Sheriff: Pothole on I-894 at 60th Street deflated tires for 6 drivers
MILWAUKEE -- Six drivers had to be towed after a pothole resulted in flat tires on I-894 at 60th Street on Tuesday evening, Dec. 3.Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said it happened around 5:30 p.m.The pothole was in the right lane at 68th Street, where there is construction.The right lane was temporarily closed until the Milwaukee County Highway Department came out to fix the pothole.Again, six vehicles were towed due to flat tires.Sheriff's officials said crews took out the overpass for 68th Street to rebuild the bridge, and as part of the construction, the lanes shift to the right and the pothole formed in the right lane in what was previously the right distress lane.The lane was closed for approximately one hour.
MILWAUKEE -- Six drivers had to be towed after a pothole resulted in flat tires on I-894 at 60th Street on Tuesday evening, Dec. 3.Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said it happened around 5:30 p.m.The pothole was in the right lane at 68th Street, where there is construction.The right lane was temporarily closed until the Milwaukee County Highway Department came out to fix the pothole.Again, six vehicles were towed due to flat tires.Sheriff's officials said crews took out the overpass for 68th Street to rebuild the bridge, and as part of the construction, the lanes shift to the right and the pothole formed in the right lane in what was previously the right distress lane.The lane was closed for approximately one hour.
Police: 2 men hurt in shooting near 26th and Auer
MILWAUKEE -- Two men were hurt in a shooting near 26th Street and Auer Avenue late Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 3.It happened around 4:30 p.m.Police said the victims, Milwaukee men ages 39 and 33, were taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.An investigation was underway to determine what led up to this, with police noting one of the victims was not cooperating with investigators.
MILWAUKEE -- Two men were hurt in a shooting near 26th Street and Auer Avenue late Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 3.It happened around 4:30 p.m.Police said the victims, Milwaukee men ages 39 and 33, were taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.An investigation was underway to determine what led up to this, with police noting one of the victims was not cooperating with investigators.
MFD lieutenant resigns amid accusations he sexually assaulted 14-year-old girl
MILWAUKEE -- Robert Olson has resigned his position as a Fire Lieutenant on the Milwaukee Fire Department effective Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 3.Olson faces one count of second-degree sexual assault of a child under the age of 16.
MILWAUKEE -- Robert Olson has resigned his position as a Fire Lieutenant on the Milwaukee Fire Department effective Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 3.Olson faces one count of second-degree sexual assault of a child under the age of 16.
36-year-old shot on Milwaukee's north side, police searching for suspect
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a non-fatal shooting that happened around 12:36 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3.Authorities say the incident happened near 63rd and Kaul on the city's north side.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a non-fatal shooting that happened around 12:36 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3.Authorities say the incident happened near 63rd and Kaul on the city's north side.
Police: Threat made by Carmen Schools student determined to be non-credible
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Public Schools spokeswoman said Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 3 a threat made by a student at Carmen Schools of Science and Technology Northwest near 68th Street and Silver Spring Drive was determined to be non-credible.The spokeswoman said the student was immediately removed from the building, and police were contacted.Police determined there was no safety concern for the school community.The spokeswoman said: "Carmen takes all threats to our students and staff very seriously and are thankful for the support from law enforcement."
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Public Schools spokeswoman said Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 3 a threat made by a student at Carmen Schools of Science and Technology Northwest near 68th Street and Silver Spring Drive was determined to be non-credible.The spokeswoman said the student was immediately removed from the building, and police were contacted.Police determined there was no safety concern for the school community.The spokeswoman said: "Carmen takes all threats to our students and staff very seriously and are thankful for the support from law enforcement."
'I've got about half a pound:' Traffic stop for busted headlight led to arrests for marijuana in Racine Co.
RACINE COUNTY -- Two men are facing multiple charges after a traffic stop for a busted headlight turned into a drug bust in Racine County on Saturday, Nov. 30.Around 9:30 p.m., a Racine County deputy was on patrol along I-94 southbound in the Village of Yorkville when they saw a red car approaching them with a defective passenger side headlamp.
