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Snoop Dogg will be first headliner at Potawatomi Casino Hotel's new outdoor concert venue
Hip-hop legend and all-over-the-map entrepreneur Snoop Dogg will be the first act to headline Potawatomi Casino Hotel's new outdoor concert venue just west of the Menomonee Valley casino complex. Potawatomi announced Wednesday that Snoop Dogg will be the inaugural headliner at what it's calling Potawatomi Amplified with a concert on June 15. The gates open at 7:45 p.m. (7:30 for VIP ticketholders); the concert is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ...
The Rock pays its near $1 million shortfall after Franklin council votes to bring lawsuit
The day after the City of Franklin voted to bring legal action against the company that operates The Rock Sports Complex and Ballpark Commons for failing to pay close to $1 million, ROC Ventures has paid up. “We wanted to demonstrate our unwavering commitment to our obligation with the city,” ROC Ventures owner and CEO Mike Zimmerman told the Journal Sentinel. ...
Power outages reported in southern Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Thousands of Alliant Energy customers and We Energies customers were without power Tuesday night as strong storms rolled through southern Wisconsin. Around 11 p.m. Tuesday, Alliant Energy reported approximately 1,810 customers affected by power outages. By 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, nearly 400 customers remained without power. Almost all of those customers were located in Walworth County.
Welcome to our new advertiser: Grow Solar Jefferson and Waukesha
Welcome to our new advertiser: Grow Solar Jefferson and Waukesha. Grow Solar has returned to Jefferson and Waukesha Counties! Home and small business owners throughout the area may participate in this program to help pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing high-quality solar more affordable. We...
7-year-old hurt in Waukesha hit-and-run; police looking for suspect
WAUKESHA — A 7-year-old child was hurt in a hit-and-run crash in Waukesha Sunday afternoon, and police are asking for help in identifying the striking vehicle. According to a post on Facebook, the incident happened in the 1100 block of N. Bel Ayr Dr. at about 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Police say a driver hit the 7-year-old and drove off, and that it's "highly likely" the driver knew they hit the child.
CBS 58's Theater Thursday: 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,' 'Mother of the Bride'
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- It could be a double feature weekend, with a major box office blockbuster hitting screens while another is hitting the small screen on Netflix. Film critics Chuck Koplinski and Pam Powell joined us on Thursday, May 9 to take a look at "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" as well as "Mother of the Bride."
11 Wisconsin locations for first Babies 'R' Us at Kohl's revealed
As Kohl's Corp. continues to move forward with it's partnership with Babies 'R' Us, the Wisconsin locations for the collaboration have been released. The Babies "R" Us at Kohl's stores will be at these stores: ...
Milwaukee bilingual counselor named a Wisconsin Teacher of the Year
MILWAUKEE - Ana Báez, a bilingual counselor at Milwaukee's South Division High School, has been named a 2025 Wisconsin Teacher of the Year. State Superintendent Jill Underly made the announcement during a surprise school assembly on Thursday morning, May 9. Báez helps students who are learning English identify and...
MPD honors officers at semi-annual Merit Awards
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police officers, credited with saving lives, were honored on Wednesday, May 8. They were joined by their peers and families tonight at a semi-annual ceremony. This Merit Awards Ceremony is coming in on the heels of National Police Week. The guests of honor were all...
Complaint: Man charged in fatal crash at 27th and Locust did not have valid driver's license
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A Milwaukee man has been charged in a fatal crash at the intersection of 27 May 3. Knowingly operate motor vehicle without a valid license-cause death. First degree reckless injury (3 counts) Frist degree recklessly endangering safety. Possession of machine gun. According to a criminal complaint,...
Roundhouse Beer Garden at McKinley Marina ready for 2024 season
MILWAUKEE - The Bartolotta Restaurants is gearing up for of seasonal grand opening and keg-tapping of Roundhouse Beer Garden at McKinley Marina on Thursday, May 23. It'll be open from 5 p.m. through 8 p.m. Bartolotta will give away the first 100 beers of season to guests at that May 23 opening.
Better Business Bureau: Marks inaugural Scam Survivor Day with launch of new scam survival toolkit
Milwaukee, Wis. – The BBB Serving Wisconsin is marking the very first “National Scam Survivor Day” by launching a new online resource aimed at helping people who have been impacted by scams. On May 9th BBB will recognize the brave men and women who are coming forward to report scams, tell their stories, and help others avoid being impacted. The special date will be recognized on the second Thursday in May each year going forward.
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