Newly re-elected Brookfield alderman to resign after multiple controversial anti-Muslim comments on social media
BROOKFIELD, Wis. (CBS 58) -- After a series of controversial comments on social media, District 7 Alderman Kris Seals is stepping down from his position in Brookfield. Seals, who was just re-elected to his seat, responded to multiple posts on his personal LinkedIn account targeting the Muslim community. In one...
Flooding leaves standing water, stranded cars in Milwaukee after Tuesday storms
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Water surged across southeastern Wisconsin during heavy rainfall Tuesday, April 14, leaving standing water in roadways and stranded vehicles hours later. Our own Amanda Becker reported from 107th and Donna in the Granville neighborhood early Wednesday, April 15, where police had been hand-clearing a storm drain at the intersection for more than an hour. Water levels were dropping by early...
Waukesha County storm damage; NWS confirms tornado hit Sussex
SUSSEX, Wis. - Strong storms pushed through southeast Wisconsin on Tuesday, April 14, downing trees and causing widespread damage. More than 8,000 We Energies customers were without power on Wednesday morning, according to the utility's outage map. Storm damage. Dig deeper:. Waukesha County was one of the areas hit hard...
Tornado Risk Near Chicago, Milwaukee, and Des Moines With 85 Mph Winds, Giant Hail...
Tornado Threat Near Chicago as ‘High-Impact’ Storms Target Millions. Severe Weather Alert: Midwest Faces Destructive Storms, Hail, and Tornado Risk. Storms Turn Dangerous After Dark—Chicago, Milwaukee in High-Risk Zone. 85 MPH Winds, Giant Hail, Tornadoes: Major Storm System Sweeps Across US. From Texas to New York—Powerful Storm...
Overnight storms cause damage across Southeast Wisconsin
The overnight storms impacted locations across Southeast Wisconsin. TMJ4 viewers have been sending in photos of the damage they are seeing.
Milwaukee missing man; 54-year-old last seen on April 7
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police are asking the public for help in their search for a missing 54-year-old man. Edward Hale was last seen on Tuesday, April 7. Officials said Hale was last seen on the morning of April 7 near 32nd and Auer, on Milwaukee's north side. Hale is described...
Live updates: Severe storms hit southeast Wisconsin Tuesday evening
Storms are approaching southeast Wisconsin Tuesday evening, with the potential for all types of severe weather. TMJ4 will update this article with the latest information as it comes in.
Radar-confirmed tornado reported in Sussex by National Weather Service
A radar-confirmed tornado was reported Tuesday in Sussex, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Tim Halbach.
Josã on the River is now open along Milwaukee’s Riverwalk downtown
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A new upscale restaurant is making waves along the riverfront. Josã on the River just celebrated its grand opening last Friday, bringing fine dining to downtown Milwaukee's Theater District. From a 14 oz ribeye to lamb chop and chicken and waffles, Josã on the River...
Milwaukee Told To Turn Off The Tap As Flood Fears Rise
With heavy storms marching toward southeastern Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District has issued a Water Drop Alert, asking residents across the metro area to sharply cut water use. The district says delaying laundry and dishwashing, taking shorter showers and emptying rain barrels can keep extra gallons out of the combined sewer system and help reduce the risk of sewage backing up into basements...
