3 hurt in 3-vehicle crash near Sherman and Hampton
MILWAUKEE -- Three people were hurt in a crash involving three vehicles that happened late Tuesday morning, March 17.Around 11:15 a.m., police said the driver of a vehicle went through the intersection at Hampton Avenue and Sherman Boulevard, and caused a crash involving a truck and another vehicle.Those injured included a Milwaukee man, 22, a Milwaukee man, 18, and a 17-year-old.
MILWAUKEE -- Three people were hurt in a crash involving three vehicles that happened late Tuesday morning, March 17.Around 11:15 a.m., police said the driver of a vehicle went through the intersection at Hampton Avenue and Sherman Boulevard, and caused a crash involving a truck and another vehicle.Those injured included a Milwaukee man, 22, a Milwaukee man, 18, and a 17-year-old.
Milwaukee police seek help locating, identifying man wanted for burglary on city's NW side
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police have requested public assistance identifying and locating a suspect wanted for a burglary on the city's northwest side.Police say the suspect broke into a home near 108th and Stark -- just north of Hampton Avenue -- in an attempt to take items on Sunday, March 15 around 4:15 a.m.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police have requested public assistance identifying and locating a suspect wanted for a burglary on the city's northwest side.Police say the suspect broke into a home near 108th and Stark -- just north of Hampton Avenue -- in an attempt to take items on Sunday, March 15 around 4:15 a.m.
Police: Body recovered from Kinnickinnic River on Milwaukee's south side
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters observed a body floating in the Kinnickinnic River near 1st Street and Chase Avenue on Monday, March 16 around 3:40 p.m. On Tuesday, March 17, Milwaukee police announced that the body was identified as a 39-year-old man.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters observed a body floating in the Kinnickinnic River near 1st Street and Chase Avenue on Monday, March 16 around 3:40 p.m. On Tuesday, March 17, Milwaukee police announced that the body was identified as a 39-year-old man.
More wipes, no jeans: Amazon limits shipments to warehouses
NEW YORK — Amazon, in an attempt to fill its warehouses with toilet paper, hand sanitizer and other items in high demand, said Tuesday that it will limit what suppliers can send to its warehouses for the next three weeks.Among the items that suppliers and third-party sellers can ship to Amazon include canned beans, diapers, dog food, disinfecting wipes, medical supplies and household goods.
NEW YORK — Amazon, in an attempt to fill its warehouses with toilet paper, hand sanitizer and other items in high demand, said Tuesday that it will limit what suppliers can send to its warehouses for the next three weeks.Among the items that suppliers and third-party sellers can ship to Amazon include canned beans, diapers, dog food, disinfecting wipes, medical supplies and household goods.
MPD seeks help to ID, locate driver involved in crash that killed dispatcher
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help to locate and identify the driver involved in the fatal crash that killed Deborah Harris on Monday, March 16.Harris, a Milwaukee Police Department Emergency Communications Operator, was driving on N. 51st Street at W.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help to locate and identify the driver involved in the fatal crash that killed Deborah Harris on Monday, March 16.Harris, a Milwaukee Police Department Emergency Communications Operator, was driving on N. 51st Street at W.
They’re back! Peregrine falcons return to nest boxes at We Energies power plants
MILWAUKEE -- The peregrine falcon cams are back online for another season at We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service facilities.You can check in on the falcon nests anytime by CLICKING HERE.We Energies officials said there are nest boxes at five facilities:• Valley Power Plant in Milwaukee• Port Washington Generating Station• Oak Creek Power Plant• Weston Power Plant in Rothschild• WPS building in Green BayLast year, the first eggs were laid around the end of March.
MILWAUKEE -- The peregrine falcon cams are back online for another season at We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service facilities.You can check in on the falcon nests anytime by CLICKING HERE.We Energies officials said there are nest boxes at five facilities:• Valley Power Plant in Milwaukee• Port Washington Generating Station• Oak Creek Power Plant• Weston Power Plant in Rothschild• WPS building in Green BayLast year, the first eggs were laid around the end of March.
Prosecutors: Illinois man accused of reckless driving on I-94 said he's blind, 'God was guiding him'
RACINE COUNTY -- An Illinois driver accused in connection with a case of reckless driving on I-94 in Racine County on Friday, March 13 told investigators he's blind, "couldn't see," and "God was guiding him and showing him the way," according to prosecutors.Deputies responded to a report of a driver in a truck headed northbound on I-94 in excess of 100 miles per hour and swerving.The vehicle was spotted by a deputy at Mile Marker 333, at which point the criminal complaint said the driver swerved from the No. 2 lane to the median concrete barrier -- nearly hitting another driver, who had to "aggressively" hit the brakes in order to avoid a crash.
