Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office investigates report of shots fired on Highway 145 at 76th Street
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) investigated a report of shots fired on Highway 145 and 76th Street Monday, Sept. 23.It happened shortly before 5 p.m.There were no injuries.All lanes of Highway 145 northbound were closed, and traffic was diverted off of the highway while deputies canvassed the roadway, which later reopened to traffic.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) investigated a report of shots fired on Highway 145 and 76th Street Monday, Sept. 23.It happened shortly before 5 p.m.There were no injuries.All lanes of Highway 145 northbound were closed, and traffic was diverted off of the highway while deputies canvassed the roadway, which later reopened to traffic.
'Our goal is $100K:' MPD looks to add 5 fallen officers to memorial wall at Safety Academy
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Historical Society is seeking $100,000 to build a new memorial wall inside the Milwaukee Safety Academy on Teutonia Avenue near Mill Road, as, "sadly, the list of fallen officers in the department has outgrown the available space on the existing memorial at the Milwaukee Safety Academy," fabricated in 1983, and renovated in 1989.Officials with the Milwaukee Police Department's District 6 worked to come up with clever ways to drum up support and funds for the project."We have an autographed basketball from Steve Novak," said Sgt.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Historical Society is seeking $100,000 to build a new memorial wall inside the Milwaukee Safety Academy on Teutonia Avenue near Mill Road, as, "sadly, the list of fallen officers in the department has outgrown the available space on the existing memorial at the Milwaukee Safety Academy," fabricated in 1983, and renovated in 1989.Officials with the Milwaukee Police Department's District 6 worked to come up with clever ways to drum up support and funds for the project."We have an autographed basketball from Steve Novak," said Sgt.
Caught on camera: Police need your help to identify men wanted for Wine & Liquor burglary
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Monday, Sept. 23 asked for help identifying and locating two men wanted for a burglary that occurred at Wine & Liquor -- located near Howell and Waterford -- around 5 a.m. on Sept. 18.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Monday, Sept. 23 asked for help identifying and locating two men wanted for a burglary that occurred at Wine & Liquor -- located near Howell and Waterford -- around 5 a.m. on Sept. 18.
Can a new space race connect the world to the internet?
NEW YORK — It's a 21st-century space race: Amazon, SpaceX and others are competing to get into orbit and provide internet to the earth's most remote places.And like the last century's battle for space supremacy that was triggered by the Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik 1, this one involves satellites.
NEW YORK — It's a 21st-century space race: Amazon, SpaceX and others are competing to get into orbit and provide internet to the earth's most remote places.And like the last century's battle for space supremacy that was triggered by the Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik 1, this one involves satellites.
Sheriff: Man, woman admitted using drugs before Racine County pursuit; vehicle ended up stuck in field
RACINE COUNTY -- Two people were taken into custody Sunday afternoon, Sept. 22 following a police pursuit in Racine County.
RACINE COUNTY -- Two people were taken into custody Sunday afternoon, Sept. 22 following a police pursuit in Racine County.
'It's unbelievable:' Young Milwaukee mother fatally shot near 55th and Keefe; 1 in custody
MILWAUKEE --A 29-year-old Milwaukee mother was shot and killed near 55th and Keefe early Sunday, Sept. 22.
MILWAUKEE --A 29-year-old Milwaukee mother was shot and killed near 55th and Keefe early Sunday, Sept. 22.
Driver arrested for OWI after crash on I-94 EB at Hawley Road
MILWAUKEE -- A 28-year-old woman was arrested for OWI after a crash Sunday evening, Sept. 22 on I-94 eastbound near Hawley Road.It happened shortly before 5:30 p.m., and involved two vehicles -- with one passenger pinned inside the vehicle that was struck.That person was extricated, and taken to the hospital.Witnesses said the driver of the striking vehicle lost control of her vehicle, and then struck the other vehicle.A deputy detected and odor of intoxicants, and field sobriety tests were "performed poorly," sheriff's officials said.She was taken to the hospital for a blood draw, and arrested on charges of OWI, causing great bodily harm.
MILWAUKEE -- A 28-year-old woman was arrested for OWI after a crash Sunday evening, Sept. 22 on I-94 eastbound near Hawley Road.It happened shortly before 5:30 p.m., and involved two vehicles -- with one passenger pinned inside the vehicle that was struck.That person was extricated, and taken to the hospital.Witnesses said the driver of the striking vehicle lost control of her vehicle, and then struck the other vehicle.A deputy detected and odor of intoxicants, and field sobriety tests were "performed poorly," sheriff's officials said.She was taken to the hospital for a blood draw, and arrested on charges of OWI, causing great bodily harm.
Police: Man stabbed at Zebb's Family Restaurant; 6 assailants involved
MILWAUKEE -- A man was being treated for his injuries he was stabbed at Zebb's Family Restaurant near 27th Street and Morgan Avenue on Milwaukee's south side.Police said it happened just before 4:30 a.m. Sunday morning, Sept. 22.According to police, the assailants approached the victim in the restaurant, and a fight ensued between both groups.During the fight, a large hunting knife was displayed, and the victim was cut, causing injury.The man's injuries were not life-threatening, and he was transported to a hospital for stitches.Police said late Sunday morning they were close to identifying one of the six assailants.An investigation was ongoing.
