Medical examiner identifies 80-year-old woman found dead after fire; 6 family members escaped
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner on Thursday, April 16 identified an 80-year-old woman found dead after a fire on Easter Sunday near 21st Street and Edgerton Avenue as Maria Vasquez.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner on Thursday, April 16 identified an 80-year-old woman found dead after a fire on Easter Sunday near 21st Street and Edgerton Avenue as Maria Vasquez.
MPD seeks suspects involved in hit-and-run crash that injured 2 near 27th and Lisbon
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that happened near 27th and Lisbon on Thursday morning, April 16.Officials say shortly before 11:30 a.m., a vehicle disregarded a red light and crashed with another vehicle.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that happened near 27th and Lisbon on Thursday morning, April 16.Officials say shortly before 11:30 a.m., a vehicle disregarded a red light and crashed with another vehicle.
Starbucks eyes store re-openings as coronavirus fight shows progress
SEATTLE -- Starbucks is exploring plans to re-open its U.S. stores after weeks of limited service due to the coronavirus pandemic.In a letter to employees on Thursday, April 16, Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnsons aid the coffeehouse chain has moved to a "monitor and adapt" phase of its response to the pandemic.Federal and state authorities are conducting continued discussions about when and how to restart the nation's economy.
SEATTLE -- Starbucks is exploring plans to re-open its U.S. stores after weeks of limited service due to the coronavirus pandemic.In a letter to employees on Thursday, April 16, Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnsons aid the coffeehouse chain has moved to a "monitor and adapt" phase of its response to the pandemic.Federal and state authorities are conducting continued discussions about when and how to restart the nation's economy.
Police: 1 dead, 2 injured after triple shooting on Milwaukee's north side
MILWAUKEE -- One person was killed and two others injured, including a 14-year-old girl, following a triple shooting early Thursday morning, April 16 in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- One person was killed and two others injured, including a 14-year-old girl, following a triple shooting early Thursday morning, April 16 in Milwaukee.
We Energies warns customers of utility scam calls hitting Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies is alerting customers to an increase in utility scam calls hitting the Milwaukee area.A news release says scammers are calling customers saying they are from We Energies.
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies is alerting customers to an increase in utility scam calls hitting the Milwaukee area.A news release says scammers are calling customers saying they are from We Energies.
Facebook to warn users who 'liked' coronavirus hoaxes
NEW YORK — Have you liked or commented on a Facebook post about the COVID-19 pandemic that turned out to be a hoax?The social media company said Thursday it is now going to let users know if they liked, reacted or commented on posts with harmful misinformation about the virus that moderators later removed.
NEW YORK — Have you liked or commented on a Facebook post about the COVID-19 pandemic that turned out to be a hoax?The social media company said Thursday it is now going to let users know if they liked, reacted or commented on posts with harmful misinformation about the virus that moderators later removed.
Milwaukee man charged in fatal shooting near Palmer and Chambers
MILWAUKEE -- A 30-year-old Milwaukee man has been charged with first-degree reckless homicide, use of a dangerous weapon in a fatal, April 1 shooting that happened near Palmer and Chambers Streets.According to a criminal complaint, Milwaukee police found the victim and multiple bullet casings on the sidewalk at the scene.
MILWAUKEE -- A 30-year-old Milwaukee man has been charged with first-degree reckless homicide, use of a dangerous weapon in a fatal, April 1 shooting that happened near Palmer and Chambers Streets.According to a criminal complaint, Milwaukee police found the victim and multiple bullet casings on the sidewalk at the scene.
MPD releases body cam, surveillance video of officer-involved shooting outside bar
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) released on Wednesday, April 15 body camera and surveillance video associated with a fatal officer-involved shooting that took place near Vel Phillips Avenue and W.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) released on Wednesday, April 15 body camera and surveillance video associated with a fatal officer-involved shooting that took place near Vel Phillips Avenue and W.
