Council members issue joint letter, urging state legislative support on key tobacco law
A joint letter from 11 members of the Common Council was sent yesterday (October 23) to each member of the Milwaukee delegation in the state Senate and Assembly, asking for their sponsorship and support of LRB 2352, the Wisconsin Tobacco 21 Act. This bill closes a critical loophole in state...
Hundreds pack into Forest Home Cemetery for annual Dia De Los Muertos event featuring...
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A day full of celebration, traditional music, and a chance to honor those who aren't with us anymore. Hundreds came to the Forest Home Cemetery on Saturday morning for the 7th annual Dia De Los Muertos 5K Run/Walk and Festival. The event kicked off with runners...
Intense Debate: Three Individuals Charged in Relation to Fatal Shooting Outside Fryerz Restaurant
CBS 58 - 10/20/2025 08:37:00 PM. Three days ago, a tragic incident unfolded near a Milwaukee restaurant, leading to the death of Darien Ballard. The suspects, Ezzard Diggins, Aniya Duvall-Wilks, and Ryan Moore Jr., are now facing charges related to the homicide. The two men, Diggins and Moore Jr., are charged with...
Milwaukee Breathes Sigh of Relief as 10-Year-Old Dejuan Garrett Found Safe
Milwaukee Police confirmed that 10-year-old Dejuan Garrett, who had been reported critically missing, was found safe. According to a report from WISN, Garrett was last seen on the afternoon of Thursday near 62nd Street and Fiebrantz Avenue. Police issued a critical missing alert due to his age and the circumstances...
FBI Milwaukee Leads Major Gang Crackdown Seizing Drugs and Firearms in Multi Agency Effort
FBI Milwaukee, in coordination with local, state, and federal partners, carried out a large-scale operation targeting violent gang activity early yesterday morning. According to FBI-Milwaukee's Facebook post , "Operation Chalkline" involved 14 SWAT teams across Milwaukee and Racine, leading to the arrest of 22...
Milwaukeeans speak out against county’s proposed cuts to detox center
Milwaukee County's First Step Community Recovery Center faces closure as officials work to address a $45 million budget shortfall, sparking concerns from community members.
MPD Gets Nearly 900 Calls From MPS Schools Over Three-Month Period
Time span matches period when school resource officers were ordered to return to the district. 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. Milwaukee Public Schools made nearly...
Milwaukee County Officials Unveil Plan to Combat $9M Fare Evasion Issue with Bus Fare...
Milwaukee officials are addressing a significant rise in fare evasion within the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) through a proposed Bus Fare Compliance Pilot Program for 2026. The initiative, introduced by Milwaukee County Supervisor Shawn Rolland and co-sponsored by Supervisor Steve F. Taylor, responds to a...
Milwaukee shoppers are finally seeing relief in egg prices
After months of paying premium prices, families across the city are finding a dozen eggs for under $3 at many local stores.
Wisconsin’s first Safe Haven baby box surrender brings hope to families
Andrew and Brooke Nebel of Manitowoc understand the profound impact of safe haven laws. The couple recently adopted a 5-month-old baby girl who was surrendered under Florida's safe haven law.