RACINE COUNTY -- Two men are facing multiple charges after a traffic stop for a busted headlight turned into a drug bust in Racine County on Saturday, Nov. 30.Around 9:30 p.m., a Racine County deputy was on patrol along I-94 southbound in the Village of Yorkville when they saw a red car approaching them with a defective passenger side headlamp.
Fired Google workers plan federal labor complaint
SAN FRANCISCO — Four workers fired from Google last week are planning to file a federal labor complaint against the company, claiming it unfairly retaliated against them for organizing workers around social causes.The former employees said Tuesday they are preparing to file unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board this week.
SAN FRANCISCO — Four workers fired from Google last week are planning to file a federal labor complaint against the company, claiming it unfairly retaliated against them for organizing workers around social causes.The former employees said Tuesday they are preparing to file unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board this week.
Nearly 300 Amazon packages stolen from California post office
PIONEER, Calif. (KTXL) - Nearly 300 Amazon packages were stolen from the Pioneer Post Office after a driver dropped them off over the weekend while the post office was closed.The Amador County Sheriff's Office reports a deputy was called to the post office Monday after the postmaster reported the theft.The postmaster says a driver for an Amazon courier service left four pallets behind the post office Sunday.
PIONEER, Calif. (KTXL) - Nearly 300 Amazon packages were stolen from the Pioneer Post Office after a driver dropped them off over the weekend while the post office was closed.The Amador County Sheriff's Office reports a deputy was called to the post office Monday after the postmaster reported the theft.The postmaster says a driver for an Amazon courier service left four pallets behind the post office Sunday.
Suspect sought: Man accused in rash of burglaries in Washington Park, Martin Drive neighborhoods
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a burglary suspect who is believed to have committed multiple burglaries in the Washington Park and Martin Drive neighborhoods between Oct. 31 and Nov. 28.The suspect is described as a black male, 40 to 50 years of age, 6’00" tall 250 to 300 pounds, with gray facial hair.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a burglary suspect who is believed to have committed multiple burglaries in the Washington Park and Martin Drive neighborhoods between Oct. 31 and Nov. 28.The suspect is described as a black male, 40 to 50 years of age, 6’00" tall 250 to 300 pounds, with gray facial hair.
Sheriff: Man out on bond on charges tied to 6th OWI offense arrested for OWI
RACINE COUNTY -- Charges were filed Tuesday, Dec. 3 against a Rochester man accused of operating while intoxicated -- again.
RACINE COUNTY -- Charges were filed Tuesday, Dec. 3 against a Rochester man accused of operating while intoxicated -- again.
'It is horrible:' Off-duty member of MPD crashed vehicle into Milwaukee home near 20th and Bolivar
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee family was left with major damage to their home after a driver plowed into it the day after Thanksgiving -- on Friday morning, Nov. 29.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee family was left with major damage to their home after a driver plowed into it the day after Thanksgiving -- on Friday morning, Nov. 29.
1 firefighter, 1 civilian hurt in crash involving MFD ambulance
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were hurt in a crash involving a Milwaukee Fire Department ambulance in Milwaukee Monday night, Dec. 2.Officials with MFD said one firefighter and one civilian were taken to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries.The patient in the back of the ambulance who was being transported at the time of the crash was transferred to another ambulance and continued being transported to the hospital.MFD officials said the condition of that patient did not change due to the crash.
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were hurt in a crash involving a Milwaukee Fire Department ambulance in Milwaukee Monday night, Dec. 2.Officials with MFD said one firefighter and one civilian were taken to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries.The patient in the back of the ambulance who was being transported at the time of the crash was transferred to another ambulance and continued being transported to the hospital.MFD officials said the condition of that patient did not change due to the crash.
