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CBS 58 tours popular riverfront bar once known as a 'hidden gem' in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (CBS 58)-- If you're from the Milwaukee area, it's likely you've heard or even experienced this pretty cool hangout spot by the riverfront. In years' past, it's been considered a so-called 'hidden gem,' but as it has expanded over the years, they've made quite a name for themselves.
Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks in Milwaukee, Madison, Racine, other Wisconsin cities
Fourth of July is right around the corner, which means it's time to figure out where you'll be ringing in the night with fireworks. Here's a guide of Independence Day celebrations across the state, with everything from fireworks and parades to water ski shows and cornhole tournaments. Milwaukee. Though the...
"I’m sad for Milwaukee": Local business owners complain that the upcoming RNC is already "a failure"
Milwaukee has accomplished something rare: winning bids to host a major party convention during two presidential elections in a row. In 2020, they were supposed to host the Democratic National Convention, but the outbreak of COVID-19 scotched the event. Now, in 2024, Milwaukee residents are worried that the Republican National Convention, set to take place from July 15 to 18, will also be a disappointment, according to The Recombobulation Arena, a Milwaukee-based online publication.
Milwaukee's Granville neighborhood is a diverse community with a storied history
Milwaukee's Granville neighborhood has a long and storied history. But it wasn't always a part of the city of Milwaukee. When it was formed in 1840, Granville was a town unto itself, with borders that stretched north from Hampton Avenue to County Line Road and west from 27th Street and Range Line Road to 124th Street. It had more than 50 neighborhoods and covered 36 square miles of unincorporated land in Milwaukee County.
Maryland Governor visits Wisconsin, Democrats push for Black voter support
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Some high-profile supporters of President Joe Biden are in Wisconsin this weekend, campaigning for Black residents to vote for Democrats this fall. Maryland's democratic governor Wes Moore came to Milwaukee on Saturday, June 29, for a 90's themed R&B themed cookout. Moore says the Biden Administration...
Ten Milwaukee aldermen ask mayor 'not to advance' housing authority board nominees
MILWAUKEE — This week, 10 Milwaukee Common Council members asked for more involvement in the nomination process of the Housing Authority of the city of Milwaukee's board of commissioners. The public housing authority has been shrouded in controversy following health and safety complaints from residents for years. "I'd say...
No lakefront fireworks in Milwaukee, could mean a boom for local fireworks businesses
WEST MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The cancellation of the annual lakefront fireworks show brought disappointment for many people in the Milwaukee area. Now people are taking matters into their own hands and heading to local fireworks vendors this year. Hashona Hunt is the tent operator for Phantom Fireworks on Miller...
6 new affordable housing developments eligible for loan programs
Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) are handing out the next round of money for the Vacancy-to-Vitality, Restore Main Street, and Infrastructure Access loan programs. “Expanding access to affordable housing is a critical part of our efforts to address our state’s generational workforce challenges...
Xperience Milwaukee is hosting an All-White Party in Milwaukee with Live Performance from Jagged Edge
Across the city, Milwaukee community leaders are coming together and creating events and spaces to acknowledge the talent and progress the city is experiencing. Xperience Milwaukee is on the same mission. Founded by Myron Smith, Tim Ricketts, and Johnny L. Jones, the trio combined their unique city experiences to create...
Nights in Wisconsin cities have become hotter. The cost is beyond just loss of sleep.
No one ever thought of Wisconsin as being in the tropics, but a new report says our cities are experiencing more uncomfortably hot "tropical nights," raising the risk of a cascade of consequences from a loss of sleep. Climate Central, a nonprofit organization that reports on climate science, found that...
Free HIV testing, Milwaukee Health Dept. teams up with Walgreens
MILWAUKEE - While getting tested for HIV may sound scary, it's a preventative measure that can keep you and others safe. "Testing positive for HIV is not a death sentence, not at all," said Caitlyn Stockhausen, Disease Intervention Specialist Coordinator for the City of Milwaukee. It's a message meant to...
'We want to stop it at the source': Milwaukee organizations promote Plastic Free July
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) --- The Plastic Free July movement is in full swing. The campaign is aimed at challenging people to think twice about their consumption of plastic and how it impacts our environment. The movement is widespread but there's strong support in the Milwaukee area. Milwaukee Riverkeeper, a science-based...
Which State Has The Worst Commute Times Illinois Vs Wisconsin?
There are both pros and cons of driving in Illinois and Wisconsin but sitting down and comparing the two might surprise you. When I was growing up, my dad did it every day. That was commuting to work. He would drive 30 miles back and forth each way from Northbrook to Villa Park. Of course, it took him over an hour because of traffic.
Milwaukee Tool Sued for Prison Labor
Milwaukee Tool faces allegations of utilizing forced labor in a Chinese prison factory to manufacture work gloves, where workers endured harsh conditions, including beatings and torture. The lawsuit, filed on Thursday in the U.S. District Court in Milwaukee, asserts that the company either knew or should have known that the...
National Food Truck Day celebrated on June 28
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- We hoped you worked up an appetite, because today is National Food Truck Day! There is no better place to celebrate that than right here in Milwaukee. Of course, right now, Summerfest is bringing in the most delicious food trucks and stands. But if you take a walk anywhere in downtown Milwaukee, chances are you may stumble onto a few more.
Independence Day in Oz, 2024
There's nothing quite as Americana as the 4th of July in the small town communities of Oz. Looking for a celebration near you? Look no further!. Thiensville Family Fun before the 4th Thiensville’s celebration of Independence Day kicks off with a parade at 10:30 am that winds through Mequon and Thiensville, ending up in Thiensville Village Park. The fun continues with a full day and night of bands, music, food, water ski shows, a softball tournament, and entertainment for all ages. The evening ends with a fabulous fireworks display along the banks of the Milwaukee River.
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