Milwaukee sues fire truck makers; lawsuit alleges price-fixing
MILWAUKEE - The City of Milwaukee is fighting fire truck manufacturers, alleging the country's three largest companies are price-fixing prices. Milwaukee is one of many cities saying the companies making fire trucks and a trade group are colluding to inflate their prices. The lawsuit states a pumper truck in the mid-20
11 Wisconsin Diners That Still Serve Breakfast Like Grandma Used To Make
Give me hot coffee, fluffy pancakes, and a plate that looks like someone’s grandma took charge of the kitchen, and I am happy. Wisconsin still has diners that understand why breakfast should feel comforting, generous, and a little nostalgic. Nothing feels too fancy or forced. The griddle sizzles, the...
Deadly crash could be heard inside Big Bend neighbors’ homes
A deadly rear-end crash on I-43 Thursday morning shut down the highway near the Waukesha/Big Bend exit. Residents said the loud sound of the crash could be heard from inside their homes.
Another road closure near the south side of Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE, Wis.– The intersection of 35th Street and National Avenue will soon force detours for travelers heading north. The closure runs from Scott Street to National Avenue near the south side of Milwaukee. Traffic in the area is already delayed due to the eastbound portion of National Avenue being...
A new gun violence initiative in Milwaukee hopes to train the next generation of...
Steve Thomas says gun violence in Milwaukee has changed over the years. “There’s a whole new breed of young people out here that have a different code of ethics, and some of it I don’t even understand,” said Thomas, who has worked in violence prevention and intervention for more than 20 years.
Alders and business owners call out WisDOT for additional planned construction at 35th &...
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Two Milwaukee alders and several business owners are taking aim at WisDOT for planning more construction that is set to begin next week. Starting Tuesday, May 26, part of the intersection at 35th and National will be shut down for months, impacting the 35th Street viaduct.
New Berlin Board of Appeals hears challenge over addiction recovery center
A large crowd packed New Berlin City Hall on Wednesday night as the city’s Board of Appeals heard hours of testimony over a challenge to the proposed Milwaukee Rescue Mission recovery facility.
Milwaukee leaf collection policy; council seeks notice before DPW changes
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee residents will have two options for leaf pickup this fall after the city reversed course on a plan that would have required leaves to be bagged. Milwaukee’s longstanding policy asked residents to rake leaves into the street for designated city pickup starting in October. But last fall, leaves were
Vacant building fire displaces families; landlord calls for stricter oversight
A fire at a vacant property destroyed two other homes Wednesday morning. Rhonda Moss, a landlord of one of the damaged properties, is calling on the city for oversight.
DNA ties man to knife attack last Halloween, prosecutors say
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A man already charged for sexual assault is now charged in connection to an attack last Halloween weekend. Tedrick Boone is charged with attempted homicide and four other felonies. Prosecutors say that four people came home from being out early November 2nd. Two woke up when...

















