Police investigate 2 separate shootings just minutes apart that left 2 injured
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating two separate shootings that have left two injured in Milwaukee late Saturday night, May 2.Officers responded to a shooting near N. 24th Street and W.
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating two separate shootings that have left two injured in Milwaukee late Saturday night, May 2.Officers responded to a shooting near N. 24th Street and W.
MCSO: Driver arrested for OWI after crash on SB I-43 near Wells
MILWAUKEE -- Deputies with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office were called to a one-car crash on southbound I-43 near Wells Saturday just before noon.Authorities say the car crashed into the wall of the interstate and the driver complained of minor injuries but refused medical treatment.The driver showed signs of impairment, officials said, and was arrested for operating while intoxicated - second offense, and taken to the hospital.The two right lanes of traffic were closed for approximately 40 minutes as a result of the crash.
MILWAUKEE -- Deputies with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office were called to a one-car crash on southbound I-43 near Wells Saturday just before noon.Authorities say the car crashed into the wall of the interstate and the driver complained of minor injuries but refused medical treatment.The driver showed signs of impairment, officials said, and was arrested for operating while intoxicated - second offense, and taken to the hospital.The two right lanes of traffic were closed for approximately 40 minutes as a result of the crash.
Woman arrested following report of subject with a gun near 75th and Glenbrook
MILWAUKEE -- A 30-year-old woman was arrested without incident Saturday morning, May 2, after police responded to a call of a subject with a gun near N. 75th Street and W.
MILWAUKEE -- A 30-year-old woman was arrested without incident Saturday morning, May 2, after police responded to a call of a subject with a gun near N. 75th Street and W.
Ways to stay safe: Wisconsin house fires in April double the rate in 2019, Red Cross says
MILWAUKEE -- Red Cross disaster teams across Wisconsin responded to an average of two-and-a-half fires every day during the month of April.
MILWAUKEE -- Red Cross disaster teams across Wisconsin responded to an average of two-and-a-half fires every day during the month of April.
Police: 2 shot, wounded in separate incidents in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that happened Thursday night, April 30 and Friday morning, May 1.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that happened Thursday night, April 30 and Friday morning, May 1.
'Forcing open the window:' 2 in custody in connection with break-in at dealership in Racine County
RACINE -- Two people, both from Milwaukee, were taken into custody early Friday morning, May 1 after breaking into a dealership in the Town of Raymond and stealing various items.
RACINE -- Two people, both from Milwaukee, were taken into custody early Friday morning, May 1 after breaking into a dealership in the Town of Raymond and stealing various items.
BBB scam alert: Don't let boredom fool you into thinking that's your friend on Facebook
MILWAUKEE -- The BBB is warning social media users that scammers are taking advantage of social networking sites, earning victims’ trust by pretending to be someone they already know and send out a message or two with a great new cure for COVID-19, a fundraising request or perhaps a discount on the most sought after items such as toilet paper, face masks and sanitizers.How the Scam WorksWhile scrolling through Facebook, a message pops up in Facebook Messenger.
MILWAUKEE -- The BBB is warning social media users that scammers are taking advantage of social networking sites, earning victims’ trust by pretending to be someone they already know and send out a message or two with a great new cure for COVID-19, a fundraising request or perhaps a discount on the most sought after items such as toilet paper, face masks and sanitizers.How the Scam WorksWhile scrolling through Facebook, a message pops up in Facebook Messenger.
'Um, I just massacred my whole family:' 5 homicide charges filed in 12th and Locust shooting
MILWAUKEE -- Five counts of first-degree intentional homicide, use of a dangerous weapon were filed Thursday, April 30 against Christopher Stokes, along with one count of possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a felony in connection with the fatal shooting of five people near 12th Street and Locust Street Monday, April 27.
MILWAUKEE -- Five counts of first-degree intentional homicide, use of a dangerous weapon were filed Thursday, April 30 against Christopher Stokes, along with one count of possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a felony in connection with the fatal shooting of five people near 12th Street and Locust Street Monday, April 27.
