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Parolee Apprehended After Striking Squad, Fleeing
A man, who is a parolee, was apprehended last night after striking a sheriff’s squad car and fleeing. On July 24, 2024, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies spotted a stolen Chevrolet Avalanche at a gas station in the 13900 block of West Yorkhouse Road, Unincorporated Waukegan. The driver of the stolen vehicle fled from deputies the night before.
Jim "The Shark" Dreyer is ready to swim across Lake Michigan alone
GRAND HAVEN,Mich.-- Jim "The Shark" Dreyer announces his third attempt at swimming alone across Lake Michigan on August 6th. His journey will start from McKinley Beach in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to City Beach in Grand Haven, Michigan, which totals out to be approx. 82.9 miles. “This announcement should come as no...
MPS board recall; over 37k signatures gathered, questions arise
MILWAUKEE - Organizers of the effort to recall half of the Milwaukee Public Schools school board say they've gathered 37,000 signatures, and they're looking for more. But it's a lot more complicated than that. With a little under three weeks to go, the m-p-s recall collaborative touts the progress of...
Milwaukee man arrested in Fond du Lac County had ecstasy hidden in groin area of his pants
FOND DU LAC COUNTY (WLUK) -- A Milwaukee man was arrested in Fond du Lac County last week for numerous offenses, including hiding drugs in the groin area of his pants. It happened Friday around 4:15 a.m., when a deputy working on I-41 radared a vehicle traveling 120 miles per hour northbound near Lost Arrow Road.
MPS VP speaks at Milwaukee Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee Public Schools Board Vice President Jilly Gokalgandhi was the guest speaker at the Milwaukee Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon on Wednesday, July 24. Gokalgandhi has become a key spokesperson for MPS as the district is currently suffering a financial scandal, which costs the district millions of...
Video shows pedestrians narrowly escaping injury when car flips off road
Four people escaped serious injuries in Wisconsin after a two-car crash in which one of the cars rolled over two pedestrians. Surveillance video shows the remarkable crash Saturday evening in Milwaukee, as a dark SUV turned into the path of a speeding car. The collision carried one of the cars into two people on the sidewalk and rolled right over them. Remarkably, no one was seriously hurt.
Understanding the brownish tint in Milwaukee rivers
MILWAUKEE — Many Milwaukee residents have likely noticed the distinct brownish hue of the Milwaukee and Kinnickinnic rivers. While this colored tint can be concerning at first glance, it is actually a natural part of the aquatic ecosystem. Dr. Russell Cuhel, a marine biologist at UWM’s School of Freshwater...
Live From The Milwaukee Night Market, VIBEZ, Chillwaukee, Artist James Steeno
Sandy Maxx is live from the Milwaukee Night Market. Interviews with VIBEZ Creative Arts Space Founder, Chrishella Roche, Chillwaukee Pops owners Sam and Alyssa Wisneski and their baby, Margo, and Artist James Steeno. The Song You Need To Hear, “Come Out And Play” The Offspring.
Brown County Sheriff's Office will take RNC lessons to NFL Draft security
The Brown County Sheriff's Office assisted with security at the Republican National Convention, and says it will take lessons and relationships to large upcoming events like the NFL Draft.
RNC slow for Milwaukee businesses, other summer events pick up pace
MILWAUKEE - Thousands of people descended on Milwaukee for the 2024 Republican National Convention, but some businesses weren't feeling quite as big a rush as they expected. Some businesses prospered, while others said they had a disappointing outcome. "Monday was pretty busy. I was not expecting to be that busy,"...
Milwaukee fugitive arrested after fleeing to Ireland following Capitol riot
MILWAUKEE — It was one of the ugliest scenes in American history, as a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6, 2021, following the defeat of then-President Donald Trump after he falsely claimed the election was stolen. More than 170 police officers were injured, rioters caused nearly $3 million...
Missouri State Highway Patrol assisted at Republican National Convention
Missouri — Missouri delegates and elected leaders weren't the only ones attending the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee last week. Troopers from the Missouri State Highway Patrol were also there to assist the Milwaukee Police Department. Captain Scott White, with the state patrol's public information office, told KTVO that...
Milwaukee Jimmy John's delivery driver's car stolen, caught on video
MILWAUKEE - Thieves stole a Jimmy John's delivery driver’s car while he was on the job, and the bold act was all caught on dashcam Tuesday night, July 23. A freaky fast delivery gone wrong in a flash. "We ordered Jimmy Johns," said Elizabeth Henry, who ordered from the...
Suspects in U-Haul chase accused of using fake checks to buy vehicles
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Wis. (WBAY) - Newly filed criminal complaints reveal more information about two people accused of robbing a man and going on a wild police chase with a U-Haul. Omah A. Brown, 45, from Milwaukee, and Shakierra B. Ray, 27, from Green Bay, both face multiple criminal charges after...
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