Sheriff: Union Grove man turned himself in after man injured in hit-and-run while clearing snow
UNION GROVE -- Officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, Jan. 21 announced an arrest in connection with a hit-and-run crash that happened on Friday night, Jan. 17 -- the victim struck as he was clearing snow.The Racine County Sheriff's Office identified the suspect in a post on social media as James McKnight, 43, of Union Grove, and said McKnight turned himself in for the hit-and-run.He was being held at the Racine County Jail on charges of hit-and-run, causing injury, hit-and-run, property adjacent to a highway, failure to report property adjacent to highway, failure to maintain control of a vehicle, and reckless driving.The 27-year-old victim was struck near 58th Road and Colony Avenue (US-45) around 11:45 p.m. Jan. 17.
UNION GROVE -- Officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, Jan. 21 announced an arrest in connection with a hit-and-run crash that happened on Friday night, Jan. 17 -- the victim struck as he was clearing snow.The Racine County Sheriff's Office identified the suspect in a post on social media as James McKnight, 43, of Union Grove, and said McKnight turned himself in for the hit-and-run.He was being held at the Racine County Jail on charges of hit-and-run, causing injury, hit-and-run, property adjacent to a highway, failure to report property adjacent to highway, failure to maintain control of a vehicle, and reckless driving.The 27-year-old victim was struck near 58th Road and Colony Avenue (US-45) around 11:45 p.m. Jan. 17.
Police: 2 dead, 1 injured following 3 separate shootings in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Two people are dead and another injured following three separate shootings in Milwaukee Monday night, Jan. 20.The first shooting happened around 8 p.m. near 8th and Essex Lane.
MILWAUKEE -- Two people are dead and another injured following three separate shootings in Milwaukee Monday night, Jan. 20.The first shooting happened around 8 p.m. near 8th and Essex Lane.
16-year-old boy arrested for making threats to Hmong American Academy
MILWAUKEE -- A 16-year-old boy has been arrested for making threats to the Hmong American Academy in Milwaukee.According to police, officers were made aware of a threat at Hmong American Peace Academy on Sunday, Jan. 19 around 10:45 p.m. On Jan. 21 a 16-year-old male was arrested by Milwaukee police.The investigation will be reviewed by the District Attorney’s office.
MILWAUKEE -- A 16-year-old boy has been arrested for making threats to the Hmong American Academy in Milwaukee.According to police, officers were made aware of a threat at Hmong American Peace Academy on Sunday, Jan. 19 around 10:45 p.m. On Jan. 21 a 16-year-old male was arrested by Milwaukee police.The investigation will be reviewed by the District Attorney’s office.
Union Grove man injured in hit-and-run while clearing snow; striking driver sought
RACINE -- A Union Grove man, 27, was struck by a hit-and-run driver and injured while clearing snow late Friday evening, Jan. 17.
RACINE -- A Union Grove man, 27, was struck by a hit-and-run driver and injured while clearing snow late Friday evening, Jan. 17.
Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office: 3 deputies suffer injuries while securing man
MILWAUKEE -- Three deputies suffered injuries while securing a man on Sunday morning, Jan. 19.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said in a news release they were notified of a man who left from an emergency detention-related hold at an area hospital.
MILWAUKEE -- Three deputies suffered injuries while securing a man on Sunday morning, Jan. 19.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said in a news release they were notified of a man who left from an emergency detention-related hold at an area hospital.
Police: 1 man fatally shot, 1 hurt near 40th and Vliet, 'possibly the result of a drug dispute'
MILWAUKEE -- A 43-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene of a shooting near 40th Street and Vliet Street Saturday evening, Jan. 18.
MILWAUKEE -- A 43-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene of a shooting near 40th Street and Vliet Street Saturday evening, Jan. 18.
'Drunk and talking stupid:' 10 years in prison for man convicted in fatal shooting of 'cousin'
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man convicted in connection with a fatal shooting near 23rd Street and Highland Avenue in Milwaukee in May was sentenced to prison Friday, Jan. 17.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man convicted in connection with a fatal shooting near 23rd Street and Highland Avenue in Milwaukee in May was sentenced to prison Friday, Jan. 17.
Probation for man convicted after marijuana found growing on private property in Caledonia
RACINE COUNTY -- A Sturtevant man convicted after marijuana was found growing on private property in Caledonia in October was sentenced to probation on Friday, Jan. 17.Gregg Gulbrandson, 50, on Friday pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to deliver THC, greater than 200 to 1,000 grams, second and subsequent offense -- a felony charge.
RACINE COUNTY -- A Sturtevant man convicted after marijuana was found growing on private property in Caledonia in October was sentenced to probation on Friday, Jan. 17.Gregg Gulbrandson, 50, on Friday pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to deliver THC, greater than 200 to 1,000 grams, second and subsequent offense -- a felony charge.
Sheriff: Good Samaritan struck on freeway while helping occupants of disabled vehicle
MILWAUKEE -- A good Samaritan was taken to the hospital after he was struck by a vehicle while assisting the occupants of a disabled vehicle on Saturday morning, Jan. 18.Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said around 10 a.m., deputies and the West Allis Fire Department responded to multiple 911 callers reporting the crash on I-41/894 southbound at Greenfield Avenue.A preliminary investigation revealed a Toyota with three occupants was disabled in the right distress lane -- and a pickup truck with two occupants stopped at the scene to assist.While the driver of the pickup was standing outside of his vehicle, the driver of a Chevy Malibu coming from the east to the south ramp lost control and struck him.The driver of the pickup truck was taken to the hospital.The driver of the Chevy Malibu consented to a voluntary blood draw.Sheriff's officials said an investigation was ongoing.
