Milwaukee FPC names next acting police chief

Jeffrey Norman, who has been with MPD since 1996, will take over for retiring Acting Chief Michael Brunson.

Milwaukee Common Council rejects $9.7M federal police grant

The U.S. Department of Justice offered the grant to hire 30 new officers -- a grant program that the city has been part of for more than two decades.

California subpoenas Amazon over worker safety during coronavirus pandemic

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra on Monday asked a judge to order Amazon to comply with subpoenas his office issued nearly four months ago as part of an investigation into how the company is protecting workers from the coronavirus at its facilities.

MCSO responds to 80 crashes in 48-hours, 2 deputies injured

The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office responded to 80 crashes and 52 disabled vehicles in a 48-hour period.

Milwaukee FPC approves changes to police use of force procedures

According to MPD, the department's use of force policies are now consistent with the national "8 Can't Wait" campaign.

FPC ties again in vote for new Milwaukee police chief

The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission voted 3-3 again Thursday night, Dec. 10 for the next Milwaukee police chief. 

Understaffed Milwaukee FPC deadlocked on police chief decision

On Friday, several members of Milwaukee's Common Council asked the city attorney's office for its opinion on what options the Common Council has if the FPC vote, again, ends in a tie.

Milwaukee FPC defers final vote for police chief to Dec. 10

The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission (FPC) on Thursday, Dec. 3 decided to defer the final vote in the police chief search until Dec. 10.

Facebook to remove false claims about COVID-19 vaccines

The social network said it will remove any Facebook or Instagram posts with false information about COVID-19 vaccines that have been debunked by public health experts.

Amazon hiring spree adds 1,400 workers per day

Amazon has hired more than 400,000 people globally since January, amounting to more than 1,000 new hires per day, the company confirmed to FOX Business.

Leon Todd named Exec. Director of Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett appointed Leon Todd on Tuesday, Nov. 24 as Executive Director of the city's Fire and Police Commission.

3 Milwaukee police chief finalists take questions from the public
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The candidates looking to replace former Chief Alfonso Morales spent three hours answering questions from the public, telling residents how they would improve MPD.?

Starbucks to give raises to all US store employees

All Starbucks baristas, supervisors and cafe attendants in the U.S. will receive an increase of at least 10%, according to a company spokesperson.

Amazon opens online pharmacy with prescription delivery, shaking up another industry

The move propels Amazon into a new business and could shake up the pharmacy industry. Big chains like CVS and Walgreens rely on their pharmacies to bring them a steady flow of shoppers.

Starting at $3,399: Serial 1, powered by H-D, reveals 4 eBicycles

Serial 1 Cycle Company, a dedicated eBicycle brand formed with Harley-Davidson, unveiled the details of its first portfolio of products.

Disneyland Resort expected to stay closed until January 2021

Disneyland Resort has announced that Disneyland and California Adventure Park will remain closed at least until January 2021 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.