Nearly 1 year after historic flood, man says more could have been done to...
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) - Nearly one year after historic flooding damaged dozens of vehicles at Potawatomi Casino Hotel, one man says the loss of his late wife’s car remains a reminder of that day. James Rosenthal was staying at the hotel when he woke up to streets filled with...
Former Milwaukee City Attorney found guilty of misconduct in office
MILWAUKEE — A jury last Friday found former Milwaukee County City Attorney Tearman Spencer guilty of felony misconduct in office. It came at the end of a five-day trial. The jury found him not guilty on the misdemeanor charge of resisting or obstructing an officer. In a criminal complaint,...
Man killed cancer survivor in ‘broad daylight’ hit-and-run, then called 911 to claim his...
A 55-year-old man in Wisconsin is accused of killing a 64-year-old cyclist in a hit-and-run crash, then calling 911 and claiming his car had been stolen. The post Man killed cancer survivor in 'broad daylight' hit-and-run, then called 911 to claim his truck was stolen: Police first appeared on Law & Crime .
Search warrant shows images of SUV believed to be involved in deadly hit-and-run that...
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A search warrant obtained by CBS 58 is revealing new clues in a deadly hit-and-run from last month that killed two women. The warrant targets two people's cellphones and includes images of the SUV police say hit and killed May Daiber and Amy Austin near 20th and Teutonia July 12.
Wisconsin governor’s race: New campaign finance reports show Crowley leads Democratic field in fundraising
MILWAUKEE (WBAY) - New campaign finance reports covering July 1 through July 27 show Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley raised the most among Democratic candidates in the Wisconsin governor’s race, bringing in $778,000. The figure is notable given Crowley dropped out of the race on July 8, then re-entered...
Eyesore on I-794: Drivers say temporary tape pavement markings used during construction are unraveling,...
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) – As drivers in Milwaukee are trying to keep all of the construction happening around the city straight, the lines on the interstate heading eastbound on I-794 are anything but that. According to a spokesperson with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), the markings currently in...
MPD collecting school supplies for Lincoln Avenue students as they prep for new year...
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police are collecting school supplies for Lincoln Avenue elementary students following the massive fire that destroyed the school at the end of June. As students and teachers prepare to start a new school year at Pulaski High School, Milwaukee Police Department District 2 is hosting...
Glendale Wife in Hiding as Hubby Who Allegedly Violated No-Contact Order With Prison Letters...
A Glendale woman says the protection order meant to keep her safe is about to collide with a prison-release date — and a legal case that may not be heard for more than a week. Paula Palmese says her husband, Richard, is scheduled to leave prison next Tuesday after allegedly sending her letters despite a court-ordered n
Oak Creek relief drive sends semi-truck full of aid to tornado victims
What started as Tim Wishman’s small relief drive became a semi trailer packed with aid for Fox Valley tornado victims thanks to support across southeast Wisconsin and people like Matt Meyer.
Another round of heavy rain possible Tuesday night
It has been a wet start to August after a wet end to July. Milwaukee picked up almost 2" of rain on the first day on August on Saturday and another round of heavy rain looks possible Tuesday night. Some showers or storms are possible as early as the mid-afternoon hours of Tuesday with better chances for rain Tuesday ev
