South Side Seafood Dream Hits Milwaukee Liquor Buffer Buzzkill
El Viejon, a Mexican seafood vendor known for ceviche and clamato drinks, is looking to drop anchor on Milwaukee’s south side, trading in a corner store for a small sit-down spot with bar seating and a seafood-heavy menu. The team is eyeing a tentative March opening, although neighbors and city licensing staff have...
Yuengling hits beer taps across Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — America’s oldest brewery is officially on tap in the Badger state. Yuengling rolled out its beer this week in bars and restaurants across Wisconsin. “For years Wisconsinites have been asking when they’d finally be able to enjoy a cold Yuengling close to home—often smuggling our beer back from...
Milwaukee Bridge Operator Axed After Span Lifts With Pedestrian Still On It
A Milwaukee bridge operator who was fired after a downtown span began to rise with a pedestrian still on it is now fighting to get his job back, turning a tense moment over the Milwaukee River into a full-blown personnel battle at City Hall. The city’s discharge notice identifies Anthony...
Have you seen a coyote in the Milwaukee area? Here’s what you need to...
You may be seeing more coyotes roaming the streets of Milwaukee, but they aren’t new neighbors. Native to Wisconsin, coyotes have adapted to urban living, and their activity increases between December and March. Coyotes can be found in nearly all major cities in the United States. While they don’t...
‘Definitely depleted’: St. Ben’s warming shelter asks for food donations after packed weekend
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- It’s still cold in Milwaukee, and warming centers across the city are stepping up. St. Ben’s warming shelter is staying open around the clock, but after a packed weekend, the shelter is now asking the community for help. Kenneth Howard, site manager at St....
‘Complete chaos’: Milwaukee alderman pushes for state to delay 27th St. viaduct closure
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- If road construction in Milwaukee is affecting your commute, a Milwaukee alderman has a warning. "We're about to see a dramatic adverse impact from the closing of a major arterial street in Milwaukee," Ald. Robert Bauman said. He's talking about the state's plans to shut down...
Landmarking of two new Milwaukee sites moves to city’s zoning committee
The discussions of two potential new City of Milwaukee landmarks (one of them being a four-property district) have moved to the Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee after being approved by the Historic Preservation Commission. The discussions of two potential new City of Milwaukee landmarks (one of them...
Globally Inspired Hotspot Now Crowned Wisconsin’s Best Family-Run Restaurant
Its creative menu changes every day and it features fantastic flavor combinations with terrific presentation.
Planned Riverwest sports lounge receives license committee approval amidst neighbor concerns
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – A sports bar and lounge planning to open in Milwaukee’s Riverwest neighborhood receives a key approval. The City Licenses Committee recommended approval of a food and beverage license for “Diaspora MKE” January 27, while removing an application for a public entertainment license in favor of...
Yuengling beer is officially here🍻
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- After nearly 200 years, the Brew City is finally pouring one of the country's most historic brews. Yuengling is officially on tap. Made by the country's oldest brewery, glasses first started filling up all the way back in 1829. With Wisconsin added to the list, we're now just the 29th state to...
