MPS, MPD release video for students on how to enjoy summer vacation amid pandemic

MPS, MPD release video for students on how to enjoy summer vacation amid pandemic

MILWAUKEE -- In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, children in Milwaukee are left wondering how to spend their summer -- normally a time for socializing with friends and enjoying the outdoors.The Milwaukee Police Department and Milwaukee Public Schools released a Facebook video on Friday, May 22 to give kids some ideas.MPD Superintendent Keith Posley called on his friend, Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales, to educate children on how to stay safe from the coronavirus but still have a fun summer.

MILWAUKEE -- In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, children in Milwaukee are left wondering how to spend their summer -- normally a time for socializing with friends and enjoying the outdoors.The Milwaukee Police Department and Milwaukee Public Schools released a Facebook video on Friday, May 22 to give kids some ideas.MPD Superintendent Keith Posley called on his friend, Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales, to educate children on how to stay safe from the coronavirus but still have a fun summer.

Harley-Davidson begins 'planned phased approach' to resume building motorcycles

Harley-Davidson begins 'planned phased approach' to resume building motorcycles

MILWAUKEE -- A spokesperson for Harley-Davidson tells FOX6 News on Friday, May 22 the motorcycle maker has "begun a planned phased approach to resuming production in its facilities, following the guidelines of public health and regulatory authorities and keeping employee health and safety front and center."Officials say at all of its facilities, Harley-Davidson has "implemented enhanced safety measures, protocols to support social distancing and is bolstering its already-rigorous cleaning and sanitation practices."Harley-Davidson announced on March 18 the suspension of production in the United States as a result of the coronavirus.

MILWAUKEE -- A spokesperson for Harley-Davidson tells FOX6 News on Friday, May 22 the motorcycle maker has "begun a planned phased approach to resuming production in its facilities, following the guidelines of public health and regulatory authorities and keeping employee health and safety front and center."Officials say at all of its facilities, Harley-Davidson has "implemented enhanced safety measures, protocols to support social distancing and is bolstering its already-rigorous cleaning and sanitation practices."Harley-Davidson announced on March 18 the suspension of production in the United States as a result of the coronavirus.

12-year-old struck by bullet that entered home near 25th and Capitol

12-year-old struck by bullet that entered home near 25th and Capitol

MILWAUKEE -- A 12-year-old girl was hurt when a bullet entered her home and struck near Thursday afternoon, May 21 near 25th Street and Capitol Drive.It happened just after 12:30 p.m.The girl suffered injuries that are not life-threatening.The circumstances leading up to the shooting are still under investigation.

MILWAUKEE -- A 12-year-old girl was hurt when a bullet entered her home and struck near Thursday afternoon, May 21 near 25th Street and Capitol Drive.It happened just after 12:30 p.m.The girl suffered injuries that are not life-threatening.The circumstances leading up to the shooting are still under investigation.

Sheriff: Kenosha County driver arrested for OWI struck barn 'occupied by numerous animals'

Sheriff: Kenosha County driver arrested for OWI struck barn 'occupied by numerous animals'

TOWN OF BURLINGTON -- A Kenosha County woman, 60, was arrested for OWI, first offense Thursday morning, May 21 after Racine County sheriff's officials said her vehicle struck a barn "occupied by numerous animals" in the Town of Burlington.Officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office said a 911 call came in just after 7 a.m. regarding a reckless driver who "blew a stop sign" and was driving on the gravel shoulder in the area of Pine Street and Karcher Road in the Town of Burlington.As deputies were dispatched to the area, the caller provided an update -- indicating the reckless driver had struck a barn  near Pine Street and Schaal Road.A preliminary investigation revealed the woman was headed northbound on Pine when she crossed over the center line into oncoming traffic, left the roadway and proceeded through the culvert.

TOWN OF BURLINGTON -- A Kenosha County woman, 60, was arrested for OWI, first offense Thursday morning, May 21 after Racine County sheriff's officials said her vehicle struck a barn "occupied by numerous animals" in the Town of Burlington.Officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office said a 911 call came in just after 7 a.m. regarding a reckless driver who "blew a stop sign" and was driving on the gravel shoulder in the area of Pine Street and Karcher Road in the Town of Burlington.As deputies were dispatched to the area, the caller provided an update -- indicating the reckless driver had struck a barn  near Pine Street and Schaal Road.A preliminary investigation revealed the woman was headed northbound on Pine when she crossed over the center line into oncoming traffic, left the roadway and proceeded through the culvert.

