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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.
MPS school board member Aisha Carr resigns, year left on term
MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee Public Schools board member abruptly resigned on Wednesday with one year left of her term. Prosecutors had also been investigating her. Aisha Carr was critical of MPS administration, sparred with the teachers' union and opposed this year's MPS funding referendum. Now, she won't say why she stepped down.
Man arrested in death of 4-year-old was previously convicted of killing another pedestrian
The man arrested under suspicion of killing a 4-year-old girl in a hit-and-run crash in Milwaukee on Tuesday was previously convicted of killing another pedestrian while driving without a license. The 30-year-old man, who the Journal Sentinel is not naming because he has not been charged in the death of Zekani Hymes-Wilson, was...
Mothers of Milwaukee Symposium to host inaugural event that includes workshops, resources
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- An informative and inaugural event will be happening in Milwaukee on Saturday, May 4. It's called "M.O.M. S," or Mothers of Milwaukee Symposium. It will provide a wide range of informative workshops and resources. Milwaukee First Lady Dominique Johnson is hosting the event and joined CBS...
One hiccup in the weekend forecast w/some Saturday storms
Most of the viewing area is under a marginal risk for severe weather for later today into the mid-evening hours (3-8 p.m.) The biggest threats appear to be heavy rain, damaging wind, and large hail. Stay tuned to CBS 58 on air and online for the latest weather developments. Make sure to head indoors if storms develop.
Milwaukee police officer accused of groping woman sentenced to 25 hours community service
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A Milwaukee police officer accused of groping a woman at an event with department staff in January of 2023 was sentenced to community service Thursday, May 2. Thirty-eight-year-old Travis Jung pleaded no contest to a disorderly conduct charge in April after pleading not guilty to a...
'I want justice to be served': Suspect in deadly hit-and-run previously convicted
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office is considering charges in the deadly hit-and-run that killed a 4-year-old girl and seriously hurt her mother. A car hit Zekani Hymes-Wilson and her mother, Gloria Hymes, as they crossed Teutonia near Green Tree on Tuesday. A 30-year-old man is in...
Carroll University threats: Timothy Hoeller committed again
WAUKESHA, Wis. - A Milwaukee man charged with making terrorist threats against Carroll University is headed to a state mental hospital – again. For the second time in a year-and-a-half, a Waukesha County judge declared Timothy Hoeller not competent to stand trial. "He displayed signs of mania," psychologist Jenna...
'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...
Diana Gutiérrez is named co-anchor of 6 p.m. news at Milwaukee's WISN-TV (Channel 12)
That was quick. Though not surprising. Two days after WISN-TV (Channel 12) announced that Milwaukee television news veteran Joyce Garbaciak was leaving the anchor desk for good, Milwaukee's ABC affiliate named her replacement. Diana Gutiérrez will co-anchor Channel 12's 6 p.m. newscast starting June 3, the station announced Thursday. Garbaciak's...
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, […]
West Allis police chase stolen Jeep, driver arrested for OWI
MILWAUKEE - West Allis police arrested a man after chasing a stolen Jeep into Waukesha County on Wednesday night, May 1. The Jeep had been reported stolen in Franklin. West Allis officers spotted the Jeep near 108th and Greenfield around 7:25 p.m. and tried to stop it, but the driver fled.
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