Milwaukee WI

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is picking up support from a Wisconsin congresswoman. US Rep. Gwen Moore announced Friday her support of Crowley ahead of the Democratic primary on August 11th. Moore said Crowley is “ready to be the next governor of Wisconsin,” arguing he has delivered results in the...

A taste of Jamaica is coming to Water Street. Uppa Yard , the North Side staple known for its Jamaican cuisine, is expanding to a new location in the former Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant at 1123 N. Water St. “I had a vision when I first started that I wanted to be downtown, so that we can experience diversity of food a

To the casual passerby, Kelli Smith’s food pantry looks like a yard sale. Two folding tables are set up against her fence: various food items on one and books, personal hygiene kits and clothes on the other. Curious drivers slow in front of her house on North 37th Street as they drive through the neighborhood and inspe

It’s hard not to notice the low-slung, circular black-and-white building with the unusual space-age design along Interstate 94 between Milwaukee and Madison. And if you look long enough at it, it does kind of look like a turkey. It’s The Gobbler, and it began beckoning travelers to Johnson Creek for a meal at its suppe

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — Milwaukee's Bronzeville neighborhood came alive Sunday with the return of the Bronzeville Cultural and Arts Festival. From 10 a.m.-6 p.m., North Avenue between Martin Luther King Drive and North Seventh Street was filled with local vendors, food and three stages featuring music and dance performanc

WEST ALLIS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The 175th Wisconsin State Fair runs Thursday, Aug. 6 through Sunday, Aug. 16 at State Fair Park in West Allis. Communications manager Tim McCormick joined us Monday, Aug. 3 to preview this year's fair, walking through what's new and, of course, the iconic cream puffs. Alex and Frankie got t

U.S. Marshals are looking for Mario Douglas, A Milwaukee man convicted of sexually assaulting a teen in 2013, who disappeared after being released on parole.

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association is introducing a State Fair-exclusive treat this year through a partnership with O&H Danish Bakery. The Cranberry Dream Bar features a blonde brownie base with vanilla, Wisconsin cranberries and white chocolate, topped with vanilla frosting and dri

After a 99-year-old woman waited hours for police to arrive despite two 911 calls, Milwaukee's Department of Emergency Communications is investigating why it happened. An anonymous employee said call takers receive insufficient training and prioritize speed over information.

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — The native plant industry is growing in Milwaukee, with community gardens and plant nurseries continuing to open throughout the city. Quinn Wilder is the founder of Food Freedom Milwaukee and has opened 15 community gardens across Milwaukee. "We do ecological restoration as well as help...