Quartet returns to Milwaukee to sing Brewers national anthem 50 years later
GREENDALE, Wis. (CBS 58) — Tom Allen, Steve LaRocco, Bill Burch and Mike Treske grew up in Greendale. The four guys met in high school in the 1970s and formed the “Four of a Kind Barbershop Quartet.”. “We got a big break at the State Fair our senior...
Gordo’s Bubble Waffles Eyes Third Milwaukee City Location on Locust Street
Gordo's Bubble Waffles wants to open a fourth Milwaukee-area location at 1813 E. Locust St. The bubble waffle shop would occupy 1,460 square feet and keep its doors open until 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, according to an occupancy permit filed with the city. The application, filed with the...
5 things to know and do the weekend of Sept. 25
It’s Friday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know about. If you would like your event to be considered for this column, please submit your news by clicking here at least two weeks in advance. 1. Clarke Square Park Movie Nights: Friday, Sept. 25.
Friends of Old Falls Village Park change name, seek new venue
The Friends of Old Falls Village Park recently changed its name, and is now looking for a different location to stage its events. A representative from the organization recently explained the changes when contacted by the Express News. The reason behind the name change. The Friends of Old Falls Village...
Social Development Commission votes on board officers, reelects Franco in chaotic meeting
In a hectic process that two commissioners described as “tainted,” the Social Development Commission board voted 5-3 to reelect Commissioner Jorge Franco as its chair and elected other board officers during a virtual meeting Wednesday evening. “Restoring services is what I’m focused on, and I intend to do...
Greenfield investigation into police chief, 67 misconduct allegations
GREENFIELD, Wis. - A 722-page Greenfield investigative report into suspended Police Chief Jay Johnson reveals 67 allegations of misconduct, according to records FOX6 News obtained Thursday. Mayor wants chief fired. The backstory:. Earlier this month, Mayor Michael Neitzke filed a "Statement of Charges" seeking to have
Milwaukee U-Haul fires: Possible causes in investigation reports
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Fire Department investigation reports, which FOX6 obtained Thursday, reveal new details about the possible causes of two fires that happened at a U-Haul storage facility earlier this year. U-Haul fires in January, April. The backstory:. The U-Haul Moving & Storage Facility where the fires took pla
Wisconsin construction worker sues union over dues deductions
Caryn Johnson, an employee of Olympic Companies, filed a class action against her employer and the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. The lawsuit alleges the company and union made dues deductions after Johnson terminated her membership. The lawsuit claims violation of Wisconsin’s right to work law. The
Investment scheme, Milwaukee man sentenced owes $2.7M
MILWAUKEE - Investigators say a Milwaukee man used his community and culture to swindle people out of millions of dollars. Now, he is headed to prison. Federal investigators said Joseph Nantomah flaunted it on social media and attributed his success to his real estate business, but investigators said he was instead usi
Massive MCTS bus cuts loom; supervisor looks to Madison
MILWAUKEE - FOX6 Investigators go undercover to test the Milwaukee County Transit System's progress on reducing "fare evasion," but MCTS says passenger fares aren't enough to close a widening budget gap. This week on Open Record, Bryan Polcyn and Jenna Sachs explore the transit system's potential redesign, which includ
