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.
14-year-old boy hurt when shots fired between groups near 27th and Fond du Lac
MILWAUKEE -- A 14-year-old boy was wounded Sunday, April 12 when Milwaukee police said shots were fired between two groups.It happened around 5:30 p.m. near 27th Street and Fond du Lac Avenue.The victim was dropped off at a hospital for treatment.Police are seeking the shooter(s).Anyone with information was asked to please contact police.
MILWAUKEE -- A 14-year-old boy was wounded Sunday, April 12 when Milwaukee police said shots were fired between two groups.It happened around 5:30 p.m. near 27th Street and Fond du Lac Avenue.The victim was dropped off at a hospital for treatment.Police are seeking the shooter(s).Anyone with information was asked to please contact police.
Milwaukee police: Man fatally shot inside vehicle near 5th & Wright
MILWAUKEE -- A man was fatally shot inside his vehicle near N. 5th Street and W.
MILWAUKEE -- A man was fatally shot inside his vehicle near N. 5th Street and W.
MFD responds to house fire, all occupants accounted for
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters were called to a house fire on Angela Avenue near Glenbrook Road near the Milwaukee/Ozaukee County line shortly before 10 a.m. Sunday, April 12.According to Chief Blackwood, the residents of the building were all accounted for.The cause of the fire is under investigation.
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters were called to a house fire on Angela Avenue near Glenbrook Road near the Milwaukee/Ozaukee County line shortly before 10 a.m. Sunday, April 12.According to Chief Blackwood, the residents of the building were all accounted for.The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Police: Juvenile arrested after fire damaged building near 77th and Villard
MILWAUKEE -- The improper disposal of smoking materials led to a fire Saturday evening, April 11 near 77th Street and Villard Avenue.It happened shortly before 5 p.m.Police said a juvenile was smoking in a building, and did not properly dispose of the butt, which then ignited and caused damage to the building.The juvenile was arrested.
MILWAUKEE -- The improper disposal of smoking materials led to a fire Saturday evening, April 11 near 77th Street and Villard Avenue.It happened shortly before 5 p.m.Police said a juvenile was smoking in a building, and did not properly dispose of the butt, which then ignited and caused damage to the building.The juvenile was arrested.
Police: 16-year-old boys hurt in shooting near 44th and Hampton
MILWAUKEE -- Two 16-year-old boys were hurt in a shooting early Sunday, April 12 near 44th Street and Hampton Avenue.It happened shortly before 1 a.m.Police said officers found the boys suffering from gunshot wounds that were not believed to be life-threatening.
MILWAUKEE -- Two 16-year-old boys were hurt in a shooting early Sunday, April 12 near 44th Street and Hampton Avenue.It happened shortly before 1 a.m.Police said officers found the boys suffering from gunshot wounds that were not believed to be life-threatening.
Lives Lost: Milwaukee police leader ensured racial equality
MILWAUKEE — Lenard “Lenny” Wells didn’t just put on a badge and grind through his police work.
MILWAUKEE — Lenard “Lenny” Wells didn’t just put on a badge and grind through his police work.
Racine man charged with attempted homicide in domestic violence incident
RACINE -- A Racine man with a criminal history that dates back more than two decades has been charged in connection to an April 7 domestic violence incident.According to a criminal complaint, Racine police officers were dispatched to a residence near Main and English Streets for a call that a woman had been beaten up by her boyfriend.
RACINE -- A Racine man with a criminal history that dates back more than two decades has been charged in connection to an April 7 domestic violence incident.According to a criminal complaint, Racine police officers were dispatched to a residence near Main and English Streets for a call that a woman had been beaten up by her boyfriend.
Police need help finding suspect wanted in armed robbery near 13th & Lincoln
MILWAUKEE -- Have you seen this man?
MILWAUKEE -- Have you seen this man?
Have you seen them? MPD seeks 3 suspects in Riverwest armed robbery
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department has asked for the public's help identifying and locating three suspects involved in an armed robbery near Burleigh and Humboldt in the city's Riverwest neighborhood.Police say the suspects, two of them armed, robbed a victim on Monday, April 6 around 8:45 p.m.Suspect 1 is described as an African-American male, 19-21 years old, 6’ tall with a thin build and dark complexion.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department has asked for the public's help identifying and locating three suspects involved in an armed robbery near Burleigh and Humboldt in the city's Riverwest neighborhood.Police say the suspects, two of them armed, robbed a victim on Monday, April 6 around 8:45 p.m.Suspect 1 is described as an African-American male, 19-21 years old, 6’ tall with a thin build and dark complexion.
Apple, Google to harness phones for virus infection tracking: 'We have to save lives'
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- Apple and Google launched a major joint effort to leverage smartphone technology to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.New software the companies plan to add to phones would make it easier to use Bluetooth wireless technology to track down people for who may have been infected by coronavirus carriers.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- Apple and Google launched a major joint effort to leverage smartphone technology to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.New software the companies plan to add to phones would make it easier to use Bluetooth wireless technology to track down people for who may have been infected by coronavirus carriers.
Police asking for help in finding missing 16-year-old Santoria Edgecombe
MILWAUKEE -- Police are hoping you have an idea of where they can find 16-year-old Santoria Edgecombe.Santoria -- who goes by Tori -- was last seen leaving home to go to school on February 4, 2020 around 10:30 a.m. near N. 64th Street and W.
MILWAUKEE -- Police are hoping you have an idea of where they can find 16-year-old Santoria Edgecombe.Santoria -- who goes by Tori -- was last seen leaving home to go to school on February 4, 2020 around 10:30 a.m. near N. 64th Street and W.
Milwaukee police: 17-year-old shot, wounded near 53rd & Congress
MILWAUKEE -- Police were called to an area near N. 53rd Street and W.
MILWAUKEE -- Police were called to an area near N. 53rd Street and W.