Police seek 3 who broke into apartment garage, stole from vehicles on Weil near Burleigh

Police seek 3 who broke into apartment garage, stole from vehicles on Weil near Burleigh

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Thursday, May 21 asked for help identifying and locating three young men who broke into a garage at an apartment complex on Weil Street near Burleigh Street and stole items from vehicles parked inside.It happened Monday, May 4 around 11 p.m.The three were described by police as follows:Suspect #1: Male, black between the ages of 15 and 19, with a thin build.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Thursday, May 21 asked for help identifying and locating three young men who broke into a garage at an apartment complex on Weil Street near Burleigh Street and stole items from vehicles parked inside.It happened Monday, May 4 around 11 p.m.The three were described by police as follows:Suspect #1: Male, black between the ages of 15 and 19, with a thin build.

Amazon reportedly delays Prime Day event until September

Amazon reportedly delays Prime Day event until September

SEATTLE -- Amazon may postpone its annual Prime Day event until September as the company works to regain its footing amid an unexpected spike in online orders due to the coronavirus pandemic.The two-day shopping event is typically held in July, but keeping up with customer demand and a strain on the company’s warehouses have led to it being postponed, according to the Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter.Prime Day, launched in 2015, was created to drum up sales during sluggish summer months and to secure new Prime members.

SEATTLE -- Amazon may postpone its annual Prime Day event until September as the company works to regain its footing amid an unexpected spike in online orders due to the coronavirus pandemic.The two-day shopping event is typically held in July, but keeping up with customer demand and a strain on the company’s warehouses have led to it being postponed, according to the Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter.Prime Day, launched in 2015, was created to drum up sales during sluggish summer months and to secure new Prime members.

Police seek man who tried pulling cash tray from register at store near Hampton and Hopkins

Police seek man who tried pulling cash tray from register at store near Hampton and Hopkins

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Thursday, May 21 asked for help identifying a man who got away with money after police said he tried pulling the cash tray from a register at a store near Hampton Avenue and Hopkins Street.It happened Tuesday, May 19 around 6:15 p.m.Police said the cashier was assisting a paying customer, and while the register was open, the man reached in and tried pulling out the cash tray.There was then a struggle between the cashier and the man -- who ran from the store with money.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Thursday, May 21 asked for help identifying a man who got away with money after police said he tried pulling the cash tray from a register at a store near Hampton Avenue and Hopkins Street.It happened Tuesday, May 19 around 6:15 p.m.Police said the cashier was assisting a paying customer, and while the register was open, the man reached in and tried pulling out the cash tray.There was then a struggle between the cashier and the man -- who ran from the store with money.

Racine man arrested for OWI, 5th offense after crashing in front yard in Village of Raymond

Racine man arrested for OWI, 5th offense after crashing in front yard in Village of Raymond

RACINE COUNTY -- A 50-year-old  Racine man was taken into custody Wednesday night, May 20 for his fifth OWI offense following a crash in the Village of Raymond.According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, they received a 911 call around 10:55 p.m. about a vehicle that crashed into a yard near 7 Mile Road and Nicholson Road.

RACINE COUNTY -- A 50-year-old  Racine man was taken into custody Wednesday night, May 20 for his fifth OWI offense following a crash in the Village of Raymond.According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, they received a 911 call around 10:55 p.m. about a vehicle that crashed into a yard near 7 Mile Road and Nicholson Road.

'There will be justice:' Family of MPS lobbyist killed in crash speaks on charges against deputy

'There will be justice:' Family of MPS lobbyist killed in crash speaks on charges against deputy

MILWAUKEE -- The family of a Milwaukee Public Schools lobbyist killed in a crash near 10th Street and State Street in January said Wednesday, May 20 the loss remains overwhelming nearly four months later.

MILWAUKEE -- The family of a Milwaukee Public Schools lobbyist killed in a crash near 10th Street and State Street in January said Wednesday, May 20 the loss remains overwhelming nearly four months later.

