Jury trial underway for alleged ‘dating app predator’ Timothy Olson
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A jury trial is underway in Milwaukee County for a man accused of kidnapping a 79-year-old woman in 2022. Timothy Olson faces several felony charges, and it's been a tumultuous case. Olson is representing himself in this trial after firing seven attorneys since this case began...
2026 BBQ & Brews Fest returns to Milwaukee’s lakefront May 30
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF) announced on Wednesday, March 11, the return of Smoke On The Water – MKE’s BBQ & Brews Fest – on Saturday, May 30, from 11 a.m. through 4 p.m. at Maier Festival Park. Organizers call it the ultimate celebration of bold flavors, cold brews, and live music.
Rehab facility proposed in New Berlin; Milwaukee Rescue Mission files suit
NEW BERLIN, Wis. - A community group opposed to a rehabilitation facility in New Berlin is reacting to a lawsuit filed to push the project forward. The group, New Berlin Citizens United, is doing everything it can to stop a residential treatment facility from being built on the land near I-43 and Moorland Road.
Giant Rats Turn Milwaukee’s Parkview Apartments Into No-Go Zone, Tenants Say
Tenants at Parkview Apartments on Milwaukee’s northwest side say what they describe as unusually large rats are tearing up the property, digging deep holes around porches and across lawns, and making some residents too nervous to sit outside. Maria Gorins, who moved into her unit in November, says the burrows have...
Milwaukee County funeral home debt; committee advances collections plan
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee County leaders are moving forward with a plan to collect unpaid fees owed to the medical examiner’s office by funeral homes. A Milwaukee County committee on Tuesday, March 10, advanced legislation allowing the county attorney to pursue collections from funeral homes with large outstanding debts...
City Panel Slams Brakes On Mitchell Street Taqueria’s Liquor Bid
Milwaukee's Licenses Committee voted unanimously Tuesday to recommend denying a liquor and entertainment license for La Parrilla Restaurant Bar, the Mexican restaurant and bar proposed for 1724 W. Mitchell St. The move puts plans by owners Maricela Antunez Jimenez and Jorge Vasquez Ruiz to revive a long-vacant...
Milwaukee’s “Hangover Saint” Burger Bar Is Hiding The City’s Juiciest Secret
On Brady Street in Milwaukee, Saint Bibiana has quietly become the kind of place locals brag about to friends only after they’ve secured their own regular bar stool. This sister spot to Dorsia and Jo‑Cats leans into its cheeky name as the “patron saint of hangovers,” serving high‑quality, freshly made comfort food...
Milwaukee driver says he’ll go the extra mile to find cheap gas
As prices fluctuate around Milwaukee, drivers say they'll go out of their way to save a few cents. We checked stations across the city and looked at whether rewards programs help.
Wisconsin credit union to buy local bank
Milwaukee-based Landmark Credit Union will buy American National Bank-Fox Cities, based in nearby Appleton, Wisconsin, marking the fifth deal this year between a credit union and a bank. The transaction, announced Tuesday, will grow Landmark’s footprint in northeastern Wisconsin, adding $419 million in assets and two...
Historic Diner That Started Wisconsin’s ButterBurger Tradition
Imagine biting into a burger topped with a pat of melting butter. That’s the magic of Solly’s Grille, a local gem with a rich history.
