Amanda Becker
Reporter and Digital Producer at WDJT-TV (Milwaukee, WI)
Reporter & digital producer @CBS58
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Jun 11, 2024 |
cbs58.com | Amanda Becker
LAKE GENEVA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A dozen college students tried out for the coveted mailboat jumper job in Lake Geneva Tuesday morning, June. 11. This year, the cruise line will only hire four jumpers. while mailboat jumpers need to be quick on their feet, they also have to be able to give a tour of the waters during daily tours. CBS 58's Amanda Becker gave it a try this year. Watch her attempt at delivering the mail here:
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Jun 10, 2024 |
cbs58.com | Amanda Becker
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- It's almost been five months since St. Vincent de Paul opened the doors to its third thrift store. This weekend you can get good deals and discounts for the official Grand Opening celebration. Nearly everything in the store will be 20 percent off. Plus, every $25 spent will get you a raffle ticket to win a prize, like a weber grill or a vintage Bucks Starter jacket.
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Jun 8, 2024 |
cbs58.com | Amanda Becker
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The presidential election is just 150 days away. Democrats say they'll use every one of them to keep President Biden in office and help elect democrats throughout Wisconsin and beyond. Saturday, June 8 was day one of the Wisconsin State Democratic Convention. "We've already opened 47 offices right here in Wisconsin and that's with more to come. As for the RNC, hm...," said Jaime Harrison, chairman of the Democratic National Convention.
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Jun 7, 2024 |
cbs58.com | Amanda Becker
WAUWATOSA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Opa! Tosa Greek Fest is back for three days of gyros, chicken plates and saganaki. It's the 55th year that St. Constantine and Helen is throwing the festival celebrating Greek culture and cuisine. The festival starts at 4 p.m. tonight, Friday, June 7. "If you want to do some dancing here, certainly do that while you’re having some food," said George Kaioris, a volunteer known as the Godfather of Saganaki.
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Jun 6, 2024 |
cbs58.com | Amanda Becker
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- PrideFest is back for three days of fun and entertainment on the lakefront. There will be five stages packed with performances as well as fireworks to cap the event off on Saturday. Milwaukee has been hosting PrideFest since 1988, and it's become one of the best Pride celebrations in the country.Ā "Our online sales are on fire," said Luke Olson, the vice president of PrideFest. "Weāve got people coming from all across the country.
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