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Drying out briefly after a soggy start to the work week
Clouds are decreasing today across SE WI after a solid 1-2" of rain fell Monday through Tuesday. This latest round of rain has pushed Milwaukee's rain total this month to nearly five inches! This is currently our 6th wettest March on record. Dry weather is expected today through Friday afternoon,...
With 60 people in a small Greenfield basement, this family will celebrate 100th Easter
This year, approximately 60 members of Nancy Koeckenberg's family will sit down to their annual Easter breakfast. Like usual, they'll take their seats at three long tables — constructed years ago by Koeckenberg's dad — and admire the festive tablecloths — sewn years ago by her mom.
How much did it rain yesterday in Wisconsin?
Rain began Monday morning in southwestern Wisconsin and made its way into the Milwaukee area by mid-morning. Showers continued on and off throughout the day and into the night. Milwaukee received about 1 inch of rainfall in the past day, according to National Weather Service data. ...
Former Waukesha West basketball star enters transfer portal
The NCAA men’s basketball transfer portal is rather busy and Davidson forward David Skogman announced his intention to transfer Tuesday. Skogman is former standout at Waukesha West and he still has one more year of eligibility after spending two seasons with Buffalo and then the last two years with the Wildcats.
MPS principal abused student for having gay parents, threatened to kill first grader, federal lawsuit alleges
A federal civil rights lawsuit has been filed accusing a Milwaukee Public Schools principal of abusing a first grader for having gay parents. The lawsuit was filed March 22 in the Eastern District of Wisconsin. According to a complaint from the attorney of the student's parents, assistant principal Kasongo Kalumbula told the student his parents would "burn in hell," and at one point, threatened to kill the student if he told anyone about the abuse. ...
Hawkins Hats closing in Milwaukee, staple of north side community
MILWAUKEE - Hawkins Hats and Things has been an anchor business along West Fond du Lac Avenue for more than three decades. But 81-year-old owner Mabel Hawkins-West said it is time to close shop. It's one of the few places in Milwaukee that carry Sunday church suits and hats. Longtime...
What you should know about the historic Miller Caves in Milwaukee
They might be the best-known basement in Milwaukee. The Historic Miller Caves, part of the Molson Coors (formerly known as Miller) brewery complex in Milwaukee, date back to 1850. They haven't been used for their original purpose for more than a century, but they still get plenty of traffic: For decades, the caves have hosted celebrities and special events — including a featured role in an episode of "Top Chef: Wisconsin." ...
AdoptMeMKE🐕🦺: A Day with Tilda
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- This is Tilda! She's a 3-year-old Beagle/terrier mix weighing about 30 pounds. She's been at MADACC since March 9, patiently awaiting a home. To meet Tilda, visit MADACC, at 37th and Burnham, during adoption hours:. Monday-Friday from 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from 11...
Things to do in Milwaukee Easter weekend, including Egg Day at the zoo
The spring show at the Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd., is "Abstracting Georgia O'Keeffe," a flowery tribute to Wisconsin-born, nature-centric painter Georgia O'Keeffe. The show opens March 30 and runs through May 27; hours on Saturdays and Sundays are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $9 ($8 for Milwaukee County residents); $6 for members of the military, students, kids ages 3 to 12, and county resident seniors 60 and older; free for children 2 and younger. Info: mitchellparkdomes.com/shows.
Port Milwaukee outlines its safety measures in wake of Baltimore's bridge collapse
MILWAUKEE — The operators of Milwaukee's own port are weighing in on Tuesday morning's massive bridge collapse in Baltimore. "Port Milwaukee is sending our sympathy to the Port of Baltimore community following Tuesday's tragic bridge collapse," Port Milwaukee said in a statement Tuesday afternoon. "Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those affected."
Krispy Kreme doughnuts are coming to McDonald's in Milwaukee and throughout the US
Fast food fans, get ready for some exciting news ― you'll soon be able to top off your favorite McDonald's meal with a fresh Krispy Kreme doughnut. Later this year, customers will begin seeing Krispy Kreme doughnuts at local McDonald's restaurants as part of a "phased market rollout" throughout the country, the companies announced in a news release Tuesday. The doughnuts are expected to be available at participating McDonald's nationwide by the end of 2026.
Wisconsin OWI arrest, man accused had open OWI case: complaint
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. - Menomonee Falls police arrested a man for operating while under the influence on March 22, and prosecutors said he was already out on bail for a different OWI case at the time. Court records show Rob Stoffel, 45, of Jackson has six prior OWI convictions. He...
New Riverwest bar Old Time Sake wants to be a place for a more mature customer base
A new bar in Riverwest is looking to attract an older crowd to a spot that will be filled with antique items and might have an older age minimum than most local bars. Owner Jimmy Simms is planning to open Old Time Sake at 2221 N. Humboldt Ave., where the age minimum might be as old as 30, and it will be filled with old-time memorabilia.
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