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Bullet shatters window at Milwaukee restaurant, injures customer with broken glass

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — Police are investigating after a bullet went through the window of a restaurant on Milwaukee's south side Sunday afternoon. The Milwaukee Police Department responded to JC King's Tortas near South 13th Street and West Oklahoma Avenue around 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, for a report of a shooting.
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You’ll Gladly Cross Wisconsin For The Fried Perch At These 12 Restaurants

Fried perch holds a special place on Wisconsin menus, and folks here take it seriously. A good plate means flaky fillets, a light golden coating, and a squeeze of lemon that makes the whole thing sing. All across the state, from lakeside taverns to family diners, you can find cooks...
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Blind Milwaukee Singer Turns Gas Station Into Stage, Community Raises $8,000

For years, Danva Johnson has stood outside a gas station near North 68th Street and West Villard Avenue in Milwaukee, singing gospel songs to whoever happened to be pumping gas or walking by. Johnson, who is blind, never set out to go viral. But this summer, a video of him singing did exactly that, racking up millions
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MPD investigating four separate shootings, 1-year-old and teen injured

The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating four separate shootings that occurred on Saturday, which left five people injured, including a 1-year-old and a 17-year-old.
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Teen charged after hitting Milwaukee Police officer with car bound for trial

MILWAUKEE — A teenager accused of hitting a police officer with his car while fleeing Water St. was bound for trial on Friday. Hunter Meyer, 18, of Rothschild faces nine felonies and one misdemeanor after an incident involving gunfire and reckless driving over the Fourth of July weekend. Milwaukee...
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Fiscal Facts: Mixed trends for Wisconsin homeless population

Wisconsin’s reported homeless population increased nearly 5% in 2026 to nearly 5,500 individuals, a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds. At the same time, Wisconsin has reported lower rates of homelessness than its regional peers and the nation for the last decade, and is trending in a more positive long-term direc
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Milwaukee kids take first flights in event honoring slain rapper OG Tweezy

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — Dozens of Milwaukee children experienced their first flight Saturday afternoon during an event honoring Antwan Hogans, a local rapper known as OG Tweezy who was shot and killed last summer. Hogans was known for giving back to the community, and now his son, Juan Hogans,...
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Milwaukee mother asks suspect to turn himself in after 11-year-old’s death

MILWAUKEE - Jamie Campbell says her entire world changed in just a matter of minutes. She should be preparing for the upcoming school year, instead, she's planning her 11-year-old's funeral. "Prayer, God, and just all my memories with him," said Campbell. These are the three things Campbell said are keeping...
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Prost! Milwaukee’s public beer gardens are a summer staple

For more than a decade, thousands of people have swarmed to Milwaukee County parks to get their hop on at public beer gardens. What began as an experiment in 2012 has turned into one of the biggest social draws of the summer for all occasions. Whether it be family reunions, after work gatherings or date nights, people
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Sherman Phoenix remains a symbol of growth for Milwaukee business owners

This story is part of The uprising in Sherman Park: 10 years later, a Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service series examining resilience, collective action and ongoing efforts to address the inequities that sparked a pivotal moment in Milwaukee’s history. Ten years after the Sherman Park unrest, the Sherman Phoenix Market

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