Milwaukee WI

Menomonee Falls upcyclers and Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity are giving pre-loved furniture a second life to keep it out of growing Wisconsin landfills

Earlier this week, Ruta’s Fresh Indian Fare shared on social media that they would be closing the doors to their location at 207 W. Freshwater Way in Walker’s Point on Thursday, April 30. Unaffordable rent was cited as the reason for the closure, and guests were encouraged to...

The Milwaukee Fire Department says a speeding driver crossed the center line and crashed into one of its engines

A federal judge in Milwaukee rejected a bid from Rogers Behavioral Health Tuesday to block a pair of union elections scheduled for Wednesday at Rogers mental health clinics in West Allis and Madison. The decision sets the stage for votes to go forward at both clinics. About 35 employees at Rogers’ Madison clinic and about […]

Looking for no-frills seafood spots in Wisconsin that serve amazing food?. These 7 eateries offer fresh catches and delicious flavors without the fancy stuff!. 1. Twisted Fisherman (Milwaukee) You know what’s funny about finding great seafood in Wisconsin?. Most people think you need to be near an ocean. But...

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee is about to get its moment on a big stage. The city will be featured in a special episode of Wheel of Fortune, and the winner will get a $10,000 trip here. Many people here say Milwaukee has always been worth the visit. “Feels amazing,”...

Angel Kitchens said her daughters, ages 8 and 6, were dropped off at the wrong bus stop. The girls are students at Kilbourn Elementary.

A fast-building thunderstorm put Milwaukee’s south side and nearby suburbs on edge Tuesday afternoon, as the National Weather Service slapped a severe thunderstorm warning on southeastern Milwaukee County. Radar showed the core of the storm over Cudahy, chugging east at about 25 mph, with forecasters calling for quarter-size hail, heavy rain and possible damage to vehicles.

GLENDALE, Wis. — After last week’s severe weather, river levels throughout Wisconsin are higher than normal. That includes the Milwaukee River. On Sunday afternoon, an adult and child had to be rescued from the Milwaukee River in Glendale, when their kayak overturned in rough waters. According to North...

We hear how local communities are recovering after last week’s storms and flooding. Then, leaders in two Wisconsin school districts discuss how spring referendum results are impacting plans. And we discuss the return of sturgeon to the Milwaukee River after years of restoration efforts. Assessing the impact of statewide...