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What happens when an animal at the Milwaukee County Zoo dies?
Every day, thousands of people visit the Milwaukee County Zoo to see the animals they love — whether it’s the adorable otters, roaring tigers or giant elephants. These animals live their lives on display, but most of us don’t know what happens after they die. That prompted...
New Berlin police pursuit ends in 3-car crash in West Allis
NEW BERLIN, Wis. - A police chase that started in New Berlin ended in a three-car crash at 124th and National in West Allis on Saturday, May 4. According to the New Berlin Police Department, police were alerted to a stolen vehicle that was headed westbound on National Avenue at 124th Street.
1 dead following crash involving SUV and transit bus in Milwaukee County
ST. FRANCIS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A crash in St. Francis resulted in one death early Friday, May 3. Authorities report that an SUV and a small transit bus collided near Howard and Pennsylvania at around 8:25 a.m. The crash reportedly involved a 43-year-old Milwaukee man driving an SUV eastbound...
The Milky Way Drive-in in Franklin sets its 2024 opening date; 'Barbie' among early movies
The Milky Way Drive-In in Franklin is back for another season. The outdoor movie theater, which launched during the first summer of the COVID-19 pandemic and has held its own since, will begin its fifth season May 17 in the parking lot next to Franklin Field in Ballpark Commons, 7035 S. Ballpark Drive.
Look who's 6 on May 4, 2024
MILWAUKEE - Look who's turning six years old on Saturday, May 4, 2024.
VIDEO: Retiring Milwaukee airport bomb-sniffing dog showered with toys
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WTVO) — A six-year-old German shorthaired pointer who has worked for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Milwaukee was showered with toys after his last shift on the job Thursday. On his last morning at work at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, Rex alerted his canine handler to a scent on a decoy passenger, […]
Heart disease and women, Milwaukee luncheon raises awareness
MILWAUKEE - Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S., but there's a push for more resources to help spread the word. Celebrating life is how a group of women kicked off the American Heart Association’s "Go Red for Women" luncheon in Milwaukee. "We...
'No. 1 state-of-the-art retail sportsbook' officially open at Potawatomi Casino Hotel
Potawatomi Casino Hotel celebrated the opening of its brand new multi-million-dollar sportsbook Friday. It's located in the old Northern Lights Theater space and features a 2,000-square-foot screen that can fit 30 sporting events at one time. Trying to keep up with the growing sports betting industry, the casino's CEO said...
Germantown Police Blotter
The following information is from the Germantown Police Department. • A leaf blower and laundry hamper with personal items were removed from a storage locker from a residence in the W16700 block of Crown Drive between February and April. The value of the stolen items was estimated at $65. Fire.
Local vendors gather at the West Allis Farmer's Market opening day
WEST ALLIS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- It's that time of the year when farmers markets start popping up again, and in West Allis, the city's market returned for its 105th year. Like every good farmers market, you can find freshly grown produce, meat, beer, and more. Starting in June, local...
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