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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...
Elkhorn residents speak out about racist flyers found scattered throughout neighborhood
ELKHORN, Wis. — A Sunday morning walk in Elkhorn turned unsettling for one resident when she stumbled upon plastic bags filled with a disturbing message. The bags, containing birdseed to likely weigh them down, held flyers promoting a white nationalist organization. “During a neighborhood walk, I noticed on the...
Kenosha.com’s Pet of the Week: Bosco!
Founded in 1879, the Wisconsin Humane Society has been saving the lives of animals in need for more than 140 years. WHS is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and operates animal shelters in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Door, and Brown Counties, as well as a spay/neuter clinic in West Allis.
Watch: KUSD Board Continues Work Towards Operational Referendum For 2025-26 Year
Kenosha, WI (WLIP)–Kenosha school district officials are discussing referendum options to address a looming $19 million budget deficit for the 2025-26 school year. The deficit is mainly due to fewer state funds due to lower enrollment but is also affected by the expiration of federal COVID-19 relief funds. The...
2 men from Brown, Fond du Lac counties die from West Nile virus, state says; Outagamie County woman hospitalized
Editor's note: This story has been updated with more information about the victims. Two men from Brown and Fond du Lac counties have died because of the West Nile virus and an Outagamie County woman was hospitalized, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported Thursday. Those were the first three human cases of West...
DNR reminds motorists to stay safe while riding ATV/UTV
MADISON, Wis. -- All-terrain vehicle riders are being asked to stay safe this holiday weekend. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is asking riders to stay on designated routes, wear a helmet, and seatbelt and keeping their speed in check. DNR said 22 people have been killed this year in...
True North acquires 15 c-stores in Wisconsin
Midwest convenience retailer True North Energy has acquired 15 fee-owned c-stores in Wisconsin from Wagner Shell Company, also known as Wagner Oil, according to a Wednesday announcement. The sites are located around Green Bay, according to the announcement. All 15 locations will continue to sell Shell-branded fuel but will be...
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