Death investigation underway after 68-year-old found dead on West Allis sidewalk
A 68-year-old man was found dead on the sidewalk in West Allis early Thursday morning, according to the West Allis Police Department.
MCTS plan to reduce fare evasion problem
A new plan to reduce fare evasion on Milwaukee County buses is on the books. But the new CEO of the MCTS said he will not compromise bus driver safety.
Former Milwaukee police officer sentenced for abusing baby
MILWAUKEE - A former Milwaukee police officer was sentenced to six years in prison on Wednesday, Sep. 3, for physically abusing his baby in 2023. Martinese McDainel was sentenced to six years of initial confinement and five years of extended supervision. Additionally, he will have to complete a course in...
Scammers target Milwaukee food trucks, DATCP issues warning
MILWAUKEE - Some of the hardest-working people in Milwaukee are in food trucks, working long hours in small spaces. Now, scammers are trying to steal their profits. Carlos Orozco of Old Man's BBQ is a lunchtime staple at 14th and Burnham in Milwaukee. When Orozco isn't feeding the neighbors, he's hauling his portable...
Milwaukee flood relief; disaster assistance may be restricted for some
MILWAUKEE - As flood victims wait for disaster relief and assistance, Milwaukee leaders got together on Wednesday, Sept. 3, to discuss what they said is a "new rule." On Wednesday, concerned nonprofits and Milwaukee activists said a new contract with the Department of Homeland Security will restrict disaster...
15-year-old arrested in South Milwaukee homicide case
A 15-year-old is facing homicide charges after a woman was allegedly strangled in a South Milwaukee residence.
Milwaukee Police Chief speaks out on illegal street takeovers
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman is speaking out about the recent illegal street takeovers in the city. Milwaukee Police said they responded to more than a dozen incidents over the Labor Day weekend. In all, three people were arrested, six cars were towed, and 26 citations were...
‘It was unfair’: Guests prepare to sue Potawatomi over alleged negligence in flood disaster
MILWAUKEE (CBS58) — Last month's historic flood didn't just devastate homes, it also left thousands of people without cars. Including some guests at Potawatomi Hotel and Casino. A month ago, the lot at Potawatomi Hotel and Casino looked like a graveyard of cars. On Wednesday, Sept. 3, it's nearly...
No jail time for former hotel workers charged in death of D’Vontaye Mitchell
The four former hotel employees who confessed to playing roles in the 2024 death of D’Vontaye Mitchell outside Milwaukee’s Hyatt Regency will appear in court for sentencing on Wednesday.
Milwaukee police chase ends with crash on south side, man charged
MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee man is accused of leading police on a chase before crashing on the city's south side on Aug. 19. Prosecutors charged 36-year-old Arthur Sikisi with fleeing police, second-degree recklessly endangering safety and eight counts of felony bail jumping. Court filings show Sikisi was out on bond...
