Common Council passes legislation requiring approval for MPD purchases of military-grade equipment

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday, July 7 approved a resolution "directing that Police Department purchases of crowd-response, crowd-control, military-grade and militaristic equipment be approved by the Common Council."This, according to a news release from Alderwoman Milele Coggs, who introduced the resolution co-sponsored by Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Russell W.

Reports: Apple won't include charger, wired earphones with new iPhone models

NEW YORK -- Apple's upgraded iPhone 12 models may come without two familiar accessories: a charger and earphones.For the first time, the company's upcoming models, typically revealed every September, will be sold without wired headphones or a power adapter in an effort to offset any cost increases with the upgraded model, according to Nikkei Asian Review.The report matches a research note by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo obtained by MacRumors.Apple is expected to roll out as many as four different iPhone 12 models this year, including its first version that will be able to work on the next generation of ultrafast wireless networks known as 5G.Currently, the company's iPhones come with EarPods with Lightning Connector.

Milwaukee police officer injured after losing control, getting trapped under motorcycle

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee motorcycle officer was injured after losing control of his bike, falling and getting trapped underneath it near Teutonia and Mill on Tuesday morning, July 7.

Police seek man wanted for robbery of store near 91st and Appleton

MILWAUKEE -- Police need the public's help identifying and locating a man wanted for the robbery of a store near 91st Street and Appleton Avenue on Monday, July 6 around 10 p.m.

MPD: 39-year-old Milwaukee man shot, wounded near 31st and Pierce

MILWAUKEE -- A 39-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and wounded near 31st and Pierce on Tuesday morning, July 7.Officials say the shooting happened around 9:30 a.m. The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment of his injuries.Milwaukee police are seeking unknown suspects.Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or P3 Tips App.

Officials: Armed male dies after he was shot by police outside Milwaukee VA Medical Center

MILWAUKEE -- A man died at the hospital after he was shot by police on the property of the Milwaukee VA Medical Center near 47th Street and National Avenue Monday evening, July 6.

MPD investigates after photographers claim harassment by off-duty officer during march

MILWAUKEE -- Two Milwaukee photographers capturing a Black LGBTQ women's march said they were harassed by an off-duty police officer -- and Milwaukee police said Monday, July 6 they're investigating.The march was headed up State Street towards MPD headquarters before a scuffle Sunday, July 5 around 5:30 p.m. between protesters and two people who had been drinking on Old World Third Street.Security cameras captured someone pushing an off-duty Milwaukee police officer -- but what happened before?Photographer LaTasha Lux accuses two people of "hurling obscenities and racial slurs." She went on to allege she was " physically assaulted by the male, resulting in camera damages."

Hit-and-run driver who 'didn't want to go back to jail' after killing pedestrian sentenced to 9 years in prison

MILWAUKEE -- A man who said he didn't stop because he "didn't want to go back to jail" after fatally striking a pedestrian in October 2019 was sentenced to prison Monday, July 6.Jeremaya Gross, 21, pleaded guilty in February to one count of hit-and-run, resulting in death.

Recognize them? Milwaukee police seek help to ID armed robbery, carjacking suspects

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help in identifying and locating suspects wanted for an armed robbery/carjacking that occurred near 64th and Silver Spring on Wednesday, July 1.Officials say around 9:45 p.m. last Wednesday, suspect #1 who was armed with a gun, along with the other suspects approached the victim, demanded and obtained property.

Milwaukee police: 3 people shot, wounded in separate incidents on Sunday, July 5

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating three separate shooting incidents that led to three men int heir 30s being wounded on Sunday, July 5.Officers were first called to the area of 34th and Hadley around 3:20 p.m. Sunday.

Uber buys Postmates in $2.65 billion all-stock deal

SILVER SPRING, Md. — Uber finally got its food delivery company, acquiring Postmates in a $2.65 billion all-stock deal, the ride-hailing giant confirmed Monday.Uber and its Uber Eats food-delivery division will gain ground against DoorDash, which controls about 37% of the U.S. food delivery market.

Milwaukee police: 12 hurt in 7 shootings starting around noon on the 4th of July

MILWAUKEE -- Twelve people were hurt in seven separate shootings between noon on the Fourth of July and 2 a.m. Sunday, July 5, Milwaukee police reported.The first happened around noon Saturday, July 4 near 48th Street and Burleigh Street, where police said a 24-year-old man was shot and wounded.

Police seek vehicle, occupants after man injured in shooting near 48th and Burleigh

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Sunday, July 5 released images in an effort to locate a vehicle and identify its occupants -- wanted in connection with a shooting that happened Saturday afternoon near 48th Street and Burleigh Street.Police said a 24-year-old man was shot and wounded around noon.