Vehicle fire damages two homes in Racine

Vehicle fire damages two homes in Racine

RACINE -- Fire officials responded to a car fire at a residence near De Koven Avenue and Taylor Avenue around 5 a.m. on Sunday, May 16.The vehicle was engulfed in the driveway between two houses causing exterior damage to the siding of both.Racine firefighters quickly extinguished the fire and prevented both houses from sustaining further damage.The residents exited to safety and there were no injuries.The fire is under investigation and no more information is being released.

RACINE -- Fire officials responded to a car fire at a residence near De Koven Avenue and Taylor Avenue around 5 a.m. on Sunday, May 16.The vehicle was engulfed in the driveway between two houses causing exterior damage to the siding of both.Racine firefighters quickly extinguished the fire and prevented both houses from sustaining further damage.The residents exited to safety and there were no injuries.The fire is under investigation and no more information is being released.

WATCH: Video tribute for fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner

WATCH: Video tribute for fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department released a video tribute in honor of fallen Officer Matthew Rittner on Friday, May 15."Although we were unable to celebrate Officer Matthew Rittner in Washington D.C. for the 2020 National Police Week, we celebrate him in our hearts," Sgt.

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department released a video tribute in honor of fallen Officer Matthew Rittner on Friday, May 15."Although we were unable to celebrate Officer Matthew Rittner in Washington D.C. for the 2020 National Police Week, we celebrate him in our hearts," Sgt.

MPD: Man faces life-threatening injuries after shooting near 44th and Keefe

MPD: Man faces life-threatening injuries after shooting near 44th and Keefe

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police responded to a shooting that happened around 1:15 p.m. near 44th and Keefe on Friday, May 15.Authorities say the victim, a 25-year-old Milwaukee man, sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police responded to a shooting that happened around 1:15 p.m. near 44th and Keefe on Friday, May 15.Authorities say the victim, a 25-year-old Milwaukee man, sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital.

On-ramp to I-41 NB from Appleton Avenue closed Friday morning after report of 'shots fired'

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

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

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.

National Police Week: Officers Matthew Rittner, John Hetland honored during virtual vigil

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

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.

Have you seen him? MPD seeks suspect in business burglary near 6th and Greenfield

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

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

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

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.