Menomonee Falls 4-year-old battling leukemia becomes Make-A-Wish Wisconsin’s 9,000th wish granted
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A big day for Make-A-Wish Wisconsin and an even bigger one for a four-year-old from Menomonee Falls, Cozzy Kolbeck. "This gives you so much joy and hope to look forward to," said Cozzy's Mom, Irene Kolbeck. Cozzy's wish came true right in his own...
West Allis child death, parents in court; ‘may be the worst case I’ve ever...
MILWAUKEE - The people in law enforcement who've seen it all say this is one of the most horrific cases they've ever seen. FOX6 is learning more about what led up to the death of a four-year-old boy in West Allis as both parents appeared in court. Parents in court.
Brown Deer woman makes pizza kits to help families facing food aid cutoff
BROWN DEER, Wis. - As the federal government shutdown drags on, families in Wisconsin are bracing for the loss of food benefits – and in Brown Deer, neighbors are stepping in with a unique solution: pizza kits. What we know:. Cassie Johnson, who has a family of six, started...
Milwaukee police: Teen crashes stolen car into MCTS bus
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police will refer criminal charges against a teen who they said crashed a stolen car into a bus on Thursday. It happened near 91st and Bradley. MPD said officers tried to pull the car over around 5:15 p.m., but the driver fled. Officers did not chase the car, which continued to speed away. The...
Assistant track coach in Wisconsin charged with alleged inappropriate relationship with student-athlete
GREENFIELD, Wis. (WFRV) – A high school assistant track coach in Wisconsin was arrested after authorities say he engaged in an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student-athlete. According to officials, 23-year-old Bennet Schmitz was taken into custody in Schofield on Oct. 20 in connection with incidents that...
The search for a Wisconsin fugitive ends 20-years later
GARCIA NUEVO LEON, Mexico — 39-year-old Armando Barrado had been missing from Wisconsin since December of 2005 when he failed not to show up for a court hearing in connection to harboring and aiding a felon. The U.S. Marshal’s Office Eastern Wisconsin Violent Offender Task Force announced October 23rd...
Woman shot during domestic dispute in Ozaukee County
GRAFTON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- On Friday, Oct. 24, Ozaukee officers responded to a call regarding a domestic violence incident at a residence along Lake Shore Rd in the Town of Grafton. Grafton police were first to arrive and entered the home where they heard a woman calling for help....
More than 100 people show support for Hales Corners library director targeted by out-of-state...
HALES CORNERS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- More than 100 people in Hales Corners turned out Thursday evening, October 23, to support the public library director. Stephanie Lewin-Lane has recently come under attack by an out-of-state group that wants certain books banned from the library. A few protesters were present, but...
K9 RIP Sniffs Out 1.8 Pounds of Meth During I-41 Traffic Stop
A Milwaukee area man was arrested in Fond du Lac County with nearly two pounds of meth. A Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on I-41 on August 7th, and learned the driver was on parole for an armed robbery and heroin delivery case. While...
Milwaukee cannabis cafes aim to create a ‘judge-free’ addition to Wisconsin’s bar culture
When Canna Bloom Farmacy's owners were building their cannabis business in 2019, co-owner Justin Letizia said they quickly noticed Wisconsin had become "a dumping ground for low-quality, untested products." Absent robust regulations, cannabis and hemp products were quickly flying off the shelves with limited...
