As homelessness crisis rises, Milwaukee sees some success
Milwaukee’s homelessness crisis is growing more visible, but advocates say there are still signs of progress. A few years ago, Milwaukee leaders said the city was on track to end family homelessness. Since then, the number of people who are homeless has grown. Organizations on the front lines and others working on the
As pools remain closed, Milwaukee County Parks look for alternatives
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Due to low staffing and funding issues, several pools in Milwaukee County are remaining closed this summer. “We are running a deferred maintenance back log of over $500 million,” Milwaukee County Parks Director of Planning Sarah Toomsen said. “We open what we can operate with the money that we hav
Gather with the witches at Grimoire Girls Coven in West Allis
Gather with the witches and take a step into the spiritual side at Grimoire Girls Coven in West Allis.
Threat to Gov. Tony Evers; Milwaukee man charged after prior sentencing
MILWAUKEE - A 31-year-old Milwaukee man is facing charges after investigators said he sent a message threatening to kill Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers. The accused is David Walker Jr. He was charged with the following:. Terrorist threats. Computer message – threaten/injury or harm. Unauthorized use of personal identifying
Milwaukee Family Was Woken Up by a Neighbor Banging on the Door. There Was...
3 Homes Wiped Out on Milwaukee’s North Side and Investigators Are Already Asking One Question A fist on the door […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Data shows MPD chases are up as FPC, police chief at odds over pursuit...
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) – On Thursday, May 21, Milwaukee’s Fire and Police Commission (FPC) detailed new data that shows the impacts of police chases throughout the city. It comes as the FPC, and police chief are at odds over revising the department’s chase policy. This study catalogued...
Milwaukee police address gun violence: Operation Summer Guardian
Milwaukee police revived Operation Summer Guardian, increasing weekend officer deployments through September to combat gun violence. The data-driven initiative places extra patrols in high-crime areas and mandates constitutional refresher courses for all deployed officers. MPD measures success by the absence of gunfire
Farmhouse brewery owners elated after their beer is tapped for Brewers games
Ben and Laura Johnson started Duesterbeck's Brewing Company to save their multigenerational family farm. Their beer was just promoted from the farm to American Family Field.
🍨 Wisconsin frozen custard legends surprise Oscar’s owners after devastating fire
WAUKESHA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Nearly two years after Milwaukee’s five families of frozen custard gathered together in the same room for the first time, they reunited again… this time for a surprise Oscar’s Frozen Custard owners Jim and Susie Taylor never saw coming. In a CBS...
Driver removes ‘road closed’ barrier; gets stuck in freshly poured concrete
MILWAUKEE COUNTY - The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is reminding motorists to never ignore or move "Road Closed" barriers. The warning comes after a motorist in Milwaukee County got their vehicle stuck in wet concrete. According to WisDOT, the motorist removed a "road closed" barrier at the I-41/894/US 45 and
