Meteorologist Sam Kuffel is not the first local broadcaster to get in hot water because of comments they've made on social media or on the air.
A local meteorologist who worked for Milwaukee’s CBS affiliate was fired from her job after she posted criticism on social media denouncing Elon Musk as a “Nazi” over his controversial arm gesture at a pro-Trump rally.
Giannis Antetokounmpo shared a photo on Instagram of him shooting hoops at Fiserv Forum with his starting five.
The meteorologist condemned Musk for the pose in two Instagram Story updates that were then publicized by a conservative radio host who labeled them "vulgar."
In April 2023, Ali Abdi, also known as Ayooli, decided to start his own TikTok. He had been making music and skits on Instagram for a while, but after talking with other Milwaukee rappers, he figured it was time to try the app out.
On Tuesday, conservative radio host Dan O'Donnell sharply criticized Kuffel for her two Instagram posts, accusing her of "spreading the lie that Elon Musk was giving a Nazi salute" during the presidential inauguration. He labeled her posts "vulgar."
TikTok is back online after a temporary shutdown late Saturday night, leaving local creators both relieved and concerned about the platform's uncertain future.
Milwaukee artist Ike Wynter spent 6 years collecting discarded wood to create a stunning Milwaukee Bucks logo, earning viral fame and team recognition.
A midwestern forecaster is out of a job after criticizing Elon Musk's infamous salute at the inauguration and calling him a Nazi.