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MPS board considers investigation into board member's conduct
Going into a Milwaukee School Board meeting Thursday night, board member Aisha Carr was bracing for her colleagues to consider opening an investigation into her conduct. After two hours of public discussion in a room filled with Carr's supporters, school board members retired to a closed session meeting to privately discuss whether to open an investigation into "concerns and complaints" about an unnamed board member. They didn't return to open session.
Eric Hovde’s company exposed workers to dangerous chemicals, OSHA reports say
A Madison-based real estate company run by Wisconsin US Senate candidate Eric Hovde settled with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in 2018 after three employees were exposed to a hazardous chemical called ozone. The Republican candidate serves as CEO of real estate development firm Hovde Properties, which manages...
Walmart Neighborhood Market in Milwaukee to close by mid-May
MILWAUKEE — Walmart announced Wednesday it is closing the Walmart Neighborhood Market location at 7025 W. Main St. Milwaukee. The company said the specific store hasn't performed as well as it hoped, and that the decision was reached only after a careful and thoughtful review process. Walmart said the...
19-year-old charged after crash that killed woman near Servite and Brown Deer
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A Milwaukee teenager is facing charges after a crash killed a woman near Servite and Brown Deer Road. Nineteen-year-old Alanyas Margary-Ramos is charged with knowingly operating a motor vehicle without a valid license, causing death. The woman killed was identified as Velina Alexander. Police responded to...
Washington County semi rollover; driver arrested for OWI
TOWN OF POLK, Wis. - A 26-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested by Washington County sheriff's deputies for OWI first offense after rolling over a fully loaded semi-tractor trailer on I-41 Wednesday afternoon, April 17. Officials say the wreck happened around 3:15 p.m. after an off-duty law enforcement officer observed the...
Milwaukee compost bin sale now through May 19
MILWAUKEE - The City of Milwaukee, in partnership with the Wisconsin-based nonprofit, Recycling Connections, is now hosting the 13th annual compost bin sale now through May 19. City and non-city residents can pre-order their own Home Composter bin and Kitchen Katcher stainless steel pail online at recyclingconnections.org/milwaukee for $68 and...
Man pleads guilty to bilking Medicare out of millions in COVID billing scheme
For months, 12 News Investigates has fielded calls from people across Wisconsin caught in the middle of a Medicare billing scheme. "This is totally outrageous," Linda Kruszka told 12 News after realizing in September that she was caught in the scam. Patricia Heard, like many others, found out about the scheme by watching 12 News. The number has since grown to more than 150 Wisconsinites.
Slinger Police Blotter
The following information was included in the Slinger Police Department monthly report that was prepared for the April 15 Slinger Village Board meeting. A 55-year-old man on March 1 for sex trafficking after he engaged with illegal behaviors with a 16-year-old in Milwaukee. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated. A 36-year-old...
Milwaukee shootings Wednesday; 2 wounded
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee shootings on Wednesday morning, April 17 wounded two people. What led to both shootings remains under investigation. Police did not say whether they are looking for the people responsible. 26th and National. A 50-year-old victim was shot around 3:20 a.m. Police said the victim was taken to...
Increased carjackings prompt warning to parents before your family becomes a victim
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Leaving your child in the car with the keys still in the vehicle could make you a prime target for carjacking and put your kid in danger. This warning comes from the nonprofit organization ‘Kids and Car Safety,’ which reported two such incidents in Wisconsin in the last three days and at least 31 cases nationwide so far this year.
Are you on a month-to-month lease in Wisconsin? Here's what to know
Month-to-month leases are very common in Milwaukee, according to Maudwella Kirkendoll, chief operating officer for Community Advocates. But while many renters value the flexibility of such leases, they don't always realize landlords can demand they vacate the property on short notice, he said. "We see it all the time," Kirkendoll said. "When they...
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