My most memorable story of 2025: His 180-year prison sentence was cut after saving...
A big goal of mine when I started reporting on criminal justice for NNS was, of course, to learn about the institutions that make up the “criminal justice system” itself. This included the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, Milwaukee’s local jail, law enforcement agencies, the district attorney’s office and the...
Milwaukee police searching for critically missing 32-year-old man
Jared Isaac Bratchett was last seen on foot near North Lake Drive and East North Avenue around 9:15 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
‘It won’t stop us’: Milwaukee restaurant gears up for Hawley Road closure
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) - Starting Monday, Jan. 5, a stretch of Hawley Road near Interstate 94 will close for several years. The closure impacts all lanes and is part of a larger Interstate 94 reconstruction project. Barbiere’s Italian Inn has been in Milwaukee since the 1960s, at the corner of...
Movies and TV shows casting in Milwaukee
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
Hundreds take part Milwaukee’s Polar Plunge, a New Year’s Day tradition
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- For many in Milwaukee, the Polar Plunge is an annual tradition and New Year's Day wake-up call. Despite below zero "feels-like" temperatures, hundreds braved the cold at Bradford Beach to take the plunge. CBS 58 spoke with veteran plungers who said the crowd was less than...
11 Wisconsin Tavern Fish Fries That Bring The Friday Vibe
In Wisconsin, Friday night fish fry is not a seasonal novelty but a year-round ritual deeply rooted in local culture and community identity. Generations of residents plan their weeks around this tradition, gathering with family, friends, and neighbors to share food, conversation, and familiar routines. Beer-battered...
This Wisconsin Tavern Serves German Comfort Food Locals Say Still Do It Right
Craving the kind of German comfort food that tastes like tradition on a plate? Kegel’s Inn in West Allis has been the neighborhood’s go-to for schnitzel, steins, and stories since before your grandparents had a favorite booth. You feel it the moment you step inside, where old-world murals and friendly buzz make time...
Wisconsin dad’s gaming fury ends with 8-month-old thrown at wall
Jalin White, 22, pleaded guilty to one count each of physical abuse of a child and neglecting a child on Monday
Two Men Charged With First-degree Intentional Homicide In Milwaukee Shooting
Two Milwaukee men are charged with first-degree intentional homicide in connection with a deadly shooting on Sunday, December 21, according to a criminal complaint filed Friday, December 26. Prosecutors charged 20-year-old Eduin George and 21-year-old Jose Talavera-Quezada of killing a 24-year-old between 97th and...
Milwaukee fatal bar shooting; 1 dead, warrant out for man’s arrest
MILWAUKEE - A warrant is out for a Milwaukee man charged in a homicide that occurred outside a northwest side bar earlier this month. According to a criminal complaint, 39-year-old Antonio Brown, 39, is wanted on charges of first-degree intentional homicide while using a dangerous weapon, first-degree recklessly...
