Milwaukee woman’s homicide followed week of police encounters with daughter
Nikki Reich was scrolling through a story about a Milwaukee woman accused of beating her mother to death with a rock when a photo caught her eye. “I just knew by her face, Carrie’s face,” Reich said. Five days earlier, Reich saw Lauren Spors, Carrie Zettel's 29-year-old daughter, screaming and threatening people in a...
As Local Pols Call for Defunding, Milwaukee Streetcar Breaks Post-Pandemic Ridership Record
Milwaukee’s The Hop streetcar got its highest summer ridership numbers since 2019 in August and September, yet one local official believes it should be defunded. As Maia Pandey explains in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, “August and September also marked the first time in 2025 where The Hop's monthly rider numbers...
Common Threads for Cancer: Milwaukee Fashion Show Unites Community in the Fight Against Cancer
Inspired by a passion for fashion and compassion for people living with cancer, Nichole Muex, a plus-size model for over 12 years, is creating an unforgettable event that brings people together to support the fight against cancer. Common Threads for Cancer is a fashion show dedicated to raising awareness, fostering...
What’s New with SDC: Federal Review, State Funding and More Updates
This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. The Social Development Commission is still waiting to hear from the federal government regarding its community action status. In...
Widespread Panic Encores Jimi Hendrix’s “Little Wing” On Night 2 In Milwaukee [Photos]
Widespread Panic continued its tour de force with a second consecutive night of heavy-hitting rock and roll at the Riverside Theater in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Not only is Milwookie one of Panic’s favorite places to play (last night was the 47th time WSP performed in the city), it’s also a cherished destination for the...
Arty’s Sweet Talk Cupcakes showcases Halloween-inspired treats
MILWAUKEE - Halloween is fast-approaching!. Which means time is winding down to get some cute and creepy treats for your party. FOX6 WakeUp is taking cupcakes from simple to spooktacular with the help of Chef Arty from Arty's Sweet Talk Cupcakes in Milwaukee.
‘More than a hobby:’ West Allis artist who designed Magic: The Gathering cards proves...
WEST ALLIS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- First released in 1993, Magic: The Gathering took the collectible card game world by storm. Now, more than 30 years later, tens of millions still play what's largely considered the first modern trading card game around the globe. One of the biggest draws?. The...
New Berlin wrong-way OWI crash; officer hurt, driver sentenced
NEW BERLIN, Wis. - A man pleaded guilty to charges in connection to a wrong-way OWI crash that injured a New Berlin police officer and was sentenced to probation on Wednesday. Prosecutors charged 57-year-old David Scott with OWI causing injury (second offense), four counts of second-degree recklessly endangering...
Mom’s Facebook post sparks grassroots food assistance effort for SNAP families
A simple Facebook post from a Wisconsin mother has grown into an effort to help families at risk of losing their food assistance benefits due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. Rachel Hartberg posted in a private moms group asking if anyone needed food help with SNAP benefits potentially ending....
Racine & Me: Local Teen’s ‘Thriller: Reimagined’ Music Video Goes Viral
RACINE, WI (CBS 58) -- A Racine County teen is getting major attention online for his creative twist on one of the most iconic music videos of all time — Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.”. Grayson Kirch says his love for video production started when he was a kid,...




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