Milwaukee woman feeds her neighbors from her front yard
To the casual passerby, Kelli Smith’s food pantry looks like a yard sale. Two folding tables are set up against her fence: various food items on one and books, personal hygiene kits and clothes on the other. Curious drivers slow in front of her house on North 37th Street as they drive through the neighborhood and inspe
The Gobbler Theater Returns With Sold Out Shows
It’s hard not to notice the low-slung, circular black-and-white building with the unusual space-age design along Interstate 94 between Milwaukee and Madison. And if you look long enough at it, it does kind of look like a turkey. It’s The Gobbler, and it began beckoning travelers to Johnson Creek for a meal at its suppe
Bronzeville Cultural and Arts Festival returns to Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — Milwaukee's Bronzeville neighborhood came alive Sunday with the return of the Bronzeville Cultural and Arts Festival. From 10 a.m.-6 p.m., North Avenue between Martin Luther King Drive and North Seventh Street was filled with local vendors, food and three stages featuring music and dance performanc
Wisconsin State Fair returns for 175th year with opening-day deals
WEST ALLIS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The 175th Wisconsin State Fair runs Thursday, Aug. 6 through Sunday, Aug. 16 at State Fair Park in West Allis. Communications manager Tim McCormick joined us Monday, Aug. 3 to preview this year's fair, walking through what's new and, of course, the iconic cream puffs. Alex and Frankie got t
Wisconsin’s Most Wanted: Mario Douglas
U.S. Marshals are looking for Mario Douglas, A Milwaukee man convicted of sexually assaulting a teen in 2013, who disappeared after being released on parole.
Wisconsin cranberry growers debut new treat at State Fair
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association is introducing a State Fair-exclusive treat this year through a partnership with O&H Danish Bakery. The Cranberry Dream Bar features a blonde brownie base with vanilla, Wisconsin cranberries and white chocolate, topped with vanilla frosting and dri
911 investigation, anonymous employee speaks out
After a 99-year-old woman waited hours for police to arrive despite two 911 calls, Milwaukee's Department of Emergency Communications is investigating why it happened. An anonymous employee said call takers receive insufficient training and prioritize speed over information.
Native plant industry grows across Milwaukee as demand for environmentally friendly gardens rises
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — The native plant industry is growing in Milwaukee, with community gardens and plant nurseries continuing to open throughout the city. Quinn Wilder is the founder of Food Freedom Milwaukee and has opened 15 community gardens across Milwaukee. "We do ecological restoration as well as help...
Brookfield 78-Year-Old Vanishes on Night Walk as Silver Alert Triggers Search
A Saturday-night walk has turned into an urgent search in Brookfield, where police are asking residents to watch for 78-year-old Douglas Dunning after a Silver Alert was issued Sunday. Dunning was last seen leaving his Brookfield home for a walk, according to FOX6 Milwaukee. He is described as a white...
The county and others are working to expand housing for people returning from incarceration
Housing is one of the biggest barriers facing people returning from incarceration, advocates say. Officials in Milwaukee County are hoping to address that challenge through events aimed at encouraging more landlords to rent to them. The events are co-hosted by Milwaukee County and the local nonprofit The Community, and
