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MPS launches new website to provide information, get feedback
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Public Schools launched a website to provide members of the public with information about its Long-Range Facilities Master Plan (LRFMP) on Thursday, July 25. The LRFMP is a 10-year plan for MPS buildings to support student success by making sure the district’s learning spaces meet student needs....
Proposed Trade Sends Knicks $48 Million Former NBA Champion
The New York Knicks are looking for a replacement for Isaiah Hartenstein. One option they could consider is Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez, according to SNY’s David Vertsberger. Vertsberger proposed in a July 24 story a trade between the Knicks and Bucks that would send Lopez to New York.
Wehlitz turns 100 years old, receives Sijan Award
Ralph Wehlitz, Master Model Railroader, turned 100 years old on June 4, 2024, and his railroad-loving friends and family members threw him a party on June 6 at one of his favorite places to gather and talk about trains and railroading: the Polka-Dotted Pie on E. Main St. in Merrill.
Study: Injections offer 100% HIV protection
UW Health's Dr. Bill Hartman discusses a study that found a twice-yearly treatment injection that offered 100% protection against HIV, antibiotics and STIs, and the relationship between exercise and neurodegenerative diseases.
Milwaukee fatal gas station shooting; mother found guilty, son wanted
MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee woman was found guilty at trial in connection to a fatal shooting that happened in October 2023. Denika White, 40, was charged with harboring/aiding a felon in the case. She was ultimately arrested in Las Vegas in March. White's son, Fredrick Harmon, is accused of first-degree...
Milwaukee police: Two teens shot, expected to survive
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police say a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old were shot Wednesday night in the city's Lincoln Park neighborhood. According to police, the teens were shot around 8:30 p.m. near 19th Place and Courtland Avenue. Both are expected to survive. Anyone with any information is asked to contact...
Viral video: Cousin of driver in crashing car that rolls over, hits pedestrians on Milwaukee' south side speaks out
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A video of a close call on Milwaukee's south side has gone viral. It's another case of a reckless driving incident, but this time, police say no one was seriously hurt. "We looked and found that the car had already flipped," explained Leri Pacheco Antonio in...
A baby porcupine is born at the Milwaukee County Zoo
A new baby porcupine — a porcupette — was born at the Milwaukee County Zoo on June 4. The porcupette — which will be named by the zoo's animal care team — is the fifth baby born to mom Quinn and dad Seamus. The adult porcupines are designated a breeding pair by the...
Kewaskum day care closes due to police investigation
KEWASKUM, Wis. - The doors to a Kewaskum day care are closed suddenly, as police say they're conducting a criminal investigation there. The news is causing surprise for neighbors and parents. Across the street from his home of 47 years, Richard Baumhardt said even Wednesday, he could hear the kids...
Machete-waving man charged after threats of ‘slicing people up’
RACINE — A call to police earlier this month about a machete-wielding man in the middle of a city street led to a pair of criminal charges filed against a 51-year-old Racine man. James Walker is charged with misdemeanor counts of obstructing an officer and disorderly conduct with the...
Brewers Bullpen Boosted With Return of Standout Middle Reliever
The Milwaukee Brewers bullpen received a significant boost with the recent return of standout middle relief pitcher Jared Koenig. Koenig is the first of several key pitchers to return from the injured list for the National League Central Division-leading Brewers, who currently maintain a 59-43 overall record (.578 winning percentage), 16 games above .500, and six ahead of the second-place St. Louis Cardinals.
Racine neighbors billed for sidewalk repairs years after work was completed
RACINE, Wis. — Neighbors in Racine have been left frustrated after the city billed them hundreds of dollars for sidewalk repairs. However, the sidewalk repairs were completed years ago. TMJ4's Jenna Rae was tagged in a post on Facebook after several neighbors said they got the letter which claimed...
Milwaukee Brewers Eye Young Phenom Luis Robert Jr. in Blockbuster Trade Amid Yelich Injury Concerns
Amid the trade deadline approaching, the Milwaukee Brewers may seek pitching help while facing a potential outfield gap due to Christian Yelich's injury, possibly eyeing Luis Robert Jr. from the White Sox. Robert, hitting .227 with 12 home runs this season, could be a long-term asset for the Brewers, given his team control through 2027. Acquiring him might solidify Milwaukee's lineup for years to come, though it would require a significant offer of prospects and outfielders in exchange. Adding players like Erick Fedde could further bolster the team, potentially elevating the Brewers to World Series contention.
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