Killer Waves Pound Milwaukee’s Lakefront as Midweek Storms Loom
Milwaukee is waking up to cloudy skies and temperatures around 66 degrees Sunday, but the bigger story is along the lakefront, where dangerous waves and currents are expected through tonight. The city should reach the low 70s with north winds around 15 mph before clearer skies arrive later in the day.
Vigil held for man shot, found dead in burning car
Family and friends gathered for a memorial to 56-year-old Janson Johnson on Saturday. Milwaukee Police say Johnson was shot to death and found in a burning car in early July.
Tess Corners Fire Department battled fire at new-construction home
Tess Corners Fire Department battled a fire at a new-construction home last week Sunday near Tess Corners Drive and Twin Silos Ct at around 10 p.m.
Milwaukee Driver Hits 100 MPH in I-43 Rush-Hour Chase, Gets 2 Years in Prison
A Milwaukee man who turned a traffic stop into a six-mile, 100-plus-mph dash through rush-hour traffic will spend two years in prison. The sentence followed a guilty plea in the case tied to the December 2025 pursuit. Michael White pleaded guilty to fleeing police and first-degree recklessly endangering safety, accordi
Milwaukee Police asking for public’s help in locating missing 11-year-old girl
The Milwaukee Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 11-year-old girl.
Opinion | Democratic socialism is a practical, moral alternative
A budget is a statement of values, but we often forget to ask, “Which values?” and “Who gets to pick them?” What were the values expressed by Wisconsin’s 2025-27 budget? Or the City of Milwaukee’s 2026 budget? What are the values held by those in power right now?
The rain faucets have stopped for a few days, giving us time to enjoy...
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58)--The welcomed rain we've seen the last few days has gone away. But not before giving us two to three inches of totals at least. Now we dry out for a bit. Expect pleasant weather the next few days before the storm chance increases on Wednesday. Hopefully we'll dry out by the time the Wisconsin State F
Family honors Milwaukee homicide victim with celebration of life while searching for answers
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — Family and friends gathered Saturday to celebrate the life of 56-year-old Janson Johnson, a Milwaukee man found dead inside a burning vehicle last month, while continuing to call for answers in his death. Blue balloons filled the sky outside the Martin Luther King Jr. Community...
Silver Alert: 78-year-old Brookfield man missing
BROOKFIELD - A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing Brookfield man on Sunday, August 2. Police said 78-year-old Douglas Dunning was last seen leaving his home for a walk on Saturday night, August 1. Missing man. What we know:. Douglas was last seen in Brookfield wearing a long-sleeved...
Milwaukee honors civil rights trailblazer Lucille Berrien at park bearing her name
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — Family and community members gathered in Milwaukee to celebrate the life and legacy of Lucille Berrien, a longtime civil rights advocate remembered for her commitment to service and justice. Berrien died in May at the age of 98. Throughout her life, she worked to support...

















