Ozaukee County parks helped reduce flooding impact during recent heavy rainfall
Ozaukee County leaders credit infrastructure and habitat restoration projects at local parks with helping retain water runoff.
Milwaukee shootings Saturday afternoon, 2 people injured
MILWAUKEE - Two people were injured in separate shootings in Milwaukee on Saturday, Aug. 16. According to the Milwaukee Police Department, at about 2 p.m., a 28-year-old victim was shot and arrived at a local hospital for treatment. Police are looking for whoever is responsible. Fond du Lac and Bourbon.
MFD going door-to-door checking on flooding victims
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee Fire Department is going door-to-door checking on residents from a list of 1,000 addresses in the city that have had no activity since the flooding Saturday night, Aug. 9. MFD currently has operational teams canvassing areas most affected by last weekend's historic flooding. The...
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Milwaukee nonprofit that helps pet owners damaged by flooding
MILWAUKEE - A place that usually helps others needs help itself. Items like pet food, dog treats, and cat litter were damaged or destroyed by the recent flooding in southeastern Wisconsin. Now, the Milwaukee nonprofit is trying to pick up the pieces to continue its mission. Roxz's Resources and Awareness...
Milwaukee family turns tragedy into hope with back-to-school giveaway
MILWAUKEE - The family of a Milwaukee mother killed just nine months ago is honoring her memory by continuing the work she started. Kaneka Hogan remembers her daughter, Vanessa King. The 20-year-old mother was shot and killed while on her way to work near 7th and Galena in late November.
Milwaukee Marshall High School open as emergency shelter ahead of severe weather
The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) is advising of available shelter options ahead of forecasted severe weather.
“You don’t know which way to turn”: West Allis holds cookout for flooding victims
WEST ALLIS, Wis (CBS 58) - It’s been almost a week since major flash flooding hit parts of southeastern Wisconsin and left hundreds of homes with damage. West Allis saw major flooding and had dozens of homes filled with water, destroying some basements and first floors. “It’s so beyond...
Milwaukee County Invests $9 Million from Opioid Settlements into Comprehensive Crisis Mitigation Projects
Stepping up their fight against the opioid scourge, Milwaukee County officials are channeling a $9 million windfall into a series of projects aimed at tackling the crisis from multiple angles. County Executive David Crowley together with County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson gave the green light this week for...
Residents Weigh in on New Ban on Selling THC to Minors
This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Some concerns have emerged over a new ordinance that bans the sale of THC products like Delta-8 and Delta-10 to anyone younger than...