We Energies crews called out to report of service line that was struck in Franklin
FRANKLIN -- We Energies crews on Friday morning, May 15 were called out to the report of a service line that was struck on Briarwood Drive in Franklin.
FRANKLIN -- We Energies crews on Friday morning, May 15 were called out to the report of a service line that was struck on Briarwood Drive in Franklin.
On-ramp to I-41 NB from Appleton Avenue closed Friday morning after report of 'shots fired'
MILWAUKEE -- The on-ramp to northbound I-41/US 45 from Appleton Avenue was temporarily closed Friday morning, May 15 following reports of "shots fired."Deputies with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene around 3 a.m. Upon arrival, a search of the on-ramp was conducted and shell casings were recovered.A canvass of the residential area, located adjacent to the freeway, was conducted and there were no reports of any citizens being injured.The sheriff's offices says local hospitals were also contacted and there were no reports of any recent gun shot victims.The on-ramp was closed from approximately 3:05 a.m. to 5:49 a.m.There are no suspects or victims at this time.This is an ongoing investigation and the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division is handling the investigation.
MILWAUKEE -- The on-ramp to northbound I-41/US 45 from Appleton Avenue was temporarily closed Friday morning, May 15 following reports of "shots fired."Deputies with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene around 3 a.m. Upon arrival, a search of the on-ramp was conducted and shell casings were recovered.A canvass of the residential area, located adjacent to the freeway, was conducted and there were no reports of any citizens being injured.The sheriff's offices says local hospitals were also contacted and there were no reports of any recent gun shot victims.The on-ramp was closed from approximately 3:05 a.m. to 5:49 a.m.There are no suspects or victims at this time.This is an ongoing investigation and the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division is handling the investigation.
Uber to require drivers and riders to wear face masks beginning May 18
SAN FRANCISCO -- Uber will start requiring all drivers and riders to wear face masks as part of new safety measures being implemented in order to help combat the spread of COVID-19 as states begin reopening and people return to work.Starting May 18, the ride-sharing company said it will begin requiring a mask or face-covering in the U.S., Canada, India, most of Europe and Latin America.Uber said it will enforce the rule by making drivers upload a selfie in the app that can detect if they’re wearing a mask.
SAN FRANCISCO -- Uber will start requiring all drivers and riders to wear face masks as part of new safety measures being implemented in order to help combat the spread of COVID-19 as states begin reopening and people return to work.Starting May 18, the ride-sharing company said it will begin requiring a mask or face-covering in the U.S., Canada, India, most of Europe and Latin America.Uber said it will enforce the rule by making drivers upload a selfie in the app that can detect if they’re wearing a mask.
Passenger from stolen vehicle in critical condition, struck by squad after crash during pursuit
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man, 30, was hospitalized in critical condition after he was struck by a Milwaukee Police Department squad car after police said he was ejected from a stolen vehicle involved in a crash after a short pursuit.According to police, around 6:30 Thursday morning, officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop near 30th Street and North Avenue after spotting a stolen vehicle taken in a burglary.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man, 30, was hospitalized in critical condition after he was struck by a Milwaukee Police Department squad car after police said he was ejected from a stolen vehicle involved in a crash after a short pursuit.According to police, around 6:30 Thursday morning, officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop near 30th Street and North Avenue after spotting a stolen vehicle taken in a burglary.
Police: 2 dead following separate shootings in Milwaukee, no arrests made
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that happened early Thursday morning, May 14.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that happened early Thursday morning, May 14.
National Police Week: Officers Matthew Rittner, John Hetland honored during virtual vigil
MILWAUKEE -- Four police officers from Wisconsin were honored Wednesday, May 13 during a nationwide candlelight vigil honoring those who have died in the line of duty.Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner's colleagues watched that vigil together where he worked, since it didn't go on as planned in Washington, D.C. Rittner was just one of 135 officers in the United States who died in the line of duty in 2019 -- and one of 307 honored Wednesday.
MILWAUKEE -- Four police officers from Wisconsin were honored Wednesday, May 13 during a nationwide candlelight vigil honoring those who have died in the line of duty.Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner's colleagues watched that vigil together where he worked, since it didn't go on as planned in Washington, D.C. Rittner was just one of 135 officers in the United States who died in the line of duty in 2019 -- and one of 307 honored Wednesday.
Baby seriously hurt after being bitten by family dog; 45-year-old woman also injured
MILWAUKEE -- A baby suffered serious injuries in a dog bite incident Wednesday afternoon, May 13 near 60th Street and Helena Street.Police said the family dog bit the baby and a woman, 45, around 2:30 p.m.Both were taken to the hospital.
MILWAUKEE -- A baby suffered serious injuries in a dog bite incident Wednesday afternoon, May 13 near 60th Street and Helena Street.Police said the family dog bit the baby and a woman, 45, around 2:30 p.m.Both were taken to the hospital.
Fire damages duplex near 1st and Auer in Milwaukee, cause under investigation
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Wednesday, May 13 responded to the scene of a duplex fire near 1st and Auer in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Wednesday, May 13 responded to the scene of a duplex fire near 1st and Auer in Milwaukee.
Tribute on 2 wheels: Bicycle riders honor law enforcement's fallen heroes
MILWAUKEE -- Every year, a bicycle ride of more than 300 miles takes place from New Jersey to our nation's capital.
