Court Strikes Down Unlawful “Fire Protection Fees” in Win for Wisconsin Taxpayers
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) today applauded a Waukesha County Circuit Court decision to strike down “fire protection fees” imposed by the Villages of Pewaukee and Dousman. The WMC Litigation Center filed the lawsuit in 2024 on behalf of WMC, two businesses, and a taxpayer,...
Warm, more humid Tuesday before overnight rain arrives
Milwaukee stays dry through most of Tuesday, but a slow-moving cold front brings overnight rain chances. Severe storms are not expected.
Water main failure sends water down Milwaukee street over Labor Day weekend
A Milwaukee water main failure near 38th and Helena caused street flooding and basement concerns over Labor Day weekend.
Pedestrian dead, bystander hurt near Ruby and Teutonia after hit-and-run followed by second crash
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A 24-year-old pedestrian died and a bystander who stopped to help was injured after two separate cars hit them near Ruby and Teutonia avenues on Monday night, Sept. 7, according to Milwaukee police. Police say a car traveling south hit the pedestrian at around 11:15 p.m....
MPD: Critically missing man last seen near 26th and National
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help in locating a critically missing person. Officials say 68-year-old Sherman Williams was last seen around 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, near 26th and National. He's described as a Black male, 5'7", 160 pounds, with a heart and wing...
Milwaukee beekeeper: Yellow jackets, not honey bees, are invading your space
Yellow jackets are invading your space this fall. A Milwaukee beekeeper explains why and how to keep them away.
High Stakes by Bartolotta to Open in Milwaukee
The Bartolotta Restaurants will expand its Milwaukee dining portfolio with the opening of High Stakes by Bartolotta on Thursday, Sept. 17. The post High Stakes by Bartolotta to Open in Milwaukee appeared first on Fabulous Wisconsin .
Yellowjackets are buzzing across Wisconsin as summer winds down
MILWAUKEE— If it seems like yellowjackets are suddenly everywhere, there’s a reason and the time of year has a lot to do with it. Dr. Chelsea Cook, an assistant professor of biological sciences at Marquette University, says an early and relatively mild spring likely gave yellowjacket queens a head start. Queens typical
New restaurant opens on Water Street despite recent business closures
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Just within the past few months, three businesses have closed along Water Street, including The Low Country restaurant, Duke’s on Water and Silk on Water. Silk on Water cited safety concerns when they announced plans to close temporarily in August. The “Uppa Yard on Water”...
Man charged with two murders in Milwaukee seeks motion for self-defense claim
MILWAUKEE — A man charged with killing his tenant and a witness in Milwaukee is seeking a McMorris Motion in purist of a self defense claim. Kevin Griffin faces charges of first-degree intentional homicide and first-degree reckless homicide after he allegedly shot Terrance Wilder while trying to evict him over a drug d
