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The World of Outlaws late models race at Wisconsin's Wilmot Raceway for the first time. Here's what to know.
The track that hosted the final Wisconsin race of the season for the World of Outlaws sprint cars earlier this month will host the Outlaws late models for the first time Monday. The $10,000-to-win show is sandwiched by two premier events, the Prairie Dirt Classic on Friday and Saturday in Fairbury, Illinois, and...
Whitewater school district integrates new state literacy guidelines into summer school
The hot summer months are dwindling away and the next school year is on the horizon, when more than 800 students from the Whitewater Unified School District will return to the classroom after weeks of summer learning. Superintendent Caroline Pate-Hefty said the district’s ”record high” summer school enrollment is driven...
RNC's impact less than expected at some restaurants. But hotels, other businesses did well
The Republican National Convention's economic impact was less than expected, according to several downtown restauranteurs. But Milwaukee-area hotels did very well hosting tens of thousands of guests. And other local vendors got business that wouldn't have otherwise existed without the RNC. ...
Dreyer to attempt solo swim across Lake Michigan again
GRAND HAVEN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 26, 2024) – If at first you don’t succeed, you try and try again. That’s old axiom applies to Jim Dreyer, the soon-to-be 61-year-old Grand Haven ultra-marathon swimmer who failed twice last year to swim across Lake Michigan on the 25th anniversary of his initial solo effort. The two attempts from Milwaukee to Grand Haven were stymied by conditions beyond his control.
Payne’s journey from Elkins to the Brewers: From hit king to top pick
Fort Bend Elkins High School baseball standout Braylon Payne, originally set to join the University of Houston, has seen a significant turn in his athletic journey as the Milwaukee Brewers have selected him with the No. 17 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. “When I heard those words, my...
'The Harley hotspot': Bike night kicks off Milwaukee's Harley-Davidson Homecoming
MILWAUKEE — Bike night happens every Thursday night at the Harley-Davidson Museum but it has reached a new level at the start of the Homecoming celebration. More than 1,000 people were expected at this bike night. There were so many motorcycles that riders had to utilize overflow parking on both sides of the road at the 6th Street and Canal Street intersection.
Milwaukee Police warns of robbery crew; 2 arrests made
MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Police Department is warning about a new robbery crew. They say they're targeting people in the Riverwest and Upper East Side neighborhoods. On a picture-perfect day in Milwaukee, there's no shortage of people walking around. But lately, there's been some caution, with recent robberies in the area.
Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission reelect chairwoman as 15-day video release policy took effect immediately
The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission reelected Miriam Horwitz chair of the board at a meeting Thursday night and Commissioner Bree Spencer was named vice chair. Horwitz addressed the board's new video release policy, which will require the Milwaukee Police Department to release footage from "critical incidents" within 15 days. The family of...
Kenosha fossil hunters make rare dino find; afraid program will go extinct
KENOSHA, Wis. - It's been two years since a group from Carthage College in Kenosha made a rare discovery while searching for dinosaur bones in Montana. It may be their most important find in their program's history. However, as the group prepares to head back to the spot where parts...
Elected officials participate in south side community walk
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Community members gathered on Milwaukee's south side on Thursday, July 25, for a walk together. The walk began around 3:30 p.m. at the El Rey Food Market and ended at the Jackson Park Farmers Market. Elected officials joined the community walk, such as Alderman Peter Burgelis,...
MPD: 1 dead, 1 injured after shooting near 39th and Florist
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A 47-year-old is dead following a shooting that took place near 39th and Florist on Thursday, July 25. Another victim, a 49-year-old, was taken to a local hospital for injuries that are considered non-life-threatening. Milwaukee police were called out to the shooting at around 7:41 p.m....
Under The Moonshine: Catch Corey Hart, Milwaukee Brewers Legend, at Central Standard Crafthouse and Kitchen for Special Signing and Sampling Event
Under The Moonshine: Catch Corey Hart, Milwaukee Brewers Legend, at Central. Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen for Special Signing and Sampling Event. Who: Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen and Corey Hart. What: From the diamond to the distillery, Milwaukee Brewers legend Corey Hart returns to. downtown to celebrate his collaboration with...
5 things to know and do the weekend of July 26
It’s Friday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know about. If you would like your event to be considered for this column, please submit your news by clicking here at least two weeks in advance. 1. Summer Game Night ’80s Theme: Friday, July 26...
Protests continue for the death of D'Vontaye Mitchell outside the Hyatt Regency downtown
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Friends, family, and activists marched outside the downtown Hyatt Regency Hotel where D'Vontaye Mitchell was killed a month ago, continuing their calls for more video to be released to the public. Only a few family members have seen the surveillance video from the incident on June...
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