Statement from Mayor Cavalier Johnson on Federal Denial of Public Assistance Disaster Funds
“Obviously, we are disappointed with the decision to leave local governments on their own to deal with the consequences of August’s devastating flood. “In a time when local government budgets are extremely tight, Milwaukee could certainly have deployed disaster funding in a way that mitigated the burden our taxpayers...
Shootout at Milwaukee Family Dollar store
One person is hurt, and four people have been arrested after a shootout in a Milwaukee store on Thursday, Oct. 23.
Alcoholism treatment center in Wisconsin to close after losing funding, nearly 100 employees laid...
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) – An alcoholism treatment program in Wisconsin will close its doors after losing funding, resulting in nearly 100 employees being laid off by the end of the year. According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification letter submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development,...
My Block: The families living in Mequon’s Freistadt neighborhood for 186 years
The same families have been living in one Wisconsin neighborhood for 186 years. How a group of German and Polish immigrants seeking religious freedom founded the community 'Free Town'.
Tentative Milwaukee Police Association deal could attract officers to the force
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — After months of a back and forth between the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Police Association (MPA), both sides just reached a tentative agreement for a new contract, but it's not done yet. It has been a tense few months as the city and...
Milwaukee police search for missing 10-year-old
The Milwaukee Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating a 10-year-old Dejuan Garrett, who is considered a critically missing person.
Lisa’s Pizza prepares to expand hours & brings back beloved housemade meatball
Dining Month is brought to you through a partnership with Educators Credit Union, Potawatomi Hotel Casino and Saint Kate Arts Hotel. Almost two years after taking over the beloved East Side pizzeria, owners Hannah O’Hara and Dean Rein are ready to introduce another chapter in Lisa’s Pizza history.
Mother of missing Oak Creek will serve no prison time for custody interference
OAK CREEK, Wis. — The mother accused of helping her teen disappear in Oak Creek will serve no prison time. 37-year-old Luisa Asala from Burlington was originally sentenced to 15 years in prison, but the court found that she had completed the sentence with time already served. She was supposed to stand trial on Oct....
Parents react to change in city of Milwaukee’s trick-or-treat hours
MILWAUKEE (CBS58) -- Halloween is just days away, and if you haven't heard, the city of Milwaukee is straying from its decades-old known time for trick-or-treating. Instead of trick-or-treat being from 1-4 p.m. on the Sunday before Halloween, this year, trick-or-treat hours will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday,...
‘Loving dad’ killed in triple shooting at 51st and North
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A 44-year-old father is the latest victim of gun violence here in Milwaukee. While his family did not want to go on camera, they told CBS 58 44-year-old Alex Patterson was a loving dad. His partner says they had dreams of building a life together, dreams...
