4 sought in arson, shots fired near 40th and Lloyd; police say no evidence to suggest missing girls were there
MILWAUKEE -- Ten police officers and one firefighter were hurt when fire was set in the neighborhood near 40th Street and Lloyd Street Tuesday, June 23 -- unrest sparked by a case involving two missing teenagers -- believed to be in danger.
MILWAUKEE -- Ten police officers and one firefighter were hurt when fire was set in the neighborhood near 40th Street and Lloyd Street Tuesday, June 23 -- unrest sparked by a case involving two missing teenagers -- believed to be in danger.
Milwaukee police: 31-year-old man shot, wounded near 14th and Becher
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a non-fatal shooting that happened near 14th and Becher on the city's south side early Friday, June 26.Officials say the victim was at a party around 6:45 a.m. when a suspect started shooting and the victim was subsequently struck.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a non-fatal shooting that happened near 14th and Becher on the city's south side early Friday, June 26.Officials say the victim was at a party around 6:45 a.m. when a suspect started shooting and the victim was subsequently struck.
Medical examiner responds to infant death near Vel R. Phillips and Vienna, MPD investigating
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office says they were called to an area near Vel R.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office says they were called to an area near Vel R.
All lanes reopen on I-41 NB at Capitol Drive following report of shots fired
MILWAUKEE -- All lanes on northbound I-41 were temporarily closed at Capitol Drive in Milwaukee Friday morning, June 26 following a report of shots fired.
MILWAUKEE -- All lanes on northbound I-41 were temporarily closed at Capitol Drive in Milwaukee Friday morning, June 26 following a report of shots fired.
Woman who lived in home set ablaze near 40th and Lloyd watched it burn on TV after giving birth
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police confirmed Thursday, June 25 one of four people wanted in connection with arson amid unrest Tuesday near 40th Street and Lloyd Street was arrested.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police confirmed Thursday, June 25 one of four people wanted in connection with arson amid unrest Tuesday near 40th Street and Lloyd Street was arrested.
Verizon joins ad boycott of Facebook over hateful content
SAN FRANCISCO — Verizon is joining an escalating movement to siphon advertising away from Facebook in an effort to pressure the company into doing more to prevent racist and violent information from being shared on its social networking service.The decision announced Thursday by one of the world's biggest telecommunications companies is part of an boycott organized by civil rights and other advocacy groups under the rallying cry of “#StopHateforProfit." The protest, spurred by last month's killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police, is supposed to last through July.“We have strict content policies in place and have zero-tolerance when they are breached, we take action," New York-based Verizon said in a statement. “We’re pausing our advertising until Facebook can create an acceptable solution that makes us comfortable."Verizon noted that it has previously stopped advertising at other popular online destinations, such as Google's YouTube video service, when it has felt its promotions might appear alongside content inconsistent with the company's values.In its own statement, Facebook executive Carolyn Everson said the company respected Verizon's decision and remains committed to purging hateful content from its services.“Our conversations with marketers and civil rights organizations are about how, together, we can be a force for good," said Everson, vice president of Facebook's global business group.Other advertisers who have pledged to stay off Facebook and other company services such as Instagram include three major outdoor gear companies, Patagonia, The North Face and REI.Common Sense, one of the boycott organizers, said other companies who have agree to “pause” their Facebook advertising include retailer Eddie Bauer, web browser maker Mozilla and and a movie studio, Magnolia Pictures.The boycott, in theory, could pinch Facebook's profits since the company makes most of its money from ads targeted at the interests that more than 2 billion people share on its various services.
SAN FRANCISCO — Verizon is joining an escalating movement to siphon advertising away from Facebook in an effort to pressure the company into doing more to prevent racist and violent information from being shared on its social networking service.The decision announced Thursday by one of the world's biggest telecommunications companies is part of an boycott organized by civil rights and other advocacy groups under the rallying cry of “#StopHateforProfit." The protest, spurred by last month's killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police, is supposed to last through July.“We have strict content policies in place and have zero-tolerance when they are breached, we take action," New York-based Verizon said in a statement. “We’re pausing our advertising until Facebook can create an acceptable solution that makes us comfortable."Verizon noted that it has previously stopped advertising at other popular online destinations, such as Google's YouTube video service, when it has felt its promotions might appear alongside content inconsistent with the company's values.In its own statement, Facebook executive Carolyn Everson said the company respected Verizon's decision and remains committed to purging hateful content from its services.“Our conversations with marketers and civil rights organizations are about how, together, we can be a force for good," said Everson, vice president of Facebook's global business group.Other advertisers who have pledged to stay off Facebook and other company services such as Instagram include three major outdoor gear companies, Patagonia, The North Face and REI.Common Sense, one of the boycott organizers, said other companies who have agree to “pause” their Facebook advertising include retailer Eddie Bauer, web browser maker Mozilla and and a movie studio, Magnolia Pictures.The boycott, in theory, could pinch Facebook's profits since the company makes most of its money from ads targeted at the interests that more than 2 billion people share on its various services.
2 killed in wrong-way, head-on crash on I-43 south of Chase; driver arrested for homicide
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were killed in a wrong-way, head-on crash on I-43 south of Chase Avenue Wednesday night, June 24.It happened around 11:15 p.m.Milwaukee County sheriff's officials sad deputies arrived on scene and observed that one vehicle involved in the crash had rolled over and was on its roof in the median distress lane and the second vehicle was facing the wrong way in lanes one and two.The Milwaukee Fire Department and Greenfield Fire Department responded to the scene and extricated people who were trapped inside both vehicles.One passenger from the striking vehicle and one passenger from the vehicle that was struck were pronounced dead at the scene.The driver of the vehicle that was struck suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment.