MILWAUKEE -- A man was being treated for his injuries he was stabbed at Zebb's Family Restaurant near 27th Street and Morgan Avenue on Milwaukee's south side.Police said it happened just before 4:30 a.m. Sunday morning, Sept. 22.According to police, the assailants approached the victim in the restaurant, and a fight ensued between both groups.During the fight, a large hunting knife was displayed, and the victim was cut, causing injury.The man's injuries were not life-threatening, and he was transported to a hospital for stitches.Police said late Sunday morning they were close to identifying one of the six assailants.An investigation was ongoing.
'It's for the kids:' Fundraiser held at Sturtevant bar for family of Racine Police Officer John Hetland
STURTEVANT -- A fundraiser was held at Hiawatha Bar and Grill Saturday, Sept. 21 to benefit the children of Racine Police Officer John Hetland, who lost his life when he intervened during an attempted robbery at Teezers Bar on June 17.
STURTEVANT -- A fundraiser was held at Hiawatha Bar and Grill Saturday, Sept. 21 to benefit the children of Racine Police Officer John Hetland, who lost his life when he intervened during an attempted robbery at Teezers Bar on June 17.
Man convicted in 2008 Milwaukee homicide gets life in prison for murder of cellmate
COLUMBIA COUNTY -- A man convicted in a 2008 homicide was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after he was found guilty of killing his cellmate.Dexter Ewing, 46, was convicted by a jury on one count of first degree intentional homicide, persistent repeater -- filed in March 2015.Prosecutors said Ewing killed his cellmate, Jerome Scott, 40, at the Columbia County Correctional Institution in Portage in February 2015.According to prosecutors, an autopsy determined Scott's cause of death was ligature strangulation.Detectives met with Ewing, who told them he and Scott had been cellmates for about two weeks.
COLUMBIA COUNTY -- A man convicted in a 2008 homicide was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after he was found guilty of killing his cellmate.Dexter Ewing, 46, was convicted by a jury on one count of first degree intentional homicide, persistent repeater -- filed in March 2015.Prosecutors said Ewing killed his cellmate, Jerome Scott, 40, at the Columbia County Correctional Institution in Portage in February 2015.According to prosecutors, an autopsy determined Scott's cause of death was ligature strangulation.Detectives met with Ewing, who told them he and Scott had been cellmates for about two weeks.
30-year-old man dead after falling into Milwaukee River; no foul play suspected
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police confirmed a dive response Saturday night, Sept. 21 in the Milwaukee River.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police confirmed a dive response Saturday night, Sept. 21 in the Milwaukee River.
Man treated for injuries after shooting near Buffum and Center
MILWAUKEE -- A 20-year-old man is being treated for his injuries following a shooting near Buffum and Center late Friday, Sept. 20.Police say the victim suffered a serious gunshot wound and was brought to a nearby hospital by a friend.The circumstances behind the shooting remained under investigation.
MILWAUKEE -- A 20-year-old man is being treated for his injuries following a shooting near Buffum and Center late Friday, Sept. 20.Police say the victim suffered a serious gunshot wound and was brought to a nearby hospital by a friend.The circumstances behind the shooting remained under investigation.
1 man, 1 woman injured following shooting near 28th and Melvina
MILWAUKEE -- A 25-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman are injured following a shooting near 28th and Melvina Friday night, Sept. 20.The man suffered a serious gunshot wound, and the woman suffered a graze wound.Police say the two separate victims were taken to nearby hospitals for their injuries.The shooting remained under investigation.
MILWAUKEE -- A 25-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman are injured following a shooting near 28th and Melvina Friday night, Sept. 20.The man suffered a serious gunshot wound, and the woman suffered a graze wound.Police say the two separate victims were taken to nearby hospitals for their injuries.The shooting remained under investigation.
15-year-old boy shot while playing outside near 91st and Appleton
MILWAUKEE -- A 15-year-old boy is in the hospital following a shooting near 91st and Appleton Friday night, Sept. 20.According to police, the victim was playing in the area when an argument ensued between some men and shots were fired.The boy sustained a graze wound that was not life-threatening.
MILWAUKEE -- A 15-year-old boy is in the hospital following a shooting near 91st and Appleton Friday night, Sept. 20.According to police, the victim was playing in the area when an argument ensued between some men and shots were fired.The boy sustained a graze wound that was not life-threatening.
6-year-old girl wounded following accidental gun discharge inside home near 31st and St. Paul
MILWAUKEE -- A 6-year-old girl was wounded following an accidental discharge of a gun inside a home near 31st and St.
MILWAUKEE -- A 6-year-old girl was wounded following an accidental discharge of a gun inside a home near 31st and St.
Beloved officer remembered for service to community, widow thankful for support
MILWAUKEE -- A beloved Milwaukee police officer will be remembered for his 18 years of service to the community.
MILWAUKEE -- A beloved Milwaukee police officer will be remembered for his 18 years of service to the community.
Facebook suspends thousands of apps but user impact unclear
LOS ANGELES -- Facebook said Friday that it has suspended "tens of thousands" of apps made by about 400 developers as part of an investigation following the Cambridge Analytica scandal.The announcement came the same day that unsealed legal documents in Massachusetts disclosed that Facebook had suspended 69,000 apps.
LOS ANGELES -- Facebook said Friday that it has suspended "tens of thousands" of apps made by about 400 developers as part of an investigation following the Cambridge Analytica scandal.The announcement came the same day that unsealed legal documents in Massachusetts disclosed that Facebook had suspended 69,000 apps.
