Second whistleblower alleges MMSD operator mismanagement at wastewater facilities
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – A second whistleblower is speaking out against the operator of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, accusing Veolia North America of mismanaging the district’s wastewater treatment facilities. The whistleblower, identified May 13 as Greg Gryskiewicz, worked for Veolia on day-to-day operations
This Wisconsin town kept every building from the 1840s and it shows
About 20 miles north of Milwaukee, Cedarburg looks the way most Midwestern small towns wish they still did. More than 200 historic buildings line its streets, most of them built from local limestone in the 1840s and 1850s by German and Irish immigrants who came for the waterpower of Cedar Creek.
Milwaukee Talks: Claire Sardina, “Thunder” of “Song Sung Blue”
Singer Claire Sardina's life took a turn for the magical and surreal when her personal story was made into a Hollywood film. So what is life like for her now? And how can her fans see her in person this summer?. It's been almost five months since the Focus film...
‘We’ve slowed tremendously’: Bay View businesses struggle to keep up with economy
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) - As the United States debt approaches $39 trillion, business owners in Bay View are seeing less people come through their doors. "We've slowed tremendously, we have this big space that used to be filled up on a regular basis,” Cafe LuLu co-owner Sarah Jonas said. “Now the economy with the way it is
Wisconsin health officials monitoring hantavirus developments, say level of concern is ‘extremely low’
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- CDC teams continue to work with state and public health authorities as they monitor the deadly hantavirus outbreak that began on a cruise ship. But Wisconsin officials say the threat of an outbreak here is extremely low. No passengers were from Wisconsin, and no one affected will be coming here fo
Sherman Park residents raise concerns over recent property assessments
Sherman Park resident Deborah Ford-Lewis loves her home but recent property assessments raise concerns. Homeowners have until May 18 to appeal property assessments. Here's how to challenge your value.
Milwaukee man injured saving pregnant stepdaughter from falling tree
Michelle Broaden looks at what’s left of the tree that injured her and her stepdad. Part of it snapped and fell on them. She says his quick push kept her and her baby safe, but left him badly hurt.
Milwaukee’s inaugural BLK Girl Fest creates space for Black women to be celebrated
The inaugural BLK Girl Fest is coming to Milwaukee Saturday, May 23 at the Baird Center. Its mission is to create a space where Black women can connect, express their individuality and foster community. The one-day event is presented by Black Girl Space, a Milwaukee-based nonprofit that focuses on health...
Cousins Subs hosts free ticket giveaway for Summerfest 2026 🎟️
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- We're just over one month away from Summerfest and an event Wednesday, May 13, got people excited for the big gig!. Summerfest partnered up with Cousins Subs Wednesday morning for a giveaway!. The first 100 people to show up at the Summerfest mid-gate entrance at Henry...
Neighbors and community members hopeful about possible $22M King Park investment
Millions of dollars could be coming to Milwaukee's King Park neighborhood, just west of downtown, as city and county leaders announced a proposed $22 million investment to revitalize the area.
