MKE-area brewery making its way ‘Ope! North’ this summer
APPLETON – Buddies since about the fourth grade, Kyle Ciske and John Onopa, owners of Ope! Brewing Co., said they opened the doors to their West Allis brewery in 2022. Now, the entrepreneur pair said they’re expanding, with plans to open a second location in Appleton this June.
Milwaukee police chase; man charged after I-43 squad rollover, shooting
MILWAUKEE - Prosecutors charged a Milwaukee man in connection with a high-speed pursuit on I-43 that ended with a Milwaukee police squad rolling over, and say he was also involved in a shooting two days earlier. What we know:. Ashanti Travers Jr., 24, faces multiple felony charges in two separate...
This Wisconsin Restaurant Serves Thin Crust Pizza That’s Absolutely Worth The Drive
Some restaurants chase trends, but others become beloved by simply doing one thing incredibly well year after year. In a corner of Wisconsin, a long-running pizzeria has built its reputation on an ultra-thin crust that locals swear by. The pies arrive crisp, flavorful, and wonderfully simple, the kind that keeps...
Milwaukee County Judge Dugan new trial, acquittal request denied
Federal Judge Lynn Adelman rejected a request for a new trial and acquittal for former Judge Hannah Dugan, who was previously convicted of felony obstruction. The case stems from a 2025 incident where Dugan allegedly interfered with federal agents attempting to arrest an undocumented individual outside her courtroom. Court exhibits...
New grocery store opens on Milwaukee’s north side as city battles recent closures
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Several grocery stores have closed in Milwaukee recently, turning several neighborhoods into so-called food deserts. Monday morning was a welcome change for people on Milwaukee's north side, as Stark Foods opened its doors. “Grocery store access is an important point, citywide,” said Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson....
Vehicle crash on Highway 52 leaves man with life-threatening injuries
(ABC 6 News) – A man was taken to Mayo Clinic Saint Marys with life threatening injuries after he crashed his car and hit a cement median pole on U.S. Highway 52. The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette was traveling northbound when the driver lost control and crashed, just before noon on Saturday, according to the Minnesota […]
Milwaukee Residents Show Up to De-Flock Milwaukee Streets
Milwaukee residents demanded that Flock cameras be removed from the streets at the Fire and Police Commission meeting on March 5 at Milwaukee City Hall. “I think that it’s a really great day when a room can be this full,” said Ajak Johnson, a resident who spoke during the meeting. “But I think that it’s also a really bad day when a room can be...
Sewage Showdown: Milwaukee’s $700 Million Plant Deal Up For Grabs
Milwaukee is quietly sitting on one of the region’s biggest infrastructure decisions: several firms are vying to run the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District’s two water reclamation plants under a contract that could total as much as $700 million over the next decade. The Jones Island and South Shore facilities handle most of the region’s wastewater, produce Milorganite fertilizer and play a central role in keeping...
Las Cazuelas Plots Big Fox Point Takeover For Second North Shore Spot
Las Cazuelas Chilaquiles & Taco Bar is looking to bring its saucy brunch game to the North Shore. The West Allis chilaquiles specialist has filed plans for a second location in Fox Point, targeting the longtime José’s Blue Sombrero space and eyeing a dining room that would dwarf its original storefront.
‘Movement is medicine:’ Wisconsinites with Parkinson’s disease use ping pong to create community, reduce...
BODY: WEST ALLIS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Every month inside Irving Elementary's gym in West Allis, people play ping pong for hours. But they're not students. Rather, they're all adults living with Parkinson's disease -- a neurological disorder that can impair movement, balance and coordination. Across the country, Parkinson's affects...















