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REAL ESTATE | Big Lots! closing stores in West Bend, Menomonee Falls, Fond du Lac, & more
July 20, 2024 – West Bend, WI – Big Lots!, 1690 S. Main Street, in West Bend, WI, is closing. According to store management this is a corporate decision; managers were told on Friday,. The national retailer is the fourth of four stores in the former Shopko strip...
Long-time Road America employee lives at the race track
ELKHART, Wis. — A Road America staff member has worked at the track for over 30 years. He loved the place so much that he decided to make it his literal home. Bryan Walthers saw his first race at Road America when he was 9-years-old. He was immediately hooked and now lives in a 37-foot-long motorhome at the track. Rain or shine, he is busy making sure everything runs smoothly in what is now his backyard.
Racine & Me: Reviews of 'Find me Falling' and 'Fly Me To The Moon'
RACINE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- We are talking about two rom-coms in this week's Racine Reels with Pam Powell from Reel Talk with Chuck and Pam. Find me Falling stars Harry Connick Jr. and it's on Netflix. Fly Me To The Moon stars Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum. This movie is in theaters if you'd like to see it.
With GOP convention over, Milwaukee weighs the benefits of hosting political rivals
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Downtown Milwaukee turned red last week as thousands of Republican National Convention delegates and other party stalwarts gathered in Wisconsin’s largest Democratic stronghold to formally rally behind Donald Trump as their candidate for president in the pivotal swing state. Outside the security zone where the...
2024 WIAA Four Girls Soccer Champions Crowned: Muskego, Oregon, Plymouth and Cedar Grove-Belgium
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The final Tournament Series of the spring produced four champions at the 2024 State Girls Soccer Tournament at Southeast Sales Powersports Stadium at Uihlein Soccer Park Saturday. Second-seeded Muskego (17-1-4) won the Division 1 crown for the third straight season by defeating fourth-seeded Kimberly (22-3-1) 2-1...
Downtown Milwaukee restaurants see lackluster business during RNC: ‘Would have just closed my doors’
As the Republican National Convention took over downtown Milwaukee this past week, restaurants and bars were hopeful of the economic impact hosting a big event could bring to the city. Milwaukee doesn’t host big events like the Super Bowl or other events that showcase the city, so this was set to be a first of […]
Brady Street Festival, Milwaukee event features music, food, more
MILWAUKEE - Brady Street Festival returned to Milwaukee's Lower East Side on Saturday, July 20. There was food, drinks, shopping and more for blocks. The festival was initially planned for July 27, but was moved up due to other events that day. "By moving the festival to July 20, we’re...
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.
Kara Swisher knocks Trump’s RNC speech as ‘off the rails’
Tech journalist Kara Swisher criticized former President Trump’s keynote speech closing out the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, calling it “off the rails.” Swisher joined a CNN panel Saturday to discuss Trump’s address — his first since a failed assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally a week ago. During his speech, he also formally accepted…
Inside the MAGA Asylum: Four Days of Worship With the Cult of Trump
MILWAUKEE — On the floor of Donald Trump’s nominating convention Thursday night, a woman from Illinois in a cowboy hat handed out fake bandages for attendees to affix to their ears in solidarity with the former president who was grazed by an assassin’s bullet. These “bandages” weren’t the bright white of the original — they were printed with the American flag. The text on the reverse side read: “July 13, 2024. ‘We ALL Dodged the Bullet.’”Twitch Reinstates Donald Trump's Channel After Three-Year Ban As Trump took the stage to accept the GOP nomination, and recount his brush with death, a...
Milwaukee Bucks Make Major Andre Jackson Jr. Announcement After Brutal Summer League Injury
The Milwaukee Bucks expect big things from incoming second-year shooting guard Andre Jackson Jr. this coming season. The 22-year-old is coming off a rather pedestrian rookie campaign, but he is expected to have a more impactful year in 2024-25. Unfortunately, Jackson’s bounceback season got off to a rough start after...
Milwaukee Brewers: 17 Year Old Prospect Has More Stolen Bases Than Games Played
The Milwaukee Brewers 2024 International signing class was headlined by a pair of infielders in Jorge Quintana and Jesus Made. Quintana was ranked as the 12th best prospect per MLB.com and Made 22. Recently a different player, who was also a member of the 2024 International signing class, has been in the headlines and recognized for his excellent play this season.
Steely Dan Respond To RNC Band Covering “Reelin’ In The Years”
The 2024 Republican National Convention wrapped up in Milwaukee on Thursday night, but Steely Dan has a special request for the RNC’s house band Sixwire, who insisted on playing “Reelin’ In The Years” as part of its RNC setlist. Posting to Steely’s official Facebook page and...
A designation on the official Secret Service map helped Major Goolsby's bring in business
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The fences and barricades may have come down for the RNC, but it’s not business as usual at a longtime Milwaukee sports bar. Major Goolsby’s can be considered a household name for Milwaukeeans…and the Secret Service. “It’s right from one thing to another,”...
Brewers Designate Joel Kuhnel For Assignment
The Brewers have reinstated left-hander Jared Koenig from the 15-day injured list. Right-hander Joel Kuhnel was designated for assignment. Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel relayed the moves on X. The club’s 40-man roster count drops to 39. It seems as though Kuhnel has been Milwaukee’s “break glass...
Sunday's MLB Prop Bets - July 21
The MLB schedule today should provide some fireworks. The matchups include the Milwaukee Brewers taking on the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. There are usually plenty of MLB player prop bets available for each and every matchup. Keep reading to see what opportunities you have in terms of MLB prop bets for today's slate.
Capitol Connection: Republican Party presidential ticket set
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Republican Party has chosen its ticket for the presidential election, and they've got a lot of ground to cover ahead of the election. Tonight, on a special installment of Capitol Connection, CBS 58's Emilee Fannon and A.J. Bayatpour look at the key counties that could determine who wins in November.
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