Wisconsin’s Most Wanted: Samuel Wilson in custody, sought for armed robbery
MILWAUKEE - Samuel Wilson, who investigators say held up a cashier over some cigarettes, was arrested, charged, and then went on the run, has been arrested. U.S. Marshals say Wilson is now in custody, although it is not clear whether he turned himself in or if a tip led to a law enforcement agency finding him.
Teacher pay raises; Milwaukee Public Schools, teachers union deadlocked
MILWAUKEE - There is a fight over your tax money, and how much of it will go to Milwaukee teachers – and that fight heated up on Monday, April 20. It is the teachers union versus Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). The two sides are millions of dollars apart. On...
Milwaukee child found; police find his parents, alert canceled
MILWAUKEE - UPDATE: The Milwaukee Police Department said the child's parents have been located and thanked the public's assistance in the matter. Milwaukee police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a young child and locating his parents or guardians after he was found alone Monday evening, April 20.
Wisconsin husband, wife accused of stealing $400K from masonic lodge
Tyler and Katie Kristopeit of Muskego are accused of stealing nearly $500,000 from a former Whitefish Bay masonic lodge to fund luxury cars and personal expenses. Prosecutors allege Tyler, the lodge treasurer, funneled proceeds from a $2 million property sale into personal accounts, leaving only a fraction of the funds remaining.
Rent Hike Boots Ruta’s Fresh Indian Fare From Walker’s Point
Ruta's Fresh Indian Fare, the compact, health-minded Indian lunch spot in Walker's Point, is packing up its storefront at the end of April. Owner Ruta Kahate says rising and "unaffordable" rent at the Freshwater Way location has made it impossible to stay put. The restaurant's final day of service is April 30, capping nearly three years in Walker's Point and five years of...
Deadly 60th Street Smash-Up In Milwaukee Leaves 31-Year-Old Dead
A Sunday night collision near North 60th Street and West Hampton Street in Milwaukee left a 31-year-old dead, after a two-vehicle crash that unfolded around 10:30 p.m., according to police. One occupant was rushed from the scene to a hospital, where they were pronounced dead, and officers detained the driver of the second vehicle as crews worked through the debris...
Cleaning service business owner swamped with clients due to flooding in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) – Following a week of flooding for many homeowners in Southeast Wisconsin, a Milwaukee cleaning service business owner says he had double the number of clients compared to a typical week. Quincy Ferguson is the founder of Ferguson Cleaning Service Milwaukee/Chicago. Ferguson said this past week,...
Milwaukee home specialists share tips for residents after heavy rainfall
Milwaukee residents are drying out after heavy rainfall. Experts share tips on preventing water damage, filing claims, and getting disaster help.
Meet a Milwaukee kid turning aluminum cans into cash to help the homeless
On the streets of Milwaukee, Carter Wilkins and his mom, Carlicia Wilkins, can be spotted picking up aluminum cans or handing out bagged lunches and hygiene items. They do it as an act of kindness for the homeless and to help grow a new organization called Carter Can Collect Community Initiative Inc.
Watch Out For Serious Flooding If You’re Traveling Through These Midwest States
A dangerous and ongoing flooding situation is impacting large portions of Michigan and Wisconsin.
