Milwaukee street takeovers; Common Council addresses the chaos
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee streets flooded by reckless and unruly drivers. These are called street takeovers – and the city's Common Council is now addressing the chaos. Over the weekend, Milwaukee police arrested three people, towed six cars and cited several others tied to these street takeovers. There were more than a...
Waukesha stabbing arrest; recent knife crimes worry neighbors
WAUKESHA, Wis. - Waukesha police are investigating a series of knife crimes near an important resource in the city. While she was eating dinner on Monday night, Sept. 1, Izabel Sgiers said two men got into a fight. It was at Waukesha's Hope Center, where people in need come for clothes, shelter and meals.
Milwaukee Mourns the Passing of Heroic K9 Officer Rock After a Decade of Dedicated...
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of their own, a loyal four-legged former officer who served the community with unwavering dedication. K9 Rock, who retired in September of 2024 at the age of 12, has passed away, a solemn announcement the sheriff's office shared on their social media...
Wisconsin budget funding for Milwaukee prosecutors may violate state constitution
This story was produced and originally published by Wisconsin Watch, a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. A provision in the 2025-27 state budget that diverts $2.2 million annually from schools to pay for 12 Milwaukee County prosecutors may violate the Wisconsin Constitution. The budget act redirects all traffic fines...
Milwaukee Police Crack Down on Labor Day Weekend Street Takeovers Amid Community Concerns
The streets of Milwaukee turned into arenas of chaos this Labor Day weekend, with Milwaukee police scrambling to manage the surge in street takeovers. Nearly 20 incidents were reported, drawing responses from officers citywide, in attempts to stop the dangerous gatherings. FOX6 News reported the disruptive events...
Milwaukee elementary school celebrates first day with red-carpet welcome
Students at Seifert Elementary School received a rock-star welcome Monday morning as they returned to classes following a summer of lead-remediation work at the Milwaukee Public Schools facility.
National Black Business Month wraps up with marketplace hosted by America’s Black Holocaust Museum
MILWUAKEE (CBS 58) -- Today, Aug. 31, America's Black Holocaust Museum hosted a marketplace for local black-owned businesses to wrap up National Black Business Month. The museum partnered with Milwaukee jewelry creator Papyrus and Charms to host the event from noon to 5 p.m. People could shop for everything from art...
Milwaukee police chase stretches 8+ miles, reached 100 mph top speed
MILWAUKEE - A 22-year-old Milwaukee man is accused of leading police on a miles-long police chase and possessing a fully-automatic firearm. The accused is Trevelle Walk – and he faces the following criminal counts:. Operating a motor vehicle to flee or in an attempt to elude an officer. Second-degree...
The French Onion Soup At This Old-School Restaurant In Wisconsin Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
While Wisconsin may be famous for cheese curds and bratwurst, there’s a bubbling cauldron of French culinary magic happening at The Milwaukee Steakhouse that deserves your immediate attention. Their French onion soup isn’t just good. It’s the kind of transcendent experience that makes you question every other bowl...
Gov. Evers calls for action on guns, mental health after Minnesota shooting
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers addressed the tragedy ahead of the first day of school for many students in Milwaukee.