Mayor calls on chief to fire MPD officer facing homicide charge; chief says FPC has that authority

Mayor calls on chief to fire MPD officer facing homicide charge; chief says FPC has that authority

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett in a letter Wednesday, May 20 to Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales called for the termination of Milwaukee Police Officer Michael Mattioli, facing a charge of first-degree reckless homicide in connection with the death of Joel Acevedo, 25, following a fight inside Mattioli's home near 45th Street and W.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett in a letter Wednesday, May 20 to Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales called for the termination of Milwaukee Police Officer Michael Mattioli, facing a charge of first-degree reckless homicide in connection with the death of Joel Acevedo, 25, following a fight inside Mattioli's home near 45th Street and W.

Sheriff: 17-year-old boy in critical condition after shooting on basketball court at Dineen Park

Sheriff: 17-year-old boy in critical condition after shooting on basketball court at Dineen Park

MILWAUKEE -- A 17-year-old boy was taken to the hospital in critical condition after a shooting at the basketball courts at Dineen Park Wednesday evening, May 20.It happened just after 5 p.m. at the park near 67th Street and Vienna Avenue.Sheriff's officials said Milwaukee police and Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies responded to 911 calls for a shooting at the park and found the 17-year-old boy with a gunshot wound.A preliminary investigation revealed there were approximately 20 people in the area at the time.PHOTO GALLERYThe investigation is being handled by the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office's Criminal Investigation Division.Anyone with information on the shooter(s) was asked to please contact MCSO.

MILWAUKEE -- A 17-year-old boy was taken to the hospital in critical condition after a shooting at the basketball courts at Dineen Park Wednesday evening, May 20.It happened just after 5 p.m. at the park near 67th Street and Vienna Avenue.Sheriff's officials said Milwaukee police and Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies responded to 911 calls for a shooting at the park and found the 17-year-old boy with a gunshot wound.A preliminary investigation revealed there were approximately 20 people in the area at the time.PHOTO GALLERYThe investigation is being handled by the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office's Criminal Investigation Division.Anyone with information on the shooter(s) was asked to please contact MCSO.

81-year-old in critical condition after he 'passed out' while driving, struck building in Racine County

81-year-old in critical condition after he 'passed out' while driving, struck building in Racine County

TOWN OF NORWAY -- A man, 81, was taken to the hospital in critical condition after he "passed out" while driving and struck a building in the Town of Norway Wednesday, May 20, Racine County sheriff's officials said.The crash happened around 11:30 a.m. on Northcape Street near 124th Street.Sheriff's officials said a witness indicated the driver was unconscious and not breathing.

TOWN OF NORWAY -- A man, 81, was taken to the hospital in critical condition after he "passed out" while driving and struck a building in the Town of Norway Wednesday, May 20, Racine County sheriff's officials said.The crash happened around 11:30 a.m. on Northcape Street near 124th Street.Sheriff's officials said a witness indicated the driver was unconscious and not breathing.

Woman dies from injuries suffered in May 12 hit-and-run near Congress and Sherman; driver sought

Woman dies from injuries suffered in May 12 hit-and-run near Congress and Sherman; driver sought

MILWAUKEE -- A woman, 58, died from her injuries after a hit-and-run crash on May 12 in Milwaukee, police said Wednesday, May 20.The crash happened shortly after 3 p.m. near Congress Street and Sherman Boulevard.The woman was in critical condition after the crash, and passed away on Sunday afternoon, May 17.Anyone with information on the driver who hit her is asked to contact police at  414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or P3 Tips App.

MILWAUKEE -- A woman, 58, died from her injuries after a hit-and-run crash on May 12 in Milwaukee, police said Wednesday, May 20.The crash happened shortly after 3 p.m. near Congress Street and Sherman Boulevard.The woman was in critical condition after the crash, and passed away on Sunday afternoon, May 17.Anyone with information on the driver who hit her is asked to contact police at  414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or P3 Tips App.

Apple, Google release technology for pandemic apps

Apple, Google release technology for pandemic apps

NEW YORK -- Apple and Google on Wednesday released long-awaited smartphone technology to automatically notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus.The companies said 22 countries and several U.S. states are already planning to build voluntary phone apps using their software.

NEW YORK -- Apple and Google on Wednesday released long-awaited smartphone technology to automatically notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus.The companies said 22 countries and several U.S. states are already planning to build voluntary phone apps using their software.