RACINE COUNTY -- An Illinois driver accused in connection with a case of reckless driving on I-94 in Racine County on Friday, March 13 told investigators he's blind, "couldn't see," and "God was guiding him and showing him the way," according to prosecutors.Deputies responded to a report of a driver in a truck headed northbound on I-94 in excess of 100 miles per hour and swerving.The vehicle was spotted by a deputy at Mile Marker 333, at which point the criminal complaint said the driver swerved from the No. 2 lane to the median concrete barrier -- nearly hitting another driver, who had to "aggressively" hit the brakes in order to avoid a crash.
Police investigate 'shots fired' incident near 17th and North in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a "shots fired" incident that occurred on Monday, March 16 near 17th and North Avenue.Officials say several shots were fired shortly before 1 p.m. No injuries were reported to Milwaukee police at this time.Milwaukee police are seeking 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 "shots fired" incident that occurred on Monday, March 16 near 17th and North Avenue.Officials say several shots were fired shortly before 1 p.m. No injuries were reported to Milwaukee police at this time.Milwaukee police are seeking unknown suspects.Anyone with any information can contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.
Milwaukee police: 23-year-old man shot, wounded near 26th and Auer
MILWAUKEE -- A 23-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and wounded near 26th and Auer Avenue on Monday afternoon, March 16.Milwaukee police say the shooting happened around 3:15 p.m. The victim walked into St.
MILWAUKEE -- A 23-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and wounded near 26th and Auer Avenue on Monday afternoon, March 16.Milwaukee police say the shooting happened around 3:15 p.m. The victim walked into St.
MPD dispatcher killed in crash near 51st and Vienna in Milwaukee, driver sought
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee woman, 62, who served as a Milwaukee Police Department dispatcher for more than 30 years, under seven different police chiefs, was killed by a reckless driver in a crash early Monday, March 16.It happened around 12:30 a.m. near 51st Street and Fond du Lac Avenue.Police said officers spotted a driver who disregarded a red light.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee woman, 62, who served as a Milwaukee Police Department dispatcher for more than 30 years, under seven different police chiefs, was killed by a reckless driver in a crash early Monday, March 16.It happened around 12:30 a.m. near 51st Street and Fond du Lac Avenue.Police said officers spotted a driver who disregarded a red light.
Amazon seeks to hire 100K to keep up with crush of orders; will offer $2/hour raises
NEW YORK — Amazon officials said Monday, March 16 the company needs to hire 100,000 people across the U.S. to keep up with a crush of orders as the coronavirus spreads and keeps more people at home, shopping online.Officials with the online retailer said they will also temporarily raise pay by $2 an hour through the end of April for hourly employees, who work at warehouses, delivery centers, and Whole Foods grocery stores.
NEW YORK — Amazon officials said Monday, March 16 the company needs to hire 100,000 people across the U.S. to keep up with a crush of orders as the coronavirus spreads and keeps more people at home, shopping online.Officials with the online retailer said they will also temporarily raise pay by $2 an hour through the end of April for hourly employees, who work at warehouses, delivery centers, and Whole Foods grocery stores.
Civilian member of Milwaukee Police Department tested positive for COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- A civilian member of the Milwaukee Police Department tested positive for COVID-19, MPD officials announced Monday, March 16.MPD officials said the employee was placed under home quarantine and the people within this employee’s work location were being monitored closely.
MILWAUKEE -- A civilian member of the Milwaukee Police Department tested positive for COVID-19, MPD officials announced Monday, March 16.MPD officials said the employee was placed under home quarantine and the people within this employee’s work location were being monitored closely.
10 Netflix series to binge while in self-quarantine
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — While self-quarantining amid the coronavirus pandemic it can get pretty boring at home – here are ten Netflix series to help you ride out the isolation.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — While self-quarantining amid the coronavirus pandemic it can get pretty boring at home – here are ten Netflix series to help you ride out the isolation.