MILWAUKEE -- Every year, a bicycle ride of more than 300 miles takes place from New Jersey to our nation's capital.
Have you seen him? MPD seeks suspect in business burglary near 6th and Greenfield
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department has requested the public's assistance identifying and locating a suspect involved in a burglary that happened on the city's south side Tuesday morning.Police say the suspect broke into a closed business near 6th and Greenfield around 12:25 a.m. on May 12 and took property from the business.The suspect is described as a white male, 30-35 years old, 5'8" to 5'9" tall and 160-175 pounds with a medium build.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department has requested the public's assistance identifying and locating a suspect involved in a burglary that happened on the city's south side Tuesday morning.Police say the suspect broke into a closed business near 6th and Greenfield around 12:25 a.m. on May 12 and took property from the business.The suspect is described as a white male, 30-35 years old, 5'8" to 5'9" tall and 160-175 pounds with a medium build.
Report: Uber considering buying Grubhub food delivery service
NEW YORK — Uber is considering acquiring Grubhub in a deal that would give the companies control over a majority of the U.S. food delivery business, according to published reports.Ride-sharing and food delivery giant Uber Technologies Inc.
NEW YORK — Uber is considering acquiring Grubhub in a deal that would give the companies control over a majority of the U.S. food delivery business, according to published reports.Ride-sharing and food delivery giant Uber Technologies Inc.
Milwaukee, Wauwatosa and Cudahy receive $10.2M in awards to combat violent crime
WAUWATOSA -- The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) and the Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance have awarded more than $61 million in grant funding to support the Attorney General’s Operation Relentless Pursuit (ORP) initiative.Of that $61 million, the COPS Office awarded $9,712,096 to the Milwaukee Police Department (“MPD”); $226,061 to the Wauwatosa Police Department; and $301,412 to the Cudahy Police Department.Those awards will fund a total of 32 police officers: 30 for MPD and one each for Wauwatosa and Cudahy.According to a press release, the COPS Office, through its COPS Hiring Program (CHP), awarded a total of $51 million to be used to hire 214 sworn law enforcement officers for state and local law enforcement task forces.
WAUWATOSA -- The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) and the Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance have awarded more than $61 million in grant funding to support the Attorney General’s Operation Relentless Pursuit (ORP) initiative.Of that $61 million, the COPS Office awarded $9,712,096 to the Milwaukee Police Department (“MPD”); $226,061 to the Wauwatosa Police Department; and $301,412 to the Cudahy Police Department.Those awards will fund a total of 32 police officers: 30 for MPD and one each for Wauwatosa and Cudahy.According to a press release, the COPS Office, through its COPS Hiring Program (CHP), awarded a total of $51 million to be used to hire 214 sworn law enforcement officers for state and local law enforcement task forces.
Man charged in the shooting death of Cathy King outside Walgreens on 27th and North
MILWAUKEE -- The man accused in the shooting death of Cathy King, 48, outside of Walgreens on 27th Street and North Avenue on Tuesday, May 5 was charged Monday, May 11 with first-degree intentional homicide.
MILWAUKEE -- The man accused in the shooting death of Cathy King, 48, outside of Walgreens on 27th Street and North Avenue on Tuesday, May 5 was charged Monday, May 11 with first-degree intentional homicide.
7 injured in rollover crash stemming from a shots fired incident near 64th and Carmen, 2 arrested
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a crash involving two vehicles that occurred on Monday, May 11, 2020, around 3:30 p.m. near 64th Street and Carmen Avenue.
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a crash involving two vehicles that occurred on Monday, May 11, 2020, around 3:30 p.m. near 64th Street and Carmen Avenue.
28-year-old man injured in shooting near Hopkins and Lancaster
MILWAUKEE -- Police say they are investigating a non-fatal shooting that occurred on Monday, May 11 around 11:30 a.m. near W.
MILWAUKEE -- Police say they are investigating a non-fatal shooting that occurred on Monday, May 11 around 11:30 a.m. near W.
'Didn't see the person:' 60-year-old driver accused in fatal hit-and-run after victim fell in street
MILWAUKEE -- Prosecutors said a hit-and-run driver told police he did not see a man laying in the roadway near 23rd Street and Center Street early on May 5 before striking the 45-year-old man and driving away.
MILWAUKEE -- Prosecutors said a hit-and-run driver told police he did not see a man laying in the roadway near 23rd Street and Center Street early on May 5 before striking the 45-year-old man and driving away.
MPD: 67-year-old man arrested for allegedly stabbing, wounding 34-year-old woman
MILWAUKEE -- A 67-year-old man is expected to face criminal charges after an incident near 29th and Wisconsin Avenue in Milwaukee on Sunday, May 10.Officials say around 8:40 p.m. Sunday, a 34-year-old woman was stabbed and suffered a serious injury -- allegedly at the hands of the 67-year-old man during an argument.
MILWAUKEE -- A 67-year-old man is expected to face criminal charges after an incident near 29th and Wisconsin Avenue in Milwaukee on Sunday, May 10.Officials say around 8:40 p.m. Sunday, a 34-year-old woman was stabbed and suffered a serious injury -- allegedly at the hands of the 67-year-old man during an argument.