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.
Fire causes $60,000 in damage to duplex near 39th and Wright in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Tuesday morning, April 21 responded to the scene of a duplex fire near 39th and Wright in Milwaukee.Officials say one person in the lower unit was able to exit the home safely.
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Tuesday morning, April 21 responded to the scene of a duplex fire near 39th and Wright in Milwaukee.Officials say one person in the lower unit was able to exit the home safely.
Police: 17-year-old boy shot, wounded near 8th and Atkinson in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday night, April 20 near 8th and Atkinson.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday night, April 20 near 8th and Atkinson.
Strong storms down trees, cause power outages in parts of southeast Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE — Storms knocked out power to thousands of people overnight.
MILWAUKEE — Storms knocked out power to thousands of people overnight.
Australia to make Google and Facebook pay for news content
CANBERRA, Australia — Global digital platforms Google and Facebook will be forced to pay for news content in Australia, the government said Monday, as the coronavirus pandemic causes a collapse in advertising revenue.Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission would release in late July draft rules for the platforms to pay fair compensation for the journalistic content siphoned from news media.Frydenberg said he believed that Australia could succeed where other countries, including France and Spain, had failed in making Google and Facebook pay.“We won’t bow to their threats,” Frydenberg told reporters. “We understand the challenge that we face.
CANBERRA, Australia — Global digital platforms Google and Facebook will be forced to pay for news content in Australia, the government said Monday, as the coronavirus pandemic causes a collapse in advertising revenue.Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission would release in late July draft rules for the platforms to pay fair compensation for the journalistic content siphoned from news media.Frydenberg said he believed that Australia could succeed where other countries, including France and Spain, had failed in making Google and Facebook pay.“We won’t bow to their threats,” Frydenberg told reporters. “We understand the challenge that we face.
Police need help identifying suspect wanted for throwing a rock through MPD District 7's window
MILWAUKEE -- Do you recognize this man?
MILWAUKEE -- Do you recognize this man?
Off-duty officer arrested in beating of 25-year-old Milwaukee man
MILWAUKEE -- Michael Mattioli, 32, has been arrested for the beating of a man inside a home near 45th Street and W.
MILWAUKEE -- Michael Mattioli, 32, has been arrested for the beating of a man inside a home near 45th Street and W.
Facebook won't allow promotion of protests 'that defy government's guidance' on social distancing
MENLO PARK, Calif. -- Facebook has banned some pages promoting protests of stay-at-home mandates that challenge the government's advice about social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic."Unless government prohibits the event during this time, we allow it to be organized on Facebook.
MENLO PARK, Calif. -- Facebook has banned some pages promoting protests of stay-at-home mandates that challenge the government's advice about social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic."Unless government prohibits the event during this time, we allow it to be organized on Facebook.
Reckless driver fleeing police hits 2 cars near 25th and Fairmount, 4 injured, driver arrested
MILWAUKEE -- Police gave chase to a reckless driver near N. 25th Street and W.
MILWAUKEE -- Police gave chase to a reckless driver near N. 25th Street and W.
Racine County Sheriff's Office hopes public can shine new light on cold case from 1989
RACINE -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office is hoping the public can shine new light on a cold case from December 1989.Officials say on December 7, 1989, Kerry O'Brien Krueger was reported missing by her husband, Tracey Krueger, and Kerry's parents.
RACINE -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office is hoping the public can shine new light on a cold case from December 1989.Officials say on December 7, 1989, Kerry O'Brien Krueger was reported missing by her husband, Tracey Krueger, and Kerry's parents.
1 in custody for suspected OWI following 3-vehicle crash involving MPD squad
MILWAUKEE -- One person was taken into custody Sunday night, April 19 for suspected OWI following a three-vehicle crash involving a Milwaukee Police Department squad.It happened near 60th and Silver Spring around 9 p.m.Police say the suspect struck a Milwaukee Police Department squad, causing a three car collision.The officer, a 18-year veteran, was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.
MILWAUKEE -- One person was taken into custody Sunday night, April 19 for suspected OWI following a three-vehicle crash involving a Milwaukee Police Department squad.It happened near 60th and Silver Spring around 9 p.m.Police say the suspect struck a Milwaukee Police Department squad, causing a three car collision.The officer, a 18-year veteran, was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.
Police: Off-duty officer arrested after fight left 25-year-old man seriously injured
MILWAUKEE -- An off-duty Milwaukee police officer was arrested and placed on administrative duty after a fight left a man seriously injured.Police responded a home near 45th Street and Cleveland Avenue just after 7:30 a.m. Sunday, April 19 for a call of a battery complaint, and found an unresponsive 25-year-old Milwaukee man with serious injuries.Police said the off-duty officer was involved in an altercation with the injured man."Had a party last night," said Bridgette Schulz, who lives down the block.
MILWAUKEE -- An off-duty Milwaukee police officer was arrested and placed on administrative duty after a fight left a man seriously injured.Police responded a home near 45th Street and Cleveland Avenue just after 7:30 a.m. Sunday, April 19 for a call of a battery complaint, and found an unresponsive 25-year-old Milwaukee man with serious injuries.Police said the off-duty officer was involved in an altercation with the injured man."Had a party last night," said Bridgette Schulz, who lives down the block.
Sheriff: 2 Milwaukee County Jail inmates tested positive for COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office on Sunday, April 19 reported two Milwaukee County Jail inmates tested positive for the coronavirus, but said neither showed symptoms while in custody.MCSO officials said officials with the jail's contracted medical provider reported that one individual detained in the jail, and one individual released from the jail on Sunday, tested positive for COVID-19.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office on Sunday, April 19 reported two Milwaukee County Jail inmates tested positive for the coronavirus, but said neither showed symptoms while in custody.MCSO officials said officials with the jail's contracted medical provider reported that one individual detained in the jail, and one individual released from the jail on Sunday, tested positive for COVID-19.
Police: Victim fatally shot during argument near 49th and Luscher
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner was called out to the scene of a fatal shooting near 49th Street and Luscher Avenue Sunday evening, April 19.It happened just after 5 p.m.Police said the victim was fatally shot during an argument, and they are seeking the shooter.Anyone with information was asked to please contact MPD.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner was called out to the scene of a fatal shooting near 49th Street and Luscher Avenue Sunday evening, April 19.It happened just after 5 p.m.Police said the victim was fatally shot during an argument, and they are seeking the shooter.Anyone with information was asked to please contact MPD.