'It's just overwhelming:' Birthday parade held for Milwaukee teen with terminal cancer
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department gave a young girl a birthday she will never forget, Thursday.A parade filled with police cars, fire trucks and ambulances cruised down 4th Street in honor of Jayla's 13th birthday.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department gave a young girl a birthday she will never forget, Thursday.A parade filled with police cars, fire trucks and ambulances cruised down 4th Street in honor of Jayla's 13th birthday.
Amazon to extend ‘work from home’ policy for eligible employees through October
SEATTLE — Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Amazon is extending its work from home plan for eligible employees through October.According to The Seattle Times, the retail giant told its corporate employees on Thursday that they “are welcome to (work from home) until at least October 2.”“We are working hard and investing significant funds to keep those who choose to come to the office safe through physical distancing, deep cleaning, temperature checks, and the availability of face coverings and hand sanitizer,” an Amazon spokesperson told the Times.Many Amazon employees have been working from home since March.
SEATTLE — Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Amazon is extending its work from home plan for eligible employees through October.According to The Seattle Times, the retail giant told its corporate employees on Thursday that they “are welcome to (work from home) until at least October 2.”“We are working hard and investing significant funds to keep those who choose to come to the office safe through physical distancing, deep cleaning, temperature checks, and the availability of face coverings and hand sanitizer,” an Amazon spokesperson told the Times.Many Amazon employees have been working from home since March.
Apartment fire in Racine causes $150k in damage, no injuries reported
RACINE -- The Racine Fire Department responded to a call of an active fire in a second-floor apartment near 6th Street and Wisconsin Ave around 3:15 p.m. on Friday, April 30.Upon arrival, heavy fire was seen coming from an apartment on the second floor.
RACINE -- The Racine Fire Department responded to a call of an active fire in a second-floor apartment near 6th Street and Wisconsin Ave around 3:15 p.m. on Friday, April 30.Upon arrival, heavy fire was seen coming from an apartment on the second floor.
30-year-old Milwaukee man injured in shooting near 83rd and Glen
MILWAUKEE -- Police responded to a report of a shooting near N. 83rd Street and W.
MILWAUKEE -- Police responded to a report of a shooting near N. 83rd Street and W.
'Set him up to be robbed:' Prosecutors say convicted felon admitted to shooting man 7 times
MILWAUKEE -- A convicted felon admitted to fatally shooting a 19-year-old man near 29th Street and State Street on the afternoon of Thursday, April 23, before leading police on a short pursuit -- telling investigators a woman he was with at the time of the shooting set the victim up to be robbed, according to prosecutors.Michael Jones, 28, of Milwaukee, faces four charges for the shooting that happened around 2:30 p.m.:
MILWAUKEE -- A convicted felon admitted to fatally shooting a 19-year-old man near 29th Street and State Street on the afternoon of Thursday, April 23, before leading police on a short pursuit -- telling investigators a woman he was with at the time of the shooting set the victim up to be robbed, according to prosecutors.Michael Jones, 28, of Milwaukee, faces four charges for the shooting that happened around 2:30 p.m.:
'Car seat was heavy:' Case dismissed against mom accused of leaving baby in car while she shopped
MILWAUKEE -- A felony child neglect charge filed against a Milwaukee mother in March 2019 was dismissed Wednesday, April 29 by prosecutors, who said Chenille Cole complied with a deferred prosecution agreement.Online court records showed a guilty plea entered on Aug. 14, 2019 by Cole, 29, and the case was dismissed.Prosecutors said Cole left her 1-year-old child in a vehicle alone for approximately an hour while she shopped for groceries at Metro Market near Van Buren Street and Juneau Avenue on March 19, 2019.According to a criminal complaint, police spoke with a security guard who indicated a customer alerted store staff that there was an infant alone in a vehicle in the parking lot.
MILWAUKEE -- A felony child neglect charge filed against a Milwaukee mother in March 2019 was dismissed Wednesday, April 29 by prosecutors, who said Chenille Cole complied with a deferred prosecution agreement.Online court records showed a guilty plea entered on Aug. 14, 2019 by Cole, 29, and the case was dismissed.Prosecutors said Cole left her 1-year-old child in a vehicle alone for approximately an hour while she shopped for groceries at Metro Market near Van Buren Street and Juneau Avenue on March 19, 2019.According to a criminal complaint, police spoke with a security guard who indicated a customer alerted store staff that there was an infant alone in a vehicle in the parking lot.
