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YMCA says it will close its Waukesha facility, open a new YMCA at WCTC in Pewaukee
WAUKESHA - The 70-year-old Waukesha YMCA, the cornerstone of what became the much larger YMCA of Greater Waukesha County, will eventually close its doors once a new YMCA facility opens in Pewaukee. The local chapter of the nonprofit organization announced both moves as part of a strategic partnership with Waukesha County Technical College...
Demonstrators who hoped to spread their message at the Milwaukee RNC find no audience
Madelyn Robinson, 18, and about 15 other people from the nonprofit Truth Pharm gathered around the white gazebo in Zeidler Union Square to bring attention to the opioid epidemic in the U.S. But 40 minutes into their event at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, no one showed up — not even the other group that was scheduled to speak, Robinson said. ...
Wisconsin Democrats waffle on Biden as GOP proclaims unity after Milwaukee convention
As Democratic pressure mounts on President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race, Wisconsin Democrats have largely continued to walk a fine line — though cracks in support are beginning to show. Rep. Gwen Moore’s office has said the Milwaukee Democrat supports Biden’s reelection bid but did not respond to questions about...
Wisconsin RNC delegate avoids answering questions on role in fake elector scheme
MILWAUKEE -- Pam Travis is the former treasurer of the Wisconsin Federation of Republican Women and a delegate at this week's Republican National Convention. She is also one of 10 fake electors in Wisconsin implicated in a plot to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
Readers confident Milwaukee can maintain a WNBA team, support push for expansion franchise
Expansion is imminent for the burgeoning WNBA. In 2025, the Golden State Valkyries, affiliated with the Warriors NBA franchise, will join the league. The following year, Toronto will have its own professional women's basketball squad. The influx of elite talent and personalities is driving interest in one of the country's younger professional leagues. The...
Northwestern Mutual conference is back in town this weekend. Here's what to know
If you thought the Republican National Convention leaving town meant the end of thousands of visitors wandering downtown Milwaukee in business wear, think again. The Northwestern Mutual annual conference is back this weekend. More than 12,000 employees and agents of the Milwaukee-based insurance and financial services company will gather downtown for the multi-day event. ...
GOP convention sets the stage for the Democratic convention in Chicago, activists and police say
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Activists who marched outside the Republican National Convention are trumpeting their efforts, despite crowd estimates falling short. Milwaukee police are praising their cooperation with other agencies in convention security, even as Ohio officers face scrutiny for the shooting death of a man. Some activists and attendees say there was more caution after the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, while others say the setting was the right place to amplify their message and set the stage for future conventions. Milwaukee wraps up its week in the national spotlight with lessons for Chicago, which hosts the Democratic National Convention next month.
Waukesha author discusses upcoming book on trauma and healing
WAUKESHA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Amy Sazama, a Waukesha-based author, joined us on Thursday, July 18 to discuss her soon-to-be-released book, "Fleetwood Dreams." The memoir addresses generational trauma and grief, offering insights into self-care, love and healing. Sazama says that the book aims to provide readers with an outlet to...
Waukesha School Board member Marquell Moorer resigns to take graduate teacher fellowship
A Waukesha School Board member has resigned with just under a year left on his first term. Marquell Moorer announced his resignation from the board effective July 12 to participate in an out-of-state graduate teacher fellowship, according to a news release from the Waukesha School District. ...
A onetime pro, Garrett Jones achieves his biggest golf dream with a Wisconsin StateAm title
WAUKESHA – After a grueling four days of competition at the Legend at Merrill Hills golf course, Garrett Jones of Madison won the 123rd Wisconsin State Amateur Championship. Hardly a second into his acceptance speech, Jones began to break down. ...
EF-0 tornado in southern WI from July 16 storms: National Weather Service
SULLIVAN, Wis. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Sullivan identified on Friday, July 19 another tornado rated EF-0 from the storms that passed through southern Wisconsin on Tuesday, July 16. Officials say the tornado passed through the southwest side of Evansville – a little more than 20 miles south...
Global technology outage hits Northeast Wisconsin
APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - The global technology outage affecting airports, airlines, banks, hospitals, and other industries is being felt here in Northeast Wisconsin. Aurora BayCare is the only one reporting computer issues, but a dispatcher with the hospital tells us they don’t believe the issues are impacting patient care. Bellin Green Bay, HSHS Saint Vincent’s, and ThedaCare in Neenah all told us they are unaware of any issues currently.
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