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were killed in a wrong-way, head-on crash on I-43 south of Chase Avenue Wednesday night, June 24.It happened around 11:15 p.m.Milwaukee County sheriff's officials sad deputies arrived on scene and observed that one vehicle involved in the crash had rolled over and was on its roof in the median distress lane and the second vehicle was facing the wrong way in lanes one and two.The Milwaukee Fire Department and Greenfield Fire Department responded to the scene and extricated people who were trapped inside both vehicles.One passenger from the striking vehicle and one passenger from the vehicle that was struck were pronounced dead at the scene.The driver of the vehicle that was struck suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment.
Alders move forward with plan requiring MPD 'to notify us' of plans to purchase military-grade equipment
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police may soon be required to get the approval of the Milwaukee Common Council when buying military-grade weapons and equipment -- one of several ideas on the table amid the goal of improving police-community relations discussed during a lengthy meeting Thursday, June 25 between police and the Public Safety and Health Committee.The committee agreed on several ideas for requiring more transparency and accountability from the Milwaukee Police Department -- ideas which will be taken up by the full Common Council."Are they required to notify us?" asked Alderman Scott Spiker.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police may soon be required to get the approval of the Milwaukee Common Council when buying military-grade weapons and equipment -- one of several ideas on the table amid the goal of improving police-community relations discussed during a lengthy meeting Thursday, June 25 between police and the Public Safety and Health Committee.The committee agreed on several ideas for requiring more transparency and accountability from the Milwaukee Police Department -- ideas which will be taken up by the full Common Council."Are they required to notify us?" asked Alderman Scott Spiker.
More than $20K raised for Starbucks employee who refused to serve customer not wearing a mask
SAN DIEGO -- More than $20,000 has been raised for a Starbucks employee in San Diego who refused to serve a customer because she wasn’t wearing a mask in accordance with local health guidelines.A GoFundMe page was created for the barista, identified as Lenin Gutierrez, after a customer posted a now-viral picture of him on Facebook wearing a mask and complaining that she wasn’t served because she wasn’t wearing one."Meet lenen from Starbucks who refused to serve me cause I'm not wearing a mask.
SAN DIEGO -- More than $20,000 has been raised for a Starbucks employee in San Diego who refused to serve a customer because she wasn’t wearing a mask in accordance with local health guidelines.A GoFundMe page was created for the barista, identified as Lenin Gutierrez, after a customer posted a now-viral picture of him on Facebook wearing a mask and complaining that she wasn’t served because she wasn’t wearing one."Meet lenen from Starbucks who refused to serve me cause I'm not wearing a mask.
MPD: Man shot, seriously injured near 38th and Lisbon
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police department is investigating a shooting that happened in the city's Washington Park neighborhood on Wednesday night, June 24.The shooting took place near 38th and Lisbon around 6:50 p.m. Authorities said the victim -- a 27-year-old Milwaukee man -- sustained serious injuries but is expected to survive.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police department is investigating a shooting that happened in the city's Washington Park neighborhood on Wednesday night, June 24.The shooting took place near 38th and Lisbon around 6:50 p.m. Authorities said the victim -- a 27-year-old Milwaukee man -- sustained serious injuries but is expected to survive.
'They didn't have to burn down the house:' Young siblings join cleanup efforts near 40th and Lloyd
MILWAUKEE -- Ten police officers and one firefighter were hurt when fires were set in the neighborhood near 40th Street and Lloyd Street Tuesday, June 23 -- unrest sparked by a case involving two missing teenagers.
MILWAUKEE -- Ten police officers and one firefighter were hurt when fires were set in the neighborhood near 40th Street and Lloyd Street Tuesday, June 23 -- unrest sparked by a case involving two missing teenagers.
MPD: 28-year-old man suffers injuries after roofing materials ignite at strip mall
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fire that occurred at 60th and Forest Home Avenue on the city's southwest side on Wednesday, June 24.Contractors were working on a roof at strip mall around 9 a.m. -- and were heating up roofing materials that subsequently ignited.A 28-year-old man suffered moderate injuries.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fire that occurred at 60th and Forest Home Avenue on the city's southwest side on Wednesday, June 24.Contractors were working on a roof at strip mall around 9 a.m. -- and were heating up roofing materials that subsequently ignited.A 28-year-old man suffered moderate injuries.
Milwaukee police investigate serious crash near 35th and Oriole
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a serious crash that happened Wednesday morning, June 24 near 35th and Oriole in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a serious crash that happened Wednesday morning, June 24 near 35th and Oriole in Milwaukee.
7 officers, firefighter hurt amid unrest near 40th and Lloyd; 3 shot after 2 girls reported missing
MILWAUKEE -- Seven police officers and one firefighter were hurt when fires were set in the neighborhood near 40th Street and Lloyd Street Tuesday, June 23 -- unrest sparked by a case involving two missing teenagers.
MILWAUKEE -- Seven police officers and one firefighter were hurt when fires were set in the neighborhood near 40th Street and Lloyd Street Tuesday, June 23 -- unrest sparked by a case involving two missing teenagers.
MPD: Woman shot, wounded after apparent argument near 25th and Burleigh
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened near 25th and Burleigh on Tuesday, June 23.The victim -- a 28-year-old woman -- sustained non-life threatening injuries.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened near 25th and Burleigh on Tuesday, June 23.The victim -- a 28-year-old woman -- sustained non-life threatening injuries.
MCSO: Report of shots fired closes I-43/94 NB at Becher
MILWAUKEE -- All northbound lanes on I-43 north of W.
MILWAUKEE -- All northbound lanes on I-43 north of W.