Recognize him? Police seek man armed with knife who robbed business near National and Layton
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Monday, Dec. 2 asked for help identifying a man wanted in connection with the robbery of a business near National Avenue and Layton Boulevard on Monday morning.It happened around 8 a.m.Police said the man entered the business and pulled a knife on the cashier -- demanding merchandise, which he left with.He was described as black, between the ages of 50 and 53, standing 5'9" tall, and weighing 170 pounds, with facial hair.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Monday, Dec. 2 asked for help identifying a man wanted in connection with the robbery of a business near National Avenue and Layton Boulevard on Monday morning.It happened around 8 a.m.Police said the man entered the business and pulled a knife on the cashier -- demanding merchandise, which he left with.He was described as black, between the ages of 50 and 53, standing 5'9" tall, and weighing 170 pounds, with facial hair.
MFD lieutenant accused of sexually assaulting 14-year-old girl multiple times pleads not guilty
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Fire Department Lieutenant Robert Olson, 44, of Oak Creek was in court Monday, Dec. 2 for his preliminary hearing -- accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl multiple times.Olson faces one count of second-degree sexual assault of a child under the age of 16.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Fire Department Lieutenant Robert Olson, 44, of Oak Creek was in court Monday, Dec. 2 for his preliminary hearing -- accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl multiple times.Olson faces one count of second-degree sexual assault of a child under the age of 16.
Facebook tests tool to move photos to Google, other rivals
LONDON — Facebook started testing a tool on Monday that lets users move their images more easily to other online services, as it faces pressure from regulators to loosen its grip on data.The social network’s new tool will allow people to transfer their photos and videos directly to competing platforms, starting with Google Photos.The company said it will first be available to people in Ireland and will be refined based on user feedback.The tool will then be rolled out worldwide in the first half of 2020.U.S. and European regulators have been examining Facebook’s control of personal data such as images as they look into whether the tech giant’s dominance is stifling competition and limiting choice for consumers.
LONDON — Facebook started testing a tool on Monday that lets users move their images more easily to other online services, as it faces pressure from regulators to loosen its grip on data.The social network’s new tool will allow people to transfer their photos and videos directly to competing platforms, starting with Google Photos.The company said it will first be available to people in Ireland and will be refined based on user feedback.The tool will then be rolled out worldwide in the first half of 2020.U.S. and European regulators have been examining Facebook’s control of personal data such as images as they look into whether the tech giant’s dominance is stifling competition and limiting choice for consumers.
Milwaukee police: Man shot, wounded by 16-year-old boy near 68th and Lancaster
MILWAUKEE -- A 27-year-old man is recovering after he was shot in the back early Monday, Dec. 2 by a 16-year-old boy.The shooting happened near 68th and Lancaster in Milwaukee shortly before 3 a.m. The victim was taken to the hospital with serious injuries -- and is listed in stable condition.Police say they are searching for the 16-year-old known suspect -- and working to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident.Anyone having information in regards to this shooting is urged to contact the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.
MILWAUKEE -- A 27-year-old man is recovering after he was shot in the back early Monday, Dec. 2 by a 16-year-old boy.The shooting happened near 68th and Lancaster in Milwaukee shortly before 3 a.m. The victim was taken to the hospital with serious injuries -- and is listed in stable condition.Police say they are searching for the 16-year-old known suspect -- and working to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident.Anyone having information in regards to this shooting is urged to contact the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.
Police: 14-year-old boy hurt in shooting near 22nd and Finn
MILWAUKEE -- A 14-year-old boy was hurt in a shooting near 22nd Street and Finn Place.It happened around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1.Police said the injuries were not life-threatening.Investigators were looking into what led up to this.It wasn't immediately clear whether any arrests were made.
MILWAUKEE -- A 14-year-old boy was hurt in a shooting near 22nd Street and Finn Place.It happened around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1.Police said the injuries were not life-threatening.Investigators were looking into what led up to this.It wasn't immediately clear whether any arrests were made.