MILWAUKEE -- A good Samaritan was taken to the hospital after he was struck by a vehicle while assisting the occupants of a disabled vehicle on Saturday morning, Jan. 18.Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said around 10 a.m., deputies and the West Allis Fire Department responded to multiple 911 callers reporting the crash on I-41/894 southbound at Greenfield Avenue.A preliminary investigation revealed a Toyota with three occupants was disabled in the right distress lane -- and a pickup truck with two occupants stopped at the scene to assist.While the driver of the pickup was standing outside of his vehicle, the driver of a Chevy Malibu coming from the east to the south ramp lost control and struck him.The driver of the pickup truck was taken to the hospital.The driver of the Chevy Malibu consented to a voluntary blood draw.Sheriff's officials said an investigation was ongoing.
'Reduce speeds:' Milwaukee County sheriff reports 62 crashes in 13 hours on snowy roadways
MILWAUKEE -- As a winter storm brought several inches of snow to southeastern Wisconsin starting Friday night, Jan. 17 (with more than seven inches falling in Ozaukee County by Saturday afternoon), slick roadways likely contributed to dozens of crashes across Milwaukee County.According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, there were 62 crashes between 5 p.m. Friday and 6 a.m. Saturday -- a 13-hour span.Of them, 24 only resulted in property damage, and 37 were disabled vehicles -- such as spinouts.
MILWAUKEE -- As a winter storm brought several inches of snow to southeastern Wisconsin starting Friday night, Jan. 17 (with more than seven inches falling in Ozaukee County by Saturday afternoon), slick roadways likely contributed to dozens of crashes across Milwaukee County.According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, there were 62 crashes between 5 p.m. Friday and 6 a.m. Saturday -- a 13-hour span.Of them, 24 only resulted in property damage, and 37 were disabled vehicles -- such as spinouts.
Sheriff: Jack-knifed semi shut down I-41 in Racine County; driver cited
VILLAGE of RAYMOND -- All lanes of I-41 near Racine County Highway K were closed early Saturday morning, Jan. 18 after a crash involving a semi.The Racine County Sheriff's Office said the semi jack-knifed around 1:45 a.m. on the southbound side of I-41.
VILLAGE of RAYMOND -- All lanes of I-41 near Racine County Highway K were closed early Saturday morning, Jan. 18 after a crash involving a semi.The Racine County Sheriff's Office said the semi jack-knifed around 1:45 a.m. on the southbound side of I-41.
Caught on cam: Milwaukee teen robbed at gunpoint while walking to bus stop
MILWAUKEE -- A 16-year-old Milwaukee Public Schools student was robbed at gunpoint while walking to the bus stop.
MILWAUKEE -- A 16-year-old Milwaukee Public Schools student was robbed at gunpoint while walking to the bus stop.
Squad struck on I-94 at Waukesha-Milwaukee County line, 1 in custody for OWI
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A Waukesha County Sheriff's deputy was hospitalized after a car slammed into her squad car Friday morning.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A Waukesha County Sheriff's deputy was hospitalized after a car slammed into her squad car Friday morning.
Officials reveal 'security footprint' for 2020 DNC: 'Every resident will have access to their home'
MILWAUKEE -- Mayor Tom Barrett along with the Milwaukee Police Department on Friday, Jan. 17 held a news conference to provide a security "footprint" for the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
MILWAUKEE -- Mayor Tom Barrett along with the Milwaukee Police Department on Friday, Jan. 17 held a news conference to provide a security "footprint" for the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
18-year-old Racine man fatally beat dog, police say
RACINE -- An 18-year-old Racine man has been charged with fatally beating a dog.
RACINE -- An 18-year-old Racine man has been charged with fatally beating a dog.
Teens proud of peer-to-peer campaign they believe helped reduce carjacking in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A group of teenagers announced this week the success of a peer-to-peer carjacking prevention campaign.
MILWAUKEE -- A group of teenagers announced this week the success of a peer-to-peer carjacking prevention campaign.
Driver dies after vehicle slams into tree near 47th and Congress in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE --Milwaukee Police are investigating a fatal crash that happened early Friday morning, Jan. 17.
MILWAUKEE --Milwaukee Police are investigating a fatal crash that happened early Friday morning, Jan. 17.
Riverwest man installs cameras after break-in; footage captures suspicious person days later
MILWAUKEE -- Just as the feelings of paranoia were beginning to subside, Cody Goodlet says he's once again been scared to be in his own house.
MILWAUKEE -- Just as the feelings of paranoia were beginning to subside, Cody Goodlet says he's once again been scared to be in his own house.
Milwaukee firefighters battle house fire near 57th and Wright
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters respond to a house fire near 57th and Wright on Thursday, Jan. 16.Officials say nobody was in the building at the time emergency crews arrived on the scene.Fire officials do not yet know the cause of the fire -- or the estimated damage.This is a developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters respond to a house fire near 57th and Wright on Thursday, Jan. 16.Officials say nobody was in the building at the time emergency crews arrived on the scene.Fire officials do not yet know the cause of the fire -- or the estimated damage.This is a developing story.
‘I didn’t want to believe it:’ Cold case detectives search for 1999 killer of man dumped at 19th and Purdue
MILWAUKEE -- More than 20 years have passed near 19th Place and Purdue Street in Milwaukee where a 26-year-old man was found dead.
MILWAUKEE -- More than 20 years have passed near 19th Place and Purdue Street in Milwaukee where a 26-year-old man was found dead.