‘I’m moving forward’: Driver’s license recovery program helps Milwaukee residents regain stability
For many Milwaukee residents returning from incarceration, the difference between stability and setback can hinge on a single document: a valid driver’s license. Without one, everyday responsibilities can become barriers that undermine a person’s successful return to the community, said Jay Tucker, administrator of...
Why This UNBEATABLE $10 Lobster Deal Changed Everything in Milwaukee, WI
Picture yourself wandering into Milwaukee’s vibrant Public Market, where the air hums with fresh ocean scents. This spot has hooked locals since 2005 with its unbeatable seafood freshness and smart pricing strategies. Tim Collins brought his fish expertise from Alaska to create a downtown favorite everyone craves....
Wisconsin Locals Line Up For This Old-School Frozen Custard That Tastes Like Pure Nostalgia
You can hear it before you see it: that happy murmur of locals lined up for a taste of pure nostalgia. Kopp’s Frozen Custard in Greenfield turns everyday cravings into little celebrations, one creamy scoop at a time. I stopped in on a chilly evening and still found the...
Greenfield Top Cop Hit With Fresh Felony Rap in Widening Misconduct Case
Greenfield’s embattled police chief is facing even more legal heat. Jay Johnson, 58, was hit in Milwaukee County court yesterday with additional criminal counts, including two new felonies and a misdemeanor, in a case that has already sidelined him from the job. He remains on paid administrative leave while...
Wisconsin cheese takes center stage for Super Bowl appetizers
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Two cheese-focused recipes can elevate local Super Bowl gatherings. Angie Edge, manager at Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, joined us Friday, Feb. 6 to showcase the appetizers. The Spicy Game Day Cheese Board combines pepper cheddar, jalapeño Havarti, wildfire blue and Cajun gouda with meats, pickles...
From Iowa to Wisconsin, 4 romantic restaurants worth a road trip
Romance in Middle America doesn’t need grand gestures — just the right room, the right meal and the kind of ambiance that invites couples to lean in a little closer. Across the region, historic buildings, soft lighting, and chef‑driven menus create intimate spaces perfect for celebrating love in all its forms. In...
Here’s the Summerfest 2026 lineup in Milwaukee by date, time and stage
Post Malone, Megan Moroney, Ed Sheeran and Jelly Roll are among some 600 artists scheduled to play Summerfest 2026 in Milwaukee across nine days. Well this year, make that 11 - since the festival will have two nights of "kickoff concerts" with country music legend Garth Brooks at the American Family Insurance...
Milwaukee Alderman Demands Early Alarm On Six-Figure Budget Swings
Ald. Peter Burgelis is trying to put an end to budget curveballs at City Hall, pushing an ordinance that would force earlier warnings when city accounts start drifting too far into the red or the black. The Finance & Personnel Committee signed off on the proposal this week, and the full Common Council is expected to...
Family remembers Milwaukee man as ‘pure joy’ following fatal apartment shooting
Patricia Nelson remembers her 50-year-old son Angelo as "laughter" and "medicine" who could turn any sad situation into joy before he was fatally shot in a Milwaukee apartment hallway.
Glendale shooting, man charged with intentional homicide
GLENDALE, Wis. - A Milwaukee man is now charged with first-degree intentional homicide, accused of killing Kamonti McFarlane last September. Demonta Hambright, 42, was arrested after a high-speed chase and crash in Clark County, Indiana. It's unclear at this time when he will make his initial Milwaukee County court...