Police: 9-year-old boy shot, seriously wounded near 60th and Kaul; 2 arrested
MILWAUKEE -- A 9-year-old boy was shot and seriously wounded near 60th Street and Kaul Avenue Wednesday afternoon, April 15.It happened just before 12:30 p.m.Police said the boy was taken to the hospital and listed in stable condition.A juvenile and a 29-year-old woman were arrested.The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation.
MILWAUKEE -- A 9-year-old boy was shot and seriously wounded near 60th Street and Kaul Avenue Wednesday afternoon, April 15.It happened just before 12:30 p.m.Police said the boy was taken to the hospital and listed in stable condition.A juvenile and a 29-year-old woman were arrested.The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation.
MPD releases community briefing on officer-involved shooting on city's south side from Feb. 24
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department on Wednesday, April 15 release its community briefing on a fatal officer-involved shooting that happened near 18th and Greenfield on Monday, Feb. 24.Three officers were involved and were not injured during this incident.According to police, around 1 a.m., officers responded to a shots fired complaint on Union Street in the neighborhood near 18th Street and Greenfield Avenue.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department on Wednesday, April 15 release its community briefing on a fatal officer-involved shooting that happened near 18th and Greenfield on Monday, Feb. 24.Three officers were involved and were not injured during this incident.According to police, around 1 a.m., officers responded to a shots fired complaint on Union Street in the neighborhood near 18th Street and Greenfield Avenue.
Apple unveils new, cheaper iPhone
CUPERTINO, Calif. -- A new iPhone arrived on Wednesday, April 15 without Apple's usual fanfare.The new, second-generation iPhone SE carries the same name as the original iPhone SE that launched in 2016.
CUPERTINO, Calif. -- A new iPhone arrived on Wednesday, April 15 without Apple's usual fanfare.The new, second-generation iPhone SE carries the same name as the original iPhone SE that launched in 2016.
1 killed, 1 critical, 1 arrested after vehicle struck parked car, tree near 21st and Keefe
MILWAUKEE -- Three men were hurt and one later died after a vehicle struck a parked vehicle and a tree near 21st Street and Keefe Avenue Tuesday afternoon, April 14.It happened shortly before 3 p.m.Police said the driver of the striking vehicle, a Milwaukee man, 20, was seriously hurt.
MILWAUKEE -- Three men were hurt and one later died after a vehicle struck a parked vehicle and a tree near 21st Street and Keefe Avenue Tuesday afternoon, April 14.It happened shortly before 3 p.m.Police said the driver of the striking vehicle, a Milwaukee man, 20, was seriously hurt.
Police: Tow truck driver discovered woman dead in vehicle near 48th and National
MILWAUKEE -- A tow truck driver discovered a woman dead in a vehicle near 48th Street and National Avenue Tuesday afternoon, April 14, police said.The driver was towing the vehicle from the area near 31st Street and Clybourn Street.Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department responded and pronounced the 45-year-old woman dead.The circumstances surrounding the woman’s death are under investigation.Anyone with any information was asked to please contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.
MILWAUKEE -- A tow truck driver discovered a woman dead in a vehicle near 48th Street and National Avenue Tuesday afternoon, April 14, police said.The driver was towing the vehicle from the area near 31st Street and Clybourn Street.Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department responded and pronounced the 45-year-old woman dead.The circumstances surrounding the woman’s death are under investigation.Anyone with any information was asked to please contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.
While winter moratorium ends April 15, power cannot be shut off until COVID-19 orders lifted
MADISON -- The winter moratorium for disconnections of water, electric and natural gas service used for home heating as a result of non-payment is set to expire on Wednesday, April 15, but utilities cannot drop customers until Governor Tony Evers lifts his "Safer at Home" order issued in an effort to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
MADISON -- The winter moratorium for disconnections of water, electric and natural gas service used for home heating as a result of non-payment is set to expire on Wednesday, April 15, but utilities cannot drop customers until Governor Tony Evers lifts his "Safer at Home" order issued in an effort to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
MFD: Elderly woman died in fire near 21st and Edgerton
MILWAUKEE -- An elderly woman died in a fire Sunday morning, April 12 near 21st Street and Edgerton Avenue.It happened around 4 a.m.Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department said two adults and four children were taken to the hospital from the scene.The cause of the fire is believed to be electrical in nature.
