Milwaukee County investment helped bring Whitefish Bay development to life
Developer Brian Spoerl during a ribbon cutting ceremony at The Hampton community housing called Milwaukee County‘s $3 million investment a “game changer” for housing projects. The founder and managing director of Spoerl Commercial made the comments shortly before announcing the opening of the 17-unit property in Whitef
Lake Michigan Winds Slam Milwaukee, Turn Beaches Into No-Go Zone
Milwaukee woke up to a clear, cool Thursday, with temperatures sitting near 52°F at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport and a steady northeast breeze blowing in off Lake Michigan. That lake breeze comes with a catch: the shoreline is under both a Beach Hazards Statement and a Small Craft Advisory through early aft
Unseen Marilyn Monroe photos from 1949 hit the auction block
Not only did John Ahlhauser photograph Marilyn Monroe before she was famous. He photographed her before, legally speaking, she was Marilyn Monroe. With the centennial of Monroe's birthday coming up on June 1, 2026 , it's a good time to revisit a young Milwaukee Journal photographer's experience with the legendary movie
Milwaukee boat death; 24-year-old crushed near Water Street
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police are investigating the death of a 24-year-old who was crushed by a boat that tipped on Thursday afternoon, May 28. The Milwaukee Police Department said the incident happened about 2:51 p.m. near CenterPointe Marine Milwaukee, a boat dealership and marina. The 24-year-old was pronounced dead
Family mourns the loss of Milwaukee man killed in car crash
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) - Family and friends of 39-year-old Leandre Brown gathered on Thursday night for a balloon release to honor their lost loved one. Brown was killed early Tuesday morning in a car crash at the intersection of Fond Du Lac Roosevelt. Family says Brown was known as “Turtle”...
‘He was always smiling and trying to help people’: Family remembers Milwaukee father of...
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Family members are remembering a Milwaukee father and Army veteran they say was taken far too soon, after he was shot and killed inside his apartment Wednesday morning. Relatives identified the victim as 42-year-old Greg McElwee, a father of six who lived near 94th St. and...
Boat falls on, kills person at CenterPointe Marine in Milwaukee
A boat fell on and killed one person at CenterPointe Marine in Milwaukee Thursday, according to the Milwaukee Fire Department.
‘I knew it was gonna be bad’: National Ave. construction continues as new closure...
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Starting on Thursday May 28, part of the 35th and National intersection will close until early July. North-bound traffic on 35th Street south of National Avenue will be closed. The short-term closure is part of a larger National Avenue Reconstruction project. The project will span across...
National Avenue construction worries Milwaukee businesses, neighbors
MILWAUKEE - A new closure starts Thursday, May 28, as part of the National Avenue reconstruction project on Milwaukee’s south side, and nearby businesses say they are worried it could make an already difficult situation worse. Local perspective:. Neighbors said barriers and construction equipment near 35th and National
Milwaukee Downtown Dining Week marks 20th year with meal deals
Milwaukee Downtown Dining Week is back with deals at more than 30 restaurants, lasting through next Thursday. The downtown BID CEO and Mader's executive chef are excited to share in the week.

















