Milwaukee, WI
Multiple festivals expected to draw thousands to Milwaukee's lakefront, may cause difficulties parking
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — Multiple festivals are expected to draw thousands to Milwaukee’s lakefront this weekend, but driving in and around downtown could create some headaches. Officials say pack your patience.
Street signs are already going up in anticipation of the crowds.
With so many big events in town parking this weekend could be tough.
This weekend, only motorcycles will be allowed to park along Lincoln Memorial Drive just outside Veterans Park for Harley Fest.
Who won’t have a difficult time parking this weekend? Scooters because they can be left anywhere.
The Air and Water Show’s website is selling reserved parking. Saturday parking is sold out, but right now, Sunday is still available.
“On Bradford Beach, McKinley Beach, McKinley Park we have reserved seating. We have our box office open, get here early,” said Paul Rogers, President, Waterstone Bank Air & Water Show.
The water part of the show starts at 10 a.m., then at noon, they’ll be flying.
“So, this is a unique weekend because of Harley Fest, German Fest and Brew Fest, Milwaukee County Parks wanted us to do all of these events together. We all said yes so now we have a great weekend with all these events. It’s working out great,” said Rogers.
The Thunderbirds will be zooming overhead about 3:00 p.m.
“This is an F16 C model with a block 52 variant which means it has the pratt and 22 engine and gives us a bit more thrust, a bit more power,” said Lt. Col. Nathan Malafa, U.S. Air Force, Thunderbirds Commander.
Eight F16’s are already lined up at the 128th Air Refueling Station, but only six will fly in the show. Two are backups.
“So, when you see the four jets flying together, I’ll be the one in the front and then when we rejoin the six jets together, the delta, I’ll also be the one in the front,” said Lt. Col. Malafa.
“And on Friday they’re gonna practice and do at least one, maybe two full practices down there so that’s another opportunity to see just about a full show,” said Col. Merkel.
Col. Charles Merkel says in addition, visitors will see a possible replacement for one of Milwaukee’s fleet that the 128th is hoping to get in the near future.
“We obviously love our KC135s but they’re 60 plus years old and it’s time to modernize and we want to have the opportunity to do that,” said Col. Merkel.
For now, consider this weekend in Milwaukee a one-stop shop for all your entertainment needs.
“Oh, you’re gonna hear us absolutely, I’ll bet you’ll hear us taking off from here all the way over to the beach as well,” said Lt. Col. Malafa.
Milwaukee Wave coach Marcio Leite 2025-26 team’s evolution in MASL
See first-year Milwaukee Wave head coach Marcio Leite discuss the roles of younger players and veterans as the 2025-26 MASL season begins.
The Milwaukee Wave had been in the awkward position of trying to sell tickets to the MASL championship series without knowing when it would actually host a game.
The questions were answered late April 19, when the San Diego Sockers beat the St. Louis Ambush in the other semifinal in overtime. Their series didn’t even start until four days after the Wave eliminated the Baltimore Blast with victories in a regulation Game 2 and knockout Game 3 at the UWM Panther Arena.
Now the finals are set for two of the most decorated teams in arena soccer.
The Wave will host Game 1 at 6:35 p.m. Wednesday, April 22 and then the series will finish at the Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California, with Game 2 at 9:30 p.m. April 24 and a potential Game 3 at 9 p.m. April 27.
Three versions of the Sockers have totaled 16 championships in various indoor league with the latest iteration founded in 2009 owning six of those. The Wave has seven.
First-year Wave head coach Marcio Leite has won titles with both franchises.
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on early Sunday morning on the 4900 block of W. Capitol Drive that left one person injured.
An 18-year-old sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
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The police is currently looking for an unknown suspect at this time.
Those with information regarding the shooting are encouraged to contact the Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360 or contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or P3 Tips to remain anonymous.
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MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Police Department requested the public’s help to find 11-year-old Sir’Charles Bason, a critically missing boy who was last seen near Teutonia and Kiley at around 6:20 p.m. on Saturday, April 18.
Police described Bason as 4 feet, 5 inches tall with a slim build, brown eyes and black, low-cut hair. He was last seen wearing a gray jacket with green lines, dark-colored jeans, tan sandals and carrying gray Nike Jordan shoes.
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