MILWAUKEE -- An elderly woman died in a fire Sunday morning, April 12 near 21st Street and Edgerton Avenue.It happened around 4 a.m.Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department said two adults and four children were taken to the hospital from the scene.The cause of the fire is believed to be electrical in nature.
We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service commit $1 million to COVID-19 relief effort
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) — part of the WEC Energy Group family of companies — announced Tuesday, April 14 they are contributing $1 million through their charitable foundations to help communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.According to a press release, the foundations will provide grants to nonprofit organizations supporting front-line efforts — primarily hospitals, first responders and food pantries.“At a time like this, our commitment to the safety and welfare of our employees and the communities we serve has never been more critical,” said Kevin Fletcher, president and CEO — WEC Energy Group. “Our foundations have supported organizations serving our communities for decades.
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) — part of the WEC Energy Group family of companies — announced Tuesday, April 14 they are contributing $1 million through their charitable foundations to help communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.According to a press release, the foundations will provide grants to nonprofit organizations supporting front-line efforts — primarily hospitals, first responders and food pantries.“At a time like this, our commitment to the safety and welfare of our employees and the communities we serve has never been more critical,” said Kevin Fletcher, president and CEO — WEC Energy Group. “Our foundations have supported organizations serving our communities for decades.
FBI offers $5K reward for suspect wanted in shooting of 7-year-old Milwaukee boy
MILWAUKEE -- The FBI is now offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect who shot and wounded a 7-year-old Milwaukee boy.The child was struck by gunfire near 23rd and Locust on Friday, April 3.If anyone has any information regarding this incident they are asked to call Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS where their tip can lead to an additional $1,000 cash reward.
MILWAUKEE -- The FBI is now offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect who shot and wounded a 7-year-old Milwaukee boy.The child was struck by gunfire near 23rd and Locust on Friday, April 3.If anyone has any information regarding this incident they are asked to call Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS where their tip can lead to an additional $1,000 cash reward.
Hillsborough sheriff: Former husband of Carole Baskin was likely killed; suspect didn't act alone
TAMPA, Fla. --The Tiger King saga continues with a TMZ special that dives deeper into the Netflix documentary.
TAMPA, Fla. --The Tiger King saga continues with a TMZ special that dives deeper into the Netflix documentary.
Police: Milwaukee woman stabbed during argument near Teutonia and Ruby
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee woman, 30, was stabbed during an argument Saturday evening, April 11 near Teutonia and Ruby.It happened just before 8 p.m.Police said an argument escalated, and the victim was stabbed.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee woman, 30, was stabbed during an argument Saturday evening, April 11 near Teutonia and Ruby.It happened just before 8 p.m.Police said an argument escalated, and the victim was stabbed.
Police: Man's body pulled from water near 16th and Canal
MILWAUKEE -- A body was pulled from the water Sunday, April 12 near 16th Street and Canal Street, officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department confirmed.Police said it was that of a 56-year-old man.Officers responded shortly before 7 p.m. to a report of a subject in the water, and the man's body was recovered with help from MFD.The circumstances were under investigation.The man's name was not released, pending family notification.
MILWAUKEE -- A body was pulled from the water Sunday, April 12 near 16th Street and Canal Street, officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department confirmed.Police said it was that of a 56-year-old man.Officers responded shortly before 7 p.m. to a report of a subject in the water, and the man's body was recovered with help from MFD.The circumstances were under investigation.The man's name was not released, pending family notification.