Racine PD: Man in custody after woman suffers life-threatening stab wounds
RACINE -- Racine police are investigating a stabbing that happened early Tuesday morning, April 7 near Main Street and High Street.
RACINE -- Racine police are investigating a stabbing that happened early Tuesday morning, April 7 near Main Street and High Street.
Milwaukee police warn of charges against 'Safer at Home' violators who commit crime
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Monday, April 6 warned of charges against violators of Governor Tony Evers' "Safer at Home" order who commit crimes following several violent incidents over the weekend.In a news release, MPD said over the weekend, there was an increase in violent crime, including 9 non-fatal shootings and two homicides."Many of these incidents could have been prevented if the suspect or the victim would have stayed home," MPD said in the release.MPD officials said individuals who are out, who commit crimes will be arrested for violating the governor’s order, along with the crime the individual was initially arrested for.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Monday, April 6 warned of charges against violators of Governor Tony Evers' "Safer at Home" order who commit crimes following several violent incidents over the weekend.In a news release, MPD said over the weekend, there was an increase in violent crime, including 9 non-fatal shootings and two homicides."Many of these incidents could have been prevented if the suspect or the victim would have stayed home," MPD said in the release.MPD officials said individuals who are out, who commit crimes will be arrested for violating the governor’s order, along with the crime the individual was initially arrested for.
2 members of Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office test positive for COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- Two members of the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office have tested positive for COVID-19.
MILWAUKEE -- Two members of the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office have tested positive for COVID-19.
Police asking for help identifying suspect accused of robbing business near 33rd & Vliet
MILWAUKEE -- Police are looking for your help to identify and locate a suspect accused of robbing a business near 33rd Street and W.
MILWAUKEE -- Police are looking for your help to identify and locate a suspect accused of robbing a business near 33rd Street and W.
Milwaukee man fatally shot, 2nd man seriously hurt after argument near Hampton and Teutonia
MILWAUKEE -- Two men were shot, one of them fatally, following an argument Monday, April 6 near Hampton Avenue and Teutonia Avenue.It happened shortly before 4:30 p.m.Police said a 28-year-old man died at the scene.
MILWAUKEE -- Two men were shot, one of them fatally, following an argument Monday, April 6 near Hampton Avenue and Teutonia Avenue.It happened shortly before 4:30 p.m.Police said a 28-year-old man died at the scene.
Amazon hires 700+ employees who were laid off due to COVID-19 in Wisconsin
KENOSHA -- Amazon officials on Monday, April 6 announced the hiring of more than 700 new employees in Wisconsin -- amid COVID-19 related layoffs.
KENOSHA -- Amazon officials on Monday, April 6 announced the hiring of more than 700 new employees in Wisconsin -- amid COVID-19 related layoffs.
Facebook launches COVID-19 survey to help researchers track how disease is spreading, abating
NEW YORK -- Facebook is inviting users to share their coronavirus symptoms and location to help researchers track how the disease is spreading or abating.A survey will appear on Facebook starting this week for some U.S. users and is run by health researchers at Carnegie Mellon University.
NEW YORK -- Facebook is inviting users to share their coronavirus symptoms and location to help researchers track how the disease is spreading or abating.A survey will appear on Facebook starting this week for some U.S. users and is run by health researchers at Carnegie Mellon University.
