Carmen Northwest will move to former HOPE High School building in Milwaukee’s Harambee neighborhood
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Since last fall, Carmen Schools of Science and Technology leaders have been searching for a new home after getting kicked out of the building they were renting from Milwaukee Public Schools. Now, they'll be relocating to the former HOPE High School building on N. MLK Jr....
Milwaukee Fire Department: Microchip scanners in use at all stations
Microchip scanners are now installed at all 32 Milwaukee fire stations to help reunite lost dogs with their owners. The initiative was funded by Friends of MADACC and coordinated with animal advocates and fire department officials. Community members can bring lost dogs to any station for a scan to quickly...
Five years later, the Schlitz tied-house on Humboldt still awaits its comeback
Back in September 2021, Clarence Morse shrugged when I asked him about the risks of restoring the former Schlitz tied-house at Humboldt and North. “I might be on a fool’s errand,” he said, smiling. Five years later, the errand continues, though the stakes feel higher. The 134-year-old corner...
Milwaukee Drops 6 New Tools Built To Handle Hard-Hitting Tasks On The Jobsite
A solid half-dozen of new hand tools being released by Milwaukee all boast similar technological advancements designed to make swinging them safer and easier.
Sheriff’s Department offers no insight into fatal crash investigation as trucker seeks to recover...
A truck driver says he has been denied information regarding a fatal crash that ended with his truck being impounded but no criminal charges. Truck driver and owner operator Eric Hafer was involved in a crash on Highway 164 in Waukesha, Wisconsin last June. Two people died in the crash. Now, Hafer is looking to […] ...
Over 1,000 without power amid wet winter storm
WAUPACA, Wis. (WBAY) - More than 1,000 homes and businesses in WBAY’s viewing area were without power Friday morning, according to utility companies. At 7:45, Alliant Energy reported 829 customers without power in a wide swath between Highway 22 and Highway 49. This included an area from Princeton to Saxeville and...
Brady Street Bar Bosses Turn Wurstbar Into Gritty Underground Tavern
The team behind Milwaukee Brat House is stripping the German kitsch out of WürstBar MKE on Brady Street and flipping the space into a bare-bones neighborhood spot called Underground Tavern, set to open Monday, Feb. 23. Instead of Berlin street food and themed flair, the corner is pivoting to a straight-ahead dive bar...
Bartolotta Bets Big With High Stakes Steakhouse On Water Street
Downtown Milwaukee is getting a high-roller upgrade to its dining scene. Chef Paul Bartolotta is turning the former Rumpus Room on Water Street into a European-style steakhouse called High Stakes by Bartolotta, reviving a prime space his restaurant group shuttered during the pandemic. Bartolotta, trained in Italy and...
Movies and TV shows casting in Milwaukee
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention 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 big part of that...
Milwaukee, Wisconsin Weather Alert Now: 90% Rain-to-Snow Shift Before Friday Snow Bands
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Wisconsin – Wet pavement and gray skies are setting the stage for a messy February shift in Milwaukee, with rain poised to flip to snow as colder air slides in. Showers develop later this afternoon, with...
