Police: 22-year-old pedestrian in critical condition after hit-and-run near 27th and Auer
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a hit and run accident that occurred near N. 27th Street and W.
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a hit and run accident that occurred near N. 27th Street and W.
Recognize them? MPD seeks help to ID suspects who fired gunshots near 24th and Auer
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help in identifying and locating subjects wanted for a reckless endangering safety incident that happened near 24th and Auer on Thursday evening, April 23.Officials say the suspects exited the suspect vehicle and fired multiple rounds at the victim, subsequently striking the victim.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help in identifying and locating subjects wanted for a reckless endangering safety incident that happened near 24th and Auer on Thursday evening, April 23.Officials say the suspects exited the suspect vehicle and fired multiple rounds at the victim, subsequently striking the victim.
Milwaukee police: 41-year-old man shot, wounded near 84th and Marion
MILWAUKEE -- A 41-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and wounded near 84th and Marion on Friday afternoon, April 24.Police say the shooting happened around 1:15 p.m. -- and the victim managed to walk to a hospital for treatment.Officers are seeking an unknown suspect.Anyone with any information can contact Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.
MILWAUKEE -- A 41-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and wounded near 84th and Marion on Friday afternoon, April 24.Police say the shooting happened around 1:15 p.m. -- and the victim managed to walk to a hospital for treatment.Officers are seeking an unknown suspect.Anyone with any information can contact Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.
President Trump: Postal Service must charge Amazon more, or no loan
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday that he won't approve a $10 billion loan for the U.S. Postal Service unless the agency raises charges for Amazon and other big shippers to four to five times current rates.“The Postal Service is a joke because they’re handing out packages for Amazon and other internet companies and every time they bring a package, they lose money on it,” President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.The president was responding to a question about reports his administration plans to force major changes in postal operations as the price for approving a $10 billion loan that was included in the government’s $2 trillion economic rescue package.Under the rescue package legislation, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin must approve the loan before the Postal Service can receive the money.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday that he won't approve a $10 billion loan for the U.S. Postal Service unless the agency raises charges for Amazon and other big shippers to four to five times current rates.“The Postal Service is a joke because they’re handing out packages for Amazon and other internet companies and every time they bring a package, they lose money on it,” President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.The president was responding to a question about reports his administration plans to force major changes in postal operations as the price for approving a $10 billion loan that was included in the government’s $2 trillion economic rescue package.Under the rescue package legislation, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin must approve the loan before the Postal Service can receive the money.
Starbucks serves 1 million free coffees to frontline workers, extends offer through May 31
TAMPA, Fla. (WTVT) -- Starbucks announced Thursday that the company would be extending its current free coffee offer to front-line workers and first responders through the end of May.The promotion was originally announced on March 25, with Starbucks committing to provide free, tall coffees -- hot or iced -- to anyone identifying as police, firefighters, paramedics or health care professionals working on the front lines amid the coronavirus crisis.At the time, Starbucks scheduled the promotion to end on May 3.
TAMPA, Fla. (WTVT) -- Starbucks announced Thursday that the company would be extending its current free coffee offer to front-line workers and first responders through the end of May.The promotion was originally announced on March 25, with Starbucks committing to provide free, tall coffees -- hot or iced -- to anyone identifying as police, firefighters, paramedics or health care professionals working on the front lines amid the coronavirus crisis.At the time, Starbucks scheduled the promotion to end on May 3.
MPD: 2 arrested after pursuit near 35th and Custer
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were arrested Thursday night following a police pursuit on Milwaukee's north side, police say.Authorities said Milwaukee police were chasing a vehicle that was driving recklessly when the driver and a passenger "bailed out" of the car at the intersection of 35th and Custer.Police both were taken into custody and the car did not appear to have hit anything.
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were arrested Thursday night following a police pursuit on Milwaukee's north side, police say.Authorities said Milwaukee police were chasing a vehicle that was driving recklessly when the driver and a passenger "bailed out" of the car at the intersection of 35th and Custer.Police both were taken into custody and the car did not appear to have hit anything.
Milwaukee police investigating drive-by shooting, crash near 51st and Roosevelt
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a crash and drive-by shooting that happened Thursday evening near 51st and Roosevelt.Authorities say the suspect(s) shot into an occupied car near there around 6:30 p.m. The driver of that car consequently ran off the road and crashed into a tree.The suspect(s) fled after shots were fired.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a crash and drive-by shooting that happened Thursday evening near 51st and Roosevelt.Authorities say the suspect(s) shot into an occupied car near there around 6:30 p.m. The driver of that car consequently ran off the road and crashed into a tree.The suspect(s) fled after shots were fired.
Police: 19-year-old Milwaukee man fatally shot near 29th and State
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened near 29th and State on Thursday afternoon.Authorities say a 19-year-old Milwaukee man sustained fatal injuries in the shooting around 2:30 p.m. The circumstances that led up to the shooting are still being investigated, and police continue to seek unknown suspects.Anyone with any information can contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened near 29th and State on Thursday afternoon.Authorities say a 19-year-old Milwaukee man sustained fatal injuries in the shooting around 2:30 p.m. The circumstances that led up to the shooting are still being investigated, and police continue to seek unknown suspects.Anyone with any information can contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS.
MPD: Suspect arrested after hostage incident near 42nd and Villard
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police arrested a 35-year-old man near 42nd and Villard around 12:50 p.m. Thursday, April 23.Authorities responded to a home in the area around 9 a.m. to check for a suspect wanted for probation violation.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police arrested a 35-year-old man near 42nd and Villard around 12:50 p.m. Thursday, April 23.Authorities responded to a home in the area around 9 a.m. to check for a suspect wanted for probation violation.
