Milwaukee’s holiday traditions once featured hometown elves before consumerism hijacked Santa
Milwaukee greeted December with a familiar tradition. Christmas trees were lit in Cathedral Square and at the Fiserv Forum. Holiday music floated out of the Public Market, with shoppers bundled against the wind from Lake Michigan. Such scenes feel timeless, but the holiday behind them has shifted dramatically over...
Milwaukee garbage truck collides with pedestrian; 64-year-old hurt
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police say a 64-year-old pedestrian was struck by a garbage truck on the city's south side on Friday morning, Dec. 26. Officials say the incident happened shortly before 7 a.m. Friday. The pedestrian was taken to a hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries. The driver of the...
Dodge Co. crash leaves Milwaukee woman seriously injured
LOMIRA, Wis. — A 37-year-old Milwaukee woman was transported to the hospital following a serious crash in the Village of Lomira Friday morning, the Dodge County Sheriff's Office said.
Man charged with throwing 5-month-old baby across hallway
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Prosecutors have charged 38-year-old Sergio Chavez-Morales with physical abuse of a child, after they say he threw a baby across a hallway. The incident happened back on Dec. 22, near North Teutonia Avenue and West Roosevelt Drive. According to the complaint Milwaukee police responded to the...
Two Wisconsin Civil Rights activists reconnect, urge a new movement
At Temple Beth El’s Juneteenth celebration this year, Thomas Jacobson was invited to give an inspirational talk. And when he stopped for questions, an audience member quickly stood up. “You got me out of jail,” the Rev. Joseph Baring said, quieting the room. Jacobson, a Holocaust survivor and...
One week after verdict in Judge Hannah Dugan’s trial, sketch artist reflects
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) – Last week, Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan was found guilty of obstructing federal agents while they tried to make an arrest inside her courtroom in April. One week after the verdict, the sketch artist who brought the trial to life is reflecting on the important job opportunity...
Homicide Investigation Underway After 22-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot in Oak Creek Apartment Complex
A fatal shooting at an Oak Creek apartment complex has sparked a homicide investigation, as per the Oak Creek Police Department. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday morning near South 20th Street and West College Avenue, left one man dead from gunshot wounds found in his vehicle. The victim was later identified...
Children’s Wisconsin gets a special holiday visit from Santa and some superheroes
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A special visit brought some holiday cheer to children spending Christmas in the hospital. Dressed in his red suit and hat, Santa stopped by Children's Wisconsin with some superhero friends. Firefighters from various departments traded in their firefighting gear for capes on Christmas Day. It's...
Historic Church of the Gesu reopens on Christmas Eve after major renovation
The Church of the Gesu at Marquette University welcomed worshipers back on Christmas Eve for the first time since completing a major renovation. TMJ4 spoke with some excited to see its restoration.
‘Those in need shouldn’t be forgotten’: Christmas Eve meal at St. Ben’s brings community...
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- While many families were preparing for Christmas Eve celebrations, others were looking for a place to go. At St. Ben’s Capuchin Community Services in Milwaukee, volunteers, staff, and church leaders came together to share a holiday meal with those in need, offering not just food, but connection.

















