa is a community full of nature where history comes together
Mayor Jim McDonald, a lifelong resident of Lake Villa, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, for a special feature about his hometown and why Lake Villa is Lake County’s premiere destination for family fun and tons of seasonal activities. Their Celebration of Fall takes place this year on September 7th from 3-8pm and features countless local vendors and crafters including 90 food vendors. Listen below to hear why Lake Villa should be at the top of your list for fall fun!
Health officials close lakes as potentially toxic blue-green algae blooms could harm people, pets
Those looking to take a dip in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin before summer ends might be disappointed.Wisconsin health officials found pockets of blue-green algae "blooms" in the lake. Illinois health officials were out Thursday testing the water at lakes in north suburban counties.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe algae can produce toxic chemicals that can be harmful to humans and animals. To reduce the risk to the public, health officials have closed some beaches.ABC7 Meteorologist Tracy Butler spoke Gina Laliberte with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to discuss the potential risks of being in the water...
Woman attacked on Milwaukee's southwest side, police seek suspect
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police are looking for a suspect after a woman was attacked near 92nd and Beloit on Wednesday night. The victim said she is lucky to be alive. FOX6 News is not identifying her; she worries the attacker might come after her again. "I thought he wanted to...
State senator accuses MPS of breaking law, wasting tax dollars on out-of-state school visits
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Public Schools is failing to follow a new state law to put police back in schools. When Gov. Tony Evers enacted the shared revenue bill, or Act 12, MPS became required to bring 25 school resource officers into their schools by January 2024. The deadline passed...
Milwaukee officials say ‘traffic calming’ efforts are working to reduce speeding
Clara Tracey lives in Milwaukee’s Martin Drive neighborhood. Most days, she and her young daughter walk to Davidson Park, which she said has been easier and felt safer since the city installed curb extensions and a protected bike lane along their route. “People slow down, people stop for us...
Art in MKE: John Kowalczyk connects with community, aspiring artists to create beautiful murals
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Ever since he was a little kid, John Kowalczyk knew he was interested in art. Little did John know, he would be able to turn his passion into a career. John was born and raised in the Chicago-area and at the young age of 8, he started taking painting classes at the home of a woman who lived nearby. John found inspiration through his mentor's older children who were studying art at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (MIAD).
Visit Milwaukee preview: Aug. 30 - Sept. 2
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Several major events are set to take place in Milwaukee over Labor Day weekend. Ian Thompson of Visit Milwaukee joined us to offer a preview on Thursday, Aug. 28. The Hy-Vee Milwaukee Mile 250s Weekend will feature NTT IndyCar Series aces at the Milwaukee Mile on...
Q&A: Meet Local Indie-Folk Artist Jacob Slade
Milwaukee musician Jacob Slade releases indie-folk music that feels both intrinsically Midwest and uniquely his own. His music has drawn comparisons to contemporary folk artists such as Noah Kahan and Mt. Joy. The album most influential to him is Morning Phase by Beck, which after first hearing at 17 struck him as a sound he wanted to strive towards.
Student listening session for presidential search, Sept. 5; join for free pizza, beverages
The Marquette Board of Trustees officially launched a national search for the university’s 25th president, and the search committee is scheduling listening sessions with stakeholder groups across campus to aid in their work. All students are invited to attend a listening session on Thursday, Sept. 5, at 7 p.m....
Eat amazing food & help end HIV: Dining Out for Life takes place Sept. 12
For the second year running, Vivent Health has teamed up with Milwaukee bars and restaurants to provide healthful food for Milwaukeeans living with HIV. Dining Out for Life will take place on Thursday, Sept. 12. During the one day event, local bars and restaurants will donate a percentage of their sales to support the Vivent Health food pantry.
Ladybird is taking over the Afternoon Drive on 88Nine!
Ever wish you had the chance to learn about your favorite artist's favorite artist? That kind of recommendation can set you off on a whole new path of music discovery, which is something the 88Nine team is all about. With sonic exploration in mind, I'm kicking off something Thursday afternoon...
Top 25 Bobbleheads Just In Time For KU and K-State Kickoff
Released in conjunction with the start of the 2024 college football season, The bobbleheads will be available in the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum’s Online Store at this link. The bobbleheads, which are expected to ship in January, are $40 each plus a flat-rate shipping charge of $8 per order. These are limited edition bobbleheads, individually numbered to 2,024.
'Imagine them crawling in my ear': Housing Authority residents sign on to bedbug lawsuit
MILWAUKEE— The ongoing bedbug infestation residents say they’re dealing with at College Court prompted five of them to file a class-action lawsuit against the public housing building’s manager, The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM). 67-year-old Carmella Holloway has been a College Court resident for...
Tow companies accused of taking cars illegally and overcharging outside shopping center, church
For the past six months, Monte Mabra has noticed the same black tow truck circling shopping centers on Milwaukee’s northwest side. "Every time I go, a customer is running out of the store saying, 'Don't take my car, don't take my car!'" he said. The truck only has a 1-800 phone number displayed on...
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