Milwaukee police called to 4 separate shootings in less than 6 hours
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police officers were on the scene of four separate shootings in less than six hours Sunday night, April 5 and Monday morning, April 6.The first happened around 10:30 p.m. on Townsend Street near Palmer Street.Police said a 27-year-old Milwaukee man suffered a serious gunshot wound and was taken to the hospital for treatment.The second shooting happened less than an hour later, around 11:20 p.m. on 17th Street near Nash Street.Police said a 31-year-old Milwaukee man suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening, and he was taken to the hospital for treatment.Around 12:45 a.m. Monday, police were on scene near 40th Street and Burleigh Street, where a 21-year-old man suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police officers were on the scene of four separate shootings in less than six hours Sunday night, April 5 and Monday morning, April 6.The first happened around 10:30 p.m. on Townsend Street near Palmer Street.Police said a 27-year-old Milwaukee man suffered a serious gunshot wound and was taken to the hospital for treatment.The second shooting happened less than an hour later, around 11:20 p.m. on 17th Street near Nash Street.Police said a 31-year-old Milwaukee man suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening, and he was taken to the hospital for treatment.Around 12:45 a.m. Monday, police were on scene near 40th Street and Burleigh Street, where a 21-year-old man suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
Police: Driver arrested after pursuit, crash at 35th and North connected to 2 shootings
MILWAUKEE -- A driver arrested Sunday afternoon, April 5 after a pursuit ended in a crash near 35th Street and North Avenue is connected to two shooting incidents, police said.Police said the pursuit started shortly before 1:45 p.m. when officers spotted a reckless driver.The pursuit went from Milwaukee through Wauwatosa and Brookfield.With the assistance of police in the other jurisdictions and the deployment of stop sticks, the vehicle crashed at 35th and North and the driver was taken into custody.The crash caused damage to a citizen's vehicle, but there were no injuries.
MILWAUKEE -- A driver arrested Sunday afternoon, April 5 after a pursuit ended in a crash near 35th Street and North Avenue is connected to two shooting incidents, police said.Police said the pursuit started shortly before 1:45 p.m. when officers spotted a reckless driver.The pursuit went from Milwaukee through Wauwatosa and Brookfield.With the assistance of police in the other jurisdictions and the deployment of stop sticks, the vehicle crashed at 35th and North and the driver was taken into custody.The crash caused damage to a citizen's vehicle, but there were no injuries.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos donates $100 million to Feeding America
SEATTLE -- Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos on Thursday, April 2 announced he was donating $100 million to help food banks across the United States.This, amid a growing need for donations, with millions of Americans out of work amid the coronavirus pandemic.In an Instagram post, Bezos said the donation would be made to Feeding America, which would quickly send the funding to its network of food banks:More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week — doubling a record high set just one week earlier — a sign that layoffs are accelerating in the midst of the coronavirus.In Washington state, 181,975 filed for unemployment benefits the week of March 22-28.Applications for unemployment benefits generally reflect the pace of layoffs.
SEATTLE -- Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos on Thursday, April 2 announced he was donating $100 million to help food banks across the United States.This, amid a growing need for donations, with millions of Americans out of work amid the coronavirus pandemic.In an Instagram post, Bezos said the donation would be made to Feeding America, which would quickly send the funding to its network of food banks:More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week — doubling a record high set just one week earlier — a sign that layoffs are accelerating in the midst of the coronavirus.In Washington state, 181,975 filed for unemployment benefits the week of March 22-28.Applications for unemployment benefits generally reflect the pace of layoffs.
Police: Man fatally shot near 76th and Dean on Milwaukee's north side
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner was called to a fatal shooting near 76th and Dean on Milwaukee's north side Saturday afternoon.Milwaukee police say a 21-year-old Milwaukee man was the victim of the shooting and it is being investigated as a homicide.This is a developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner was called to a fatal shooting near 76th and Dean on Milwaukee's north side Saturday afternoon.Milwaukee police say a 21-year-old Milwaukee man was the victim of the shooting and it is being investigated as a homicide.This is a developing story.
Milwaukee County medical examiner responds to shooting near Lincoln Park
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner was called to a shooting near Green Bay Avenue and Cornell Street on Saturday afternoon, April 4.A FOX6 News crew at the scene captured a significant police presence at a gas station and the medical examiner responding.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner was called to a shooting near Green Bay Avenue and Cornell Street on Saturday afternoon, April 4.A FOX6 News crew at the scene captured a significant police presence at a gas station and the medical examiner responding.
Officials: 85-year-old woman dies in Bay View house fire
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department and other first responders were called to a fatal house fire near Superior and Nock in Bay View on Saturday, April 4.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department and other first responders were called to a fatal house fire near Superior and Nock in Bay View on Saturday, April 4.
