Milwaukee police seek man, woman involved in shooting near 57th and Appleton

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department has asked for public assistance identifying and locating two suspects wanted or a reckless endangering safety incident that happened on Tuesday, June 9 on the city's north side.Police say Suspect 1 and a victim were involved in an argument near 57th and Appleton around 2:45 a.m. on Tuesday.

Racine Mayor announces plan for immediate, long-term police reform: 'Work for us to do'

RACINE -- From mandatory bias training to policy review, Racine Mayor Cory Mason announced his plan to bring both immediate and long-term reform to the city's police force on June 10.

MPD requests budget increase, questions over distribution of city funds persist: 'A complicated issue'

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is requesting a budget increase of approximately six percent for next year -- a request officials say will allow them to maintain current services and fund additional fringe benefit obligations.

State moratorium on utility disconnections to end July 25

MADISON -- The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) voted Thursday, June 11 to lift the temporary moratorium on utility disconnections during the coronavirus pandemic.

'Now is the time:' Milwaukee County legislators consider changes to law enforcement processes

MILWAUKEE -- George Floyd's brother testified before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, June 10 as the House considers policing reforms -- a debate that is being had across the country, including in Milwaukee County.

Amazon bans police use of its face recognition for a year

NEW YORK — Amazon on Wednesday banned police use of its face-recognition technology for a year, making it the latest tech giant to step back from law-enforcement use of systems that have been criticized for incorrectly identifying people with darker skin.The Seattle-based company did not say why it took action now.

54-year-old shot and wounded on Milwaukee's north side, police say

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened on the city's north side Tuesday afternoon.Authorities were called to the scene on Teutonia just south of Silver Spring around 3:40 p.m. The victim, a 54-year-old man, sustained non-life threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment.The shooting appears to be the result of a robbery, according to police.Police continue to seek an unknown suspect.

Police: Man shot, stabbed near 76th and Carmen; 2 suspects arrested

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting and stabbing that happened near 76th and Carmen on the city's north side Tuesday, June 9.Authorities say the victim, a 24-year-old man, was shot and stabbed by two suspects during an argument that ensued after those involved were in a vehicle accident.