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Staple Bro's Paint and Hardware closes after nearly 60 years of business
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A hometown hardware is closing up shop after nearly 60 years of business. Staple Bro's Paint and Hardware opened its doors back in the 1968 on 34th and Burleigh, with seven brothers coming together to operate the store. Most of the brothers moved away or found...
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.
15-year-old injured after shooting near 51st and Sheridan
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened on Friday, July 19. It happened around 9 p.m. near 51st and Sheridan. The victim, a 15-year-old, sustained a gunshot injury and arrived at a local hospital for treatment, according to police. The circumstances leading up to the...
Arts Avenue: Skylight Music Theatre presents 'Oliver!'
MILWAUKEE — Skylight Music Theatre, known as Milwaukee’s Home of Music Theatre, is excited to announce its "Oliver!" One Day Sale – Monday, July 22. Susan Varela, the executive director of Skylight Music Theatre, joins 12 News This Morning to talk about how people can save on tickets.
Adulam Ministry hosting annual Community Fun Fair
MILWAUKEE — It's time to start preparing for students to return to school. And why not have some fun while doing it? Rosa Colon, president ofAdulam Ministry, joins 12 News This Morning to talk about their annual Community Fun Fair. Details are here:. Saturday, July 20. From noon to...
RNC Tributes Racist ‘Ole Miss’ Frat Bro Who Made Monkey Noises At Black Woman
The RNC played footage from a pro-Palestinian protest at Ole Miss' campus where a frat bro made monkey noises at a Black woman. The post RNC Tributes Racist ‘Ole Miss’ Frat Bro Who Made Monkey Noises At Black Woman appeared first on NewsOne.
Lawsuits Filed, Complaints Made, Meetings Scheduled, in Racine/Mt. Pleasant Water Dispute
(WGTD)---The dispute between Racine and Mt. Pleasant over water and sewer service is escalating. WGTD first reported last month that the city was dragging its feet in approving Mt. Pleasant water and sewer connections that in the past were considered routine. At issue is a 2018 revision to the service...
Did RNC guests eat and drink differently than Wisconsinites? Here's what bartenders said
The Republican National Convention took over hotels and the downtown entertainment district for four days, bringing a slew of new faces from around the country to Milwaukee. Bars and restaurants did their best to prepare for the visitors, but were there any unexpected favorites from the out-of-towners? We asked bartenders around the convention site, and here's what they said. ...
4 years after Kyle Rittenhouse shooting, Wisconsin city reflects on unity and moving on
Kenosha, Wisconsin, is a picturesque community on the shore of Lake Michigan. It is known for its boats, fresh corn at the farmer's market and the country's oldest velodrome. However, everything changed when Kenosha burst into the national spotlight in 2020. Jacob Blake, 29, a father of three, was shot...
Hamburger Mary's to temporarily close as they seek out new location
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee's Hamburger Mary's announced Friday, July 19, they will temporarily close as they look for a new location to re-open. According to a post on social media, for over 13 years Hamburger Mary's has been serving up burgers and hosting drag shows, and they have no intention of stopping.
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...
Sunday's Milwaukee Brewers game vs. Minnesota Twins won't be on TV. But you can still watch for free.
The Milwaukee Brewers finally return to the field Saturday for the first of two games against the Minnesota Twins, but on Sunday in the series finale, you'll find the game in an unusual place. The Brewers and Twins game will start at 12:05 p.m. CT — an hour earlier than you might expect,...
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.
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