Abandoned Milwaukee Church Belches Thick Smoke, Rattling North Side Neighbors
Heavy smoke poured out of an apparently abandoned church on Milwaukee's North Side on Wednesday, sending a dark column into the sky that could be seen for blocks and drawing a fast response from city firefighters. Crews converged near North 26th Street and West Auer Avenue while neighbors watched from a safe distance.
Neighbor describes Milwaukee police shooting outside of her apartment door
A next-door neighbor says she and her young children were on the other side of the wall from where Milwaukee police shot and injured a suspect.
Milwaukee gym teacher accused of hurting student in class
MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee teacher is charged after he allegedly grabbed an 8-year-old student by the hood of his sweatshirt and took him to the ground during gym class. The accused is 48-year-old Andrew Fenske. He was charged with one count of physical abuse of a child – reckless causation of bodily harm.
Stop pretending Ryobi is the same as Milwaukee
Cordless power tools come in a wide variety of types and colors, and you've likely heard that many of your favorite brands are made or owned by the same large company. Yes, one company owns both Ryobi and Milwaukee, but that doesn't mean they're the same. Two of the most...
Garth Brooks fans battle traffic, construction for first of 2 concerts at Henry Maier...
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- One of country music's biggest stars is only playing two shows in the U.S. this year, and both are at the Summerfest grounds. Garth Brooks is at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater Tuesday night and Wednesday night, June 16-17, and as you probably would guess, there's some construction arou
Wauwatosa West High School Theatre program continues to make history on the national stage
WAUWATOSA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A local high school is continuing to make history on the national stage. Wauwatosa West High School Theatre was the first and only high school in the nation to produce and perform Dear Evan Hansen: High School Version, and now they are taking their success to the next level.
Greendale High School Marching Band invited to participate in London Parade 2028
GREENDALE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Greendale's High School Marching Band has been selected for their first international parade. According to a press release from Greendale Schools, the marching band was invited to participate in the London Parade and Festival on New Year's Day, 2028. The Greendale Marching Band has participa
Latest SDC meeting follows similar pattern of disagreements among board members
The Social Development Commission was once again thrown into disarray Tuesday after a disagreement over whether Dessie Levy could participate as a board member. Levy was appointed to serve on the SDC board by the Greater Milwaukee Committee last year. But Jorge Franco, interim CEO and board chair of SDC,...
Juneteenth – One of the City’s Biggest Celebrations – Returns for Its 55th Year
It’s a living legacy – one celebrating freedom and Black joy, triumphing over darkness and marching toward the future with hope. Short for June 19, Juneteenth honors the day federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to enforce the end of slavery in 1865, two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proc
Wind, Waves And A Soaking: Milwaukee’s Midweek Washout Turns Dangerous On The Lake
Clear skies and a cool start will be short lived as Milwaukee heads for a wet, windy Wednesday on June 17, 2026. Showers are on tap between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m., with heavier showers and thunderstorms likely from roughly 1–5 p.m., setting up a slow, soggy midday and afternoon commute. Temperatures will peak in the low 60s
