Musician hopes song can lead way to 'Brighter Days' in Milwaukee: 'We need something positive'
MILWAUKEE -- "Waking up in tin the morning stretch and I'm yawning thanking God for another day."Kicking off the first verse, gospel artist Just Chris set the tone for the song "Brighter Days."
'This was really special:' World War II veteran honored with parade on 75th anniversary of VE Day
MILWAUKEE -- The Allied Forces declared partial victory in World War II with the surrender of Nazi Germany on May 8, 1945.
Zac Brown Band livestream CANCELED due to production issue, Alicia Keys show takes its place
MILWAUKEE -- Zac Brown Band was set to the be the latest musical ensemble to perform in Verizon’s Pay It Forward Live entertainment series on Thursday, May 7 at 7 p.m. CDT.
Brookfield family pays tribute to lost baseball season with 'Little Mermaid' parody music video
BROOKFIELD -- Right about now, the Milwaukee Brewers would normally be in full swing, folks would be singing "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" and little league baseball would be right around the corner.That's all on hold, but a Brookfield family is showcasing their love of the game, rewriting a song from "The Little Mermaid."
'We deliver love:' Businesses adjusting to help you celebrate Mother's Day safely
MILWAUKEE -- Don't forget, there's only a few days left to get a gift before Mother's Day!
93-year-old WWII veteran survives bout with COVID-19, released from Milwaukee VA hospital
MILWAUKEE -- Wednesday, May 6 was a very good day for 93-year-old Robert Husslein Sr. -- a World War II veteran who survived the coronavirus -- and was released from the Milwaukee VA Medical Center.
'We're behind them:' 2 men spread thanks to health care workers outside Children's, Froedtert
WAUWATOSA -- A pair of longtime friends are dedicating time to thanking the health care workers outside Children's Wisconsin and Froedtert Hospital.Around 6:30 in the morning, Frank Janiszewski and Allen Beranek set up shop at the intersection of Watertown Plank Road and 92nd Street in Wauwatosa just as one shift of doctors, nurses and other health care workers left and the next showed up.
Green Bay Packers help provide meals to frontline workers
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers are teaming with American Family Insurance to provide $20,000 worth of ready-made meals to northeast Wisconsin’s frontline workers in the fight against the new coronavirus.Packers officials said the meals will be delivered to hospitals May 6-12 for Nurse Appreciation Week and will go to police and fire stations May 10-16 as part of Police Appreciation Week.The Packers also have provided $1.5 million in grants through the Packers Give Back COVID-19 Community Relief Fund.Nate Pokrass, America Family’s community investment and partnerships director issued this statement:
Western Lakes Fire District offers musical tribute to health care workers
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The Western Lakes Fire District wanted to make sure some heroes are not forgotten.
'They're doing so much:' Western Lakes first responders hold appreciation parade for health care workers
OCONOMOWOC -- First responders took the time to show their appreciation for local health care workers, Tuesday.The Western Lakes Fire District held a "Parade of Appreciation" on May 5.
Hundreds of classic cars, hot rods embark on 70-mile social distance parade through SE Wisconsin
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A parade of classic cars and hot rods traveled through several towns in southeastern Wisconsin Saturday for a social-distancing cruise.Hundreds of cars revved their engines for the 70-mile parade."Everybody's locked up with nothing to do and we said if we stay social distant let's go on a nice cruise," said organizer John Bagley.
Northwestern Mutual donates $200,000 to Children's Wisconsin to fund PPE, other relief efforts
MILWAUKEE -- The Northwestern Mutual Foundation has donated $200,000 to help supply personal protective equipment to Children's Wisconsin during the coronavirus pandemic, the organization announced Friday, May 1.“Currently, there is no greater need than helping to ensure the health and safety of our community members,” said Eric Christophersen, president, Northwestern Mutual Foundation. “Providing hospitals with access to these essential supplies is just one way we can support our healthcare professionals as they work to protect patients and families, including those in the fight against childhood cancer.”This contribution will support the following:
Thin blue line: Company delivers meals to Mequon police in truck honoring fallen officers
MEQUON -- Delivering much more than just a meal to the Mequon Police Department, a local trucking company brought food to the station Thursday along with sustenance for the soul.Kriete Truck Centers bought lunch for the department April 30, delivering it in a quad-axle dump truck with a special "thin blue line" paint job, listing the names of all Wisconsin law enforcement members who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Milwaukee photographer raises $10K for Feeding America in 6 weeks with 'Front Porch Project'
WAUWATOSA -- Picture this: You set a goal of raising a certain amount of money for charity -- only to raise more than 10 times that amount.
'Priceless:' Miniature horse paying window-to-window visit to seniors in care facilities
MUSKEGO -- Before the coronavirus pandemic, a miniature horse named Sawdust would go inside senior centers, allowing residents to pet him and get to know him.
Seton Catholic Schools surpasses 100k meals distributed to students
MILWAUKEE -- Food service workers at 10 Seton Catholic Schools have been distributing meals since schools closed in mid-March.