EXCLUSIVE: A one-on-one with Milwaukee’s new streetcar system manager
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Milwaukee streetcar faces an uncertain future amid consistent maintenance issues, an unclear path towards funding expansion and questions over how to make the system profitable. Additionally, the position of city streetcar system manager was vacant for months following the resignation of Andrew...
Brookfield Kohl’s retail theft, police seek suspect
BROOKFIELD, Wis. - Police are looking for a man who they say stole merchandise from a Kohl's store in Brookfield. According to the Brookfield Police Department, on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at about 7 p.m., an unknown man, white, walked into the Kohl's store at 124th St. and North Ave and concealed merchandise valued at $278.
57-year-old killed in motorcycle crash near 96th and Auer in Milwaukee
A 57-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash after losing control and colliding with a wall Thursday night, according to Milwaukee police.
Milwaukee Weather Alert: Thunderstorm Chances Return Friday Night With Travel Risks on I-94
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – Southeast Wisconsin will enjoy a break in the weather Thursday, but forecasters warn that thunderstorm chances will return by Friday night, raising concerns for travel along I-94 and for outdoor events scheduled this weekend. Thursday Brings Calm Conditions. The National Weather Service in...
Milwaukee homes receive letter of demolition more than one month after historic flooding
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- More than a month after the floods impacted people, people in the city of Milwaukee are receiving demolition orders. Three years ago, Parris Adams bought a home on 63rd and Fairmount. For him, it was a dream come true. “I’m waking up to the earth shaking,”...
Penfield Children’s Center in Milwaukee hosts Safety Outpost for families
From health screenings to children’s games, Penfield Children’s Center turned its parking lot into a one-stop shop for family fun and safety resources.
New SNAP, Medicaid rules could cost many kids free school meals
Recent changes tightening eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid could leave hundreds of thousands of families without benefits. As a result, the School Nutrition Association warns, many children could lose automatic access to free school meals. Families can still apply for...
Milwaukee shooting Thursday, 52nd and Fond du Lac; 1 injured
MILWAUKEE - One person was injured in a shooting in Milwaukee on Thursday, Sept. 11. The Milwaukee Police Department said it happened around 3:30 p.m. near 52nd and Fond du Lac. A suspect fired shots into a vehicle, subsequently striking the victim. The 37-year-old victim was transported to the hospital...
The next chapter: Inside Milwaukee’s new MLK library branch
They lift your spirits, prompt you to think, make you feel grateful and inspire you to do more. They connect you to our community, shining a spotlight on what's good about our city. They're stories that are Uniquely Milwaukee, sponsored by the Milwaukee Public Library. At the corner of Locust...
Oak Creek man sentenced to 20 years in crash that killed teacher
An Oak Creek man was sentenced to 20 years in prison in connection with the drunk driving crash that killed St. Francis teacher Michelle Engman.