Alphabet’s Verily launches coronavirus testing website
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – Google’s sister company Verily has launched a website for some people in the Bay Area to determine their eligibility for a coronavirus testing program.Verily, a subsidiary of Alphabet and sister company to Google, said the screening is limited for now to residents in Santa Clara County and San Mateo County.The online tool allows people residing in the two counties to take online screener surveys to see if they should go to testing sites in either county for exams.Verily said it worked with the federal government to build the online tool to perform risk screening and testing of people at high risk of contracting the coronavirus.In a news conference on Sunday afternoon, Governor Gavin Newsom said the tool is meant for people with mild symptoms, as well as those at high risk, including seniors.
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – Google’s sister company Verily has launched a website for some people in the Bay Area to determine their eligibility for a coronavirus testing program.Verily, a subsidiary of Alphabet and sister company to Google, said the screening is limited for now to residents in Santa Clara County and San Mateo County.The online tool allows people residing in the two counties to take online screener surveys to see if they should go to testing sites in either county for exams.Verily said it worked with the federal government to build the online tool to perform risk screening and testing of people at high risk of contracting the coronavirus.In a news conference on Sunday afternoon, Governor Gavin Newsom said the tool is meant for people with mild symptoms, as well as those at high risk, including seniors.
Starbucks implementing 'to go' model amid coronavirus outbreak
SEATTLE -- Starbucks is taking precautionary measures to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
SEATTLE -- Starbucks is taking precautionary measures to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
For 1st time in state history, law against price gouging is triggered by public health emergency
MADISON -- For the first time in Wisconsin history, a law against price gouging is in effect.
MADISON -- For the first time in Wisconsin history, a law against price gouging is in effect.
1 sought in shots fired incident near 91st and Brown Deer; no injuries
MILWAUKEE -- No one was hurt in a shots fired incident that happened Sunday morning, March 15 in the area near Brown Deer Road and Swan Road.It happened just before 11 a.m.Police said several shots were fired in the area that includes 91st Street and Highway 145.MPD said investigators were looking for a known individual in the case.Anyone with information was asked to contact MPD at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.
MILWAUKEE -- No one was hurt in a shots fired incident that happened Sunday morning, March 15 in the area near Brown Deer Road and Swan Road.It happened just before 11 a.m.Police said several shots were fired in the area that includes 91st Street and Highway 145.MPD said investigators were looking for a known individual in the case.Anyone with information was asked to contact MPD at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.
Man sentenced to 2 1/2 years behind bars for shooting near Milwaukee County Courthouse
MILWAUKEE -- Marcel Vanlandingham, 19, of Milwaukee has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years behind bars and two-and-a-half years of extended supervision -- credit for 140 days served -- for his role in a shooting that took place near the Milwaukee County Courthouse in 2019.Vanlandingham was charged with one count of second-degree recklessly endangering safety following the shooting of a man near 9th and Wells on Sept. 24, 2019.The victim of the shooting told police he was at the courthouse for a child support hearing when a confrontation happened between himself and two other people — one of them Vanlandingham.
MILWAUKEE -- Marcel Vanlandingham, 19, of Milwaukee has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years behind bars and two-and-a-half years of extended supervision -- credit for 140 days served -- for his role in a shooting that took place near the Milwaukee County Courthouse in 2019.Vanlandingham was charged with one count of second-degree recklessly endangering safety following the shooting of a man near 9th and Wells on Sept. 24, 2019.The victim of the shooting told police he was at the courthouse for a child support hearing when a confrontation happened between himself and two other people — one of them Vanlandingham.
MCSO: Body found on Oak Leaf Trail in Oak Creek
OAK CREEK -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is conducting a death investigation after a body was found in Oak Creek on Thursday, March 12.Authorities were notified around 6:30 p.m. of the body, found on the Oak Leaf Trail just east of Howell Avenue.
OAK CREEK -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is conducting a death investigation after a body was found in Oak Creek on Thursday, March 12.Authorities were notified around 6:30 p.m. of the body, found on the Oak Leaf Trail just east of Howell Avenue.
Police investigating shooting that left 41-year-old Milwaukee man injured
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a non-fatal shooting that occurred near 47th Street and West Hampton Avenue on Friday, March 13 around 12:45 p.m.A 41-year-old man from Milwaukee suffered non-life threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital.Milwaukee police are looking for an unknown subject.Anyone with information can contact Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a non-fatal shooting that occurred near 47th Street and West Hampton Avenue on Friday, March 13 around 12:45 p.m.A 41-year-old man from Milwaukee suffered non-life threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital.Milwaukee police are looking for an unknown subject.Anyone with information can contact Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS