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Cicada numbers expected to surge this summer in Southeast Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE — Within the next few weeks, Southeastern Wisconsin will witness cicadas take over once the soil temperatures reach the mid- to upper 60s. "These are all the Brood 13 periodical cicadas that we get up here in Wisconsin," said Nick Dowdy, the head of zoology at the Milwaukee Public Museum.
Lifelong dream fulfilled: 94-year-old receives honorary degree from Carroll University
WAUKESHA, Wis. (CBS 58) – It was a dream delayed for a lifelong Waukesha resident but not a dream denied. A woman who was born around the time of the Great Depression just became a Carroll University graduate. It's not everyday someone receives an honorary degree, but at 94...
Don’t Expect Fireworks After Milkmen Games This Season
Excited fans enjoyed a festive atmosphere at Franklin Field on Friday night as the Milwaukee Milkmen opened their 2024 season, the franchise’s sixth as a member of the American Association of Professional Baseball. In addition to the action on the field against the Kane County Cougars, there were raffles,...
Waterford fire, crews face unexpected water supply challenge
WATERFORD, Wis. - A town of Waterford fire destroyed a home and RV, causing damage estimated at more than $500,000, on Tuesday night, May 7. One firefighter was taken to a hospital with minor injuries. No other injuries were reported. The fire broke out on High Drive around 10 p.m....
Firefighters to compete in statewide cooking contest
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A cooking contest for Wisconsin firefighters, featuring cash prizes, is accepting entries until Friday, June 14. Chef Jack Birren of Waukesha County Technical College joined us to discuss the contest on Monday, May 13. The competition, organized by Iron Mountain Refrigeration, invites firefighter chefs to enter online by submitting an application and a photo of their recipe.
Baseball Recap: Union Grove picks up sixth straight win at home
Union Grove waltzed into their contest on Tuesday with 14 straight wins... but they left with 15. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Beloit Memorial Purple Knights a 10-0 shutout. Union Grove might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 11 matches by six runs or more this season.
Burlington schools threat; Kyle Johnson pleads no contest, sentenced
BURLINGTON, Wis. - Kyle Johnson of Burlington pleaded no contest on Friday, May 10 to threatening injury/harm via a computer message and disorderly conduct. This, in connection with a threat involving Burlington Area Schools posted to social media in January 2023. Johnson also faced a felony charge of terrorist threats...
Picture of the Day: First run-up
Ron Vandenboom submitted this photo and note: “The first run-up of the owner’s Cessna 195 at Guntly Airport (62C) in Franksville, Wisconsin, after a total rebuild and restoration of the hail-damaged airplane. The first flight was successful too.”. Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture...
Twin Lakes’ Turtle ‘Shellebration’ Set For May 18
GREEN BAY — Twin Lakes State Park is hosting the second annual Turtle “Shellebration” on Saturday, May 18 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m., in the Discovery Area. Turtle-themed merchandise will be available for purchase from the Friends of Twin Lakes State Park, an all-volunteer nonprofit group that works to support Twin Lakes State Park..
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