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Beware of Scam in Illinois Involving Amazon and Temu Package Shipments
Thieves are working around the clock trying to come up with new ways to trick you using all the latest technology and techniques to steal your identity and money. Illinois and Wisconsin residents who order products online that are being shipped to their homes need to know about this latest scam that uses fake text messages about package deliveries.
RNC 2024: F-35 intercepts 2 more aircraft flying in restricted airspace
MILWAUKEE - It happened two more times on Thursday, July 18. Aircraft flew into airspace in southeast Wisconsin that was restricted because of the Republican National Convention (RNC). Because of these violations, a North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) F-35 aircraft responded twice – at approximately 3 p.m. and 5...
'It’s just fun being here.' Former Gov. Scott Walker, Wisconsin delegation, enjoy last night of RNC
MILWAUKEE — As delegates danced around to Kid Rock’s performance of a modified version of his song “American Badass,” former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker excitedly pulled out his phone to film the show. “It’s just fun being here,” Walker said after the performance, just before Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White introduced former President Donald Trump. Trump went on to formally accept the Republican Party’s nomination for president in the coming November election. ...
GOP megadonor Hendricks tells RNC American Dream under threat
Beloit billionaire and GOP megadonor Diane Hendricks at the RNC in Milwaukee last night said she is “living proof that the American Dream is possible with hard work and determination.” But she said that dream is now under threat. Hendricks said she got pregnant with her son at...
Garfield's 502 R&B Festival returns to bring community together
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Garfield's 502 R&B Festival returned to Garfield Avenue for another year of music, food, and fun. "This is one of the events that attracts a more mature crowd, and it has become one of the best and most anticipated events and festivals in this particular area," said Melissa Buford, Board Chair & Organizer.
Voting underway for the next We Energies ambassadog
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Voting is underway to select the next We Energies safe digging "ambassadog." The winner will be the star of a special campaign promoting a safety message: "Doggone it! Call 811 at least three days before you dig." We Energies customers submitted pictures of their precious pups....
Gun pointed, car rammed; Milwaukee man accused
MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee man is charged with first-degree recklessly endangering safety and criminal damage to property for an incident that unfolded at a credit union on the city's northwest side. The 31-year-old accused is Bryant Harmon. According to the criminal complaint, a woman walked into the lobby of Milwaukee...
Gallery Night MKE displays art across more than 50 locations throughout the city
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- There are plenty of fun events still going on in Milwaukee, including Gallery Night!. The two-day event kicked off on Friday, July 19. Local and national art are displayed across more than 50 locations throughout Milwaukee. There's photography, sculptures, paintings and more. The event happens four...
Some RNC delegates are stuck at Milwaukee airport due to global tech outage
John Bailey, a guest of a Georgia delegate at the Republican National Convention, got back to his hotel around 3 a.m. Friday morning after a late night at Fiserv Forum. He had been watching former president Donald Trump’s 93-minute speech on the last night of the convention. Then he...
Grading the RNC: Delegates, guests weigh in on Milwaukee experience
MILWAUKEE — Thousands of delegates and guests from all over the country traveled to Southeast Wisconsin for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. 12 News caught up with some of them heading out of town to learn about their experience. "It was beautiful. We went down to the convention...
Family of man killed by officers during RNC seeks answers
Angelique Sharpe now sadly knows firsthand how frequently police interactions can turn deadly for Black men. Her brother, Samuel Sharpe Jr., was shot and killed on North 14th and West Vliet streets on Tuesday, July 16 by Columbus, Ohio, police officers who were in the city to work at the Republican National Convention.
WISN 12 Editorial: Crime of opportunity
MILWAUKEE — Police Chief Jeffrey Norman says that those who used to steal cars have now moved on to carjackings, which he calls a “crime of opportunity.”. Milwaukee police have responded to 236 carjackings so far this year, compared to 187 over the same time frame in 2022. That’s an increase of 26% over the past two years.
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