Kevin Schwaller

Austin, Milwaukee

Digital Producer at WITI-TV (Milwaukee, WI)

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Articles

The Hop to implement new M-Line schedule

Oct 26, 2023 | spectrumnews1.com | Kevin Schwaller

MILWAUKEE — The Hop is introducing a revised schedule to accommodate the increase in ridership the streetcar has experienced on Saturdays.
Police: Child's body found in dumpster in Milwaukee

Oct 26, 2023 | spectrumnews1.com | Kevin Schwaller

MILWAUKEE — A child’s body was found in a dumpster on the 5500 block of W. Vliet Street on Thursday. The Milwaukee Police Department is working to make a positive identification of the body, which was found just before 9 a.m. The cause of death is under investigation; however, police said foul play is suspected. Police said a 27-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy are two persons of interest, and noted that this is a fluid and ongoing investigation. This story will be updated.
Wisconsin brothers make the world's largest grilled cheese

Oct 21, 2023 | spectrumnews1.com | Kevin Schwaller

MILWAUKEE — Two Wisconsin brothers broke a world record on Saturday.
GOP Rep. Van Orden travels to Israel

Oct 20, 2023 | spectrumnews1.com | Kevin Schwaller

WISCONSIN — Wisconsin Republican U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden left the U.S. to travel to Israel amid the ongoing House speaker race. Van Orden’s office confirmed Friday that he is in Israel. He said in a statement that when retired from the military in 2014, he “made a solemn promise to the Jewish people that if anything like what took place on October 7, 2023 were to ever happen,” he would work to assist them. “The intent of my trip to Israel during this time of crisis is multifold.
Evers announces new grants to support 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Oct 18, 2023 | spectrumnews1.com | Kevin Schwaller

This story mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can call or text 988. For more resources, click here. MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services will receive nearly $17 million in new federal funding to enhance operations of the 988 Wisconsin Lifeline, Gov. Tony Evers announced Wednesday.
2023 Holiday Train returning with several stops in Wisconsin

Oct 13, 2023 | spectrumnews1.com | Kevin Schwaller

WISCONSIN — All aboard: The Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train returns this year for its 25th anniversary, with several stops across Wisconsin. It will make 13 stops in Wisconsin later this year, including in Sturtevant, Caledonia, Wauwatosa, Hartland, Oconomowoc, Watertown, Columbus, Portage, Wisconsin Dells, Mauston, Tomah, Sparta and La Crosse. Along the route, the 2023 CPKC Holiday Train will raise money, food and awareness for local community food backs.
Top 4 finalists announced in Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest

Oct 10, 2023 | spectrumnews1.com | Kevin Schwaller

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group announced on Wednesday the four products moving on in the contest. The four Wisconsin-made products each won two head-to-head matchups in a bracket style tournament, Manufacturing Madness. Bevi Bottleless Water Dispensers (Plexus Corp.
Milwaukee Jewish Federation responds to the Hamas attack

Oct 7, 2023 | spectrumnews1.com | Kevin Schwaller

MILWAUKEE — Leaders at the Milwaukee Jewish Federation said they are "horrified" by the recent Hamas attack.
First lady Jill Biden to visit Wisconsin next week

Oct 6, 2023 | spectrumnews1.com | Kevin Schwaller

WISCONSIN — First lady Jill Biden is set to return to the Badger State next week. The White House said Biden will travel to Green Bay on Monday. During the visit, the first lady will take part in a Biden Cancer Moonshot engagement, which is a national cancer-prevention effort. As part of the Biden Cancer Moonshot, Biden will join an NFL Crucial Catch Monday Night Football watch party hosted by the American Cancer Society.
Big Ten releases Wisconsin's 2024-28 conference schedule

Oct 5, 2023 | spectrumnews1.com | Kevin Schwaller

MADISON, Wis. — The Big Ten Conference released the 2024-28 Big Ten football opponents on Thursday.