Milwaukee WI

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A Milwaukee woman charged in connection to her own sister's murder was sentenced on Thursday, Jan. 15. In June of 2025, 30-year-old Ashley Hudson was shot and killed by her 15-year-old brother, Hezile Frison, right outside the Park East Lofts near MLK and Vliet. Hudson's sister,...

Here is the breakdown of the retail shakeup hitting Wisconsin in 2026. The most painful story of 2026 is the contraction of Pick 'n Save. The Roundy's-owned chain (a subsidiary of Kroger) is closing five key locations in the Milwaukee metro area, citing "underperformance." The Hit List:. Glendale: The store...

We believe in transparency, so here is a thorough bio of our co-founder, Jessica McBride, a Milwaukee, Wisconsin, journalist. Jessica McBride is a Wisconsin-based, national award-winning journalist and educator who is known for her impactful investigative and independent journalism. Her reporting has been repeatedly...

Rock Fest drops its 2026 lineup with massive rock and metal headliners.

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Union leaders representing federal workers in southeast Wisconsin are raising the alarm over staffing issues at the Social Security Administration. Since last Spring, the agency has laid off more than 10% of its workforce. On top of that, the American Federation of Government Employees says...

A former Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver has been charged in a November crash that killed a 61-year-old pedestrian in Greenfield.

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A Milwaukee woman says she should be dead after being struck by a hit-and-run driver. It happened on Milwaukee's south side, near W. Forest Home Avenue and W. Lincoln Avenue on December 30 at 10:30 pm. Two weeks later, the road to recovery for 30-year-old Yamaris...

MILWAUKEE— Milwaukee Police say their newest first responder won’t be stuck in traffic, but flying instead. The department announced the launch of its Drone as First Responder (DFR) pilot program, which sends drones to certain emergency calls to give officers real-time information before they arrive on the scene. MPD...

Milwaukee police are investigating a deadly shooting near North 35th Street and West Walnut Street Thursday morning.

Along the shore of Lake Michigan in picturesque Fox Point stands an eccentric and controversial cottage. Today, the yard is filled with dozens of driftwood sculptures and cement statues decorated with rocks from the beach. It sticks out in this quiet, residential neighborhood. The garage is lined with wood carvings...