Milwaukee author explores Mexican Fiesta’s 50+ years of history in the city
Dr. Antonio Guajardo Jr.'s new book chronicles how passionate volunteers transformed a small south side celebration into one of Milwaukee's largest cultural festivals
Milwaukee hosts the 147th National Guard Conference this weekend for the 2nd time
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Thousands of men and women in uniform are in Milwaukee this weekend. The Wisconsin National Guard is hosting the 147th annual National Guard Association General Conference. Around 3,500 people are here from across 54 states and territories. Most events are happening at the Baird Center Downtown.
West Allis police chase, crash into bus shelter
WEST ALLIS, Wis. - A West Allis police chase involving a stolen vehicle ended when the driver crashed into a bus shelter early Saturday morning, Aug. 23. Officers tried to stop an unregistered vehicle near 76th and Lincoln around 12:50 a.m. The driver took off. The chase ended nearly three...
Olympic legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee visits Milwaukee students
Olympic champion Jackie Joyner-Kersee visits Milwaukee students and celebrates 25th Fellowship Open, emphasizing community investment and mentorship.
Marquette University Police Department announces new traffic enforcement unit
The Marquette University Police Department has introduced a new traffic enforcement unit in an effort to reduce reckless driving on and around campus.
Milwaukee missing man search, floods washed away encampment
MILWAUKEE - A homeless Milwaukee man went missing from a bridge encampment during flash floods earlier this month. On Saturday, his family held a search party in hopes of finding him. Miguel Angel Flores. Local perspective:. It's been nearly two weeks since the family of 59-year-old Miguel Angel Flores last...
Large police presence near 51st and W. Center St.; Medical examiner called
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- CBS 58 is on scene at 52nd and W. Center St. where law enforcement has blocked off a portion of 51st and W. Center St. CBS 58 talked to witnesses who said they saw a police chase go by which ended in a wreck. Pieces of a vehicle can be seen on the road.
Milwaukee police searching for critically missing 45-year-old man
Scott Dow was last seen on Saturday, August 23, around 6:30 a.m. in the area of 69th St. and Birch Court. He was last seen heading southbound towards W. Villard Ave.
Milwaukee church gives back as flood recoveries continue
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) - Volunteers at the Lamb of God Missionary Baptist Church gave out resources to flooding victims on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 23. “We like to say we’re blessed to be a blessing and that means that you have to be compassionate in these moments,” lead pastor Christopher R. Boston said.
Wisconsin Youth Sue Utility Regulator for Failing to Consider Climate Crisis
On August 9 and 10, a massive storm over southeastern Wisconsin dropped up to 13 inches of rain in just a few hours, sending floodwater gushing downriver and destroying more than 1,800 homes in Milwaukee. The disaster was the second-worst two-day rain event in the United States since 1871. “For...