Audit finds WEDC needs to modify its tax credit policy with Foxconn

Audit finds WEDC needs to modify its tax credit policy with Foxconn

MILWAUKEE -- An audit released on Tuesday, Dec. 17 finds Wisconsin's Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) needs to modify its tax credit policy with Foxconn.Foxconn struck a deal with the state back in 2017.

MILWAUKEE -- An audit released on Tuesday, Dec. 17 finds Wisconsin's Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) needs to modify its tax credit policy with Foxconn.Foxconn struck a deal with the state back in 2017.

FPC to hold special meeting to vote on resolution to reappoint Chief Morales

FPC to hold special meeting to vote on resolution to reappoint Chief Morales

MILWAUKEE - A special meeting of the Fire and Police Commission was scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 18 to vote on a resolution to reappoint Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales.The meeting was set for 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall.Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett issued this statement Tuesday on this issue:

MILWAUKEE - A special meeting of the Fire and Police Commission was scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 18 to vote on a resolution to reappoint Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales.The meeting was set for 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall.Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett issued this statement Tuesday on this issue:

'Phil the bag up:' Milwaukee man accused of robbing Racine bank in October arrested after warrant

'Phil the bag up:' Milwaukee man accused of robbing Racine bank in October arrested after warrant

RACINE -- A Milwaukee man charged in connection with an October bank robbery in Racine was arrested on Monday, Dec. 16.Reno Devore, 43, faces one count of robbery of a financial institution for the Oct. 11 robbery at BMO Harris Bank on Durand Avenue.A criminal complaint noted a criminal history dating back to 1995 in Racine County and San Francisco County.Officers responded to the BMO Harris Bank around 10:45 a.m. on Oct. 11 and learned a male suspect, black, with a tattoo of three teardrops by his eye, wearing a black waist-length jacket, jeans, tan boots, and blue latex gloves presented a note to the teller.

RACINE -- A Milwaukee man charged in connection with an October bank robbery in Racine was arrested on Monday, Dec. 16.Reno Devore, 43, faces one count of robbery of a financial institution for the Oct. 11 robbery at BMO Harris Bank on Durand Avenue.A criminal complaint noted a criminal history dating back to 1995 in Racine County and San Francisco County.Officers responded to the BMO Harris Bank around 10:45 a.m. on Oct. 11 and learned a male suspect, black, with a tattoo of three teardrops by his eye, wearing a black waist-length jacket, jeans, tan boots, and blue latex gloves presented a note to the teller.

Police: Man shot near 7th and Atkinson while chasing shooters in his vehicle after argument

Police: Man shot near 7th and Atkinson while chasing shooters in his vehicle after argument

MILWAUKEE -- A man was shot and wounded near 7th Street and Atkinson Avenue Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 17.Police said it happened around 12:45 p.m. -- as the 44-year-old victim chased the shooters in his vehicle after a verbal altercation.Several shots were fired, and the victim was struck once, while his vehicle was struck several times.The 44-year-old man was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.Police were seeking the shooters.

MILWAUKEE -- A man was shot and wounded near 7th Street and Atkinson Avenue Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 17.Police said it happened around 12:45 p.m. -- as the 44-year-old victim chased the shooters in his vehicle after a verbal altercation.Several shots were fired, and the victim was struck once, while his vehicle was struck several times.The 44-year-old man was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.Police were seeking the shooters.

Devin Jones pleads not guilty to charges in double shooting near 44th and Center

Devin Jones pleads not guilty to charges in double shooting near 44th and Center

MILWAUKEE -- Devin Jones pleaded not guilty on Tuesday, Dec. 17 to charges in connection with a double shooting that happened near 44th and Center on Sunday, Nov. 10.

MILWAUKEE -- Devin Jones pleaded not guilty on Tuesday, Dec. 17 to charges in connection with a double shooting that happened near 44th and Center on Sunday, Nov. 10.

Audit faults plans to credit Foxconn for work outside state

Audit faults plans to credit Foxconn for work outside state

MADISON — Wisconsin's economic development agency needs to modify its procedures to ensure that tax credits aren't awarded for Foxconn Technology Group employees who don't perform work in the state, which would violate state law and the contract with the company, an audit released Tuesday said.It is the second year in a row that the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau has raised the concern.

MADISON — Wisconsin's economic development agency needs to modify its procedures to ensure that tax credits aren't awarded for Foxconn Technology Group employees who don't perform work in the state, which would violate state law and the contract with the company, an audit released Tuesday said.It is the second year in a row that the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau has raised the concern.

'I heard over 32 shots:' Police on scene for 16 hours after shootout with reckless driver

'I heard over 32 shots:' Police on scene for 16 hours after shootout with reckless driver

MILWAUKEE -- A 23-year-old Milwaukee man died at the hospital Sunday night, Dec. 15 after a shootout with Milwaukee police near 47th Street and Hampton Avenue.Police said it all started around 8 p.m. when officers began pursuing the man for reckless driving.The gunfire erupted outside several homes and apartments."I heard over 32 shots," said Asha Coleman, neighbor.

MILWAUKEE -- A 23-year-old Milwaukee man died at the hospital Sunday night, Dec. 15 after a shootout with Milwaukee police near 47th Street and Hampton Avenue.Police said it all started around 8 p.m. when officers began pursuing the man for reckless driving.The gunfire erupted outside several homes and apartments."I heard over 32 shots," said Asha Coleman, neighbor.

2 arrested after pursuit of vehicle taken in robbery ended in crash near 27th and North

2 arrested after pursuit of vehicle taken in robbery ended in crash near 27th and North

MILWAUKEE -- Two people were arrested after a pursuit ended in a crash near 27th Street and North Avenue Monday evening, Dec. 16.It began near 35th Street and Capitol Drive just after 8 p.m.Police said officers spotted a vehicle taken in an armed robbery earlier Monday evening.The officers attempted a traffic stop, but the vehicle fled and the pursuit ensued before ending in the crash at 27th and North.The driver and passenger then fled on foot, police said, by they were arrested a short time later.An investigation was ongoing.

MILWAUKEE -- Two people were arrested after a pursuit ended in a crash near 27th Street and North Avenue Monday evening, Dec. 16.It began near 35th Street and Capitol Drive just after 8 p.m.Police said officers spotted a vehicle taken in an armed robbery earlier Monday evening.The officers attempted a traffic stop, but the vehicle fled and the pursuit ensued before ending in the crash at 27th and North.The driver and passenger then fled on foot, police said, by they were arrested a short time later.An investigation was ongoing.