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Milwaukee man sentenced to life in prison for killing popular local barber
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A 25-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison Monday, April 29, for shooting and killing a popular Milwaukee barber. Prosecutors say Joel Blake fatally shot Dominic Carter in September of 2021 at Domino's Pizza near Silver Spring and Lovers Lane. Carter was a well-known barber...
Police in West Allis search for missing 14-year-old girl
WEST ALLIS, Wis. — West Allis police asked for the public's help Monday searching for 14-year-old Natalia Shea. According to a post on the department's Facebook page, Shea was last seen wearing a white zip-up hoodie with a teddy bear on the back, a white top, a jean skirt and tennis shoes.
West Allis mayor struck by car while walking his dog, reminds motorists to slow down
West Allis Mayor Dan Devine said he suffered minor injuries Monday when he was struck by a vehicle while walking his dog. "So, this morning while walking the dog I was “hit” by a car," Devine posted on his official mayor's Facebook page. "It was as minor as “hit by a car” can be." ...
Save A Lot grocery store in West Allis to close
WEST ALLIS, Wis. — A West Allis grocery store is closing. The Save A Lot near 76th Street and Oklahoma Avenue will shut down. A sign on the door says the store will close May 20. "We recognize the impact this closure will have on the local community and...
Milwaukee apartment elevator down for weeks, not the first time
MILWAUKEE - One elevator for 230 units, the people living at the Locust Court Apartments say they are fed up after an elevator broke down. They say it's been that way for a while, and it's not the first time it's happened at the Riverwest building. Last year, it took months to fix.
Milwaukee social services agency abruptly shuts down
MILWAUKEE — A social services agency that’s been a lifeline in Milwaukee for more than 60 years has abruptly shut down. The Social Development Commission had three locations in Milwaukee and one in West Allis. The sudden closure has left both employees and clients in the lurch. For...
MCTS to boost service for all weekends of Summerfest
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee County Transit System is expanding service for the duration of Summerfest, introducing a new shuttle route and increasing bus frequencies to accommodate festival attendees. This year, a new shuttle will operate from the Hales Corners Park and Ride lot, complementing existing shuttles from College...
Milwaukee 12-year-old accused of killing mom returns to court
MILWAUKEE - There is still no decision on whether a 12-year-old charged as an adult for killing his mom over a video game will be moved into children's court. It's been six weeks since this fight began. The judge said even she's anxious to make a decision. As the 12-year-old...
West Allis lounge shooting; 18-year-old man pleads guilty in deal
WEST ALLIS, Wis. - A Milwaukee man accused of shooting and killing a 12-year-old boy during a birthday party a Bug n Out Lounge in West Allis in February 2023 has reached a plea deal. Lawrence Griffin pleaded guilty on Monday, April 29 to a single charge of first-degree reckless...
MPS referendum helps support Biennial Music Festival for students
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Public Schools is celebrating a century of beautiful music. About 3,500 students of all ages from across the district will take part in the Biennial Music Festival at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panther Arena starting on May 1. Leaders at the school district credit several MPS...
Milwaukee shooting, 44th and Stark; argument leads to gunfire
MILWAUKEE - An argument leads to gunfire near 44th and Stark on Milwaukee's north side on Monday evening, April 29. Officials say the shooting happened just before 8:30 p.m. Monday. A 35-year-old victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment. Milwaukee police are seeking a known...
A bunny named Dog was beloved mascot and social media star of Renaissance Theaterworks
Renaissance Theaterworks, a company founded and led by women, had one male on the leadership team who was there to be petted and cuddled and look handsome on social media. Dog, a curiously named miniature Holland Lop rabbit, was the mascot, brand ambassador and emblem of the theater company's quirky warmth and...
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