MPD: 19-year-old shot, wounded in attempted armed robbery near 40th and Hadley
MILWAUKEE -- A 19-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and wounded during an attempted armed robbery in the city's Sherman Park neighborhood Friday night, police say.Authorities responded to Aurora Sinai Samaritan Hospital at around 7:15 p.m. Friday where the victim went to receive treatment of a non-fatal gunshot wound suffered in the incident near 40th and Hadley.The Milwaukee Police Department is seeking an unidentified suspect.
MILWAUKEE -- A 19-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and wounded during an attempted armed robbery in the city's Sherman Park neighborhood Friday night, police say.Authorities responded to Aurora Sinai Samaritan Hospital at around 7:15 p.m. Friday where the victim went to receive treatment of a non-fatal gunshot wound suffered in the incident near 40th and Hadley.The Milwaukee Police Department is seeking an unidentified suspect.
Seen him? Milwaukee police seek help identifying suspect in strong-arm robbery
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police have requested the public's help identifying and locating a suspect wanted for a strong-arm robbery that happened around 7 p.m. on March 31.Authorities say the suspect forcefully removed property from a business near 6th and Oklahoma on the city's south side.The suspect is described as an African-American male, 30-35 years old, 6' tall with a thin build, light complexion, full beard and a mustache.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police have requested the public's help identifying and locating a suspect wanted for a strong-arm robbery that happened around 7 p.m. on March 31.Authorities say the suspect forcefully removed property from a business near 6th and Oklahoma on the city's south side.The suspect is described as an African-American male, 30-35 years old, 6' tall with a thin build, light complexion, full beard and a mustache.
Nurse at Milwaukee County Jail tests positive for COVID-19, sheriff's office says
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office learned Friday, April 3 that a contracted nurse with the county’s medical provider, who works in the Milwaukee County Jail, tested positive for COVID-19.The nurse reported symptoms on Thursday, April 2, and did not report in for work.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office learned Friday, April 3 that a contracted nurse with the county’s medical provider, who works in the Milwaukee County Jail, tested positive for COVID-19.The nurse reported symptoms on Thursday, April 2, and did not report in for work.
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. donates protective equipment to Milwaukee police
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. -- the company that produces Summerfest -- donated hundreds of pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) to the Milwaukee Police Department on Friday, April 3.In total, 700 Tyvek suits and 200 pairs of shoe coverings were donated.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. -- the company that produces Summerfest -- donated hundreds of pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) to the Milwaukee Police Department on Friday, April 3.In total, 700 Tyvek suits and 200 pairs of shoe coverings were donated.
Milwaukee police: 7-year-old boy shot, wounded near 23rd and Locust
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a 7-year-old boy suffered a gunshot wound near 23rd and Locust on Friday afternoon, April 3.Officials say the shooting happened around 3:45 p.m. The boy was taken to a hospital for treatment of his injuries -- and is expected to make a full recovery.The shooting appears to be related to an argument -- and the victim was not the intended target.Anyone having information regarding this incident is urged to call the Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee CrimeStoppers at 414-224-TIPS.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a 7-year-old boy suffered a gunshot wound near 23rd and Locust on Friday afternoon, April 3.Officials say the shooting happened around 3:45 p.m. The boy was taken to a hospital for treatment of his injuries -- and is expected to make a full recovery.The shooting appears to be related to an argument -- and the victim was not the intended target.Anyone having information regarding this incident is urged to call the Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee CrimeStoppers at 414-224-TIPS.
Police: Man shot, wounded while driving on Milwaukee's north side, no arrests made
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Thursday night, April 3 on the city's north side.According to police, around 9:30 p.m. officers were called out to the area of Carmen Avenue and Teutonia Avenue for reports of shooting.Upon arrival, police located a 29-year-old Milwaukee man suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Thursday night, April 3 on the city's north side.According to police, around 9:30 p.m. officers were called out to the area of Carmen Avenue and Teutonia Avenue for reports of shooting.Upon arrival, police located a 29-year-old Milwaukee man suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound.