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Black Couple Held Grand Opening for their First George Webb Restaurant Located in Wisconsin
Wife and husband Kenyetta and Thomas Frier are not new to the life of entrepreneurship and owning businesses. Under their belts, they own Extreme Cleaning Services and Working Klass Scrubs. Earlier this month, they held a grand opening for their latest venture as owners of a George Webb, a breakfast and dining restaurant. This is the couple’s first restaurant making them one of the few Black owners of a George Webb in the state of Wisconsin.
Walmart confirms store closure with 105 employees to be laid off after six shutterings in four months
WALMART has confirmed the closure of another store, affecting 105 employees. The nation's biggest grocery chain has already closed six other locations this year. Walmart is closing down its store situated in the Fair Park neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The final day to shop will be May 17. Walmart sent...
Milwaukee, state expected to receive heavy rain, potential for severe weather this weekend
Milwaukee is expected to get up to two inches of rain over the weekend and face the potential for severe weather, as a strong storm system moves across the Great Plains and clips Wisconsin. The National Weather Service is expecting rain to begin as early as Friday afternoon and continue through Sunday...
Man airlifted after crash on I-43 NB in Sheboygan Co., lanes closed
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — A 51-year-old man from Milwaukee was transported by flight for life after a crash Thursday morning on Interstate 43 Northbound near mile marker 116 in the Town of Holland. In the same car was a 59-year-old passenger also from Milwaukee. According to Seboygan's sheriff's office, he...
Grandmother charged after police believe 11-month-old boy took ecstasy pill
MILWAUKEE — A Milwaukee grandmother is charged after police said they believe her 11-month-old grandson took an ecstasy pill. Sherrie Jones, 47, is charged with neglecting a child causing bodily harm. According to a criminal complaint, Jones was watching her daughter's son overnight Sunday. When her daughter arrived home...
We asked what Milwaukee stores you miss the most. There was one clear favorite.
Last month, the Journal Sentinel asked readers, "What stores in Milwaukee do you miss the most?” The overwhelming winner? Boston Store. There were over 50 responses and the former department...
Milwaukee driver flees traffic stop, runs red light and hits two cars, killing one person
On Tuesday night, a Milwaukee driver fled a police traffic stop and crashed into other cars moments later, killing one person and severely injuring another. The incident happened around 10 p.m., after a Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office deputy conducted a traffic stop at the 27th Street viaduct, a sheriff’s office news release said. The driver sped away, running a red light and hitting two other vehicles at the intersection of N. 27th Street and W. St. Paul Avenue.
Milwaukee man missing, last seen March 29 on city's north side
MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Police Department is looking for 61-year-old Edward Swift, last seen near Sherman and Fiebrantz the night of March 29. Swift is described as 5 feet, 11 inches tall and 135 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black winter hat, black coat, blue jeans and black-with-red high top shoes.
Groundbreaking starts for multimillion-dollar renovations at Sherman Park, Boys and Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A Milwaukee staple on the city's west side is receiving a multimillion-dollar upgrade. It's called "Sherman Park Re-imagined" and officials said Wednesday it's a groundbreaking investment that's been years in the making. Dozens gathered on the grounds of the park and the Boys and Girls Club...
Which Milwaukee streets have the worst potholes? Report the city's worst offenders
Maybe they've cost you a tire or an axle or a muffler. Maybe they've jolted you out of an otherwise peaceful drive. Or maybe, when they're bad enough, you've changed your route to avoid them. Whatever the case may be, any experience with a sizeable pothole is one we'd rather...
Summerfest adds final BMO Pavilion headliners to 2024 lineup
Last month, Summerfest revealed all of its headliners for this year's live music mania on the lakefront. Well, ALMOST all of its headliners, as the Big Gig left a few TBDs on its musical menu – one of which was officially named today, as the joint forces of Hanson and Gavin DeGraw were revealed as the final 2024 headliners at the BMO Pavilion.
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