Franklin woman missing since 2021; husband cited after crash in her SUV
FRANKLIN, Wis. - A weekend wrong-way crash has resurfaced painful memories for the family of Sandra Eckert, the Franklin woman missing since March 2021. Eckert’s daughter, Kelsey Eckert, confirmed the red SUV involved in Saturday’s crash on I-94 was her mother’s vehicle. She said the driver was her father, Wesley...
New soul food and barbecue restaurant Tasty Flavors coming to W. Villard Ave.
A new soul food and barbecue restaurant is in the works for Milwaukee's northwest side. Tasty Flavors plans to move into the building at 3510 W. Villard Ave. that previously was the home to Tony's BBQ Unlimited and Mom's House of BBQ, also known as Ashley's Bar-B-Que. Tasty Flavors co-owner Tangela Johnson wants to...
January 2024 Milwaukee shooting; Gerald Baggett sentenced to prison
MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Gerald Baggett on Thursday, Oct. 2 to four years in prison plus an additional one year of extended supervision in connection with a January 2024 shooting at Dineen Park in Milwaukee. Baggett pleaded guilty in July to a count of attempted armed robbery....
FEMA disaster survivor assistance teams deployed in Milwaukee County
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee County officials announced on Thursday, Oct. 2, a new in-person support service is now available for residents affected by the extreme flooding in August. DSA teams to deploy. What we know:. A news release says Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams are going to be deployed to locations...
Shots fired at Milwaukee police; 31-year-old man arrested
MILWAUKEE - A 31-year-old man was taken into custody in Milwaukee on Wednesday, Oct. 1 after a shots fired incident. According to police, officers were called out to 89th Street and Lynx Avenue, just east of 91st and Bender, around 4:40 p.m. to check for a wanted suspect. While on...
Dental hygienist remembered as ‘pillar of community’ after fatal shooting
Kamonti McFarlane, 45, died Wednesday from injuries sustained in Monday night shooting on Shasta Drive. Her family says she dedicated 19 years to Milwaukee Health Services.
Arrest Warrant Issued for Man Accused of Defrauding Fox Valley Area Financial Institutions
An arrest warrant has been issued in Brown County for a man accused of defrauding area financial institutions. Court records show that a warrant has been issued for 58-year-old Dion Crawford after he did not show up to his initial appearance on Thursday (September 25th). Crawford, a Milwaukee resident, is...
Ascension Wisconsin is no longer in-network for UnitedHealthcare patients after contract expires
Ascension Wisconsin facilities are no longer in-network for those on UnitedHealthcare health insurance plans after the two companies failed to reach an agreement over reimbursement rates. The change went into effect Wednesday. According to UnitedHealthcare, Ascension is no longer an in-network provider for people...
New director for Milwaukee’s Office of Community Wellness and Safety shares goals, struggles and...
MILWAUKEE (CBS58) -- Milwaukee is coming off of a summer where we saw an officer killed, officer-involved shootings, reckless driving incidents, and several homicides. According to the Milwaukee Police Department, homicides are up 8% compared to last year and human trafficking is up nearly 20%. But every other number...
‘Raise awareness to domestic violence’: Family says Glendale mother of 3 killed in front...
GLENDALE, Wis (CBS 58) -- A mother of three is dead after her family says she was shot and killed in a tragic domestic violence incident at her home in Glendale on Monday night, Sept. 29. "She loved everybody," said Tammy, a family member of McFarlane. A vigil was held...

















