Cancel Chavez but don’t erase him
Milwaukee canceled its Cesar Chavez Day event in response to the March 18 New York Times report accusing Chavez of sexually abusing women and girls. While it is a serious matter to contemplate, we cannot simply erase history. Chavez was a Latino civil rights activist and helped co-found what is...
Death investigation underway near American Family Field
A death investigation is underway near American Family Field. Officials with the medical examiner's office say they were called to an area near West Milwaukee Road and Selig Drive Tuesday night.
Brookfield police seek suspects in vehicle entry, credit card fraud
BROOKFIELD, Wis. - The Brookfield Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying two individuals connected to a vehicle entry and fraud investigation. According to the Brookfield Police Department, the incident occurred between 12:30 a.m. March 16 and 7:51 a.m. March 17 in Brookfield. Police say the...
Missing woman found dead in Racine County
Officials with the Caledonia Police Department say a 65-year-old woman who had been reported missing was found dead Wednesday morning. Police say they do not suspect foul play.
Common Council delays confirmation of Karin Tyler as new director of Milwaukee’s Office of...
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Governor Tony Evers has awarded nearly $15 million across the state in an effort to reduce crime and prevent violence. Milwaukee County received $1.8 million. However, the City of Milwaukee's Office of Community Wellness and Safety got nothing. Citing that lack of funding for the city,...
65-year-old woman reported missing from Caledonia found dead in Oak Creek park
CALEDONIA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Authorities report Kari Nelson, a woman reported missing from Caledonia, has been found dead. Authorities report Nelson was found dead in Lake Vista Park in Oak Creek. Published: 5:31 a.m. on March 25, 2026. CALEDONIA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Caledonia police are asking for help...
Concerns about Milwaukee violence following Water Street shooting
Milwaukee police say a 22-year-old man was killed and two others injured in a Water Street shooting Sunday, with a person of interest now in custody as officials review downtown safety plans.
Ellis-Chalmers: Steam Power and the Machinery Behind Early American Agriculture
American agriculture has long been tied to machinery innovation, and one small but important story in that history begins in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the mid-19th century. In 1860, entrepreneur Edward P. Ellis purchased a bankrupt manufacturing firm known as Reliance Works at a sheriff’s auction. Though the company...
Saz’s State House celebrating 50th anniversary with special events
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Local hotspot Saz's State House is celebrating their 50th anniversary this year. They have all kinds of upcoming events planned in recognition of the milestone. CBS 58 was joined by Steve "Saz" Sazama on Monday, March 23, to tell us more.
From one generation to the next, Stella Moralez Reyna remains a staple at Señor...
As pool balls crack through the hall, Estella “Stella” Moralez Reyna moves between tables, balancing plates and greeting customers with a warm “mija” or “mijo.”. Reyna has worked at Señor Loco Mexican Restaurant, located inside Romine’s High Pockets at 6125 S. 27th St., for more than 30 years. Over the decades, she...