NFL renews Thursday night streaming deal with Amazon
NEW YORK — The NFL has renewed its streaming deal with Amazon for Thursday night games for three years.Amazon Prime Video and Twitch also will have exclusive streaming rights to one additional regular-season game in 2020.Amazon Prime Video and Twitch will stream 11 Thursday night games broadcast by Fox, giving access to more than 150 million paid Prime members.The regular-season weekend game streamed on those outlets will be played on a Saturday in the second half of the schedule.
NEW YORK — The NFL has renewed its streaming deal with Amazon for Thursday night games for three years.Amazon Prime Video and Twitch also will have exclusive streaming rights to one additional regular-season game in 2020.Amazon Prime Video and Twitch will stream 11 Thursday night games broadcast by Fox, giving access to more than 150 million paid Prime members.The regular-season weekend game streamed on those outlets will be played on a Saturday in the second half of the schedule.
Pandemic brings fortunes to Amazon - and headaches too
NEW YORK -- Amazon has spent years honing the business of packing, shipping and delivering millions of products to doorsteps around the world.Now it has a captive audience.With much of the globe in various stages of a lockdown because of the coronavirus pandemic, the world's largest online retailer has become a lifeline to many shoppers.
NEW YORK -- Amazon has spent years honing the business of packing, shipping and delivering millions of products to doorsteps around the world.Now it has a captive audience.With much of the globe in various stages of a lockdown because of the coronavirus pandemic, the world's largest online retailer has become a lifeline to many shoppers.
1 shot, wounded near High Street and Northwestern Avenue in Racine, no arrests made
RACINE -- Racine police are investigating a shooting that happened Tuesday night, April 28 near Northwestern Avenue and High Street.Police say a man sustained non-life threatening gunshot wounds.No arrests have been made.The incident remains under investigation.
RACINE -- Racine police are investigating a shooting that happened Tuesday night, April 28 near Northwestern Avenue and High Street.Police say a man sustained non-life threatening gunshot wounds.No arrests have been made.The incident remains under investigation.
'Grieve together:' Vigil held for 5 victims gunned down in home near 12th and Locust
MILWAUKEE -- A vigil was held Tuesday night for the five victims of a fatal shooting near 12th and Locust.
MILWAUKEE -- A vigil was held Tuesday night for the five victims of a fatal shooting near 12th and Locust.
Amazon, Instacart, Whole Foods, Walmart, Target, FedEx workers plan 'May Day Strike'
SEATTLE -- Workers from large companies such as Amazon, Instacart and Whole Foods are planning a walk-out strike for May 1, according to a report from The Intercept, noting that participating employees will call in sick or walk off during their lunch break.A flyer for the “May Day General Strike” was shared by Christian Smalls on Twitter.“Protect all workers at all cost we are not expendable or replaceable enough is enough TAKE THE POWER BACK!” Smalls wrote in his tweet.News of gig workers striking and protesting due to workplace conditions and complaints over lack of necessary protective equipment have been common amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Shoppers for Instacart previously went on strike in March, and Amazon employees across the country had gone on strike with complaints that the company had not done enough to protect its employees amid the pandemic.
SEATTLE -- Workers from large companies such as Amazon, Instacart and Whole Foods are planning a walk-out strike for May 1, according to a report from The Intercept, noting that participating employees will call in sick or walk off during their lunch break.A flyer for the “May Day General Strike” was shared by Christian Smalls on Twitter.“Protect all workers at all cost we are not expendable or replaceable enough is enough TAKE THE POWER BACK!” Smalls wrote in his tweet.News of gig workers striking and protesting due to workplace conditions and complaints over lack of necessary protective equipment have been common amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Shoppers for Instacart previously went on strike in March, and Amazon employees across the country had gone on strike with complaints that the company had not done enough to protect its employees amid the pandemic.