'It went bad:' 2 men charged in fatal shooting, jail phone call helps investigators detail the case
MILWAUKEE -- Two men are charged with felony murder - armed robbery following the fatal shooting of a man in an apartment near 29th and Wisconsin Avenue early on Friday, April 17.
MILWAUKEE -- Two men are charged with felony murder - armed robbery following the fatal shooting of a man in an apartment near 29th and Wisconsin Avenue early on Friday, April 17.
Captured: US Marshals seek man who 'executed' Romeal O'Quin at Waz's Pub
MILWAUKEE -- Update: U.S. Marshals confirmed Thursday, April 23 Christopher Stovall was arrested by authorities in Texas.A barbaric murder played out in a northside Milwaukee bar.
MILWAUKEE -- Update: U.S. Marshals confirmed Thursday, April 23 Christopher Stovall was arrested by authorities in Texas.A barbaric murder played out in a northside Milwaukee bar.
Streaming video, online retailers escape pandemic pounding
NEW YORK — COVID-19 may have knocked U.S. stocks into a bear market and pummeled the U.S. economy, but the disease has also left some companies asking the question: “What recession?”Streaming media services, video game makers, and consumer staples companies have all gained ground as people stay home, try to stay entertained and focus on essentials.
NEW YORK — COVID-19 may have knocked U.S. stocks into a bear market and pummeled the U.S. economy, but the disease has also left some companies asking the question: “What recession?”Streaming media services, video game makers, and consumer staples companies have all gained ground as people stay home, try to stay entertained and focus on essentials.
MPD: 19-year-old shot, wounded near 106th and Hampton
MILWAUKEE -- A 19-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and wounded near 106th and Hampton on the city's northwest side, police say.The shooting happened around 3:20 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, April 22.
MILWAUKEE -- A 19-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and wounded near 106th and Hampton on the city's northwest side, police say.The shooting happened around 3:20 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, April 22.
Sheriffs in several Wisconsin counties say extended 'Safer at Home' order is just too vague
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A growing number of sheriffs in Wisconsin are saying the governor's "Safer at Home" order is just too vague; they don't plan on enforcing it.Some sheriffs say they are putting enforcement of the order on hold while litigation against Gov.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- A growing number of sheriffs in Wisconsin are saying the governor's "Safer at Home" order is just too vague; they don't plan on enforcing it.Some sheriffs say they are putting enforcement of the order on hold while litigation against Gov.
Facebook to label national origin of some political posts
OAKLAND, Calif. — Facebook said it will label some election-related posts with their geographic origin in an attempt to curb political misinformation by foreign-based pages that mimic legitimate groups and political parties.The new policy will apply to popular election-related pages, and will stamp every post they make on Facebook and Instagram with its origin.
OAKLAND, Calif. — Facebook said it will label some election-related posts with their geographic origin in an attempt to curb political misinformation by foreign-based pages that mimic legitimate groups and political parties.The new policy will apply to popular election-related pages, and will stamp every post they make on Facebook and Instagram with its origin.
Milwaukee man accused in fatal shooting at gas station near Green Bay and Cornell
MILWAUKEE -- 21-year-old Daveion Wilson is charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Lawrence Jones that happened on Saturday, April 4 at a Citgo gas station near Green Bay and Cornell in Milwaukee.Wilson faces the following criminal counts:
MILWAUKEE -- 21-year-old Daveion Wilson is charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Lawrence Jones that happened on Saturday, April 4 at a Citgo gas station near Green Bay and Cornell in Milwaukee.Wilson faces the following criminal counts:
Milwaukee police seek help locating suspect, vehicle in 21st and North shooting
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department has asked for the public's help identifying and locating a vehicle and suspect wanted for recklessly endangering safety in a shooting incident that happened near 21st and North on Saturday, April 18.Police say the suspect and victim had an altercation when the suspect shot the victim and fled north on 21st Street.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department has asked for the public's help identifying and locating a vehicle and suspect wanted for recklessly endangering safety in a shooting incident that happened near 21st and North on Saturday, April 18.Police say the suspect and victim had an altercation when the suspect shot the victim and fled north on 21st Street.
FEED A HERO: An opportunity to show your appreciation of health care workers, 1st responders
MILWAUKEE -- We all want to help during this coronavirus pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- We all want to help during this coronavirus pandemic.
MPD: 107 arrests for stay-at-home violations; Council unanimously approves $500 fines
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are allowed to issue citations to people failing to comply with Governor Tony Evers' "Safer at Home" order after the Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday, April 21 unanimously approved an ordinance authorizing $500 fines for violators.The ordinance authorizes the commissioner of health and police officers to issue citations to anyone who willfully violates or obstructs the execution of the order issued under state statute.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are allowed to issue citations to people failing to comply with Governor Tony Evers' "Safer at Home" order after the Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday, April 21 unanimously approved an ordinance authorizing $500 fines for violators.The ordinance authorizes the commissioner of health and police officers to issue citations to anyone who willfully violates or obstructs the execution of the order issued under state statute.
Police: 3 seriously injured following crash involving Milwaukee DPW vehicle
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a crash that happened early Tuesday morning, April 21 near Sherman and Capitol.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a crash that happened early Tuesday morning, April 21 near Sherman and Capitol.