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'I could not believe my eyes,' says Milwaukee man who found razor in Qdoba burrito
MILWAUKEE — The man who discovered a razor in his Qdoba burrito spoke to WISN 12 News on Thursday after the Milwaukee Common Council voted to temporarily close the Brady Street location. "You hear stories of Halloween with apples that have razors in them. I never dreamed I'd have...
‘Protester zone’ near RNC convention in Milwaukee to be moved farther from the event
The designated “protester zone” near the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee will be expanded during the July event. The expansion came after months of pressure from Republican Party officials, according to the Washington Post. The perimeter was allowed to be expanded after party officials said they were using another facility near Pere Marquette Park, a […]
Meet the men who are making a better Milwaukee
Father’s Day is a day that might include pancakes for dad or maybe taking in a ballgame together. However it’s done, it’s a day to celebrate dads. But what would it look like to celebrate the men around our city making a difference? Not just men who are raising kids, but also who raise up our community.
Kletzsch Park fish passage on the Milwaukee River: A promising connection for sturgeon and humans
Kletzsch Park in Glendale along the Milwaukee River is not one of Milwaukee County’s largest greenspaces, but it’s a picturesque and popular one. The main attraction is the park’s dam that looks more like a gentle waterfall than a barrier. But the structure is too high for...
US Navy sailor and Cudahy native dies during a training exercise in Jacksonville, Fla.
A U.S. Navy sailor who graduated from high school in Cudahy died last week during training. Chief Petty Officer Peter "Pete" Lagosh, 41, died Tuesday, June 4, while training onboard Naval Air Station Jacksonville in Jacksonville, Fla., Cmdr. Dawn Stankus, public affairs officer at Naval Air Force Atlantic in Norfolk, Va., confirmed....
Wisconsin State Fair makes change to iconic cream puffs for first time in its history
For the first time in Wisconsin State Fair history, a change is being made to the fair's iconic Cream Puff. In celebration of the puff's 100th anniversary, officials revealed this week that the August event in West Allis will debut four new flavors, marking the first time flavored Cream Puffs have ever been offered at the fair itself.
Milwaukee Capitol Drive food truck ban ends Saturday: 'I'm excited'
MILWAUKEE - Food trucks will return to a stretch of west Capitol Drive in Milwaukee on Saturday – just a few months after they were banned. It will be a busy weekend for Shawn Jackson. Her food truck is one of eight that secured a space on Capitol Drive.
Fluorescent fun in Milwaukee: ArtBlaze on the Beach taking place at Bradford and South Shore
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Fluorescent tentacles that measure over 30-feet tall will light up Milwaukee’s lakefront during ArtBlaze on the Beach, a series of free events starting Wednesday, July 10. The events will be held on four Wednesdays in July and August at Bradford Beach and South Shore Beach,...
DNR issues air quality advisory today for Milwaukee, Ozaukee and other lakeside counties
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an air quality advisory effective Wednesday for five counties along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Milwaukee, Kenosha, Ozaukee, Racine and Sheboygan counties are under a moderate air quality advisory today from noon until 11 p.m. The air quality index is expected to reach...
These Wisconsin grocery stores and businesses are open on Juneteenth
Shoppers who are trying to make last-minute purchases for their Juneteenth gatherings in the Milwaukee area have some options to grab any items. Here's what's open and closed on the holiday in 2024: ...
Jan. 6 officers speak in Milwaukee, campaigns for Biden
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A pair of officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 are following the campaign trail to Milwaukee. D.C. Metropolitan police officer Daniel Hodges and former U.S. Capitol police officer Harry Dunn spoke on behalf of President Biden's campaign on Thursday, June 13 at Milwaukee City Hall.
Milwaukee lacks affordable homes. This plan would help fund 34 houses and 20 duplexes
Around $2.3 million in city funding would help develop 20 duplexes and 34 single-family homes in Milwaukee's Midtown neighborhood under a new proposal. Those 74 new housing units would help meet the chronic demand for more affordable housing. The total project costs are estimated at $19.9 million. ...
Milwaukee Public Schools’ referendum will sap aid from other Wisconsin districts
Fiscal memo details how much of a hit taxpayers in other parts of Wisconsin will take. Passage of the controversial $252 million Milwaukee Public Schools referendum means hundreds of other districts statewide will get less aid. Madison, Waukesha and Racine school districts could lose $2 million or more in one...
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