8 crimes in 3 hours: 'Very concerning' string of violent armed robberies reported across Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A sudden string of armed robberies early Wednesday, Aug. 21 in Milwaukee left residents across the city afraid to leave their homes after dark.
MILWAUKEE -- A sudden string of armed robberies early Wednesday, Aug. 21 in Milwaukee left residents across the city afraid to leave their homes after dark.
Sentencing delayed until October for Jordan Fricke, convicted in shooting of Officer Rittner
MILWAUKEE -- The sentencing date for Jordan Fricke, 27, of Milwaukee, convicted in the February shooting death of Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner, was pushed back to October on Wednesday, Aug. 21.Fricke was in court Wednesday for a status of counsel hearing, during which the court discussed the new attorney just appointed for Fricke.
MILWAUKEE -- The sentencing date for Jordan Fricke, 27, of Milwaukee, convicted in the February shooting death of Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner, was pushed back to October on Wednesday, Aug. 21.Fricke was in court Wednesday for a status of counsel hearing, during which the court discussed the new attorney just appointed for Fricke.
Police: 27-year-old man shot, wounded near 73rd and Fiebrantz
MILWAUKEE -- A man, 27, was hurt in a shooting Wednesday afternoon near 73rd and Fiebrantz.It happened just before 3 p.m.Police said the victim was taken to the hospital for treatment.The circumstances surrounding the shooting were under investigation, and police were seeking the shooter.
MILWAUKEE -- A man, 27, was hurt in a shooting Wednesday afternoon near 73rd and Fiebrantz.It happened just before 3 p.m.Police said the victim was taken to the hospital for treatment.The circumstances surrounding the shooting were under investigation, and police were seeking the shooter.
Woman struck after BB gun fired from apartment window near Sherman and Hopkins
MILWAUKEE -- A woman was injured when she was struck in the face with a BB gun pellet Wednesday morning, Aug. 21.It happened around 10:30 a.m. near Sherman and Hopkins.Police said the woman was struck in her left cheek/lower lip after the BB gun was fired from an apartment window.The victim wasn't able to offer a description of the shooter(s) because they ducked into the darkness of the apartment when she looked up.While on scene, police said several others stopped and reported shots fired from a BB gun out of the same window, but none of the witnesses agreed to remain on scene.Police said a response near 42nd and Silver Spring was released to this incident.
MILWAUKEE -- A woman was injured when she was struck in the face with a BB gun pellet Wednesday morning, Aug. 21.It happened around 10:30 a.m. near Sherman and Hopkins.Police said the woman was struck in her left cheek/lower lip after the BB gun was fired from an apartment window.The victim wasn't able to offer a description of the shooter(s) because they ducked into the darkness of the apartment when she looked up.While on scene, police said several others stopped and reported shots fired from a BB gun out of the same window, but none of the witnesses agreed to remain on scene.Police said a response near 42nd and Silver Spring was released to this incident.
'Twist and go:' Harley-Davidson offers demo rides for its all-electric LiveWire
MILWAUKEE -- Harley-Davidson gave riders on Wednesday, Aug. 21 the opportunity try out its new all-electric motorcycle, LiveWire.Demo rides are being run at the Harley-Davidson Museum on Canal Street."It's totally different," said Paul James, marketing channels manager for Harley-Davidson. "It's unique.
MILWAUKEE -- Harley-Davidson gave riders on Wednesday, Aug. 21 the opportunity try out its new all-electric motorcycle, LiveWire.Demo rides are being run at the Harley-Davidson Museum on Canal Street."It's totally different," said Paul James, marketing channels manager for Harley-Davidson. "It's unique.
Robert Matagi, accused in chase and crash that killed young father near 13th and Morgan, convicted
MILWAUKEE -- A young man prosecutors say was driving a vehicle that struck and killed a young father near 13th and Morgan as a deputy pursued that vehicle on April 11 pleaded no contest Tuesday, Aug. 20.Robert Matagi, 18, entered the plea to one count of hit-and-run involving death.
MILWAUKEE -- A young man prosecutors say was driving a vehicle that struck and killed a young father near 13th and Morgan as a deputy pursued that vehicle on April 11 pleaded no contest Tuesday, Aug. 20.Robert Matagi, 18, entered the plea to one count of hit-and-run involving death.
'I don't know what to do:' Driver arrested for possible OWI after crashing into building
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee business in the process of being renovated experienced a major delay Wednesday morning, Aug. 21.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee business in the process of being renovated experienced a major delay Wednesday morning, Aug. 21.
