Milwaukee mother raises $10K in donations to combat food insecurity for students at La...
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- In Milwaukee County, one out of every four kids, or 25%, faces food insecurity. Now, Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) mother Amanda Seppanen is fighting to bring that number down to zero. In the fall, she began fundraising to help create food bags for students at La...
After 48 years in business, Martino’s Hot Dogs and Italian Beef closes doors
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- After 48 years, Martino's Hot Dogs and Italian Beef -- a beloved restaurant on Milwaukee's south side -- is serving its last batch of customers. Friday, Dec. 19, was the last day of service. The restaurant was packed for one final lunch rush. Check out our...
Milwaukee mom seeks help after historic flooding as Christmas approaches
A Milwaukee mother, who cares for five children, says her family was left homeless for two weeks after historic flooding in August.
In Memoriam: Two of Milwaukee’s Finest Psychiatrists, Jon Gudeman, MD, and Scott Sandage, MD
Explore the legacies of Milwaukee's influential psychiatrists, Jon Gudeman and Scott Sandage, and their impact on mental health and culture. Milwaukee was long famous for their beers, eliciting the new Brew City, but the old breweries have moved on. Milwaukee has also had famous psychiatrists, including Herzl Spiro,...
10 Seasonal Corners Across Wisconsin Offering Christmas Charm
Wisconsin knows how to sparkle when the holidays roll around. From small towns draped in twinkling lights to bustling markets filled with handmade treasures, every corner feels like a postcard. Cozy cafés serve steaming cocoa, while historic streets echo with carols and laughter. Snow-covered barns and festive...
Slenderman Stabber Case: Attorney says Geyser to Appear in Court by Zoom Tuesday
MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin’s Afternoon News went In-Depth for an entire hour, looking into the Slenderman Stabber Morgan Geyser, ahead of her next court appearance Tuesday, December 23. Twelve years ago, Geyser lured her classmate into the woods and stabbed the victim 19 times. She explained to the police...
Mariah Antetokounmpo’s Fostering Community Christmas spreads festive cheer to foster families
GRAFTON, Wis. (CBS 58) — This Saturday will be special for hundreds of foster children in the Milwaukee area. The Fostering Community Christmas event is an annual celebration that makes it simple for foster parents to put presents under their tree. "This party really takes something off my plate,"...
Milwaukee Neighborhood Frustrated by Ongoing Graffiti Vandalism with No End in Sight
Residents and business owners in a Milwaukee neighborhood say ongoing graffiti vandalism has become a persistent and costly problem, leaving many feeling frustrated and unsure how to stop it.The vandalism has been affecting the Forest Home Hills neighborhood, with residents reporting graffiti on garages, fences, and...
Brookfield Target felony retail theft, police seek 4 suspects
BROOKFIELD, Wis. - Brookfield police need your help in identifying four people accused of stealing from Target before they were stopped by loss prevention and ran away. According to the City of Brookfield Police Department, on Dec. 12 at about 7:30 p.m., four people (pictured) entered the Target store on Bluemound...
‘It’s just something I didn’t want to let go of’: Milwaukee Public Schools invites...
MILWAUKEE — Teachers in Wisconsin are leaving the workforce at an alarming rate, according to a 2024 report from the Department of Public Instruction. That report shows that four out of every 10 first-year teachers either leave the state or the profession altogether after just six years. Milwaukee Public...
