‘All you want to do is talk about them’: River Hills family honors memory...
RIVER HILLS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- After an accident in River Hills claimed a young boy's life far too soon, his family is doing all they can to keep his legacy alive. Nikolai James Hanson was born June 12, 2016. The youngest of five kids, the first for Natalie and her husband, Justin, together.
‘Too many people are getting hit’: Three traffic deaths in less than two weeks...
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — A 32-year-old motorcyclist died Wednesday night after being struck by an SUV near North Teutonia Avenue and West Finn Place, according to Milwaukee police. Friends identified the victim as Edwin Rodrigues, who later died at a hospital. The crash happened just one block from where...
Milwaukee police chase; driver lost control, crashed near 91st and Mill
MILWAUKEE - A police pursuit in Milwaukee on Wednesday night, July 22, ended in a crash near 91st and Mill. The driver ran from the scene. According to the Milwaukee Police Department, officers spotted a vehicle driving recklessly around 8 p.m. near 44th and Hope. Officers attempted a traffic stop, but the vehicle acce
Man charged in West Allis break-in and police standoff
WEST ALLIS, Wis.– 53-year-old Craig Surdyk is charged with two felonies and two misdemeanors for breaking into a home and causing a 40 minute standoff with police. According to a criminal complaint, Surdyk allegedly broke into the home on South 76th Street by smashing the front window. He then smashed a television.
Milwaukee teen pleads guilty in reckless homicide of Marc Jones, armed robberies
As part of a plea agreement, prosecutors say they will recommend 30-35 years in prison at sentencing.
Teutonia Turn Ends in Tragedy for Milwaukee Biker
Milwaukee police say a 32-year-old motorcyclist was fatally injured Wednesday evening when an SUV turned into his path near Teutonia and Finn. First responders rushed the rider to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The SUV driver was taken into custody as detectives opened an investigation into the cras
Greenfield Hideaway Motel stabbing; 1 wounded, 1 taken into custody
GREENFIELD, Wis. - A 31-year-old Sussex man was taken into custody on Thursday morning, July 23, following a stabbing at a Greenfield motel. According to the Greenfield Police Department, officers responded to the Hideaway Hotel near 27th and Edgerton at approximately 1:10 a.m. The victim, a 32-year-old Milwaukee man,
Dockless Scooter Crash Downtown Spurs Debate, City Council Action
Milwaukee is no stranger to dangerous streets and reckless driving; it is unfortunately not uncommon to see cars ripping down streets, red lights being run, broken pieces of bumpers littering intersections and makeshift street memorials for victims. While the city and county work to tackle these issues, another menace
“You’ll recognize him,” Bob Uecker documentary hits theaters Thursday
MILWAUKEE, Wis. --- How do you boil down 91 years of Bob Uecker into 94 minutes? That challenge kept the directors of "Ueck" - the documentary premiering Thursday up at night. Steve Farr, a co-director on the film said he felt a tremendous pressure to provide closure for Wisconsin's beloved Bob Uecker, an impossible ta
Milwaukee man sentenced to 12 years for shootout that killed 19-year-old nursing student
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A year after a deadly shootout took the life of 19-year-old Milwaukee nursing student Bre'nee Veasley, one of the teens responsible has now learned his fate. Eighteen-year-old Earl Williams was sentenced to 12 years in prison Thursday, July 23, followed by eight years of extended supervision.

