'It's ridiculous:' Door Dash delivery driver carjacked in Metro Market lot near Jackson and Van Buren
MILWAUKEE -- A Door Dash delivery driver was carjacked in the parking lot at the Metro Market store near Jackson and Van Buren early Monday, Aug. 19.Police said three people approached the victim's driver's side door and one said, "Get out of the car," with a gun.
MILWAUKEE -- A Door Dash delivery driver was carjacked in the parking lot at the Metro Market store near Jackson and Van Buren early Monday, Aug. 19.Police said three people approached the victim's driver's side door and one said, "Get out of the car," with a gun.
Man accused of shooting at good Samaritans on Hawley Road ramp enters insanity plea
MILWAUKEE -- A West Allis man accused of firing a handgun at some good Samaritans on the Hawley Road off-ramp from I-94 westbound on Aug. 6 pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity on Tuesday, Aug. 20.Austin Fountaine, 22, was in court Tuesday for his arraignment, during which he entered the special NGI plea.
MILWAUKEE -- A West Allis man accused of firing a handgun at some good Samaritans on the Hawley Road off-ramp from I-94 westbound on Aug. 6 pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity on Tuesday, Aug. 20.Austin Fountaine, 22, was in court Tuesday for his arraignment, during which he entered the special NGI plea.
'Going to 9/11 the school:' Woman accused of threatening St. Margaret Mary School rejects plea offer
MILWAUKEE -- A woman accused of threatening to "blow up and shoot up" St.
MILWAUKEE -- A woman accused of threatening to "blow up and shoot up" St.
Mom hosts 'job fair' after kids ask for new phones, allowances
One mom is “NOW HIRING!!” after her kids started asking for new phones and allowances.“Yesterday I told them that I’ve heard their requests and that I’ll have a surprise for them today when they get home from school,” Shaketha Mario McGregor wrote in a Facebook post.Well, surprise!Her kids came home to a job fair, complete with job listings, applications and an ad for “Mom’s Credit Union.”
One mom is “NOW HIRING!!” after her kids started asking for new phones and allowances.“Yesterday I told them that I’ve heard their requests and that I’ll have a surprise for them today when they get home from school,” Shaketha Mario McGregor wrote in a Facebook post.Well, surprise!Her kids came home to a job fair, complete with job listings, applications and an ad for “Mom’s Credit Union.”
Recognize him? MPD seeks help to locate man wanted for sexual assault near 41st and North
MILWAUKEE -- Police need your help to identify and locate a man wanted for a sexual assault that happened near 41st and North Avenue in Milwaukee late on Wednesday, Aug. 14.Officials said the attack happened between 11:45 p.m. and 11:51 p.m.The man was described as black, 18 to 20 years old, 5'8" to 5'9" tall, with a dark complexion.
MILWAUKEE -- Police need your help to identify and locate a man wanted for a sexual assault that happened near 41st and North Avenue in Milwaukee late on Wednesday, Aug. 14.Officials said the attack happened between 11:45 p.m. and 11:51 p.m.The man was described as black, 18 to 20 years old, 5'8" to 5'9" tall, with a dark complexion.
Facebook rolls out tool to block off-Facebook data gathering
SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook is launching a long-promised tool that lets you limit what the social network can gather about you on outside websites and apps.The company said Tuesday that it is adding a section where you can see the activity that Facebook tracks outside its service via its "like" buttons and other means.
SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook is launching a long-promised tool that lets you limit what the social network can gather about you on outside websites and apps.The company said Tuesday that it is adding a section where you can see the activity that Facebook tracks outside its service via its "like" buttons and other means.
Boat catches fire at 5th Street Boat Launch in Racine, nobody hurt
RACINE -- A boat caught fire while at the 5th Street boat launch in Racine on Tuesday morning, Aug. 20.The Racine Fire Department responded to the scene around 9 a.m. Tuesday.
RACINE -- A boat caught fire while at the 5th Street boat launch in Racine on Tuesday morning, Aug. 20.The Racine Fire Department responded to the scene around 9 a.m. Tuesday.
Vertical construction now underway at Foxconn complex in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Foxconn Technology Group and its construction manager, Gilbane | Exyte, announced this week the start of vertical construction of the company’s 993,460 square-foot Gen6 Fab at the Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park.A news release from WisconnValleyCenter.com says the start of vertical construction was marked by the installation of the first of more than 400 precast panels, weighing up to 75,000 pounds each and measuring 14 inches in thickness and up to 48 feet in height.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Foxconn Technology Group and its construction manager, Gilbane | Exyte, announced this week the start of vertical construction of the company’s 993,460 square-foot Gen6 Fab at the Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park.A news release from WisconnValleyCenter.com says the start of vertical construction was marked by the installation of the first of more than 400 precast panels, weighing up to 75,000 pounds each and measuring 14 inches in thickness and up to 48 feet in height.