Pedestrian dies in hospital after crash at intersection on Milwaukee’s east side
Editor's Note: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the victim in the crash was a bicyclist. The pedestrian who was critically injured after being hit by a car July 9 on Milwaukee's east side died later that night in the hospital, the Milwaukee police department said in a news release. ...
Milwaukee using hidden cameras, reward offers to combat illegal dumping
Milwaukee leaders are cracking down on illegal dumping in the city. The city recently increased fines and added hidden cameras at common dumping sites. They are also enlisting residents’ help by posting photos of frequent offenders online and offering a $1,000 reward for those who help identify suspects. In...
Food service contractor laying off 52 employees after sale of Wisconsin Ascension Living facility
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) – Over 50 employees of a food service contractor are being laid off after Ascension Living sold one of its southeastern Wisconsin facilities. According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) letter submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, TouchPoint...
‘I almost died tonight’: Milwaukee woman hit by stray bullet in driveway
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- What started off as a Fourth of July full of family, fun and fireworks turned into a nightmare after a Milwaukee woman says she was hit by a stray bullet. "I just can't believe it, like, I almost died tonight," said Nicole Valdes, who was hit...
Community residents fight to keep local Pick ‘N Save open amid Kroger closures
Residents of Milwaukee are rallying to keep their local Pick ‘n Save grocery stores open after Kroger announced plans to shutter several locations, including the store at 35th and Meinecke slated to close on July 18. As reported by a local news outlet, a recent community meeting at Milwaukee’s...
Funeral for fallen MPD Officer Kendall Corder today, Wisconsin task force helps with Texas...
Good morning, Wisconsin. Here’s what you need to know today. Showers and possible storms will come to and end early across southern Wisconsin. Expect a mostly cloudy and humid Friday with another chance for showers and storms south later in the day. Get your 7-day forecast: Milwaukee | Madison...
Milwaukee police seek help identifying 7 suspects wanted in robbery that left 1 injured
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help in identifying and locating seven suspects wanted in connection to a robbery/substantial battery in the early morning hours of July 4. Police say the suspects forcefully took property from two victims, causing "substantial" injury to one of...
Owner of fallen officer’s favorite restaurant pays respects ahead of funeral
Employees at BaoBao Cuisine in Milwaukee gathered outside their restaurant Friday to pay respects as the procession for fallen Officer Kendall Corder passed by on its way to the church.
Milwaukee woman who was ‘blacked out’ before fatal hit-and-run crash sentenced to 28 years...
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A 35-year-old Milwaukee woman will spend 28 years behind bars for her roll in a hit-and-run crash that killed one person and injured another. The crash happened Sept. 22, 2024, near 76th and Good Hope. Authorities say Stephanie Sykes was behind the wheel of a speeding...
Milwaukee Reports 13% Increase in Homicides Amid Overall Crime Rate Decline
As crime rates across various categories in Milwaukee show a decline, the city faces a counter trend in its number of homicides, which have notably increased by 13% in 2025 compared to the same period in the previous year, based on the recent report from law enforcement. The numbers indicate a disturbing ascent from...
